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What is a castellated nut and where is it used? | Fastener Engineering

A castellated nut, also known as a castle nut, has three notches in one end, giving an appearance similar to the crenellated battlements of a castle. Castellated nuts are a positive locking device that’s used to ensure that the nut remains affixed ... [Read More]
2020/09/21

Configuration, not programming – process visualisation made easy | Fastener + Fixing Technology

In almost any production environment, there are small, inconspicuous sources of error. All manufacturers dread the appearance of such errors in their assembly, because they can have such far-reaching consequences. If they result, for example, in ... [Read More]
2020/09/21

Stable results despite weak market | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Bufab Group reported stable results for the second quarter of 2020 despite a very weak market in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Order intake for the second quarter of 2020 was SEK 987 million (2019: SEK 1.08 billion) and net sales declined 6% to ... [Read More]
2020/09/21

The impact of Covid-19 on the Italian economy | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Poor Italy! It was one of the first EU countries to have to face and deal with the pandemic triggered by the coronavirus. The healthcare sector mobilised quickly and decisively and now we can confirm that this country survived the emergency with ... [Read More]
2020/09/21

Product Genius Technology™ Aims to Fast Track Fastener Distributor’s & Manufacturer’s eCommerce Capabilities | Fastener News Desk

The industry is talking about new technologies, data, eCommerce, digital catalogs. So we spoke with Cris and Lisa at Product Genius Technology™ to find out more about how their eCommerce technology will help fastener distributors and manufacturers ... [Read More]
2020/09/18

Ken Forging offers high-quality, drop-forged industrial hardware | Fastener Engineering

Ken Forging is a family-owned, fully integrated metal working company located in Northeast Ohio and a domestic manufacturer of drop-forged industrial hardware.(...) via Ken Forging offers high-quality, drop-forged industrial hardware | Fastener ... [Read More]
2020/09/18

Gem-Year (China) Sales of Railway Fasteners Down in H1 2020 – Fastener World Inc.

Gem-Year Industrial's revenue in the first half of 2020 landed at RMB 1,011,185,581, down 38.55% over the last same period.(...) via Gem-Year (China) Sales of Railway Fasteners Down in H1 2020-Fastener World. [Read More]
2020/09/18

Simpson Strong-Tie Moves Maryland Warehouse and Annex to Larger Facility – Fastener World Inc.

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced the relocation of its warehouse and annex facilities in Jessup, Maryland.(...) via Simpson Strong-Tie Moves Maryland Warehouse and Annex to Larger ... [Read More]
2020/09/18

CONFAST® split drive anchors for use in solid concrete | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Concrete Fastening Systems Inc has launched its new CONFAST® split drive anchors, available in both head styles and in every length.(...) via CONFAST® split drive anchors for use in solid concrete | Fastener + Fixing Technology. [Read More]
2020/09/18

Resting is not an option | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

As part of its global strategy to continuously enlarge its product range, Fastbolt Group is now preparing to receive over 1,500 new stock items to its German central warehouse. As well as this, the company has also launched its own video conferenc... [Read More]
2020/09/18