Daniel Rivalin

Determining the effect of lubrication on the security of bolted joints | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Lubricants provide many benefits to a bolted joint. They ease the amount of energy required to tighten the bolt; they provide better wear resistance; they make disassembly much easier; and they prevent corrosion that can permanently weld surfaces ... [Read More]
2017/04/11

High performance steel anchors | Fastener + Fixing

The new VE.1CE heavy-duty through steel anchor, with ETA Option 1 (ETA – 16/0885), is the most recent addition to the wide range of ETA certified products from Italian-based Vorpa Srl.(...) via High performance steel anchors. [Read More]
2017/04/11

Gesipa Keighley: New blind rivet nut machines and WinTech | Torque Expo

Following investment, GESIPA® Keighley, West Yorkshire has strengthened its capabilities as a GESIPA Group Centre of Excellence for fastening technologies. GESIPA has centralised its production of threaded inserts and carried out a gradual ... [Read More]
2017/04/11

German hardware giant establishes first retail store in China | Ecns.cn

German hardware giant Wurth Group opened its first retail store in northeast China's Liaoning Province on Monday. The store, located in the China-Germany Equipment Manufacturing Industrial Park in the province's capital Shenyang, displays ... [Read More]
2017/04/11

Aerospace giants partner Sheffield’s new £43m manufacturing hub | Torque Expo

Work is now complete on Factory 2050 – a world-leading research hub into advanced manufacturing, machining and materials for practical use for industry. The University of Sheffield’s new Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has over ... [Read More]
2017/04/11

33 Leaders of Chinese Fastener Companies Went to Germany for a Wonderful Business Trip | Chinafastener .com

ChinaFastener.com has organized a group of more than 30 leaders of Chinese fastener companies to have a business trip from March 25th to April 2nd in order to investigate European fastener market. On March 27th (local time), the investigation ... [Read More]
2017/04/11

Metro examines possible effects of heft and vibrations from newer subway cars | The Sentinel

WASHINGTON – Metro is investigating residents’ complaints that trains are causing damage to D.C. homes, according to a spokesperson. Meanwhile, the organization has been looking for rail fasteners that can hold more weight. Spokesperson ... [Read More]
2017/04/11

Strong U.S. Sales Power Bossard’s Q1 Growth | Inddist

Zug, Switzerland-based fastener distributor Bossard — No. 26 on Industrial Distribution's Big 50 List — reported its 2017 first quarter fiscal results on Monday, led by overall growth powered by strong sales in the U.S. The company posted ... [Read More]
2017/04/11

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for FIC Fastener Summit – Fastenerblog.net

About a month ago I posted information about the Fastener Industry Coalition’s inaugural Fastener Summit which will take place on June 7, 2017 – immediately following the conclusion of Fastener Tech ’17. Just FYI, the Mid-West Fastener ... [Read More]
2017/04/10

Custom Fastener Brings Lasting Comfort to Chair Manufacturer | Assembly Magazine

Every day, fastener suppliers preach an important message to manufacturers: Fasteners that hold together a product are critical to its functionality, design, durability and end-user satisfaction. Sometimes, this advice hits home. Nearly three ... [Read More]
2017/04/10