Cody Kent

In the telecommunications industry, where cell tower modifications are king, threaded rod, also called anchor studs, see use in a multitude of applications, but the most common is anchor bolting.

For weeks, we have been hinting about big things to come from our cell tower division, AF Tower. Now, it's finally time to reveal the big secret. AF Tower is launching a new website focused around our Safety Climb Systems.

Due to the recent recalls in the industry surrounding anchor shackles, AF Tower asks the question, “are you using correct Van Beest shackles and turnbuckles that are specified?"

Did you know that Allfasteners, and our cell tower division AF Tower, can come to your location and provide you with more information regarding our products? It’s called lunch and learn, and it allows consumers to gather more information about our company, products and personnel to better understand what makes us the place for All Things Fastening. 

In the wireless and broadcast infrastructure industry tower modifications can be dangerous excursions if the proper safety measures are not in place. That’s why our cell tower division – AF Tower – created the safety climb assemblies.

Protecting your metal, mainly steel, structures from corrosion, dust or any environmental element has been sought after for decades. One of the most used techniques for doing such a thing has been galvanizing, due to its ability to extend the lifespan of the materials through a protective barrier. 

Most consumers know shims to be made from solid polypropylene, and that they are ideal for window and door frame leveling, plus floor joist, wall and ceiling batten or joinery packing. What most consumers may not know is that these polypropylene shims have a metal counterpart for use in other industries. 

Allfasteners is America’s destination for All Things Fastening, and we have some big news that will help us provide all things fastening even faster. Allfasteners is excited to announce that as of October 18, 2019 our NEW Allfasteners’ Retail Store is now open!

Having ICC-ESR 3975 approval on our NexGen2™ Bolts makes our bolts compliant for most any job requirement. With approvals on a wide range of bolts sizes, Allfasteners can provide the supplies you need for every tower modification. This now includes a new streamlined way to install these bolts.

For anchor bolts, eyebolts, scaffolding and threaded rod embedment, the best way to test the fasteners strength and durability is by performing a pull test. And the best way to perform a pull test is with a pull tester.