Fastener+Fixing Technology

Customised compression limiter assemblies | Fastener + Fixing Technology

PSM International has recently introduced a new range of Compression Limiter Assemblies (CLA) for use in high load-bearing automotive plastic components. These application specific compression limiter and captive bolt assemblies help reduce cost by ... [Read More]
2017/07/13

Can screws be reused? | Fastener + Fixing Technology

10th August 2016 By Martin Rüedy, fastener expert team, Bossard Group Ref: FFT160810 The reuse of screws after operational use is not to be recommended for two main reasons: The use of ‘state of the art’ products and the requirements ... [Read More]
2017/07/12

Bonding systems for machine building applications | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The use of bonding systems is gaining increasing popularity among machine builders as more and more come to recognise the potential advantages on offer. For instance, bonding systems enable manufacturers to incorporate new materials into their ... [Read More]
2017/07/11

Boon Siew Honda hands award to TR Powersteel | Fastener + Fixing Technology

TR Fastening’s Malaysian business, TR Powersteel, has been honoured with the title of ‘Best Quality Supplier’ by Boon Siew Honda, the automotive giant’s assembler of two-wheel motorcycles. TR Powersteel PSEP has been supporting Boon Siew ... [Read More]
2017/07/10

New manual-feed fastener installation press system | Fastener + Fixing Technology

With a manual-feed system offering the same powerful ram force and ideal throat depth as the higher-end automatic version, the new base model of the PEMSERTER® Series 2000® fastener installation press is uniquely engineered to promote stream... [Read More]
2017/07/07

Dephosphating of high strength components before heat treatment | Fastener + Fixing Technology

First published: 13th July 2016 By Stefan Lenzer, global product manager metallurgy, MacDermid GmbH Ref: FFT160713 High strength fasteners must be dephosphated before heat treatment to prevent phosphate residues having a negative influence ... [Read More]
2017/07/05

Urea transport systems from NORMA Group | Fastener + Fixing Technology

NORMA Group, a market leader in engineered joining technology, will supply various urea transport systems (UTS) to an Italian motor vehicle manufacturer. NORMA Group will produce around 340,000 plastic pipes used for urea injection each year at its ... [Read More]
2017/07/04

Epoxy Meets Airbus Standards | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Formulated to meet rigorous Airbus specifications, Master Bond EP93FRHT passes the twelve second vertical burn test per AITM 2.0002B and Section 7.1.2 of ABD0031, Issue F. It also passes the smoke emission test per AITM 2.0007B, Issue 3 in the ... [Read More]
2017/07/03

tesa® helps British Skeleton team on path to Pyeongchang | Fastener + Fixing Technology

With a little help from tesa tapes, the British Skeleton team are on the right path ahead of next year’s Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.(...) via tesa® helps British Skeleton team on path to Pyeongchang | Fastener + Fixing Technol... [Read More]
2017/06/30

Lindapter helps to secure a subsea platform | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Atlantis Resources Limited is pioneering the development of tidal current power as the most reliable, economic and secure form of renewable energy. The structural design manager from Atlantis recently specified Lindapter clamping systems for ... [Read More]
2017/06/29