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BIAFD: “Container shortages are impacting the fastener supply chain” | Torque-Expo

A shortage of shipping containers at major global export ports is now seriously impacting fastener availability in the UK and Ireland, the British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors warns. The crisis is also forcing up container ... [Read More]
2020/12/07

Śrubena-Unia’s vast capabilities | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Śrubena-Unia has a rich tradition in manufacturing that dates back to 1832. Through its strategy of continuously improving technological processes the company has been able grow its product range, as well as target new markets, to become one the ... [Read More]
2020/12/07

FASTENER DISTRIBUTOR INDEX (FDI) SURVEY NOVEMBER 2020 | Fastener News Desk

Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for November, 2020 with a reading of 54.5, the pace and sentiment of the fastener industry remained strong during the month, but moderated off the 56.5 spike in October, seasonally adjusted.(...) via FASTENER ... [Read More]
2020/12/04

HYTORC to host virtual event on its bolting and training programs | Fastener Engineering

HYTORC Industrial Bolting Systems, a manufacturer of hydraulic and electric torque wrenches, is offering a virtual broadcast that will cover the full range of its global bolting training programs.(...) via HYTORC to host virtual event on its ... [Read More]
2020/12/04

EFC International launch new website design | Torque-Expo

EFC International has announced the launch of a newly designed website delivering innovative products and solutions providing an unparalleled customer experience.(...) via EFC International launch new website design. [Read More]
2020/12/04

Manufacturing plastic anchors | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

TopKraft S.K has been operating on the Slovakian market for more than 23 years and has built a stable position as a manufacturer, importer and distributor of fasteners and fixings.(...) via Manufacturing plastic anchors | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2020/12/04

Container shortages impact fastener supply chain | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

A shortage of shipping containers at major global export ports is now seriously impacting fastener availability in the UK and Ireland, the British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors warns. The crisis is also forcing up container ... [Read More]
2020/12/04

The importance of inspection | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Over the past 20 years, the inspection and testing of fasteners has become one of the major challenges in the fastener industry. Here, Massimo Agrati, CEO at Dimac Srl, looks at why it’s crucial for fastener companies to be investing in inspection ... [Read More]
2020/12/04

New resources to emphasise the importance of threadlocking | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Henkel, whose brands include LOCTITE®, is on a mission to demonstrate the importance of locking threaded assemblies against vibrational self-loosening and has released a powerful new video and education guide to support this initiative.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/12/04

What are hex-head screws? | Fastener Engineering

Hex-head screws are screws with a hexagonal-shaped head that can be tightened with a wrench (spanner) or socket, which engages with the external faces of the hex head. These types of fasteners have an external hexagon head and should not be confused ... [Read More]
2020/12/03