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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

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

Calculating the Hidden Loads in Fasteners Near Edges | Machine Design

Fasteners installed near the end or edges of load-carrying members often carry more than just the applied load. They also carry a hidden load generated by bending moments in the load-carrying member. This additional load may outweigh the applied ... [Read More]
2016/07/07

FINdex Makes Steady Gains During First Half – Global Fastener News – USA

The FIN Fastener Stock Index posted solid gains in the first six months of 2016, boosted by strong results from automotive and industrial fastener stocks. During the first six months of 2016, the FINdex rose 8.2%, compared to a 2.1% increase by ... [Read More]
2016/07/07

Global Metal Fastener Market 2016: Industry Size, Analysis, Price, Share, Growth and Forecasts to 2021 | Jul 5, 2016 – SBWire

Global Metal Fastener Market to 2018 - Market Size, Top 10 Countries, Trends, and Forecasts Deerfield Beach, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/05/2016 -- The report titled Global Metal Fastener Market to 2019 - Market Size, Development, Top 10 Countries, and ... [Read More]
2016/07/07

Newton Aycliffe fasteners firm looks to electric car revolution to drive new growth (From The Northern Echo)

PRODUCTION: A worker at Nissan's Sunderland factory on the power pack line 6/7/2016 / Steven Hugill A FASTENINGS company says robotic vehicles’ evolution can bolster its international presence. Trifast says it is poised to profit from car ... [Read More]
2016/07/07

Steve Graff Joins National Nail as Director of Distribution | LBM Journal

By LBM Journal / 19 hours ago Grand Rapids, Mich. — Steve Graff has recently joined National Nail as Director of Distribution. In his new position, Graff will lead the distribution and operations teams of National Nail to best disseminate ... [Read More]
2016/07/07

ZF completes sale of Fasteners and Components business for $450 mn | ET Auto

While the Engineered Fasteners and Components business was successful and profitable, ZF is primarily concentrating on the growth of its core businesses in advanced safety, efficiency, electrification and the further development of automated ... [Read More]
2016/07/07

UIP reacts to differing challenges | Fastener+Fixing

07-Jul-2016 German manufacturer UIP GmbH & Co KG has expanded its chemical adhesive range to include several new features, enabling customers in the most remote corners of the world to use premium fastening technology. (...) via UIP reacts ... [Read More]
2016/07/07