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Securing the future of green energy | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The growth of renewable energy is driven mainly by two resources – sun and wind. Other forms play a role in specific regions but tend to be more complex, less standardised, offer lower economies of scale and require larger investments to harness... [Read More]
2020/12/15

PLUS® VLh: Best in class stability for COF | Fastener + Fixing Technology

NOF METAL COATINGS GROUP has been a leading coating supplier for more than 40 years and is continuously developing new products and meeting new requirements. The commercial and technical success of its PLUS® VLh topcoat – in combination with the ... [Read More]
2020/12/15

Flying high with clever façade technology | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Around 130,000 fischer FZP II Zykon panel anchors have been used to securely anchor the granite panels to the substructure of the Farglory - THE ONE skyscraper in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.(...) via Flying high with clever façade technology | Fastener + ... [Read More]
2020/12/09

How to reduce galling in stainless steel fastener applications | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Here, heat treatments and specialist thermal processing service provider, Bodycote explains how Kolsterising®, a surface hardening process for stainless steel, can significantly improve surface hardness and help to eliminate galling.(...) via How ... [Read More]
2020/12/08

New resources to emphasise the importance of threadlocking | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Henkel, whose brands include LOCTITE®, is on a mission to demonstrate the importance of locking threaded assemblies against vibrational self-loosening and has released a powerful new video and education guide to support this initiative.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/12/04

Vossloh supplies fastening systems for new heavy haul line | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Vossloh has won a first contract for the supply of rail fastening systems for a heavy haul line in Mongolia. Approximately 270km long, the line will connect the Tavan Tolgoi with Gashuun Sukhait port at the Chinese border.(...) via Vossloh supplies ... [Read More]
2020/12/03

Bi-metallic tolerance ring optimises heat transfer in e-motors | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Next generation tolerance rings provide full retention for fixings in e- and hybrid motors, reducing manufacturing costs and minimising environmental footprint without compromising thermal transfer.(...) via Bi-metallic tolerance ring optimises ... [Read More]
2020/12/02

DEPRAG supplies screwdriving unit for sun screening system | Fastener + Fixing Technology

SOGA Gallenbach GmbH in Pforzheim, Germany, designs and develops special purpose machines. This includes the multi-screwdriving unit to reliably join profile rails for ROMA, a leading manufacturer of sun screening systems. In this case, SOGA ... [Read More]
2020/11/30

New DIRAK IP65/66 stainless steel wing knob | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The new DIRAK stainless steel IP65/66 wing knob from FDB Panel Fittings makes life easy for builders of small cabinets and wall mounting enclosures. It is easy to fit and to operate with one handed twist and open quarter turn functionality.(...) ... [Read More]
2020/11/27

Specialist anchors secure façade | Fastener + Fixing Technology

10,000 specially created anchors from the fischer Group of Companies have been used to install the heavy stone elements of a commercial building in Zurich, Switzerland.(...) via Specialist anchors secure façade | Fastener + Fixing Technology. [Read More]
2020/11/24