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Guidance on finishes and materials | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The team at Challenge Europe are used to dealing with questions of specification regarding materials and finishes of threaded fasteners. This preferably occurs early in the process of defining new assemblies but may equally be of value at service or ... [Read More]
2020/04/30

What are cheese head screws? | Fastener Engineering

“Cheese head” screws are defined by their head type. The cheese head has cylindrical sides with a flat disc top and a flat bearing surface. The head height is approximately half of its diameter and typically features a slot drive.(...) via What ... [Read More]
2020/04/29

TFC appoints Chris Billinge as Group Business Development Director | Torque-Expo

Technical engineering group TFC has recruited a new Group Business Development Director, Chris Billinge to the senior management team.(...) via TFC appoints Chris Billinge as Group Business Development Director. [Read More]
2020/04/29

Updates on Fastener Industry Response To COVID-19 | Global Fastener News

Tim Graham, 60, managing director of Archerdale Ltd, died from Covid-19 in a UK hospital, Fastener + Fixing Magazine reports.(...) via Updates on Fastener Industry Response To COVID-19 | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/04/29

Nucor Cold Finished Steel Sales Fall | Global Fastener News

Nucor Corp. reported cold finished steel sales, including results from Nucor Fastener, fell 12% to 126,000 tons in the first quarter of 2020.(...) via Nucor Cold Finished Steel Sales Fall | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/04/29

Springs in nickel and cobalt alloys | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Lee Spring has further extended its range of ex-stock springs and custom spring solutions, with the addition of high performance exotic nickel or cobalt alloy custom solutions for the oil and gas industries.(...) via Springs in nickel and cobalt ... [Read More]
2020/04/29

ISO Chemie’s ISO-BLOCO ONE sealant tape gains BBA | Fastener + Fixing Technology

ISO Chemie's ISO-BLOCO ONE self-adhesive weather tight tape for window frames has gained British Board of Agreement (BBA) product approval certification. ISO BLOCO ONE provides a longer lasting seal for window and door joints up to 30mm wide and ... [Read More]
2020/04/29

Torsion springs offer axial energy and control | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Where axial rotation requires control, a torsion spring from Lee Spring Ltd is often the right solution. These compactly wound ex-stock springs look like a common compression spring mounted on a rod or into a cylinder but are activated by radial ... [Read More]
2020/04/29

TR Fastenings provides fastening solution to tier 1 company | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Automotive tier 1 company, Faltec Europe required a bespoke fastening for a new major programme it had recently secured with a key global OEM. The trim product to be developed was an injection moulded exterior trim part for a new vehicle due for ... [Read More]
2020/04/29