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Lubricants for all forming applications | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

wire® stands 5.C10/10.A52/15.B43 Being present at all stages of the wire process with its lubricants, CONDAT has three stands at this year’s wire® Düsseldorf (Hall 5 C10 – Hall 10 A52 – Hall 15 B43) – concreting its place as the most ... [Read More]
2018/03/28

New all-in-one machine produces 24,000 bolt blanks per hour | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

wire® stand 15.C36 At wire® 2018, Aachener Maschinenbau GmbH (AMBA) will introduce its new all-in-one machines for the production of up to 200mm long bolts at unsurpassed rates.(...) via New all-in-one machine produces 24,000 bolt blanks per ... [Read More]
2018/03/28

Unique on the cobalt-free passivate market | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Cobalt has previously been widely used in conversion coatings as it’s a key contributor to heat resistance and corrosion protection. With a steadily increasing cobalt price, industries are calling for a cobalt-free alternative without sacrif... [Read More]
2018/03/28

FAQ: TFC’s Smalley ring and spring products | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Here, TFC Ltd answers some of the most frequently asked questions about its Smalley ring and spring products.(...) via FAQ: TFC's Smalley ring and spring products | Fastener + Fixing Technology. [Read More]
2018/03/28

Why it Takes Less Torque to Loosen a Bolt Than to Tighten It | Road and Track

As Charlie Chaplin figured out during his brief assembly-line career depicted in the 1936 film Modern Times, tightening bolts all day can be a real pain. Lucky for Charlie, and for any one of us working on a mechanical project, there's good news at ... [Read More]
2018/03/27

Wire drawing machines on display at wire® | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

wire stand® 15.E05 On its stand at this year’s wire® show, Italian-based Tecno Impianti Srl will be showcasing a range of its machines, which can all be customised according to customers’ needs.(...) via Wire drawing machines on display at ... [Read More]
2018/03/27

Practical issues with on-site testing of anchors | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

By John Muir, technical manager, Construction Fixings Association In our recent article in Fastener + Fixing Magazine (published in Issue 109, pages 130 – 131) we discussed site testing of anchors and more importantly when a test is required ... [Read More]
2018/03/27

New adhesives for aerospace interiors | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The newly developed Aetotak range by Chemique Adhesives includes a variety of solvent-based and water-based adhesives that are ideally suited for use in the manufacture of aircraft seat covers and cushions.(...) via New adhesives for aerospace ... [Read More]
2018/03/27

Meet Arathi Krishna, the new managing director of Sundram Fasteners | Business Standard News

True to the belief of her father and chairman Suresh Krishna, she has ascended not as part of a succession plan but earned her position after investing over two-and-a-half decades in the company(...) via Meet Arathi Krishna, the new managing ... [Read More]
2018/03/26

COVENTYA’s deep roots in aluminium finishing | Fastener + Fixing Technology

COVENTYA, a global supplier to the surface finishing industry since 1927, has launched ALUMAL – an extensive product range for aluminium, which covers all functional, decorative and corrosion-resistant requirements.(...) via COVENTYA’s deep ... [Read More]
2018/03/26