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Taiwanese NAFCO Expects an Upturn in H2 as Pandemic Slows – Fastener World Inc.

Taiwanese aerospace fastener manufacturer NAFCO took a big blow from the COVID pandemic and lost 80% of its profits last year.(...) via Taiwanese NAFCO Expects an Upturn in H2 as Pandemic Slows-Fastener World. [Read More]
2021/03/25

Keeping construction together | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Structural fasteners come in many different types and sizes and are used across many different applications – including steel to steel connections, steel to concrete, as well as wood to wood connections. pgb-Europe NV supplies fasteners for all ... [Read More]
2021/03/25

New double blow header model KSP12-R with threading unit | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

2021 will see the delivery of the first combined header model KSP12-R from SACMA Group, for fasteners from M3 to M8 – with a max shaft length of 60mm and an integrated threading station. The machine combines typical SACMA solutions with the most ... [Read More]
2021/03/25

Visumatic shares new automated fastening video | Fastener Engineering

Visumatic, an expert in automated fastening technology, recently released a case study video showing the company was able to solve a handheld assembly challenge.(...) via Visumatic shares new automated fastening video | Fastener Engineering. [Read More]
2021/03/24

Fastening excellence | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Based in Bergara, Spain – 50km east of Bilbao, the Fastening Excellence Centre (FEX) is an alliance of Spanish businesses from along the value chain for fastening technology, who are looking to integrate their interests and promote the fastener ... [Read More]
2021/03/24

Guaranteeing reliability with S-Transfer | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Following the success of the S-Feed wire feeder with servomotor, SACMA Group’s first mechatronic application, the company has introduced the new S-Transfer, which is available for 6 die progressive headers from size 4 to size 6.(...) via Guaran... [Read More]
2021/03/24

Anti-dumping perspective: Tecfi SpA | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Any reintroduction of an anti-dumping measure by the EU on certain types of fasteners originating from China should make all the European fastener manufacturers happy… if you run a ‘short term’ business.(...) via Anti-dumping perspective: ... [Read More]
2021/03/24

The problem solver for the short side of sheet material | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The Dynaplus® interior panel hardware screw, from Hoenderdaal Fasteners B.V, has been specially developed for fastening hinges and other fittings to the end face of panel material.(...) via The problem solver for the short side of sheet material | ... [Read More]
2021/03/24

When are washers used with fasteners and why? | Fastener Engineering

A washer is a thin plate with a concentric hole that’s typically used to evenly distribute the load of a threaded fastener. Before a threaded fastener (such as a screw) is driven into a surface, a washer may be placed through the end for greater ... [Read More]
2021/03/23

INDEX launches TH/TF metal anchors for large loads | Torque-Expo

INDEX A Perfect Fixing has started 2021 with the launch of a new catalogue and an extensive offering of new products featuring the new range of TH/TF metal anchors for large loads.(...) via INDEX launches TH/TF metal anchors for large loads. [Read More]
2021/03/23