Fastener+Fixing Technology

PowerSocket® offers more torque | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Ingersoll Rand, a global brand of power tools, has introduced the PowerSocket® to save users time and energy loosening bolts – no matter how stubborn and rusted. Similar to a standard impact socket, the PowerSocket® fits directly on the ... [Read More]
2016/07/07

Technifast’s marine grade service | Fastener+Fixing Technology

15-Jun-2016 To combat the unforgiving environment both above and below the waterline, Technifast Ltd has produced a range of precision engineered fasteners in Grade 316 stainless steel (A4). (...) via Technifast’s marine grade service. [Read More]
2016/06/17

Safely securing connections in structural steel | Fastener+Fixing Technology

13-Jun-2016 From the Empire State Building in New York to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, steel has been used in some of the world’s most famous landmarks and is used everywhere around us, in buildings, bridges, ... [Read More]
2016/06/13

NORMA UK – becoming a benchmark for the fastener industry | Fastener+Fixing Technology

08-Jun-2016 Over the last two years NORMA UK Ltd, a subsidiary of NORMA Group SE, has gone through a transformation of its production operations that it says has enabled it to become a benchmark within the fastener industry. Will Lowry, editor, ... [Read More]
2016/06/13

Vibration resistant fastening from Southco®Southco® has expanded its E3 VISE ACTION® compression lat | Fastener+Fixing Technology

07-Jun-2016 Southco® has expanded its E3 VISE ACTION® compression latch series with an adjustable grip style. It features lightweight, aluminium construction, making it ideal for rugged outdoor applications that require higher strength, without ... [Read More]
2016/06/13

Making bolt security easier | Fastener+Fixing Technology

03-Jun-2016 TR Fastenings Ltd has introduced a new wedge lock nut as part of an ongoing drive to introduce new products to its already large portfolio of fasteners. (...) via Making bolt security easier. [Read More]
2016/06/13

​GESIPA UK: Encouraging the next generation | Fastener+Fixing Technology

Established as a UK subsidiary for the German GESIPA Group in 1972, GESIPA Blind Riveting Systems Ltd (GESIPA UK) has grown to become the Group’s technical centre of excellence for threaded fasteners. Claire Edwards, deputy editor, visited the ... [Read More]
2016/05/26

The champions of Leicester | Fastener+Fixing Technology

With Leicester City FC becoming champions of the English Premier League, Mark Selby winning the World Snooker Championship title, and Leicester Tigers securing a Premiership rugby play-off place – Leicester, UK, is familiar with what it means to ... [Read More]
2016/05/25

BECK staples now in outer space | Fastener+Fixing Technology

The Austrian company RUAG Space GmbH recently tasked BECK Fastener Group with the development of a unique type of staple, one that could be used to secure multilayered insulation in the process of producing space satellites. (...) via BECK ... [Read More]
2016/05/25

Henkel and the NextEV TCR racing team | Fastener+Fixing Technology

Following the success of a strong opening race season in which Nelson Piquet Jr. won the driver’s championship, Henkel has continued its support of the NextEV TCR team for season two of Formula E, the world’s first competition for formula cars ... [Read More]
2016/05/25