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Optimas Solutions Appoints Three Executives to Leadership Team

January 27, 2020 | Optimas Solutions, a leading global industrial distributor and service provider for fastening and supply chain solutions has announced the appointment of three industry executives to the company’s leadership team, including Marc Strandquist as president of the Americas, Mike Tuffy as president of International and Kate Daly as senior vice-president of global human resources.

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January 27th, 2020|

To Gall or Not to Gall? How to Balance Fastener Performance and Wear Resistance

September 3, 2018 | One of the most common problems that occur when tightening fasteners is ‘galling’. While galled fasteners will certainly not be loose, the related joint won’t be properly tensioned and can fail from fatigue when put under service loads. As a result, the equipment may be affected, with mating components being seized, stripped, twisted off or sheared.

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September 3rd, 2018|