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How to prevent nut and bolt self-loosening | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Maintenance manuals will tell you to tighten threaded bolts, screws and nuts regularly. Failure to do so will not only compromise the performance of your mechanical equipment but could also pose a significant safety risk.(...) via How to prevent ... [Read More]
2020/10/05

3D printing – a life without fasteners? | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Clearly, living as we do only a few decades into the Digital Age, the rapid transition from electronic calculator through computer to smartphone has rendered the statement ‘there is nothing new under the sun’ an absurdity. It is not necessary to ... [Read More]
2020/10/05

Endries Acquires K&L Sales | Global Fastener News

K&L was founded in Waukesha, WI, in 1985 by brothers Dave Knebes and Tom Knebes to distribute riveting products and installation tools.(...) via Endries Acquires K&L Sales | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/10/02

Registration Opens for STAFDA’s Virtual Anaheim Convention & Trade Show | Torque-Expo

Registration has opened for STAFDA’s Virtual Anaheim Convention & Trade Show which is set to take place on 9-10 November 2020. This comes after the Specialty Tool and Fastener Distributors Association (STAFDA) cancelled its 44th annual ... [Read More]
2020/10/02

Digitalization of global adhesives & sealants market key to future growth | Fastener Engineering

Frost & Sullivan‘s recent analysis, “Digital Transformation in the Global Adhesives and Sealants Industry,” reports that the digitalization of domains — such as sourcing, production, and retailing — by adhesives and sealants manufact... [Read More]
2020/10/02

CSC increases bar and rod costs for Q4 | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

In August China Steel Corporation (CSC) announced an average 3.36% increase in its domestic list for the fourth quarter of 2020. The domestic list price for bar and rod for Quarter 4 increased by TW$750 (€21.7) per tonne.(...) via CSC increases ... [Read More]
2020/10/02

Investing in innovation | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Through its focus on developing and improving its product range, with the introduction of mostly patented innovative fastening systems, Specialinsert Srl has become a global supplier to over 82 countries around the world.(...) via Investing in ... [Read More]
2020/10/02

Dejond adds new seal to watertight range | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Dejond NV has added a sealing solution to its watertight range of Tubtara® rivet nuts, the HDKX series with precote® 5 resin seal, for applications requiring a flush installation.(...) via Dejond adds new seal to watertight range | Fastener + ... [Read More]
2020/10/02

PSM’s CEO steps down following Bulten’s acquisition | Torque-Expo

Earlier this year, Bulten acquired PSM International and expanded its manufacturing facility in Taiwan. Following the integration of PSM International, PSM’s CEO Marco Suzuki has chosen to leave his position. Bulten’s President and CEO Anders ... [Read More]
2020/10/01

BBI/Proferred names new sales director | Fastener Engineering

Brighton-Best International (BBI) / Proferred, a distributor of fasteners and hardware, recently announced the appointment of Scott Gibson to the position of Proferred Global Sales and Product Director.(...) via BBI/Proferred names new sales ... [Read More]
2020/10/01