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Unusual applications of wave springs | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 It may come as a surprise to hear that top music artists have performed on stage and in the studio with wave springs. When examining potential uses for wave springs, aerospace, automotive and medical applications are usually the first that come to ... [Read More]
2020/07/20

Addressing the dangers of internet specification | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Challenge Europe says design engineers often overlook the sophistication of threaded fasteners and fall into the trap of internet specification or specification by CAD system.(...) via Addressing the dangers of internet specification | Fastener + ... [Read More]
2020/07/17

Specialist transmission socket | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Laser Tools, a UK-based producer of specialist tools, has introduced a toothed socket for Scania transmissions, suitable for loosening and tightening of the retaining nut on the transmission main shaft.(...) via Specialist transmission socket | ... [Read More]
2020/07/16

Essentra supports VentilatorChallengeUK | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Essentra Components has supplied fastener products including 60,000 nylon washers for the VentilatorChallengeUK consortium in the race to produce 10,000 ventilators for the NHS. As a result, the company has also dedicated production lines to support ... [Read More]
2020/07/16

Advanced Engineering enables innovation | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Advanced Engineering is on the hunt for groundbreaking start-ups to showcase their latest products and inventions as part of its Enabling Innovation Zone. The show will take place on 4th and 5th November at the NEC, Birmingham, and will allow ... [Read More]
2020/07/15

Vossloh to supply rail fastening systems to Uruguay | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 For its first project in Uruguay, Vossloh will produce rail fastening systems to be used on a new 273km long railway line between Montevideo and Paso de los Toros.(...) via Vossloh to supply rail fastening systems to Uruguay | Fastener + Fixing ... [Read More]
2020/07/14

Dispensing – what is meant by accuracy and repeatability? | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 What exactly is meant by ‘accurate’, ‘precise’ and ‘repeatable’? Here Rachel Chancellor, marketing manager at adhesives specialist Intertronics, explains what dispensing accuracy and repeatability means for manufacturers.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/07/13

Preload requirement charts | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Here, Bill Eccles from Bolt Science, looks at how to know for sure which bolt is the right size for each unique joint interface, and whether a smaller bolt could be used without risking the integrity of the bolt/joint.(...) via Preload requirement ... [Read More]
2020/07/13

New series of moulded-in aluminium threaded inserts | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 SPIROL Industries Ltd has launched a new, high-performance series of moulded-in inserts for plastics assemblies. The rugged design of the Series 63 Through Hole Inserts and Series 65 Blind End Inserts consist of multiple bands of helical knurls to ... [Read More]
2020/07/09

Nasmyth Group wins major contract for naval air fleet | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Nasmyth Group has announced that it has secured a contract for the extended life programme of a major European Naval Air Fleet with the manufacture and supply of mechanical assemblies.(...) via Nasmyth Group wins major contract for naval air fleet ... [Read More]
2020/07/07