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Why do nuts fall off bolts even against gravity? | Fastener + Fixing Technology

A question was recently asked if it was possible for a loose nut to act against gravity and rotate off a bolt. Such instances can happen, but only under dynamic load conditions, i.e. the bolt being subjected to some degree of vibration.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/08/25

Brico Marking 50th Anniversary | Global Fastener News

A two-man distributorship opened in a 3,500 sq ft warehouse on November 1, 1970, in Rosemont, IL. Thus was the start of “The Bright Name in Fasteners.(...) via Brico Marking 50th Anniversary | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/08/24

TR Formac moves to larger site in Bangkok and joins EVAT | Torque-Expo

TR Formac has expanded its global presence by transitioning to a larger site in Prawet, Bangkok. The new facility provides around 3,000 ft² of space enabling the company to trade more efficiently and to help further strengthen its position in the ... [Read More]
2020/08/24

Ambrovit: a period of renewal and revolution | Torque-Expo

While the pandemic has sent shockwaves through industry supply chains around the globe, European wholesaler Ambrovit has deemed this period one of ‘renewal and revolution’ as it adapts to conquer the challenges presented.(...) via Ambrovit: a ... [Read More]
2020/08/24

9 day China Fastener Show concludes, European version soon | Torque-Expo

The (online) doors have now closed on China Fastener Show 2020 after a nine-day stint, with the organisers announcing a follow up this year that will be focused on the European market.(...) via 9 day China Fastener Show concludes, European version ... [Read More]
2020/08/24

A Holistic Look into Taiwanese Fastener Business Successors’ Strategy Development – Fastener World Inc.

Over the decade, Taiwanese fastener business successors (also known as the next fastener generation, hereinafter referred to as “the successors”) have expressed themselves at the forefront of business grounds. Some of them have taken the ... [Read More]
2020/08/24

Sheh Fung’s Q3 Sales Surged Due to Growing U.S. House Improvement Demand Amid the Pandemic – Fastener World Inc.

Sheh Fung General Manager, Kent Chen, says the pandemic keeps U.S. residents indoors and makes them unable to find anyone for doing home improvement works. They have to do by themselves and that in turn bumps up Sheh Fung's fastener shipment.(...)... [Read More]
2020/08/24

What are pins? | Fastener Engineering

There are several distinct types of fastener, which may be referred to as a pin. These include small headless nails, sharpened pins used for holding fabrics while sewing, attaching paper to pin boards and the like, and several types of mechanical ... [Read More]
2020/08/24

NN’s Life Sciences division to be combined with fastener company, MW Industries | Fastener Engineering

NN, Inc., a diversified industrial company, announced a definitive agreement under which NN, Inc.’s Life Sciences division will be purchased by affiliates of American Securities LLC for the purpose of being combined with its portfolio company, MW ... [Read More]
2020/08/24

Enhancing the monitoring of forming and thread rolling processes | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Marposs, a specialist in measurement and process monitoring technologies, has announced the availability of its Automatic Die Match (ADM®) option, which automatically controls the die match in form or thread rolling, if dies are not aligned, as an ... [Read More]
2020/08/24