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New optically clear adhesive | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Panacol developed a new optically clear adhesive: Vitralit® 50004. The new adhesive is a one-component UV curable acrylic adhesive with ultra-low viscosity, which is used for bonding displays and laminating optics.(...) via New optically clear ... [Read More]
2019/06/14

Not all fasteners are created equal | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 By Ryan Crawley, marketing executive at Hafren Fasteners Ltd You have standard fasteners that are of course very useful for fixing things, but they are vulnerable to attack, theft, vandalism and unauthorised tampering. So, when you need to secure ... [Read More]
2019/06/13

Getting the best of both worlds | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 On the face of it, building the Kienlesberg bridge was a real life ‘mission impossible’. After all, how can you successfully bring together two completely opposing concepts?(...) via Getting the best of both worlds | Fastener + Fixing Technol... [Read More]
2019/06/13

Bloodhound back on track | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 By Ian Parker, freelancer, Ianfliesrussian@aol.com Why would anyone want to drive a car at 1,000mph (1,609km/h)? The best answer is probably by President Kennedy, who when asked ‘why would anyone want to go to the Moon?’, said: “We choose ... [Read More]
2019/06/12

Lee Spring enables diving safety | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 When JFD Ltd – a global marine diving specialist equipment manufacturer - was developing the COBRA saturation diving system to provide a massive step change improvement in safety and performance, the company needed a valve spring supplier with a ... [Read More]
2019/06/10

Threaded and helical inserts ex-stock from Challenge Europe Ltd | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Challenge Europe are delighted to carry an ex-stock standard range of metric and imperial threaded inserts for use in the manufacturing and installation industries, in order to provide a robust thread in moulded/fabricated plastic components, where ... [Read More]
2019/06/05

Reducing design and costs for manufacturers is key | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Global standard components specialists norelem is aiming to help manufacturers reduce lead times on design at this year’s Subcon expo, taking place this week from 4th – 6th June at NEC Birmingham, UK.(...) via Reducing design and costs for ... [Read More]
2019/06/04

Finishes for retaining rings and wave springs | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Whether you need added corrosion resistance or simply want to change the appearance of your part, TFC Ltd offers a wide range of finishing processes to ensure retaining rings and springs perform the way that they need to in specific applications. ... [Read More]
2019/06/03

Bolted joint consistency with stainless steel fasteners | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 By Derek Dandy, market development engineer, Bodycote Abstract Bolted joint design can be a challenging task when faced with the number of factors that lead to a safe and reliable joint. Failure to understand these factors can be catastrophic ... [Read More]
2019/05/31

Design engineers spurred to new heights with plastic gear range | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Standard component specialist norelem has launched a range of plastic spur gears, for a cost-effective and highly efficient addition to the toolkits of design engineers.(...) via Design engineers spurred to new heights with plastic gear range | ... [Read More]
2019/05/30