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What is thread galling and what causes it? | Fastener Engineering

By Michelle Froese | October 29, 2019 By Dr. Jody Muelaner Galling occurs when threads are damaged by material sticking and getting torn off.Galling is a common type of damage that can occur in threads. When galling happens, it appears as ... [Read More]
2019/10/29

Taiwan CSC’s steel sales down 5.5% in September | Mysteel Global

China Steel Corporation (CSC), Taiwan’s top steel producer headquartered in Kaohsiung, South Taiwan, saw its carbon steel sales in September decrease for a second straight month amid dull demand in both its domestic and overseas markets, with the ... [Read More]
2019/10/28

La bonne étoile – Le reflex industrie | L’usine Nouvelle

Son avenir est assuré. Ici, on fait cas des jeunes qui arrivent sur le marché du travail en les formant directement dans l’entreprise. Pour préparer l’avenir et son renouvellement de main-d’œuvre, Kamax s’est doté d’un centre de ... [Read More]
2019/10/28

Klaus Fischer donates fixing technology to Notre-Dame | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Five months on from the major fire in the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, the full extent of the damage is still uncertain. What is certain is that the restoration of the world famous Gothic landmark is pushing forward.(...) via Klaus Fischer ... [Read More]
2019/10/28

ZwickRoell high cycle fatigue fastener testing machine | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

High cycle fatigue testing allows improvements in the design and durability of fastener products designed to meet tough aerospace requirements.(...) via ZwickRoell high cycle fatigue fastener testing machine | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2019/10/28

A specifier’s guide to fasteners and fixings | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Fasteners and fixings are very often forgotten about in the build chain and are either a last minute consideration or left to the contractor’s discretion. However, when fasteners are correctly specified from the outset, there are huge benefits ... [Read More]
2019/10/28

Stronger machine connections | Fastener + Fixing Technology

norelem, the global standard components specialist, is offering a wider range of secure components for engineers and manufacturers with five new models in its clevis pin range. The new components are designed to provide stronger connections that ... [Read More]
2019/10/28

Stanley Engineered Fastening Sales Drop | Global Fastener News

The company said “fastener share gains were offset by inventory reductions and lower production levels within automotive and industrial customers.”(...) via Stanley Engineered Fastening Sales Drop | Global Fastener News [Read More]
2019/10/25

Torque Mag October 2019: Taiwan fastener tour & power tools galore | Torque-Expo

The October 2019 digital edition of Torque Magazine is now live, packing in plenty of useful info for those operating in the fastener, tool and related industries.(...) via Torque Mag October 2019: Taiwan fastener tour & power tools galore. [Read More]
2019/10/25

Bülte’s slotted capstan screw DIN 404 | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Bülte’s range of screws has recently been extended with the ‘slotted capstan screw DIN 404’ range, which is composed of an enlarged cylindrical head, a straight slot on the top of the head and two radial holes on each side of the head.(...)... [Read More]
2019/10/25