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Lesjöfors acquires Metrol Springs | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Lesjöfors AB has announced its acquisition of the shares in Metrol Springs Ltd – a manufacturer of tooling gas springs, special purpose gas springs, and gas struts, within the UK and other global markets.(...) via Lesjöfors acquires Metrol ... [Read More]
2020/03/18

The benefits of in-line wire drawing | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The collective resources of Rockford Manufacturing Group (RMG), Fastener Engineers, and Lewis Machine, represent leading innovation – with the company stating it was the the first to develop the commercialised use of capstan in-line wire drawers ... [Read More]
2020/03/18

The importance of properly sealed components | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Users that work with electronics or machinery in hostile or challenging environments, know the value of keeping equipment in peak condition. After all, even the slightest flaw in a system could force it to be taken out of commission altogether, ... [Read More]
2020/03/18

MWFA Postpones March & April Events | Global Fastener News

74th anniversary dinner was scheduled for April.(...) via MWFA Postpones March & April Events | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/03/17

Fastener Training Institute supports social distancing with free locknuts webinar | Torque-Expo

In a bid to help those in the fastener industry who are practising social distancing this week, the Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is offering its Friday webinar on Locknuts for free.(...) via Fastener Training Institute supports social distan... [Read More]
2020/03/17

What is a lock nut and how does it work? | Fastener Engineering

A lock nut is a nut that will resist loosening under vibration and torque. There are many types of lock nut but they can be broadly divided into those which use friction to prevent loosening and those that have some form of positive locking device... [Read More]
2020/03/17

Hexstone makes a riveting move | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Hexstone, which trades as Owlett-Jaton, has further underlined its position as the leading UK wholesaler for fasteners, fixings, and associated products, with the launch of the new JRP range, which includes over 1,000 lines of rivets, rivet nuts and ... [Read More]
2020/03/17

Stay ahead with ENKOTEC nail solutions | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

ENKOTEC AS is able to supply a wide range of high-tech nail production machinery that is equipped with value-adding data monitoring features. The company is also focused on innovative digital services that have a direct impact on its customers’ ... [Read More]
2020/03/17

The new ORSY®mat WGT | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co KG has introduced the new ORSY®mat WGT weighing system – one of six automatic vending machine models that offers secure, automated supply of tools, and operating materials, in industrial production and ... [Read More]
2020/03/17

U.S. Fastener Industry Sheltering In Place Amid Pandemic | Global Fastener News

Industrial fastener companies in the U.S. have cut travel and limited face-to-face interactions with customers in an attempt to keep employees safe and minimize the spread of the coronavirus.(...) via U.S. Fastener Industry Sheltering In Place Amid ... [Read More]
2020/03/16