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NO TOOLS JUST HANDS | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The fischer Group of Companies states that the choice of selecting the right anchor, for light to medium fixing tasks, has been made easier thanks to its DUO-Line providing the perfect remedy – with the NO TOOLS JUST HANDS product range setting ... [Read More]
2019/07/26

Why ultrasonic clamp load measurement? | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Up until June 2018 I worked for a global OEM in vehicle testing, specifically carrying out ultrasonic clamp load measurement in threaded joints in regard to suspension systems and component durability testing, as well as prototype and product build ... [Read More]
2019/07/25

Springs for automotive – a field of science built on three cornerstones | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Material. Manufacturing process. Design. How these factors interact is crucial for the characteristics of a spring. As there is no relevant academic research in this field in Sweden, Lesjöfors decided to develop the knowledge needed to design ... [Read More]
2019/07/25

Radoslaw Koelner: Chief executive officer, Rawlplug | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

At the launch of the Rawlplug Academy Training Centre the focus inevitably was on the 100 year heritage of an iconic British brand. However, it is doubtful Rawlplug would ever have reached its centenary without the intervention of a man with a very ... [Read More]
2019/07/25

New UK Manufacturing Technologies and Services ‘Mini-Expo’ | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The Confederation of British Metalforming Fastener Sector will stage a brand new event in October, when it invites UK fastener manufacturers to a ‘Mini-Expo’ of fastener manufacturing technologies and services.(...) via New UK Manufacturing ... [Read More]
2019/07/25

Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz in China Recall a Portion of Defected Cars for Use of Disqualified Rivets and Nuts | Fastener World Inc.

FAW-Volkswagen Automotive and Mercedes-Benz (China) filed a defected car recall plan recently. FAW-Volkswagen decided to announce a recall of a portion of imported Audi A8L models manufactured between September 26, 2018 to February 13, 2019, ... [Read More]
2019/07/25

Inserts, Springs & Fasteners Manufacturer Aimed at Customers’ Total Cost Reduction- Accurate Inc. (Japan) | Fastener World Inc.

Back in 1985, there were a majority of products mass-produced in Japan. That was the same year Accurate Inc. was founded, but this company took a different approach by setting its primary focus on manufacturing small-batch products and standard ... [Read More]
2019/07/25

Villefranche-de-Rouergue. Lisi Aérospace dans l’usine vitrine du futur – ladepeche.fr

Le déménagement de l'entreprise sur son nouveau site de la Glèbe est quasiment terminé. Visite avec son directeur, Johan Fabre.(...) via Villefranche-de-Rouergue. Lisi Aérospace dans l'usine vitrine du futur - ladepeche.fr. [Read More]
2019/07/24

Auveco Acquires NJ Auto Body Fastener and Tool Company – CollisionWeek

Auveco the provider of specialty fasteners and body hardware, announced the acquisition of W&E Sales Company, headquartered in Newark, N.J. W&E is a provider of auto body fasteners and specialty hand tools to the automotive aftermarket.(..... [Read More]
2019/07/24

No under and over-torqued anchors anymore | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Hilti is aiming to consign under and over-torqued HST3 stud anchors to history with the launch of the next generation SIW 6AT-A22 cordless impact wrench and SI-AT-A22 adaptive torque module.(...) via No under and over-torqued anchors anymore | ... [Read More]
2019/07/24