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Blind rivets for the automotive industry | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Blind rivets and blind rivet nuts are commonly used in the automotive industry to assemble the structural parts of a vehicle such as the chassis, door hinges, steering column and seat structure among others, making them a popular fastener choice for ... [Read More]

2017/07/27

UK’s largest connected manufacturing exhibition full | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Advanced Engineering 2017 has announced that its brand new Connected Manufacturing zone is full. The Connected Manufacturing zone has already attracted leading names from the industry including Siemens, Dassault Systèmes and Manufacturing ... [Read More]

2017/07/26

Why friction in screw connections is crucial for process capability | Fastener + Fixing Technology

First published: 11th October 2016 By Martin Rüedy, Bossard expert team Ref: FFT161005 Lean production is the current trend and represents even leaner and more target oriented processes. Solutions for higher efficiency, lower consumpt... [Read More]

2017/07/26

BRALO: The quality in rivets | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Established in 1980, BRALO has spent the last three decades establishing itself as a leading manufacturer of rivets, insert nuts, and riveting tools. Thanks to a continuous programme of investment, the company has also experienced substantial ... [Read More]

2017/07/25

High strength adhesive tape used in sub-zero environments | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Tackling issues associated with using pressure sensitive adhesive tapes in cold environments, tesa has introduced a new double-sided tape equipped with high strength PE foam and acrylic adhesive. tesa® 62957 has a unique formulation which ... [Read More]

2017/07/25

Clever fastening by forming | Fastener + Fixing Technology

First Published: 14th December 2016 By Dr Peter Standring, Industrial Metalforming Technologies IMfT Ref: FFT161213 That we live in a digital age is apparent by the sight of so many of our fellow humans being glued to their smartphones. Yet ... [Read More]

2017/07/25

In conversation with… Mike Mowins, president, The Phillips Screw Company (PART THREE) | Fastener + Fixing Technology

PART THREE Powertrains are changing and a lot faster than was previously anticipated. What does that imply? “That’s an area where we’ve been at the forefront with some of the automotive manufacturers. We bring experience from some of the ... [Read More]

2017/07/19

In conversation with… Mike Mowins president, The Phillips Screw Company PART TWO | Fastener + Fixing Technology

PART TWO How about other sectors, for example rail or other wheeled vehicles? “We see the truck sector move to new innovations because they are driven by the same fuel economy requirements – the lighter the cab, the engine, the transaxle, ... [Read More]

2017/07/18

In conversation with…Mike Mowins, president, The Phillips Screw Company (PART ONE) | Fastener + Fixing Technology

An in-depth conversation on lightweighting and fastener development with Mike Mowins, is never to be missed. Executive Editor Phil Matten caught up with him at Barton Coldform (UK) Ltd, an Optimas Company, and the most recent licensee for Phillips ... [Read More]

2017/07/17

Press-fit terminal insertion machines for automotive sector | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Lazpiur has delivered two press-fit terminal insertion machines to the German multinational Daimler. The company, which works for pivotal manufacturers and tier-1 companies in the automotive sector, has manufactured two high end machines with a ... [Read More]

2017/07/17