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Francis Kirk moves Philidas brand over to ISO standard | Fastener+Fixing Technology

 15-Sep-2016 Francis Kirk Group has upgraded the manufacturing production of its all-metal self-locking nut brand Philidas, in-line with ISO 2320 and ISO 898-2 standard requirements from BS 4929. (...) via Francis Kirk moves Philidas brand over ... [Read More]
2016/09/15

Brass inserts provide reusable metal threads | Fastener+Fixing Technology

 07-Sep-2016 Type MSIB™ microPEM® brass inserts from PennEngineering® provide reusable metal threads to attach plastics securely in compact electronic assemblies. Their unique symmetrical shape will accommodate either straight or tapered holes ... [Read More]
2016/09/09

Making a splash | Fastener+Fixing Technology

 09-Sep-2016 The growing trend of waterproofing portable electronic devices has led fastener manufacturers to discover a low-cost solution. Here, STANLEY Engineered Fastening looks at a cost-effective solution for devices that are getting smaller ... [Read More]
2016/09/09

Automated fastening solutions for a prestige British car | Fastener+Fixing Technology

 22-Aug-2016 When a major international supplier of automotive body products needed an automated fastener solution for a prestige British car, it approached Böllhoff Ltd. Andy Witts, managing director at Böllhoff Ltd explains how it enabled the ... [Read More]
2016/08/25

Spring mechanism plays an important role at Tate Modern | Fastener+Fixing Technology

 08-Aug-2016 The Tate Modern art museum in London, UK, reopened on 17th June after a huge expansion project supported by a new spring mechanism from European Springs & Pressings Ltd. (...) via Spring mechanism plays an important role at ... [Read More]
2016/08/11

Customised program for technical spring calculations | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Technical calculations of springs is one of the most important tasks for the Lesjöfors Group's technicians and sales staff. With an advanced calculation program most calculations can easily be performed with the highest accuracy. Sometimes the ... [Read More]
2016/07/21

FSL awarded MBDA award | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 FSL Aerospace Ltd, a supplier of fastenings, fixings and associated components for the aerospace and defence industries, has received a Bronze award by MBDA Missile Systems as part of its Supplier Recognition Programme for 2015.(...) via FSL ... [Read More]
2016/07/20

LED compatible materials for light engines | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 DELO Industrial Adhesives LLC has tested and released 14 adhesives for use in LED lighting. Ten products have received approval for direct LED contact, and an additional four were certified for indirect contact. They allow for durable, high ... [Read More]
2016/07/19

Technical Analysis: What is corrosion? | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 By Doug Jones, expert team, Bossard Group 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 prevent corrosion from taking hold of our designs until ... [Read More]
2016/07/07

Slim, sustainable torque wrenches | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 New VDE torque wrenches 5108VDE (2Nm – 10Nm) and 5109VDE (5Nm – 25Nm) – with 10mm (3/8 inch) drive – from HAZET-WERK – Hermann Zerver GmbH & Co KG can now be disassembled and recalibrated again after use for a long service life. H... [Read More]
2016/07/07