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GESIPA on solid rivets, weight savings and “massive untapped potential” | Torque-Expo

Blind rivets tend to grab all the riveting headlines, but there’s much more to the rivet sector. Torque visits GESIPA’s Olpe production house to discover an underestimated fastener technology with plenty of potential… via GESIPA on solid ... [Read More]
2018/02/27

Heavy-duty detent pins | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

WDS Component Parts Ltd offers a wide selection of heavy-duty detent pins as part of its catalogue of standard parts. The stainless steel components provide quick locating and positioning and reliable retention once in place.(...) via Heavy-duty ... [Read More]
2018/02/27

Fastener Fair India already 90% full | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

In 2018 Fastener Fair India will once again be hosted in New Delhi, from 18th – 19th May at the Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre, with the show already over 90% full and bigger than the 2016 edition. Fastener Fair India is the country’s ... [Read More]
2018/02/27

Trimas Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results | Globenewswire

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Feb. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TriMas (NASDAQ:TRS) today announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. 2017 Highlights -Increased net sales by 3.0% to $817.7 million with sales ... [Read More]
2018/02/27

The 15th Yongnian Fastener Manaufaturers’ Gathering and Product Exhibition kicked off on Feb. 23 | Chinafastener .com

On Feb. 23, 2018, The 15th Yongnian Fastener Manaufaturers' Gathering and Product Exhibition was held successfully in Yongnian County, China. Some leaders of Handan City were invited to attend the event. untitled.jpg The event attracted near ... [Read More]
2018/02/27

Vizagite comes up with ‘elastic rail fastening clip’ to curb train mishaps | VIJAYAWADA NYOOOZ

“These e–clips are not gripping the tracks with sufficient toe load. The deflection of e–clips is predetermined and cannot be adjusted, and there is no provision in the design of e–clips to adjust deflection and thereby to tighten said ... [Read More]
2018/02/27

When should you use self-clinching locknuts? | Design World

Mating screw applications that require secure attachments can rely on self-clinching locknuts, which self-lock threads to reduce loosening and can be removed repeatedly without affecting performance. By Michael J. Rossi, Marketing Services ... [Read More]
2018/02/27

St. John Seeks ‘Mutually Profitable’ Supply Channel | Global Fastener News

STAFDA president is “fiercely committed to building long-term, mutual-profitable relationships with our customers, employees and suppliers.” Instead of badgering for a lower price, St. John said the mutually better approach is to ask, “What ... [Read More]
2018/02/26

Atotech North America Hires Pfeifer | Global Fastener News

Fastener industry veteran will manage the company’s plating (zinc and zinc-nickel), zinc flake and surface pretreatment product lines.(...) via Atotech North America Hires Pfeifer | Global Fastener News [Read More]
2018/02/26

Kaltformteile versus Drehteile | KonstruktionsPraxis

Ejot bietet neben Schrauben auch kaltumgeformte Teile aus Stahl oder Aluminium an. Diese Ejoform-Produkte sind immer auf die Anwendung hin konstruierte Lösungen.(...) via Kaltformteile versus Drehteile. [Read More]
2018/02/26