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Reopening your shop or trade counter during lockdown? Here’s some advice | Torque-Expo

While all nations have slightly different advice and requirements, many have now given merchants, retailers and trade counters the OK to remain open as essential retailers.(...) via Reopening your shop or trade counter during lockdown? Here's some ... [Read More]
2020/05/01

Reworked rivet nut for battery storage project | Fastener + Fixing Technology

For an OEM specialised in sustainable energy projects, a battery enclosure design specified M12 semi hex closed end rivet nuts. The fasteners had to be closed end to prevent ingress of dust or dirt, and hexagonal for increased spin out resistance in ... [Read More]
2020/05/01

Controlling Quality of Zinc Flake Coatings on Steel Fasteners | Products Finishing

The quality of zinc flake coatings depends on good adhesion and bonding to the substrate of the fasteners, according to Scott McEuen is North American business development manager of zinc flake coatings at Atotech.(...) via Controlling Quality of ... [Read More]
2020/04/30

Updates on Fastener Industry Response To COVID-19 | Global Fastener News

Tim Graham, 60, managing director of Archerdale Ltd, died from Covid-19 in a UK hospital, Fastener + Fixing Magazine reports.(...) via Updates on Fastener Industry Response To COVID-19 | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/04/29

Hack the Crisis: An interview with the CEO of ZAGO Manufacturing | Fastener Engineering

As the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic continues, several manufacturers are still operating and deemed essential for supplying critical components. ZAGO Manufacturing is one such company.(...) via Hack the Crisis: An interview with the CEO of ... [Read More]
2020/04/28

Using testing technology to control product quality | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

High force capacity testing machines are used by global manufacturers of fasteners in the development of new products and to maintain ongoing product quality. In addition to highly accurate and repeatable test results, it is crucial that the testing ... [Read More]
2020/04/27

Cold forming and Industry 4.0 | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Technology and the way information is handled today is changing rapidly. The use of analytics and data is everywhere, from the team owner trying to find the best athlete to fill out his team, to an executive in the automotive industry determining ... [Read More]
2020/04/24

Considerations for plastic fasteners | Fastener Engineering

When choosing components and fasteners for manufacturing and production, it’s important to consider the application, the environment of the finished products, and the characteristics of the materials available.(...) via Considerations for plastic ... [Read More]
2020/04/23

Why do bolts loosen? | Fastener Engineering

Depending on the application, bolt loosening can have profound consequences. One loose bolt can bring a whole production plant to a standstill and cost a company thousands. In other applications, loose bolts can pose a significant safety hazard. So, ... [Read More]
2020/04/23

‘Poka Yoke’ and the role fasteners can play | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

In the 1960s the Toyota Production System formalised error prevention in its manufacturing processes and gave it the name ‘Poka Yoke’. This translates to ‘mistake proofing’ or ‘inadvertent error prevention’ and has been adopted beyond ... [Read More]
2020/04/23