CONFAST Concrete Screws, Uses & Important Concrete Screws, Uses & Important Information

Confast Blue Screw

Confast Blue Screw

CLEVELANDSept. 22, 2023PRLog — All home improvement and construction projects have different requirements. It is important to use the correct concrete screw to ensure that the installation is performed correctly and safely. Concrete screws are specifically designed to tap their own threads into pre-drilled holes. They can be used in a variety of base materials including concrete, brick, and block. These screws are known for their ease of installation, superior pull-out resistance, and strong holding values.

Applications for Concrete Screws

Concrete screws are very versatile and are ideal for use in both light and medium duty fastening applications. These screws come in a variety of sizes and styles that are easily installed. After installation, concrete screws can be removed without disturbing the base material. These screws are useful because they can be installed close to edges, unlike other types of fasteners. The different lengths can be used when the fastening material has a thickness of up to 5″. This wide range of lengths allows the screws to be used to fasten studs, plywood, electrical boxes, exterior insulation systems and many other applications.

Concrete Screw Threads

The industry term for the threads of concrete screws is “High-Low”. The design of “High-Low” threads assists with dust removal during installation. This type of thread also permits the screw to tap threads consistently and delivers high-quality performance. When the threads are cut into the base material it is important that the dust must be removed as quickly as it is created. This ensures smooth and consistent installation, with less torque required to insert the screw into the base material.

If the dust is removed slower than it is created, several problems can occur. The screw can bind up in the hole, preventing further insertion and/or prohibiting the removal of the screw. Also, if the screw binds in the hole and too much torque is applied, the head of the screw can shear off. Since the lead thread is doing all the cutting of the base material, the quality of the steel and thread forming is extremely important when using these screws.

Hole Requirements

As with all concrete anchors, the hole tolerance for a concrete screw is critical. Always use a hammer drill and a matched tolerance carbide tipped masonry bit when installing concrete screws.

Tech Tip:

  • 1/4″ diameter screws use a 3/16″ bit
  • 3/16″ diameter screws use a 5/32″ bit

The hole should always be drilled at least 1/4″ deeper than the required embedment. This will guarantee that the screw does not bottom out before it reaches the desired depth of embedment. If the screw bottoms out because the hole is not deep enough; it will stop, bind up and most likely shear off at the head.

Masonry bits come in different lengths to accommodate the different lengths of screws that are available. These bits are typically available in 3-1/2″, 4-1/2″, and 5-1/2″ lengths.

Embedment Requirements

Concrete screws require a minimum embedment of no less than 1″ and a maximum embedment of 1-3/4″ into the base material. An embedment of less than 1″ should not be used because this will diminish the holding values of the screw.

True holding values are not known in this situation.

Trying to embed the screw deeper than 1-3/4″ could cause a variety of problems including:

  • The screw binding in the hole prohibiting it from going any further
  • Prohibiting the removal of the screw
  • Shearing off the screw head

It is also important to note that the harder the base material, the less the maximum embedment should be. The lead thread may lose its ability to cut into the base material after 1-3/4″, especially if the base material is extra hard or abrasive.

Determining the Length of Concrete Screw to Use

Each application may require a different concrete screw length. To determine the length of screw required, follow the instructions below:

  • Thickness of the material to be fastened + (a minimum of 1″ or a maximum of 1-3/4″) = the required length of screw

Keep in mind that all concrete screws are measured from under the head. For example, when fastening a 2×4 to concrete, the 2×4 is 1-1/2″ thick. Take 1-1/2″ plus a minimum of 1″ and a maximum of 1-3/4″ embedment. This provides a total of 2-1/2″ to 3-1/4″ for the screw length. Concrete screws are available in lengths of 2-3/4″ and 3-1/4″. In this case, the 2-3/4″ screw would be the proper choice, as the embedment would be 1-1/4″.

Installation of Concrete Screws

The installation of a concrete screw is quite simple. Installation can be completed in three steps:

1.   Using a hammer drill and a correctly sized carbide tipped masonry bit, drill a pilot hole 1/4″ deeper than the recommended embedment.

2.   Clear the hole of all debris.

3.   Using a standard drill with the appropriate hex or Phillips socket, drive the concrete screw into the pre-drilled hole until the screw is fully seated.

** Be careful not to over-tighten the screw, this may cause the screw to spin in the hole stripping the threads.

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Irishman in rural Japan to attempt back to back Guinness world records

Chef Alan Fisher will attempt to break the Longest Marathon Baking and Longest Marathon Cooking over an 8 day hospitality festival in Shimane prefecture. Once home to Irish/Greek writer Lafcadio Hearn.

