Fastener+Fixing Technology

Maximising fastener potential in the automotive sector | Fastener+Fixing Technology

Here, Chris Black, director of global automotive business development at TR Fastenings, explains how automotive OEMs need to strategically react to challenges, such as reducing costs and adhering to regulatory requirements, in order to build market ... [Read More]
2015/09/17

Insulated tool kit from Laser Tools | Fastener+Fixing Technology

UK-based Laser Tools says its new insulated tool kit, part number 6150, provides the user with the confidence to work on high voltage systems in the knowledge that the tools are extremely safe and of high quality. (...) via Insulated tool kit ... [Read More]
2015/09/15

Adhesives for electronics | Fastener+Fixing Technology

A brand new Robnor Resins silicone-free paste, TCP091, developed to provide efficient and reliable heat transfer across the interface between electronic components, is now available from Ellsworth Adhesives Europe. via Adhesives for electronics. [Read More]
2015/09/11

tesa®’s ACXplus range goes from strength to strength | Fastener+Fixing Technology

tesa ACXplus, the brand of adhesive tapes designed to deliver a powerful bond on materials with different surface characteristics, has extended its application range with the introduction of tesa® ACXplus 7044, available in both grey and white. ... [Read More]
2015/09/04

microPEM®: Quick, cost-effective installation | Fastener+Fixing Technology

New patented microPEM® TackPin® Type T4™ self-clinching fasteners have been introduced by PennEngineering® as ideal hardware solutions for installation into stainless steel or higher strength aluminium alloy sheets. (...) via microPEM... [Read More]
2015/09/04

NORMA opens cleanroom for joining solutions | Fastener+Fixing Technology

NORMA Group, a global market leader for engineered joining technology, has opened its first cleanroom to manufacture joining solutions for use in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries (...) via via NORMA opens cleanroom for joining ... [Read More]
2015/08/28

European summit focuses on lightweighting | Fastener+Fixing Technology

A brand new manufacturing-dedicated conference focusing on revealing the latest joining, forming and production innovations will take place in Birmingham, UK, on 18th – 19th November 2015. (...) via European summit focuses on lightweight... [Read More]
2015/08/28

Technical Analysis: Galling of stainless steel fasteners – fastener+fixingtechnology

The fasteners most commonly prone to galling when tightened are made of stainless steel, aluminium or titanium. Stainless steel fasteners are available in austenitic, ferritic and martensitic grades, with austenitic grades of stainless steel ... [Read More]
2015/08/25

​High strength weld studs perfectly welded- fastener+fixingtechnology

Heinz Soyer Bolzenschweißtechnik GmbH has introduced its new Black Series weld stud generation with property Class 8.8. (...) via ​High strength weld studs perfectly welded. [Read More]
2015/08/20

Fastenal Marks Vending Machine Milestone – Global Fastener News – USA

Fastenal recently installed its 50,000 FAST Solutions industrial vending machine. The milestone machine, which was placed in the Terex Mixer manufacturing plant in Fort Wayne, IN, represents seven years of innovative growth (...) via ... [Read More]
2015/08/18