Fastener+Fixing Technology

​Lesjöfors supplying Volvo Polestar | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Lesjöfors Fjädrar AB has been chosen to be a supplier of chassis springs to Volvo S60/V60 Polestar, a high performance car focused on the driving experience. Polestar introduced the concept car as a further development of the standard ... [Read More]
2014/11/10

​Special features at Advanced Engineering | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The Advanced Engineering shows will once again be taking place from 11th – 12th November, in Hall 5 of the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, UK, with over 650 specialist exhibitors covering 20,000m2 of floor space. Already establi... [Read More]
2014/11/04

​Barton introduces 3D printing service | Fastener + Fixing Technology

UK manufacturer of bespoke critical fastenings and special cold forging, Barton Coldform (UK) Ltd, has launched a 3D printing service to dramatically reduce product launch timelines. Following over a year of research and development with a ... [Read More]
2014/10/30

NORMA Group – creating a close working partnership | Fastener + Fixing Technology

NORMA Group prides itself on its ability to work with customers to create engineered joining technology for applications in a host of industries. Will Lowry spoke to Jean-Luc Kirmann, director of application engineering – EMEA, about the steps ... [Read More]
2014/10/30

GESIPA: Competent, innovative and reliable | Fastener + Fixing Technology

GESIPA Blindniettechnik GmbH will be presenting the new GESIPA® FireFox® 2 – a new fully automatic GESIPA® blind rivet nut setting device – and its range of speed riveting technology at EuroBLECH in Hanover, Germany, from 21st – 25th ... [Read More]
2014/10/22

​Fastener solutions for composites | Fastener + Fixing Technology

As composite materials grow both in range and volume of applications, the challenge to find the right fastening solution continues to grow. Here, Matthew Stevens, managing director at bigHead® Bonding Fasteners Ltd (a Bossard company), explores ... [Read More]
2014/10/21

tesa® ACXplus helps promote safety for cyclists | Fastener + Fixing Technologie

When UK based vehicle monitoring technology provider Traffic Technology Ltd was looking to integrate new bonding methods into its manufacturing processes, it called on the tesacohesion™ team at tesa® for help. Traffic Technology Ltd is a UK ... [Read More]
2014/10/09

NORMA Group sponsors student formula racing team | Fastener + Fixing Technology

NORMA Group has recently supported the Global Formula Racing team by providing push and seal connectors, as well as spring band hose clips in various sizes, for the new electric formula racing car GFR14e. Global Formula Racing team is a student ... [Read More]
2014/10/08

LOCTITE®’s threadlocking sticks | Fastener + Fixing Technology

LOCTITE® has added LOCTITE® 248 to its wide range of anaerobic threadlockers, which it says is an excellent method of keeping fasteners firmly in place. Self-loosening of threaded fasteners is a leading cause of catastrophic failure in indust... [Read More]
2014/10/01

TR expands stud range | Fastener + Fixing Technology

TR Fastenings has added new materials and sizes to its wide range of studs for the sheet metal sector. M2 – M10 and lengths from 5mm – 50mm. The high strength studs for thin sheets are available in hardened stainless steel and TR’s standard ... [Read More]
2014/09/29