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New design software for calculating wooden structures | Fastener + Fixing Technology

INDEX Fixing Systems has launched INDEXwood, a new design software for calculating wooden structures that enables users to calculate structural fixings on wood with lag screws, in accordance with Eurocode 5 (standard EN 1995-1-1).(...) via New ... [Read More]
2020/10/21

Identifying and eliminating defective wire before it’s formed | Fastener + Fixing Technology

In industries using wire of various alloys for forming and forging operations, there has long been a need for fewer or even zero defect production, as well as the requirement to reduce tool wear and damage, which is directly affected by the material ... [Read More]
2020/10/21

fischer wins ‘China Windoor Façade Innovation Award’ | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The fischer group of companies has won the “China Windoor Façade Innovation Award” for its cast-in channel system. The award ceremony was held on the eve of the annual “Aluminium Window Door Façade Expo” trade fair in the Chinese metropo... [Read More]
2020/10/20

Thielco: Innovation anchored in tradition | Fastener + Fixing Technology

From being one of the first European companies to deploy mechanical zinc plating, surface treatment specialist Thielco Staalindustrie B.V has always looked to lead the way for its customers. Now, celebrating its 70th anniversary, the company is once ... [Read More]
2020/10/19

Reliability in the background | 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 manufacturer of sun screening systems. In this case, SOGA supplied a ... [Read More]
2020/10/15

SCIGRIP provides strong bond for unique composite bridge beams | Fastener + Fixing Technology

A new type of composite bridge beam relies on the proven performance of SCIGRIP™ methacrylate adhesive from SCIGRIP Americas to deliver extremely strong, reliable structural bonds while helping reduce material and labour costs for the manufactur... [Read More]
2020/10/13

fischer undercut anchors hold façade | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The extensive expansion of the office building at 1 Triton Square on Regent’s Place in Euston, London, is creating new space for tomorrow’s working environment. fischer Zykon panel anchors FZP II were used together with nuts and drilling ... [Read More]
2020/10/13

The important role of CE Marked steelwork connections | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Lindapter® welcomed the introduction of the Construction Products Regulation almost a decade ago as an additional opportunity to independently verify its factory production controls, high-quality manufacturing and product performance. Here, one of ... [Read More]
2020/10/09

Advanced fastening and sealing technologies | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Even the best designed fastener assemblies can succumb to a range of negative side effects including rattling, leaking, loosening, seizing, stripping, corroding or shearing. Each of these issues could potentially lead to a product failure and costly ... [Read More]
2020/10/09

Traditionally dedicated to the future | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Rail fastening systems clamp the rail in frictional engagement and ensure a safe connection between the rail and the sleeper when forces are applied by a passing train. As a global manufacturer of rail fastening systems, Vossloh AG offers a compre... [Read More]
2020/10/08