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New Materials, New Fasteners | ASSEMBLY

Steel has been, is now, and will continue to be the predominant material for vehicle structures and body parts, such as doors, hoods, liftgates and fenders. But, other materials, such as aluminum, magnesium, plastics and composites, are becoming ... [Read More]
2021/06/11

Success story – VinFast and Böllhoff – a Vietnamese-German road to success – Böllhoff

Find the full article here.(...) Success story – VinFast and Böllhoff – a Vietnamese-German road to success - Böllhoff [Read More]
2021/06/11

Approaching zero defects surface treatment for washers | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Netherlands-based Thielco Steel Solutions Group has a long history with the corrosion protection of washers, disks, rings, and other stamped parts, and has recently decided to focus even more on this segment of the industry.(...) via Approaching ... [Read More]
2021/06/11

Böllhoff acquires SNEP S.A | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The Böllhoff Group has acquired the company SNEP S.A, a French manufacturer of special fasteners for the aerospace industry based in Montbrison, with effect from 1st June 2021. With this acquisition, Böllhoff aims to strengthen its own activities ... [Read More]
2021/06/11

What is embedding? | Fastener + Fixing Technology

As part of a series of articles looking at the non-rotational loosening of threaded fasteners, this article will be looking at a mechanism, called embedding, that can result in a loss of bolt preload without any rotation of the fastener occurring.... [Read More]
2021/06/11

Clevis fasteners ensure simple selection | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Clevis fasteners in a complete kit format for faster and simpler specification, design and ordering are now available from standard parts and components supplier, WDS Components Ltd. The kit contains all the parts required to complete a secure ... [Read More]
2021/06/11

Quick-release fasteners QUICKLOC® | Böllhoff

Our QUICKLOC® clamping, rotation and pressure locks create repeatedly releasable joints. Easy to fit and even easier to operate –the right quick-release system also allows repeated opening and closing. QUICKLOC® is the perfect solution for ... [Read More]
2021/06/10

Kennametal offers one-step aerospace fastener drilling & countersinking tool | Fastener Engineering

Kennametal has introduced the HiPACS drilling and countersinking system for aerospace fastener holes. Designed to drill and chamfer holes in one operation, the high-precision tool meets the aerospace industry’s stringent accuracy requirements, ... [Read More]
2021/06/10

Klimas on becoming a major fastener exporter & manufacturer in just 30 years | Torque-Expo

STRONG FOR GENERATIONS: Family business Klimas has grown into a major manufacturer and exporter of fasteners, accumulating awards, firsts and a client base that spans over 60 countries. Wojciech Klimas, the founder and the president of the company, ... [Read More]
2021/06/10

Copa Tool Is Now Ramco Michigan | Global Fastener News

Ramco Specialties Inc. consolidated multiple brands. Machining specialist Copa Tool merged with Ramco in 2018 and is now Ramco Michigan.(...) via Copa Tool Is Now Ramco Michigan | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2021/06/10