National Industrial Fastener Show – why do you go? – Fastenerblog.net

I seem to do some of my best thinking while out mowing the lawn.  In July, I had to give the Father’s toast at my daughter’s wedding – the whole speech pretty much came to me while mowing the lawn.  Thank goodness the lawn has continued to ... [Read More]
2015/09/28

MCA Publishes Technical Resource on Selecting Proper Types of Fasteners – Roofing

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has published a new technical resource to assist designers and installers in selecting the proper type of fastener: Fastener Compatibility with Profiled Metal Roof and Wall Panels. (...) via MCA Publishes ... [Read More]
2015/09/25

Close to Chinese Fastener Enterprises at Indo Fastener 2015 | China Fastener .com

Held from September 17 to September 19 at Jakarta International Expo in Indonesia, the Indo Fastener 2015 closed with striking success, winning good responses from exhibitors and visitors. As a media partner of Indo Fastener, ChinaFastener Magazine ... [Read More]
2015/09/25

Surface-mount PCB fasteners for pick-and-place assembly | Engineer Live

Unlike conventional fasteners, the latest PEM surface-mount PCB fasteners from PennEngineering offer the same easy, automated pick-and-place assembly as any other surface-mount component. (...) via Surface-mount PCB fasteners for pick-and-... [Read More]
2015/09/25

Vidéo : à Monistrol, il était temps de serrer la vis sur zoomdici.fr (Zoom43.fr et Zoom42.fr)

Après une soixantaine d'années d'existence, Preciturn a définitivement fermé ses portes l'été dernier, et c'est AFF Visserie qui a repris le flambeau. Début septembre, l'équipe dirigeante était sur place, à Monistrol-sur-Loire, pour ... [Read More]
2015/09/25

PENNENGINEERING® AWARDED U.S. PATENT FOR UNIQUE HEAT SINK MOUNTING SYSTEM

PennEngineering® has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 9,113,567 for a unique three-piece heat sink mounting system designed to securely attach heat sinks to printed circuit boards while providing firm and constant contact to the chip component for ... [Read More]
2015/09/25

Small Parts, Big Deal: DNV GL Partners with Major Operators and BSEE to Launch a JIP Addressing Standardization of Subsea Bolts and Fasteners – Globenewswire

DNV GL is initiating a Joint Industry Project (JIP) with the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and oil majors to study and develop guidelines for the quality design, fabrication, and installation of subsea bolts. via Small ... [Read More]
2015/09/25

Autumn 2015 Training Opportunities – Global Fastener News – USA

October 6, 2015 – Fastener Testing, Fastener Training Institute, at Atlas Testing Laboratories, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Web: FastenerTraining.org October 8, 2015 – Print Reading Seminar, Mid-West Fastener Association (...) via Autumn ... [Read More]
2015/09/25

Lightweight vehicle manufacturing: Joining, Forming & Assembly Summit | Fastener+Fixing Technology

This first manufacturing-focused GALM event in Europe with a specific focus on joining, forming and assembly for lightweight materials. Lightweight Vehicle Manufacturing: Joining, Forming & Assembly Summit 2015 will take place in Birmingham, UK, ... [Read More]
2015/09/25

CROSS reports screw bolt anchor failure | Fastener+Fixing

The latest CROSS confidential report on structural safety from the Institution of Structural Engineers includes a report on the failure of a number of screw bolt anchors securing suspended scaffolding. (...) via CROSS reports screw bolt anchor ... [Read More]
2015/09/25