Alan Fisher, Owner/Chef

Alan Fisher, Owner/Chef

Sept. 22, 2023PRLog — Alan, originally from Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland is the Owner/Chef of Irish Restaurant Kyojin Stewhouse and E-commerce site Kyojin Store. In an effort to share Irish food and culture he’ll attempt to break the Guinness World Records for the Longest Marathon Baking targeting more than 250 Irish Soda breads and the Longest Cooking Marathon with over 40 Irish food recipes.

Full Detail overview below:

2 DIFFERENT WORLD RECORDS:

(1) Longest marathon baking (individual)

Record currently => 31h:16m:00s/Wendy Sandler/USA

(2) Longest cooking marathon (individual)

Record currently => 91h:11m:00s/Hilda Baci/NIGERIA

NO KITCHEN SUPPORT:

Guinness World Record Rules say you can have a Sous Chef/Support Chef however Alan has chosen to do all preparing/Baking/Cooking/Cleaning by himself

ALL FOOD WILL BE FREE:

As per GWR  Guidelines, all food must be consumed. So, it will all be free.

2 ITEMS AT ANY ONE TIME:

There must be 2 items getting prepared/Baked or Cooked at one time.

STRICT EVIDENCE COLLECTION:

The attempts must meet GWR standards for approval. Recipes needed to be pre-approved, a food distribution plan needed to be pre-approved and Attempts must be recorded by video and have 2 witnesses present at all times.

BREAKS:

5 minutes break allowed for every active hour worked.

Less than 2hours break per 24 hours depending on active hours worked during that time.

BAKING MARATHON START AND RECORD BREAKING TIME

Monday Sept 25th 09:00 start

Target Breaking Wendy’s Record on Tuesday 26th at 16:16

COOKING MARATHON START AND RECORD BREAKING TIME

Thursday 16:00 Sept 28th start

Target Breaking Hilda’s Record on Oct 2nd at 13:11

Comments from Alan Below:

“In March, over St Patrick’s Weekend at the I love Ireland Festival in Tokyo, I started working Friday morning and continued all the way through until late Sunday evening. I stayed overnight twice at our kitchen car in Yoyogi park. In the early hours that Sunday, over a warm can of vending machine coffee, I remember wondering if there was a record for such a long work shift. It turns out that there is in fact several Guinness World Records linked to this exact thing. In particular, the Longest Baking marathon and longest Cooking Marathons by an individual.

That got me thinking, for this year’s Little Ireland Festival in Matsue City, I wanted to do something special to celebrate the end of a frustrating few years with the pandemic, showcase Irish Food and Culture as well as creating awareness about the historical Irish connection to this part of Japan through Irish Greek writer Lafcadio Hearn.

I feel that all long hours and hard work I’ve put into the business until now will stand me in good stead. Although, I did turn forty on the 1st of January and if I’m honest with myself, my body is growing weary of such a grinding work schedule. I honestly don’t know if it’s within my power to surpass the incredible achievements of the current record holders Wendy Sandner (Baking) and Helda Baci (Cooking). On the bright side though, after several tough years trying to run a restaurant during the pandemic, it will be a pleasure to channel that negativity and frustration into something positive. I’m eager to roll up my sleeves and give it my best shot. Hopefully, in the process we can showcase some Irish Food and the historical Irish Cultural connection to Shimane prefecture in Japan.”

Comments from Irish Ambassador to Japan, Damien Cole:

“Since 2015, Alan and everyone at the Stewhouse have worked hard to use food as a means to introduce Ireland to people here in Japan. This record attempt presents a daunting challenge, however, I’m sure Alan will do his best and in the process showcase some traditional Irish Food and the Historical connection between the City of Matsue, Shimane and Irish writer Lafcadio Hearn, whose legacy can still be found throughout the prefecture. The very best of luck.”

Kyojin Stewhouse


https://www.kyojin-company.com/Events/world-record-attempt

Yahoo  News Japan
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/8a6ffea331a4f685472fd185119381068a48436d

Passport 2 Fashion Awarded COhatch Impact Collective Scholarship Recognizing Commitment to Diversity

COLUMBUS, OhioSept. 21, 2023PRLog — Passport 2 Fashion, a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating diversity and empowering individuals through the transformative power of fashion, has been awarded the Give Scholarship through the COhatch Impact Collective Scholarship Program.

Passport 2 Fashion’s core mission is to foster inclusiveness, promote belonging, and increase representation within the fashion industry and beyond. By embracing a diverse range of body types, ethnicities, genders, and abilities, Passport 2 Fashion is rewriting the narrative of fashion, challenging stereotypes, and empowering individuals to embrace their unique identities.

“Passport 2 Fashion was founded on the belief that fashion is for everyone regardless of ethnicity, body shape & size, gender, or skin color. By creating a platform where everyone feels seen, heard and celebrated for their uniqueness, we are striving to create a positive impact on our community. We are honored to receive the COhatch Impact Collective Scholarship, which allows us to amplify our mission by providing the space we need to connect with our team, donors, volunteers and audience.”

