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It’s Show Time!
Many people ask when budgeting and planning, “Is it worth it?” Are tradeshows still relevant in this digital age? Tradeshows are a key event, opportunities to network, assess competition, meet existing and potential suppliers and view the latest market trends. They offer a great arena to showcase new products, raise brand awareness and create buzz. […]
Embossed vs. Slotted Worm-Drive Hose Clamps – Perfect for the Marine Industry!
EFC offers in stock Swedish Style Worm Drive Clamps. These clamps have an embossed band versus the slotted band of the traditionally manufactured hose clamps. The slotted band will extrude the hose through the slots when tightened on the hose. This cheese grater effect not only damages the hose material, it also hinders the […]
EFC International Will Help You Choose the Right Clamp!
Worm Gear: Inexpensive and lightly constructed clamp for general purpose automotive and industrial applications. Generally used in applications such as air and fuel lines. They work fine while you are ironing out details of your system. Hi-Torque is the strongest worm-gear clamp and features all stainless steel construction; an inner liner is also available. https://www.efc-intl.com/products/efc-clamps/worm-gear-clamps.htm […]
Lightweighting
“Lightweighting” has certainly been a buzz word the past few years for anything on wheels! In 2018 GM unwrapped the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500. Through extensive use of mixed materials, the new truck weighs less than the outgoing model—up to 450 pounds less for some versions. “The weight savings comes from extensive use of mixed […]
O Fastener Tree, O Fastener Tree
Our employees were asked to put together some festive ornaments using the same fastening solutions we supply. The end result was astounding! Please keep EFC International in mind for any project you may have in your workshop. You never know what our elves will come up with. On behalf of EFC International, we wish you […]
Shake, Rattle & Roll!
Do You Have Joint Challenges – vibration, loosening, heat, etc.? ITW Shakeproof developed the BosScrew™ to meet the challenge. The unique thread form works directly with the creeping aspect of plastic to interlock with the boss. The BosScrew utilizes standard head diameters and has the highest drive-to-strip ratio in the industry. This is the maximum […]
Do You Need to Bundle Your Bungled Application?
EFC is a stocking master distributor for HellermannTyton – manufacturer of solutions that help customers manage wire, cable and components. EFC carries a wide range of products and will assist you in finding the perfect solution to fit your application. For bundling & securing products, electrical installation, identification, network connectivity, routing, protection and insulation check […]
International Fastener Expo (IFE) 2018
Congratulations to Brian Rzepka of Valley Fastener Group, winner of EFC’s booth give-away, Xbox One! Thanks to everyone who stopped by the booth to register to win at IFE (International Fastener Expo). A hot topic at the show and, of course, industry wide was what to expect in 2019 on U.S. Tariffs and Trade Policy. […]
GIE Expo 2018
EFC International will be exhibiting again at the GIE Expo (Green Industry & Equipment Expo) in Louisville October 17-19, Booth 10018 in the OEM Supplier Pavilion. This is the largest show for the industry and includes outdoor demonstration areas. Exhibitors at the show include Briggs & Stratton, The Toro Company, Caterpillar, Echo, John Deere Company, […]
Clamps, Clamps, and More Clamps!
The most popular types of clamps for hose/tube, wire routing and affixing. Regardless of your application – hose/tube, wire routing or affixing – there are numerous types of clamps to fit your application solution. Many of these types of clamps appear in EFC’s on-line engineering guide (EFC Product Catalog of Engineered Components), specifically in our […]
