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100% Eletric – Assembly of RIVKLE® blind rivet nuts and blind rivet studs – Böllhoff

RIVLE® ESA is the new eletrical setting tool for blind rivet nuts and blind rivet studs The setting tool has a very good cycle time and can be easily integrated in automation systems. It works with only one energy source which limits the noise ... [Read More]
2013/02/07

New generation of quick connectors | Fastener+Fixing Technology

Innovation helps to improve efficiency and reduce cost. We spoke to Patrik Lewcun, project manager application engineering fluid at NORMA Group, a global solution provider of engineered joining technology, about its latest development and asked why ... [Read More]
2013/02/07

Exhibitors Starting with the Letter “P” – Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2013 Exhibitor List | Fastener Fair Mackbrooks

Exhibitor List Starting with Letter "P"   P.H. Hamar Sp.J. B. i H. Grzesiak PL - Hall 4, Stand B127   With 20 years of experience on the market we are committed to providing high quality products with a professional service back-up. ... [Read More]
2013/02/07

Improper torque makes for a recall | American Fastener Journal

General Motors issued a recall Thursday affectign 13,680 cars globally, targeting issues with improperly tightened suspension bolts and faulty airbags. Among the vehicles affected by the recall: the 2013 Chevroelt Malibu, 2012 Buick Verano, and the ... [Read More]
2013/02/07

New England Fastener Distributors Association | American Fastener Journal

• NEFDA moves show from fall to spring. • Specialty Tool and Fastener Distributor Association (STAFDA) members are cordially invited to attend the show. • Technical seminars to include: cold heading, sealing, bonding and thread making ... [Read More]
2013/02/07

Illinois Tool Works Assigned Patent | American Fastener Journal

Illinois Tool Works, Glenview, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,353,657) developed by eight co-inventors for a "partially coated fastener assembly and method for coating." The co-inventors are Geronimo E. Lat, Ivanhoe, Ill., Daniel P. McDonald, ... [Read More]
2013/02/06

Casey Mcllhon joins Assembled Products | American Fastener Journal

I am writing to let you know that I will be ceasing my Manufacturer’s Representation business as I have taken a direct role as the Executive Vice President of Sales for Assembled Products. Assembled Products is a business owned by my Father, Ed ... [Read More]
2013/02/06

AFJ and U.S. Fastener Report out in circulation | American Fastener Journal

Both the January/February issue of the American Fastener Journal and the February issue U.S. Fastener Report (digital magazine) are out in circulation this week.  G.L Huyett is the cover story with the American Fastener Journal and a story ... [Read More]
2013/02/06

PEM® SPOTFAST® SELF-CLINCHING FASTENERS ENABLE PERMANENT FLUSH JOINING OF TWO SHEETS | PennEngineering News Releases

PEM® SpotFast® self-clinching fasteners enable two sheets to be joined permanently in a flush-attachment connection without protrusions on either side.  These practical alternatives to riveting or spot welding provide ideal solutions to attach ... [Read More]
2013/02/06

South Africa Terminates Investigation on China’s Hexagon Screws | China Fastener .info

On December 18, 2012 South Africa decided to terminate the investigation on import of screws with hexagonal heads from China. South Africa found no evidence that China had been dumping products although the complainant suffered or possibly suffered ... [Read More]
2013/02/06