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Advances in riveting and mechanical fastening | The Fabricator

 When you think of riveting, you might think it’s a mature technology where not much new happens under the sun. You’d be right, but only partly. Yes, riveting is old technology. Place a rivet in a hole, apply pressure to and deform the tenon to ... [Read More]
2020/03/05

Screw failures blamed for derailment | The Standard

 An East Rail Line train derailed last September after screws failed as the MTR Corp's management admitted the maintenance team had a knowledge gap. MTR managing director Adi Lau Tin-shing said: "On behalf of the corporation, I sincerely apologize ... [Read More]
2020/03/04

A consideration of zero defects | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 The term ‘zero defects’ was coined by Quality Guru Philip Crosby in the mid 1960s whilst working on a US rocket programme. His aim; to reduce the number of failed launches. In essence, he sought to eliminate defects using quality management ... [Read More]
2020/02/17

Go digital to weaponise manufacturing supply chains | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 The manufacturing industry has a strong heritage of adopting game changing technologies to deliver higher quality products more efficiently. With the introduction of digital, the industry is moving into an era arguably on par with the industrial ... [Read More]
2020/02/03

Rawlplug | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 It is obvious for everyone that 2019 has been a great challenge for the entire industry. I am certain that both Rawlplug and the other key manufacturers in the fixings and fasteners sector, were excellently prepared for the constraints and risks ... [Read More]
2020/01/27

What is the best way to improve fatigue resistance of a bolted joint? | Fastener Engineering

 The fatigue capacity of a bolted joint is very small, as compared to its static capacity. To improve fatigue resistance, designers can increase the thread capacity and decrease the alternating stresses at the threads.(...) via What is the best way ... [Read More]
2020/01/23

A permanent hold for projectors and screens | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 A cosy home is especially welcoming during the stormy autumn weather and approaching winter. Having your own home cinema in which to view films on the big screen makes the cold season even cosier. The important thing is to correctly install the ... [Read More]
2020/01/22

What is the load-transfer factor and why does it matter? | Fastener Engineering

 When using hydraulic bolt tensioners to induce a controlled preload into a bolted joint, several key factors including the load transfer factor require consideration and examination.(...) via What is the load-transfer factor and why does it matter? ... [Read More]
2020/01/13

Imperial versus metric fasteners in one chart | Fastener Engineering

 Have you ever wondered what the differences are between imperial and metric fasteners? Mudge Fasteners has the comparisons and calculations covered in one chart. The company has more than 40 years of experience in providing stainless steel fasteners ... [Read More]
2020/01/08

What is self-piercing riveting? | Fastener Engineering

 Self-piercing riveting (SPR) is a way of joining sheet materials using a rivet that clinches the sheets as it is pressed into them. Unlike conventional riveting, no hole is required, making it a rapid single-step process.(...) via What is self-pie... [Read More]
2020/01/06