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Alcoa introduces Camloc 991F quarter-turn fastener with spring ejector | The Engineer

Camloc quarter-turn fasteners from Alcoa Fastening Systems are suitable for quickly locking frequently used covers or panels. In comparison with conventional screws, the quarter-turn fasteners also enable quick locking and unlocking and captivity of ... [Read More]
2015/04/09

Secure Display Components and Signs with Versatile New Extra-Duty Fastener | PRLog

PRLog - April 7, 2015 - TWINSBURG, Ohio -- Secure display components, signs and more with the new multipurpose Extra-Duty Panel Fastener (http://www.ffr.com/extra-duty-panel-fastener) from FFR Merchandising. The heavy-duty panel fastener with ... [Read More]
2015/04/09

REYHER adds RIPP to range | Fastener + Fixing Technology

With RIPP flange screws/nuts and locking screws/nuts F. REYHER Nchfg GmbH & Co KG has added high-value and form-lock fixing elements to its range. The RIPP flange screws/nuts and locking screws/nuts are available for delivery in a variety of ... [Read More]
2015/04/09

Atlas Copco Wins Design Awards for MicroTorque Tightening Systems | PRZOOM

The products improve ergonomics and enhance productivity for manufacturing customers especially in the electronics industry. Atlas Copco won two awards for the innovative QMC 21 and QMC 41 screwdriver systems that are used for assembling micro ... [Read More]
2015/04/08

Taiwan’s Fastener Makers to Show Bigger Presence at Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2015–Over 180 exhibitors from the island to show off technical prowess at the venue | CENS.com

Compiled by STEVE CHUANG Fastener production is one of Taiwan's globally competitive traditional industries, with production value exceeding NT$100 billion (around US$3.17 billion) yearly. Mostly clustered in Taiwan's southern region across ... [Read More]
2015/04/08

Alain Dufranne : «Agrati, c’est le nouveau départ des ex-Visseries de Fourmies» – La Voix du Nord

Avec 164 salariés et des embauches à venir, la société Agrati, qui fabrique des vis à Fourmies pour les constructeurs automobiles, est l’une des plus grosses entreprises privées de l’Avesnois en termes de personnel. Et son activité ... [Read More]
2015/04/08

Industry association opposes EU duty on Chinese fasteners – Xinhua

BEIJING, April 8 (Xinhua) -- The European Union's decision to extend an anti-dumping duty on imports of steel fasteners from China was "strongly opposed" by a Chinese industry association on Wednesday. China Chamber of Commerce for Import and ... [Read More]
2015/04/08

U.S. Fastener Imports and Exports Both Decline in February | Chinafastener .info

U.S. fastener imports of iron and steel fasteners (HTS Code: 7318) fell 26% month-to-month to $336,162,809 in February and exports decreased 2% to $303,340,675. The top five exporters of fasteners to U.S. during February were Chinese Taiwan (down ... [Read More]
2015/04/08

Oil can and wire brush: Wheel end maintenance heroes | FE

What is more important to proper maintenance of tire/wheel and wheel end assemblies? A calibrated torque wrench, or an oil can and a wire brush? Sure, lots of factors affect component performance at the wheel end. Is the mounting surface ... [Read More]
2015/04/08

Chinese fastener makers urge EU to drop tariffs – Global Times

Workers at a fastener equipment manufacturer in Ganyu county, East China's Jiangsu Province assemble fasteners for export. Photo: IC An industry group in China said Wednesday it strongly opposes a recent EU decision to renew hefty tariffs on ... [Read More]
2015/04/08