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Designfax – Technology for OEM Design Engineers

Fastening technologies and assembly techniques are evolving to meet continued demands for reliability, throughput, and ease of manufacturability. One trend sees designers involving parts manufacturers in early design phases to ensure design for ... [Read More]
2019/11/05

Fears of improperly secured fasteners leads to Ford USA recall | Torque-Expo

Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall for select 2019 Ford Expedition and 2019 Lincoln Navigator vehicles in North America.(...) via Fears of improperly secured fasteners leads to Ford USA recall. [Read More]
2019/11/05

METALEX 2019 to Launch “Smart Materials Zone” | Fastener World Inc.

The specialty of ‘Metalex2019’ will launch “Smart Materials Zone” to welcome suppliers of smart materials especially of the much-wanted ‘aluminum’.(...) via METALEX 2019 to Launch “Smart Materials Zone” | Fastener World Inc. [Read More]
2019/11/05

Ramco’s Strux Clinch Nuts are ideal for aluminum applications | Fastener Engineering

Although innovations are moving forward in steel and all metals, aluminum remains a popular choice for many fastening applications in auto making — and particularly when it comes to weight advantages and flexibility. Ramco, a provider and producer ... [Read More]
2019/11/05

Innovations in the field of concrete fixing | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Eurotec GmbH has announced that its Eurotec bolt anchor is now available in stainless steel A4, further extending the company’s wide range of fixing solutions.(...) via Innovations in the field of concrete fixing | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2019/11/05

Bader: Changing Verbiage Can Change Your Company | Global Fastener News

Jason Bader suggested to the Pacific-West Fastener Association that the warehouse should be referred to as “the vault.”(...) via Bader: Changing Verbiage Can Change Your Company | Global Fastener News [Read More]
2019/11/04

MACTECH is Set to Kick-off in Egypt November 2019 | Fastener World Inc.

Indisputably, EGYPT is one of the prime key players in the MENA region when it comes to the metalworking machinery and industrial tools sectors; with a total market size valued at US$2 billion.(...) via MACTECH is Set to Kick-off in Egypt November ... [Read More]
2019/11/04

BUMAX Wins Order for Belgian Offshore Wind Farm | Fastener World

     Leading Swedish manufacturer of premium stainless steel fasteners BUMAX has received a large order for corrosion resistant and maintenance free studs to be used for a wind farm off the Belgian coast. BUMAX won the order to supply stainl... [Read More]
2019/11/01

Interesting Observations on Electric Cars – Fastenerblog.net

I recently stumbled on an article that I am re-posting below. I was casually reading this article, found it interesting, and then right near the end, the author mentioned Rock Valley College which is the college that offers classes on cold heading. ... [Read More]
2019/11/01

Mark your calendar: Fastener Fair USA heading to Charlotte in May 2020 | Fastener Engineering

Fastener Fair USA, North America’s fastest-growing exposition for the fastener industry, will hold its third annual trade show and conference in May in Charlotte, NC, a major manufacturing hub.(...) via Mark your calendar: Fastener Fair USA ... [Read More]
2019/11/01