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Pandrol supplies Mongolian railway | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Global rail fastening systems and aluminothermic welding manufacturer, Pandrol, has signed a partnership agreement to supply its Fastclip rail fastening system in Mongolia, as part of a long-term framework which will deliver a programme of rail ... [Read More]
2019/12/17

New joining techniques for composite materials at JEC World in Paris – Bossard

Bossard, bigHead and KVT-Fastening will be presenting several fastening innovations for composites at JEC World Paris (Hall 5, Stand Q70).(...) via New joining techniques for composite materials at JEC World in Paris - Bossard. [Read More]
2019/12/16

Field Celebrates $100 Million in Sales | Global Fastener News

“We did it! Field is now a $100MM company,” the company stated on Twitter. Field has averaged a 19% growth rate since 1990.(...) via Field Celebrates $100 Million in Sales | Global Fastener News [Read More]
2019/12/16

Holding it together | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

By Ian Parker, freelancer, ianfliesrussian@aol.com Last July, the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. Although the Apollo Moon missions went on beyond that, to Apollo 17 in December 1972 (Apollo 18 was an Earth ... [Read More]
2019/12/16

Famous failures series: Part 2 – hydrogen embrittlement | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

By Ryan Murphy, technical director, Evolution Fasteners (UK) Ltd. The march of time thrusts forward and in doing so there is continual development of product standards and manufacturing processes. Quite simply, the construction industry demands ... [Read More]
2019/12/16

High-quality and innovative materials for optimum performance | Fastener + Fixing Technology

When choosing the appropriate material, users should always consider the area of application. Here, Marcus Schneck, CEO of norelem explains why it is crucial to use operating parts made of high-quality materials as this can ensure the reliability ... [Read More]
2019/12/16

What are industrial seals? | Fastener Engineering

Industrial seals are used to prevent leakage, hold pressure, and deflect contamination at interfaces between components. Industrial seals are used at static and dynamic interfaces. Examples of static interfaces include the entry point of bolts and ... [Read More]
2019/12/13

Thread roller monitoring with Brankamp | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Thread roller monitoring is usually done with force sensors in the machine frame, the die block or in bolster pieces in front of the setting screws. However, a gap in monitoring of thread rollers exists, if the rolling forces are very low (small or ... [Read More]
2019/12/13

Three methods for quality assurance during bonding | Fastener + Fixing Technology

For a bonding project to be a success, the adhesive must harden into a material capable of bearing the forces involved throughout the entire lifetime of the product. To achieve a good quality bonded joint, the designer can consider the substrates, ... [Read More]
2019/12/13

NORMA equips more than one million vehicles with shock resistant quick connectors | Fastener + Fixing Technology

NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, will be supplying fuel quick connectors with steel housings to a French automobile manufacturer. (...) via NORMA equips more than one million vehicles with shock resistant quick ... [Read More]
2019/12/13