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‘Poka Yoke’ and the role fasteners can play | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

In the 1960s the Toyota Production System formalised error prevention in its manufacturing processes and gave it the name ‘Poka Yoke’. This translates to ‘mistake proofing’ or ‘inadvertent error prevention’ and has been adopted beyond ... [Read More]
2020/04/23

NORMA ensures production of critical infrastructure products | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The water management production of NORMA Group is currently not affected by the extensive shutdown of companies in California as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, being classified as part of the critical infrastructure in the area of ‘water and ... [Read More]
2020/04/23

Fasten securely and permanently | Fastener + Fixing Technology

High performance retaining washers from Boker’s can be produced to nearly unlimited specifications, and its numerous styles of non-standard and customised retaining washers are designed to provide secure fastening in the most demanding applicati... [Read More]
2020/04/23

Taiwan’s CSC lowers steel list prices for June sales | Mysteel Global

China Steel Corporation (CSC), Taiwan’s top steel producer headquartered in Kaohsiung, South Taiwan, has decided to further cut domestic list prices of its major steel products for sales in June, given the slackening demand for steel under the ... [Read More]
2020/04/22

NORMA equips trains in Poland with joining products | Torque-Expo

NORMA’s line of durable joining products have been equipping a number of rail companies, including one prominent European manufacturer. That customer uses NORMA Group’s metal clamps to repair and modify trains that have been in operation for ... [Read More]
2020/04/22

Rose gold for nut taps | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

BASS GmbH has introduced a new version of the AMGB V nut tap, this time with a BTIC coating.(...) via Rose gold for nut taps | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2020/04/22

High corrosion resistance from Atotech | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Atotech’s new passivate Tridur® ZnNi H5.2, combines high corrosion resistance with a flawless black appearance and a low environmental impact, specifically for fasteners and other parts in the automotive industry.(...) via High corrosion ... [Read More]
2020/04/22

Fastener Trade Shows’ Latest Schedules | Global Fastener News

There will be “some jockeying around when states reopen, but things will sort themselves out very quickly,” STAFDA CEO Georgia Foley predicted.(...) via Fastener Trade Shows’ Latest Schedules | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/04/21

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

Fastener Trade Shows’ Latest Schedules Georgia Foley declared “it’s all systems go” for the November 8-10, 2020, Speciality Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association convention.(...) via Updates on Fastener Industry Response To ... [Read More]
2020/04/21

London’s St Helen’s Place selects Excalibur’s Studbolt for bomb blast fixing | Torque-Expo

Excalibur’s Screwbolt is an innovative high-strength twin helix threaded anchor. It has enabled the cladding contractor at a landmark London building to deliver a bomb-blast solution for fixing a high performance glazed curtain walling system to a ... [Read More]
2020/04/21