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Smart Engineering: The Cure for Almost All Fastener Failures | Machine Design

Every engineered part, assembly, or machine has a finite service life. Even components boasting the most precise designs executed with proven manufacturing techniques eventually fail. Fasteners are no different. As any engineer will tell you, it’s ... [Read More]
2018/09/10

Enhancing electronics handling equipment | Fastener + Fixing Technology

ESD grip knobs, bridge handles and levelling feet from Elesa prevent build-up of dangerous static charge and protect delicate electronic devices in the course of production or assembly processes. In addition, they provide a comfortable means of ... [Read More]
2018/09/10

Specialists in threaded inserts | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Based in the heart of the West Midlands, UK, The Insert Company states its core activity is the supply of the most diverse range of high performance threaded inserts, which are suitable for insertion into almost any base material such as wood, ... [Read More]
2018/09/07

Make innovations sustain longer: Suresh Krishna – The Hindu BusinessLine

Chennai, September 6 With strong leadership, entrepreneurs and innovators can make their innovations sustain for a longer period, said Suresh Krishna, Chairman, Sundram Fasteners and TV Sundram Iyengar & Sons. Addressing the 7th edition of ... [Read More]
2018/09/07

LISI AUTOMOTIVE expands its plant and product offer in Mexico! – LISI

Since it was established in late 2015, LISI AUTOMOTIVE’s operations in Monterrey have grown rapidly to meet a significant increase in needs of the automotive sector in Mexico for technical plastic parts and multi-material assemblies.(...) via ... [Read More]
2018/09/07

Talking SPI 2018 with Mudge Fasteners | AltEnergyMag

Tell us about your company. Family owned and operated since 1975, Mudge Fasteners provides a large selection of fasteners, fastener tools and adhesives to customers in a broad range of industries. Mudge is a fastener source for businesses both ... [Read More]
2018/09/06

The thread that binds | The Fabricator

The FABRICATOR SEPTEMBER 2018 By Ron Dise Thread-binding issues sometimes may arise when assembling with self-clinching fas-teners made from stainless steel. One such issue is galling, which is the seizing or abrading of threads caused by ... [Read More]
2018/09/06

Threadlockers: What You Need To Know | Brake & Front End

You might be seeing more blue, red and various other colors on the threads of bolts when working on suspension and brake components. OEMs put these threadlocking compounds there for a reason, and not servicing them could get you into trouble. To get ... [Read More]
2018/09/06

Optimas retains VDA 6.2 accreditation | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Optimas’ Bredbury facility in the UK has retained its VDA 6.2 and ISO 9001:2015 certification for 2018, allowing the industrial distributor and service provider to continue delivering quality fasteners and C-class components directly to automotive ... [Read More]
2018/09/06

Fastener manufacturers improve ‘drivability’ with unique coatings | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Speciality coatings can provide fastener manufacturers with new products and a competitive edge. Since cordless tool battery life is a serious concern for pros and DIYers, a growing number of fastener manufacturers are addressing the issue with ... [Read More]
2018/09/06