Dec 20, 2016
Time seems to be going faster and we’re all trying to keep up. One of our goals for 2016 was getting our fasteners out faster. This was accomplished by adding some more machines. We were concerned when our 3/8 Header went down for a couple of days. There was no spare ready to take up the slack. Now, every machine has a back-up. Normal delivery times in cold heading are 6-12 weeks. Bryce Fastener’s… Read more »
Oct 20, 2016
Come visit the Bryce Fastener Booth #1225 at the 2016 National Industry Fastener & Mill Supply Expo in Las Vegas from October 25th-27th. We're excited to be exhibiting at the Sands Expo Center and demonstrating our new STYKFIT™ security fastener. Hope to connect with you at the Yong Fastener Professional Network event on Tuesday or chat with you sometime during the show. Read more »
Oct 18, 2016
Recently, a mechanic for a local 7-11 Franchise (picking up his second batch of Key-Rex® fasteners) stopped by our office and relayed a funny story. This mechanic repairs gas pumps and is known around gas stations as the guy who can “fix anything.” A gas pump with our Key-Rex® securing the payment terminal needed to be serviced. The mechanic realized he forgot the right driver bit needed to… Read more »
Sep 30, 2016
Bryce Fastener Inc makes custom security screws that add the extra security certain products need. Head Rush Technologies is one customer who uses Key-Rex® screws to add an extra safety measure to their braking systems. Head Rush devices are life safety devices for zip-line, climbing, adventure, and amusement industries. It’s extremely important the magnetic braking technology inside remain tamper-proof.… Read more »
Sep 17, 2016
Bryce Fastener performs all of our own Heat Treating in house. Roger, our lead Heat Treater has to dress up like a Martian in order to handle 1800° of heat from one of our furnaces. Customer feedback over the years is the best teacher we’ve had in becoming experts at Heat Treating. Heat Treat Best Practice The most important thing we’ve learned along the way is attaining a perfect Rockwell… Read more »
Aug 17, 2016
Raptor™ Claws Create the Strongest Security Fastening System We developed Raptor™ claws underneath our BH security screws to eliminate the need for a lock washer and tighten the load an extra 20%-30%. The performance of Raptor™ yielded such positive responses from our customers, we figured out how to add it to our FH socket cap screws. Originally we hoped to attain a 20% improvement in hold.… Read more »
Jun 28, 2016
I, Bryce, highly respect ConsumerReports. Their ratings on products almost always prove true and they also act as human advocates who care about products affecting our quality of life. I want to be that respectable in the fastener manufacturing industry. It’s a standard in cold heading to copy an engineer’s screw specifications verbatim. I’ve found over the years not all specs are what's best… Read more »
Jun 04, 2016
I, (Bryce), grew up watching old Western Films where the “bad” guys were always robbing a bank. Stealing a safe, taking it somewhere else, then using explosives to blow it up were among my favorites. Unfortunately, these stories are still modern problems. ATM Marketplace published a report providing guidance on ATM skimming, physical attack, malware, and cyberattack. The 32 page report can be… Read more »
May 14, 2016
Mexico is building 12 miles of a high security fence and we just finished making the accompanying security bolts. They are headed to the new International Airport being built in Mexico City. A high security fence will be installed around the perimeter and our M10x30 BH custom Key-Rex® bolts will add to the sites critical security protection. If you look closely at the security bolt, you can see we… Read more »
Apr 30, 2016
We just finished up a second order intended to secure Electronic Control Modules from theft. This particular trucker came back for a second order of our M8 Key-Rex® screws because the first order stopped ECM's from being stolen off heavy freightliners. An ECM is basically the computer for the vehicle’s engine. It controls the engine’s performance, safeguards the engine from abuse, troubleshoots… Read more »
