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Self-sealing without chemistry | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 First published: 23rd March 2016 By John Arnold, sales and marketing director, APM Hexseal Ref: FFT160323 ‘Dry’ embedded O-ring sealing fastener technology (with optional thread locking) and ‘wet’ liquid adhesive thread locking, ... [Read More]
2017/05/31

A new standard for efficiency | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 The function of the design engineer is changing as professionals increasingly play a more active role in an engineering company’s value chain. No longer are they responsible for the conceptual aesthetic and ergonomic aspects of a new product ... [Read More]
2017/05/30

GESIPA® continues to strengthen its capabilities | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 GESIPA® has invested in its UK manufacturing facility over recent years in order to achieve a strategy to centralise its production of threaded inserts and carry-out a gradual transition of the product range from catalogue parts to specialised ... [Read More]
2017/05/26

Henkel to further drive growth within global aerospace industry | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 The Adhesive Technologies business unit of Henkel has started the construction of a new production facility for aerospace applications at the site in Montornès del Vallès Montornès, Spain. Henkel’s new line will serve the growing demand for ... [Read More]
2017/05/26

Testing bolt resistance to vibration | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 First published: 29th September 2015 By Jozef Dominik, owner, FERODOM s.r.o Ref: FFT150929 For engineers involved in the design and maintenance of bolted joints there is one very important maxim: ‘There is no universal remedy for loosen... [Read More]
2017/05/24

Joining materials in safety critical applications | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Jonathan Craven, operations director for Arconic Telford Joining materials in safety critical applications should not be underestimated. A fastener that costs a tiny fraction of the total bill of materials could have catastrophic and expensive ... [Read More]
2017/05/23

Bespoke fastening components | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Thanks to its technical knowledge and flexibility, Star Fasteners can suggest exclusive solutions for specific applications, as well as work on bespoke products for critical applications. Star Fasteners Ltd deals with a broad spectrum of ... [Read More]
2017/05/19

New TORX® Paralobe™ drive system | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 In the long history of Acument Global Technologies developing new fastener drive systems such as TORX® and TORX PLUS® drive, the desire to continually improve and meet new industry needs has led to a new product to be rolled out in 2017 – the ... [Read More]
2017/05/18

Galling of stainless steel fasteners | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 First Published: 24th August 2015 By Deepak Garg, Bossard expert team Ref: FFT150824 The fasteners most commonly prone to galling when tightened are made of stainless steel, aluminium or titanium. Stainless steel fasteners are available in ... [Read More]
2017/05/17

New NORMA Group quick connector meets the highest requirements in vehicles | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 NORMA Group has developed the V2-XC (X-treme Conditions) a new quick connector made of plastic that withstands particularly high temperatures, vibrations and pressures – making it suitable for connections in trucks, commercial vehicles and ... [Read More]
2017/05/16