Fastener+Fixing Technology

Worldwide supply chain management | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Optimas has been providing integrated supply chain management and engineering support services for over 30 years and the only thing that’s changed is the number of continents where its clients can be found.Optimas works with manufacturers and tier ... [Read More]
2017/09/07

Calculating endplay take-up for beveled retaining rings | Fastener + Fixing Technology

First published: 1st July 2014 By Jeffrey Finkernagel, technical sales engineer, Rotor Clip Company Inc Ref: FFT141407/40 In many assemblies, dimensional tolerances in ring thickness, groove location or the overall length of the components ... [Read More]
2017/09/06

dispense high viscosity substances without mess or waste | Fastener + Fixing Technology

SCIGRIP, supplier of smarter adhesive solutions, is re-launching its unique and patented POWERCAN® dispensing system in compliance with the fluorinated greenhouse gasses regulation 517/2014.(...) via dispense high viscosity substances without ... [Read More]
2017/09/05

Enabling Innovation showcase has expanded | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Advanced Engineering 2017 announced that its Enabling Innovation showcase has significantly expanded since its inception last year. Sponsored by Magna International and supported by Innovate UK's network partner, the Knowledge Transfer Network, ... [Read More]
2017/09/04

HellermannTyton redefines cabling with innovative metal clip | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Cable management specialist, HellermannTyton, has launched a metal nail fixing solution, which provides a quick and efficient means of securing cables, while ensuring full compliance with latest UK wiring regulations.(...) via HellermannTyton ... [Read More]
2017/09/01

NORMA Group issued Platinum Supplier status by GM | Fastener + Fixing Technology

NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, has been issued Platinum Supplier Status 2016 for its site in St. Clair, Michigan, by General Motors’ GM business unit Customer Care and Aftersales. The award is being ... [Read More]
2017/08/31

SKF launches next-generation hydraulic bolts for rotating flanges | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Maintenance engineers can now demount and reassemble flanged power transmission couplings in a single-step operation using SKF's new Quickgrip Bolts. Designed for high-torque rotating flanges, the new SKF Quickgrip Bolts, as well as existing SKF ... [Read More]
2017/08/30

Fabory’s assortment tops 100,000 fasteners | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Supporting wholesalers and resellers all over the world, Fabory continues to expand its core fastener product offering, which now totals over 100,000 products available in Europe.(...) via Fabory’s assortment tops 100,000 fasteners | Fastener ... [Read More]
2017/08/28

A new approach to the tightness checking of bolts | Fastener + Fixing Technology

First published: 1st October 2014 By Bill Eccles, Bolt Science Ref: FFT141510/20 A frequent question that is asked relating to bolting is: ‘We’ve just checked a nut that we tightened and it’s well below what we tightened it to just ... [Read More]
2017/08/25

GESIPA® Bird Pro series – fast, powerful and independent | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The battery-powered riveting tools from the Bird Pro series can be used wherever cables or compressed air hoses are not wanted - on building sites, in industry and in workshops.(...) via GESIPA® Bird Pro series - fast, powerful and independent | ... [Read More]
2017/08/24