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Fastening on to a unified future | Fastening Solutions

In a coordinated effort designed to benefit customers, TOG Manufacturing has joined the Nelson Fastener Systems family of companies, a Division of Doncasters Group. The driving force has been Nelson Fastener Systems’ commitment to having ... [Read More]
2016/08/02

Threadlockers drive specialty vehicle innovation | Fast Solutions

LOCTITE threadlockers play a vital role in ensuring the maximum returns from an off-road racing car and a 3D printed electrically-powered road car. In automotive applications, there is no margin for error – every part must do its job. This is ... [Read More]
2016/02/03

Full size fastener testing at Willenhall | FAST

As a part of its UKAS accreditation, Caparo Testing Technologies now offers full size fastener testing at its Willenhall laboratory The new programme of full-size testing of stainless steel fasteners to ISO 3506-1 will complement the site's ... [Read More]
2015/06/30

Fastener firm gains offshore approval | FAST

ExxonMobil, the second largest oil company in the world, has granted an approval for the supply of Super Duplex Fasteners for use on offshore Helipads. Manufactured in the UK by West Special Fasteners, a hot forging specialist, the Super Duplex ... [Read More]
2015/05/19

Protecting threaded components | FAST

Designers needing to close a tube, cover components or protect a thread will be interested in a product from Bülte. The company is now offering a protection solution with its new C sleeve caps, which it claims provides the necessary protection with ... [Read More]
2015/04/23

QUICK CONNECTOR FUELS ECONOMY SAVINGS | FAST

Norma Group has come up with an innovative metal quick connector that features a 360° claw ring locking system that withstands exceptionally high material strain. The patented XM Quick Connector is claimed to be suitable for a wide range of ... [Read More]
2015/02/26

PHILIDAS BRAND IS BACK IN GROWTH | FAST

Following significant changes to the business model over the 12 months to February 2015, the Philidas Distribution appears to have turned the corner and has re-established itself at the forefront of metal self-locking nut manufactures. This ... [Read More]
2015/02/18

LOWER COST CAPTIVE PANEL SCREWS | FAST

Designed as a lower-cost alternative to spring-loaded versions, Type PFHV from PennEngineering have been launched into the busy captive panel screws market. These no-spring steel fasteners integrate a captive screw to keep loose parts to a ... [Read More]
2015/02/17

ROLLER SCREW DRIVEN ACTUATORS OFFER HIGH THRUST | FAST

Curtiss-Wright has announced the expansion of its Exlar FT SeriesTM universal electric rod style linear actuator product line with the release of the FT45 model. As well as high thrust, FT Series roller screw driven actuators offer high ... [Read More]
2015/01/28

FASTENERS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE RAPID ENGINEERED | FAST

Stanley Engineered Fastening has devised a set of online tools for fastener specification, which will help electronic designers, OEMs and manufacturing services bring innovative products to market sooner. In the universal quest for driving ... [Read More]
2015/01/26