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NFDA Schedules ‘Virtual Speaker Summit’ | Global Fastener News

 With its planned ESPS sessions during June in Minneapolis cancelled, the National Fastener Distributors Association slated a “Virtual Speaker Summit” on June 22-25.(...) via NFDA Schedules ‘Virtual Speaker Summit’ | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/05/06

Drawbar springs with inbuilt safety feature | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 The failsafe feature of drawbar springs from Lee Springs comes from an inherent design whereby the central compression spring is oriented so as to provide extension of its retaining structure when under load.(...) via Drawbar springs with inbuilt ... [Read More]
2020/05/06

ITW Fastener Revenue Falls In Q1 | Global Fastener News

 ITW said it expects second-quarter revenue to decline 30-40%, with Automotive OEM revenue down 60-70%.(...) via ITW Fastener Revenue Falls In Q1 | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/05/05

Hexstone extends direct delivery service during Covid-19 pandemic | Torque-Expo

 Fastener and fixing wholesaler Hexstone is continuing to remain open in support of customers with critical roles during the Covid-19 crisis. This includes the manufacture of medical equipment, maintaining transport, energy supply and utilities, ... [Read More]
2020/05/05

When do joints need to be pre-heated before welding? | Fastener Engineering

 Pre-heating components before welding can reduce the rate of cooling and result in stronger and more reliable welds. The slower cooling process provides more time for hydrogen to defuse from the weld affected zone, which reduces the risk of cracki... [Read More]
2020/05/05

A letter on Covid-19 from Chavesbao | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 Here Jorge Cámara, export manager at Chavesbao, provides his thoughts and insight on the current situation and impact of Covid-19.(...) via A letter on Covid-19 from Chavesbao | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2020/05/05

Shelforce boosts manufacturing efficiency with Rapierstar | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 Rapierstar is providing extensive support to window and door manufacturer Shelforce to help streamline its fastener usage and ensure its workforce is fully supported to achieve the highest quality finished products.(...) via Shelforce boosts ... [Read More]
2020/05/05

Rotor Clip prioritises medical equipment | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Rotor Clip Company Inc is giving its full support to customers that produce medical components or equipment needed to treat or halt the spread of Covid-19. Rotor Clip is dedicating time and resources from engineering, supply chain, production, QA, ... [Read More]
2020/05/05

A new online course: The fundamentals of threaded fastener | Fastener Engineering

 Fastener experts believe that upwards of 95% of all fastener failures are the result of either the wrong fastener for the job or improper installation. Whether this figure is accurate or not, threaded fasteners are poorly misunderstood by many in ... [Read More]
2020/05/04

How Covid-19 has impacted Italy | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 A deeply-felt personal insight to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Italy, its people, businesses and hope from Gian Marco Dalpane, president of UDIB, the Italian association of fastener distributors, and Massimo Grazia, UDIB board member.... [Read More]
2020/05/04