Fastener+Fixing Technology

New innovation for lockbolts | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Star Fasteners has developed a clever colour changing indicator that visually verifies if its lockbolts have been installed correctly.(...) via New innovation for lockbolts | Fastener + Fixing Technology. [Read More]
2020/09/28

Bolt tightening and external loads | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Some bolts are deliberately tightened past their yield point. Why don't they further yield when an external load is subsequently applied to the joint and come loose?(...) via Bolt tightening and external loads | Fastener + Fixing Technology. [Read More]
2020/09/28

Security fasteners for rail applications | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Trespassing and vandalism on railways is reckless, causes delays as well as causing lost profits. When someone is caught trespassing, all trains must be stopped in the vicinity to make sure everyone is kept safe. This not only delays nearby trains, ... [Read More]
2020/09/25

Strong support – on and off the pitch | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Fan safety in football stadiums has come a long way in recent decades, yet collapses and accidents still occur. When Bernhard Baumhus GmbH & Co KG was tasked with building a stand for a newly promoted Bundesliga club, it was integral to the ... [Read More]
2020/09/25

Urgent or short-term custom fastener manufacturing | Fastener + Fixing Technology

At a time when reshoring is very much a topic of concern, Challenge Europe has announced its partnership capabilities for sourcing and supply chain management of threaded fasteners on a specialist basis. This covers threaded products and related ... [Read More]
2020/09/24

10 years of RIPPLOCK® | Fastener + Fixing Technology

For more than 10 years now, RIPP LOCK® has been ensuring a proven solution for securing screws in a wide variety of applications, even for connections subject to high dynamic loads. It is a reliable element for use over the entire life cycle of the ... [Read More]
2020/09/22

Configuration, not programming – process visualisation made easy | Fastener + Fixing Technology

In almost any production environment, there are small, inconspicuous sources of error. All manufacturers dread the appearance of such errors in their assembly, because they can have such far-reaching consequences. If they result, for example, in ... [Read More]
2020/09/21

CONFAST® split drive anchors for use in solid concrete | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Concrete Fastening Systems Inc has launched its new CONFAST® split drive anchors, available in both head styles and in every length.(...) via CONFAST® split drive anchors for use in solid concrete | Fastener + Fixing Technology. [Read More]
2020/09/18

Expanite supporting RennTeam Uni Stuttgart | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Expanite, the surface hardening specialist, has consulted and advised the students at the RennTeam Uni Stuttgart in identifying and solving some of their challenges with wear on the titanium parts in their racing car.(...) via Expanite supporting ... [Read More]
2020/09/14

Driving efficiency in packaging | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Ever stricter product safety laws and regulations are being implemented in almost all markets in order to set new benchmarks to protect consumers all around the world. This is placing a huge burden on the whole value chain in its efforts to fulfill ... [Read More]
2020/09/14