Passport 2 Fashion made history by showcasing fashion from seven countries for the first time on a runway. The organization’s commitment to shattering stereotypes and redefining beauty standards is at the heart of its mission. With five successful annual runway shows and virtual programming, Passport 2 Fashion has showcased the creativity and talent of 220 models representing diverse ethnicities, sizes, gender identities, and backgrounds. The organization has also provided opportunities for 175 creatives and volunteers to make an impact while spotlighting 35 emerging designers from around the country. Through partnerships with 45 organizations, Passport 2 Fashion has spread its mission far and wide, touching the lives of thousands.

COhatch, a community-focused organization committed to creating inclusive and accessible spaces, has recognized Passport 2 Fashion’s impact on the community. The COhatch Impact Collective Scholarship Program aims to support organizations that create positive economic and social change. The scholarship provides physical space and resources to non-profits aligned with COhatch’s mission to improve lives and strengthen communities.

When asked why Passport 2 Fashion was provided this opportunity, Ryan Fogelman, COfounder/CSO of COhatch said, “Non-profit organizations, especially local organizations started from the ground up, are critical to the local health of our community.  Aditi’s passion as a Founder and her belief that inclusion in the fashion world is imperative for a healthy community is infectious.  She is well deserving of our support during the first critical years of bringing her organization and its mission to life.”

Passport 2 Fashion hosted their first fundraiser in July 2023 at the Meridian Event Center at COhatch’s Polaris location. A signature event cocktail, complemented by delectable hors d’oeuvres crafted from globally inspired recipes, delighted donors and guests. A slideshow featuring Passport 2 Fashion’s impact resonated deeply with the audience, enabling the organization to surpass their fundraising goal for the evening.

Bhatiya, who also owns The Spice Age Group, an event management company based in Columbus, Ohio credits the success of the evening to the availability of the COhatch’s space and the support from the CoHatch team. “Nothing brings the community together like an in-person event and a good venue is not just a location, it’s a partner in creating an unforgettable experience. We are very grateful to CoHatch for giving us the canvas on which we can execute our vision of elevating the event experience to create unforgettable experiences.:

Passport 2 Fashion hosts their 6th Annual Runway show on Tuesday, Sep 26 in Columbus, Ohio. Eight designers with diverse inspirations are slated to showcase their work at this event.

For more information about Passport 2 Fashion and the upcoming runway show please visit https://www.passport2fashion.org/

About COhatch: COhatch is a community-driven organization dedicated to creating inclusive and accessible spaces. With a commitment to revitalizing historic buildings and recreating thriving community spaces, COhatch aims to make a meaningful impact in every location.

Connixt iMarq Integrates with Trimble TMT Enterprise Management Systems

LOS ANGELESSept. 21, 2023PRLog — Connixt is pleased to announce that iMarq™ for trucking is now integrated with Trimble’s TMT range of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Systems – a further step towards digitizing and automating asset management and maintenance for customers to extract even greater returns from their Trimble EAM investments.

iMarq is a cloud-mobile native app suite for maintenance crew and executives.  Today, iMarq integrates seamlessly with Trimble’s EAM systems using Trimble’s standard APIs to deliver Work Orders with relevant forms and checklists on tablets or smartphones along with in-context instructions/reference manuals/videos etc.

Benefits of this integration include:

  • Workflows allow for alerts and notifications, as well as review and approvals, which include annotated photos and speech-to-text comments.  
  • Time-keeping + tracking of defects & repairs + parts consumed are all standard features. This integration further supports Connixt’s rapid deployment approach that sees iMarq implementation up and running within days.  
  • Automated compliance reporting ensures ready compliance with mandatory regulations.

United Road, the premier automotive transport expert, has been digitizing maintenance and reporting with iMarq in conjunction with their Trimble TMT environment.  Ashton Price, United Road’s Regional Maintenance Director, says, “Connixt iMarq’s seamless integration with Trimble TMT helps on two primary counts – our mechanics are able to complete their inspections digitally on tablets and this information is automatically fed into TMT thus eliminating data entry and related errors, and bringing in greater standardization into the entire process.  Further, we are able to auto-generate the necessary reporting and also view the status of inspections on a real-time basis.”

Trimble’s Renaldo Adler, Director – Channel Development & Alliances, Transportation, says, “We are pleased to see the value our customers can derive from the Connixt iMarq integration with Trimble TMT.  This is a great win for our customers as they move towards greater digitization.”

