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What is corrosion? | Fastener + Fixing Technology

First published: 18th May 2016 By Doug Jones, expert team, Bossard Group Ref: FFT160518 In some cases corrosion can be seen as pleasing, such as a light patina on a copper watering can used for decoration, but most of time we like to ... [Read More]

2017/06/28

Henkel innovations underpin automotive lightweighting | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Vehicle lightweighting is one of the automotive industry’s most prevalent trends, thanks largely to the presence of increasingly stringent emissions legislation around the world. It is estimated that every 100kg of reduced vehicle weight can save ... [Read More]

2017/06/27

JLR reaffirms continuation of 24-year relationship with Optimas | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Optimas Solutions is proud to announce that it has formalised a continuation to its contract with Jaguar Land Rover for fastener supply to the company’s Castle Bromwich and Solihull manufacturing facilities.(...) via JLR reaffirms continuation of ... [Read More]

2017/06/26

The benefit of lockbolts | Fastener + Fixing Technology

By Dr.-Ing. Hans- Albert Staedler Seventy years ago Louis C. Huck - the founder of Huck Fasteners, which ultimately became part of Arconic Fastening Systems and Rings - was approached by the US Navy and the railcar market to produce a vibration ... [Read More]

2017/06/23

New technical support for SME Metalformers | Fastener + Fixing Technology

First published: 29th April 2016 By Peter Standring at Industrial Metalforming Technologies Ref: FFT160429 UK Government strategy in support of industry is heavily focused both industrially and academically towards high value manufacture. ... [Read More]

2017/06/22

New Silicone conformal coatings | Fastener + Fixing Technology

In tests, Techsil found its new silicone conformal coating formulations manufactured by Momentive out-perform other conformal coating materials for corrosion prevention, including acrylics, polyurethane, polyolefin and competitor silicone ... [Read More]

2017/06/21

Greenkote announces automotive industry project with Scott Bader | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Greenkote, a provider of advanced anti-corrosion metal coatings, has announced it is working with Scott Bader, the global chemical company which manufactures, sells and distributes a wide range of synthetic resins, polymers and structural adhesives ... [Read More]

2017/06/20

Boltight doesn’t leave suspension bridges hanging | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Bolts connecting cables to the decks of today’s suspension bridges should be tightened simultaneously to minimise operator’s influence on the tightening result, reports Nord-Lock.(...) via Boltight doesn’t leave suspension bridges hanging ... [Read More]

2017/06/19

Optimas Solutions supplies global pedigree with a local touch | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The phrase ‘global supplier’ spurs thoughts of shipping containers travelling the world and large multinational corporations employing highly complex logistical operations; all controlled from a centralised super-hub. However, this is not an ... [Read More]

2017/06/16

New universal structural bonders | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Henkel has developed a range of universal structural bonders using new patented hybrid technology. This innovative approach substantially extends the application scope of these adhesives - combining the qualities of different adhesives helps to ... [Read More]

2017/06/15