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Learning online with the CFA | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The Construction Fixings Association (CFA) has launched a new eLearning platform, which incorporates all of the elements covered in the organisation’s live training courses, which are fully in-line with the requirements of BS 8539:2012.(...) via ... [Read More]
2021/03/22

New inserts catalogue from Fixi | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Fixi Group has introduced a new catalogue for self-tapping and special threaded inserts, which includes high resistance fixings and its new KN-KNH series.(...) via New inserts catalogue from Fixi | Fastener + Fixing Technology. [Read More]
2021/03/17

Fast and efficient clipping and unclipping of rail fastening systems | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Pandrol, a global rail expert, has launched a range of next generation clip drivers, designed to dramatically increase the speed and efficiency of clipping and unclipping rail fastening systems.(...) via Fast and efficient clipping and unclipping ... [Read More]
2021/03/15

CAMLOC® – 80 years of innovative engineering | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The Camloc® brand was originally established more than 80 years ago, starting out with a range of quick release fasteners. The product range has significantly expanded over the years and now offers latches, installation tooling and KEENSERTS® ... [Read More]
2021/03/12

Fire and flame for fire protection | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is currently being extensively renovated. Heavy-duty fastenings, FireStop solutions and installation systems from the fischer group of companies, are helping to guarantee the ... [Read More]
2021/03/08

Should a bolt thread protrude past the nut? | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Here, in the next of his series of informative articles, Bill Eccles from Bolt Science answers a common question regarding how much a bolt thread should protrude past a nut.(...) via Should a bolt thread protrude past the nut? | Fastener + Fixing ... [Read More]
2021/03/04

Perfectly positioned with stainless steel adjusting screws | Fastener + Fixing Technology

On production machines and mechanisms, it is often necessary to carry out repeated positioning operations as simply and reliably as possible. For precisely such secure and simple adjustments as well as for quick changing of mechanisms or tools, J W ... [Read More]
2021/03/03

A quick guide to eliminating fastener failure | Fastener + Fixing Technology

To help manufacturers reduce lead times and avoid product recalls, fastener specialist TFC Ltd has released a quick guide illustrating the common quality issues often encountered with fasteners and how they can be detected. For manufacturers working ... [Read More]
2021/03/02

Hydratight takes heat out of maintenance shutdown | Fastener + Fixing Technology

A team of 40 Hydratight engineers from Germany, Holland, France, and the UK, operating under Covid-19 restrictions, was tasked with lifting vessel covers, performing on-site machining and controlled bolting on a number of vessels and heat exchanger ... [Read More]
2021/02/26

Anchor selection made easier | Fastener + Fixing Technology

ITW Construction Products is making specifying a correct SPIT anchor or rebar for a project easier with its new fixing selection and software updated design guide – SPIT i-Expert.(...) via Anchor selection made easier | Fastener + Fixing Techno... [Read More]
2021/02/25