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Collaboration between Brooks and W.H.Tildesley on prestigious forging project | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Brooks Forgings has collaborated with W.H.Tildesley to manufacture and export a requirement for 14 highly specialised lifting bail bars used to lift crucibles of molten aluminium at a treatment plant located in Bahrain. This was the first ... [Read More]
2018/04/19

Adhesive solutions for lightweight construction | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The active use of adhesives, respectively reactive adhesive systems is already standard practice in many industries. The advantages of the adhesive technology are obvious: light, clean and, above all, safe.(...) via Adhesive solutions for lightwe... [Read More]
2018/04/16

Afera to hold 1st global adhesive tape summit | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, will host the 1st Global Adhesive Tape Summit - from 11th – 15th June 2018 in Munich, Germany - a unique event bringing together companies along the adhesive tape value chain of not only Europe, but ... [Read More]
2018/04/13

Learn how to ensure bolted joint integrity in a plastic assembly | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Published: 12th April 2018 By By Tara B. Meinck, applications engineer, SPIROL International Corporation Compression limiters are used to protect plastic components in bolted joints and maintain a threaded fastener’s clamp load by elimin... [Read More]
2018/04/12

Jubilee® Clips to make a splash | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The share of Jubilee® Clips’ being utilised by companies in the field of waste water technology has been steadily increasing, as companies involved in the installation, repair and maintenance of waste water systems have come to appreciate the ... [Read More]
2018/04/11

Three new products from Bülte | Fastener + Fixing Technology

This year will see the launch of at least three new products in plastic hardware from Bülte Plastics – TORX® grub screws, washer faced hex screws with TORX®, and the Plastilocknut®.(...) via Three new products from Bülte | Fastener + Fixing ... [Read More]
2018/04/10

Self-healing materials – science fiction coming to a screen (and site) near you | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Nothing lasts forever. Everything we make – from phone handset to buildings – has a finite design life. And that can be cut short by wear and tear.(...) via Self-healing materials – science fiction coming to a screen (and site) near you | ... [Read More]
2018/04/09

Complete die springs from Lee Spring | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Compression die springs from Lee Spring come at a significant cost saving over many competitive items – in the order of 1/3 to 1/2, while offering extended life and minimised in service length loss by virtue of their shot peened finish and preset ... [Read More]
2018/04/04

FAQ: TFC’s Smalley ring and spring products | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Here, TFC Ltd answers some of the most frequently asked questions about its Smalley ring and spring products.(...) via FAQ: TFC's Smalley ring and spring products | Fastener + Fixing Technology. [Read More]
2018/03/28

New adhesives for aerospace interiors | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The newly developed Aetotak range by Chemique Adhesives includes a variety of solvent-based and water-based adhesives that are ideally suited for use in the manufacture of aircraft seat covers and cushions.(...) via New adhesives for aerospace ... [Read More]
2018/03/27