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Not just a simple rivet nut | Fastener+Fixing Technology

Blind rivet nuts are indispensable in the construction of machines and buildings. However, they do have some serious shortcomings that undermine structural stability and ergo safety. Bossard Group says that its Bossard ecosyn®-BCT rivet nut is the ... [Read More]
2013/05/21

Download the latest Digital Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Fastener + Fixing Magazine Issue 81 is now available online. Here are just some of the features and reports: Pühl – Pressing ahead Will Lowry visits Adolf Pühl, the leading manufacturer of standard and non-standard flat washers and ... [Read More]
2013/05/14

Flangeform® adds value to solar project | Fastener+Fixing Technology

Flangeform® is a unique captive sheet metal fastener for high strength attachments in thin gauge material. Originally developed for automotive and appliance applications, it provides torque and push/pull out values that PSM International says ... [Read More]
2013/05/09

EFDA calls for intelligent solution | Fastener+Fixing

The European Fastener Distributors Association has a new office and organisation but remains focused on its original intention and values. Here, EFDA explains why effective representation for fastener distributors is essential to free but fair ... [Read More]
2013/05/07

Reviewing fastener standards may lead to fewer wind turbine failure-related accidents | Fastener+Fixing Technology

The number of wind turbine-related accidents globally reached a record high of 160 in 20111, including 11 fatalities. Turbine failure can also have a serious impact on energy supply security. Studies into wind turbine reliability show that vibration ... [Read More]
2013/05/02

U.D.I.B elects new president and executive board | Fastener+Fixing

At its December meeting the Unione Distributori Italiani Bulloneria elected Gian Marco Dalpane (pictured left) of Bulloneria Emiliana as president for the next three years. (...) via U.D.I.B elects new president and executive board. [Read More]
2013/04/29

Developing specialist joining solutions | Fastener+Fixing Technology

Tuesday, 23 April 2013 NORMA Group prides itself on being a global solution provider of engineered joining technology, working with its customers to find the correct solution. We spoke to Stephan Mann, director of product development EMEA at ... [Read More]
2013/04/23

Low automotive activity hits Bulten Q4 | Fastener+Fixing

FinnvedenBulten Group sales declined significantly in Quarter 4 2012 mainly because of very low activity in the European automotive sector at the end of the quarter. (...) via Low automotive activity hits Bulten Q4. [Read More]
2013/04/22

Aisles full at Fastener Fair India | Fastener+Fixing

Fastener Fair India 2013 finished today after two days of busy aisles, product demonstrations and business meetings, Will Lowry writes from Mumbai. (...) via Aisles full at Fastener Fair India. [Read More]
2013/04/18

Twitter / fastfixtech : Fastener Fair is open. Two …

Fastener Fair is open. Two hours in and the aisles are full of visitors! #Fasteners #India pic.twitter.com/bjCdDIxjjt via Twitter / fastfixtech : Fastener Fair is open. Two .... [Read More]
2013/04/17