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Speleologists trust in fischer | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

An international team of speleologists trust in fischer anchors to secure rope fixings for the deepest cave in Europe – in the depths of the Dachstein mountains in upper Austria.(...) via Speleologists trust in fischer | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2020/01/08

PennEngineering offers free app for use with PEM fasteners | Fastener Engineering

Did you know that PennEngineering offers a free app that supports the use of its fasteners?(...) via PennEngineering offers free app for use with PEM fasteners | Fastener Engineering. [Read More]
2020/01/07

A full range of inserts for round and square tubes | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Inserts for round and square tubes, which have been designed to solve issues related to the forming of threaded holes inside tubes – by replacing the traditional process of welding nuts yet providing a secure and tight fitting – have now been ... [Read More]
2020/01/07

Opening of high-tech production line for mechanical galvanisation | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, Thielco Steel Solutions Group BV has been specialising in mechanical galvanisation and coating for decades. To celebrate, the company will be opening a new high-tech production line for mechanical galvan... [Read More]
2020/01/07

Socket head screws from Challenge Europe | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Ex-stock production supply specialists Challenge Europe is now offering five types of socket screws from stock to support the engineering and assembly industries.(...) via Socket head screws from Challenge Europe | Fastener + Fixing Technology. [Read More]
2020/01/07

What is self-piercing riveting? | Fastener Engineering

Self-piercing riveting (SPR) is a way of joining sheet materials using a rivet that clinches the sheets as it is pressed into them. Unlike conventional riveting, no hole is required, making it a rapid single-step process.(...) via What is self-pie... [Read More]
2020/01/06

3D printing opens up new potential | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Additive manufacturing, which is much better known to most people as 3D printing, has been in use in plastics engineering for many years. However, the method offers potential for many further applications including architecture, design, medical ... [Read More]
2020/01/06

SPIROL receives GM Supplier Excellence Award | Fastener Engineering

SPIROL International Corporation announced that two of its world-class manufacturing locations have received the prestigious 2018 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award for achieving operational excellence and quality control.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/01/03

EFC implements Power BI, linked to SAP and CRM | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

EFC International states that it continues to “redefine the world of distribution” with the recent implementation of Power BI (from Microsoft®), which is linked to its internal SAP operating system and CRM software.(...) via EFC implements ... [Read More]
2020/01/03

Enhanced possibilities in timber construction | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

With a new ETA for HECO-WB® threaded rods and an approval supplement for the HECO-TOPIX® wood screw, HECO Schrauben is expanding the application possibilities of two important products for joints in structural timber construction.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/01/03