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Technical Analysis: Tightening torques explained | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Tightening a fixing to the manufacturer’s recommended torque “induces a clamping force greater than the recommended tensile load so the fixture won’t move” - but does this mean it can also be used to test fixings?(...) via Technical ... [Read More]
2015/06/03

CSC reduces steel products for local summer delivery | Chinafastener .info

China Steel Corp (CSC), Taiwan's biggest steelmaker, on May 27 trimmed prices for July and August local delivery by a lower-than-expected 1.4 percent for most of its products, following last month’s cut of 7.4 percent for products to be delivered ... [Read More]
2015/06/03

Boeing begins assembly of first 737 MAX | The Seattle Times

Marking a milestone at its Renton factory, Boeing on Friday began assembling the wings of its first 737 MAX. On a media tour Tuesday morning, Boeing executives showed off parts of the first MAX wings beginning their journey through a new, highly ... [Read More]
2015/06/03

​Innovative quick connector enables 360° locking | Fastener + Fixing Technology

NORMA Group has developed an innovative metal quick connector that features a 360 degree claw ring locking system that withstands exceptionally high material strain. The patented XM Quick Connector is suited for a wide range of heavy-duty ... [Read More]
2015/06/03

Forward Industrial looking to inspire | Fastener + Fixing

Forward Industrial Products Group Ltd has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange’s ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain’. The report is a celebration of the UK’s fastest growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses.(.... [Read More]
2015/06/03

Fastener World Inc. | Flexco Names Aaron Rosso Senior Product Manager, Heavy-Duty Mechanical Belt Fasteners

Aaron Rosso recently joined Flexco as Senior Product Manager, Heavy-Duty Mechanical Belt Fasteners. In this role, Rosso is responsible for managing the global Heavy-Duty Mechanical Belt Fastener program for Flexco, including the program vision and ... [Read More]
2015/06/02

Création d’une centaine de nouveaux emplois chez LISI Aerospace | LesAffaires.com

La filiale canadienne du groupe français LISI Aerospace a annoncé ce lundi la mise en service d’une nouvelle ligne de production, laquelle devrait entraîner la création de quelque 120 nouveaux emplois dans la région de Montréal.(...) via ... [Read More]
2015/06/02

American Industrial Partners Acquires Fasteners Division From Anixter International Inc. – MarketWatch

NEW YORK, June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- American Industrial Partners ("AIP"), a middle-market private equity firm focused on acquiring and improving North American-headquartered industrial businesses, completed the acquisition of the Anixter Intern... [Read More]
2015/06/02

Illinois Tool Works : Patent Application Titled “Snap-In Fastener with Sealing Flange” Published Online | 4-Traders

The assignee for this patent application is Illinois Tool Works INC. Reporters obtained the following quote from the background information supplied by the inventors: "It is known to use snap-in fasteners to connect panels or other structures in ... [Read More]
2015/06/01

Automatische Schraubsysteme normenkonform vor Ort prüfen | Konstruktions Praxis

  Schatz bietet mit dem mobilen Prüfcenter Schatz-Combi Test erstmals die Möglichkeit, sämtliche Werkzeuge, die in der Montage eingesetzt werden, also automatische Schraubsysteme und Hand-Drehmomentschlüssel schnell und normenkonform vor ... [Read More]
2015/06/01