Connixt iMarq’s integration with Trimble’s EAM systems is powered by TMT’s suite of APIs (Trimble’s Integration Toolkit module).  Connixt’s Open Enterprise Architecture enables rapid integration with Trimble as well as a number of other ELD/ Telematics and EAM systems in the industry – both current and legacy.

iMarq is available on transportation.trimble.com/integrations

About Connixt

Connixt was founded with the vision to simplify crew workflows and solve maintenance and operational challenges. Through its flagship offering, iMarq™, Connixt empowers technicians and crews around the world by digitizing processes like fleet maintenance, inspections, and inventory management. Designed for seamless integration, iMarq™ is compatible with leading CMMS/EAM systems and boasts a no-code platform that promises minimal IT impact, rapid deployment, and immediate usability. Connixt’s ongoing mission is not just to enhance labor efficiency and ROI but to pave the way for organizations worldwide to achieve their sustainability goals. To learn more about Connixt, visit https://www.connixt.com

About Trimble Transportation

Trimble Transportation is transforming the global supply chain through intelligent, connected technology and workflows that are rooted in industry standard commercial maps and data. At the intersection of the physical and digital worlds, Trimble Transportation offers SaaS, web, mobile and installed solutions that improve efficiency, promote safety, optimize utilization, and enable collaboration. From planning to delivery, we provide cutting edge procurement, transportation management, mapping, routing, dispatch, navigation, location, fleet management, ELD compliance and asset maintenance solutions. For more information, visit: transportation.trimble.com.

About Trimble

Dedicated to the world’s tomorrow, Trimble is a technology company delivering solutions that enable our customers to work in new ways to measure, build, grow and move goods for a better quality of life. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability. From purpose-built products and enterprise lifecycle solutions to industry cloud services, Trimble is transforming critical industries such as construction, geospatial, agriculture and transportation to power an interconnected world of work. For more information about Trimble, visit:  www.trimble.com.

The “Digital Mastery: Unleashing the Power of Digital Marketing” Series can help you

Melissa English

Melissa English

ORMOND BEACH, Fla.Sept. 21, 2023PRLog — Ormond Beach, FL and 9/21/23 – A new book series emerges as a guiding light to equip people and professionals with the knowledge and abilities required to rule the dynamic world of digital marketing in a world where it is the lifeblood of businesses and entrepreneurs.

A thorough series called “Digital Mastery: Unleashing the Power of Digital Marketing” offers a road map to success in digital marketing. Understanding the art of internet marketing is not just a competitive advantage, but also a prerequisite for success in a world where the digital landscape is growing at an unprecedented rate.

Ten expertly produced books, each devoted to a crucial aspect of digital marketing, make up this ground-breaking series. This series gives students a comprehensive overview of the world of digital marketing, from learning the principles of the field in “Digital Mastery: Foundations of Digital Marketing” to delving into cutting-edge ideas like “ghost commerce” in the special volume.

An example of what the series has to offer is shown below:

“Digital Mastery: Foundations of Digital Marketing”: Master the key ideas and tactics that support online success by diving into the fundamentals.

Learn the craft of content creation by creating narratives that capture people and improve your online presence in “Digital Mastery: Crafting Compelling Content”.

Unlock the search engine optimization secrets for greater visibility and organic development with “Digital Mastery: SEO Secrets and Strategies”.

“Digital Mastery: Social Media Savvy”: Develop a powerful online presence while navigating the evolving social media landscape.

“Digital Mastery: Email Marketing Excellence”: Leverage email marketing’s potential for compelling campaigns and noteworthy outcomes.

Master paid internet advertising for maximum impact and audience reach with “Digital Mastery: Paid Advertising Proficiency”.

Adopt data-driven insights to make wise marketing decisions. “Digital Mastery: Analytics and Data-Driven Decisions”

Enhance conversion rates with thoughtful website optimization with “Digital Mastery: Conversion Optimization”.

“Digital Mastery: Mobile Marketing Mastery”: Adapt to a world that prioritizes mobile devices by customizing marketing initiatives for smartphone consumers.

The book “Digital Mastery: Emerging Trends and Innovations” will help you stay on top of the most recent developments in digital marketing.

“Ghost Commerce Unveiled: The Future of E-Commerce” is a special book. Examine the intriguing idea of “ghost commerce” and how it might revolutionize internet shopping.

The “Digital Mastery” series is a passport to digital mastery, not merely a list of books. No matter your level of experience with digital marketing, this series will give you the knowledge, tactics, and abilities you need to succeed in the always changing field.

With “Digital Mastery: Unleashing the Power of Digital Marketing” as your guide, you can unleash the power of digital marketing and leave your mark online. The series is already out and is going to change how you think about digital marketing.

Melissa English is an author based out of Ormond Beach, FL who has been writing for about 20 years. She is a digital marketer and consultant who has been assisting other clients since around 2008.

Rising Star Nyasia Chane’l Garners NYC Major Radio Support with Songs “Indecisive” & “Sticky Wicked”

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