Fastener+Fixing Technology

High-speed electric motor demands superior retaining ring products | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Engineers from TFC were faced with a problem when asked by a leading automotive electric motor OEM's to supply a 33mm external retaining ring capable of withstanding rotational speeds in excess of 17,000rpm.(...) via High-speed electric motor ... [Read More]
2018/07/26

Adhesive bonding and anti-corrosion coatings | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Applying anti corrosion coatings, plating or other treatments to bigHead fasteners means that one is no longer working with a steel substrate for the purposes of adhesive bonding. Whilst a selected adhesive may be excellent for bonding steel, it may ... [Read More]
2018/07/24

A strong, lightweight bonded fastener | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Optimas Components, a division of Optimas, has offered increased options for end users requiring adhesive bonded fasteners, with the addition of the Spida Fixings Spida™ Stud to its component range.(...) via A strong, lightweight bonded fastener ... [Read More]
2018/07/20

TR Fastenings launches technical and innovation centre | Fastener + Fixing Technology

TR Fastenings has opened a new technical and innovation centre in Gothenburg, the heart of Sweden’s automotive industry. The site will enable TR to achieve two main objectives: to form and enhance working relationships with key customers in the ... [Read More]
2018/07/19

Non-corroding anti-vibration mounts from WDS | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Engineering components manufacturer WDS Component Parts Ltd has extended its range of anti-vibration and rubber stop AV mounts by introducing stainless steel versions of most sizes and types. These are intended for use in applications where corros... [Read More]
2018/07/16

Digital X-ray in aerospace | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The aerospace industry demands the highest quality requirements for its products and uses non-destructive testing (NDT) for quality assurance and the X-ray examination plays a big role in this process. Today digital radiography using digital ... [Read More]
2018/07/13

Screwdriving and feeding technology from a single source | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Production downtime, assembly errors, product recalls – Who is not eager to avoid these horror scenarios for industrial series production? Contamination, defect parts or faulty screw joints are all examples of small issues creating major problems. ... [Read More]
2018/07/11

TR Fastenings supports growing EV sector | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Global fastenings manufacturer and distributor, TR Fastenings, is working with a number of firms involved in the design, manufacture and development of Electric Vehicles EVs with the main focus on the associated charging units. Along with the ... [Read More]
2018/07/09

The day-to-day challenges of an integrated fastener expert | Fastener + Fixing Technology

In engineering a lot of focus is centred on complex systems and assemblies. Every manufacturer has a signature approach, or systems that help to define a brand. However, from a logistics point of view, every component is of equal importance. A ... [Read More]
2018/07/06

Ensuring strength and flexibility | Fastener + Fixing Technology

SPIROL invented the coiled spring pin in 1948 and has manufactured the product at its UK plant for the last forty years. A decade ago the Corby plant primarily supplied the domestic market but recognised it needed to actively project its offer to ... [Read More]
2018/07/02