Sometimes even A4 fasteners in stainless 316 offer insufficient corrosion protection, such as in civil engineering and tunnel infrastructures. For these extremely demanding applications, Dejond has developed a cold-formed blind rivet nut in high alloy austenitic stainless steel 904L (A5). Dejond explains that high alloy austenitic stainless steel 904L offers an improved corrosion protection for...

Dörken MKS-Systeme GmbH & Co KG, based in Herdecke, Germany, says that its Delta-Protekt® KL 105 offers savings potential with regard to material use, time requirement, and energy, and will be included in PSA’s specification. Corrosion protection systems are required to provide higher and higher quality at lower coating thicknesses or with a reduction in the number of layers required. Gener...

Here NOF METAL COATINGS GROUP looks at the development and benefits of anti-corrosion coatings when used in the automotive industry. IntroductionIn the 1970s zinc-flake anti-corrosion technology was introduced with the first applications on fasteners being carried out by American and European automotive manufacturers. Originally coatings were passivated throughout by chromium oxides. Thanks to...

HS-Technik says that its all-new Easy Touch Control System combines the sequence control of wireless run power tools with the visualisation of all relevant process data and even guidance for employees if needed. The new ETC (Easy Touch Control) system monitors all steps of the production cycle and enables BNG-2010 or PowerRiv® battery riveters, as well as PROG-2 or PROG-3 programmable power too...

SPIROL Industries says that the use of its butted-seam spacers to replace more expensive cut tubing in an automotive chassis frame bracket design has resulted in significant financial savings. The manufacturer was originally using a piece of cut tubing as a spacer used to support two plates in an automotive front-end assembly. The tubing was cut to the proper length, placed between the two plat...

NORMA Group, a global solution provider of engineered joining technology, has introduced the NORMAQUICK TWIST III – a new generation quick connector. We spoke to Patrik Lewcun, project manager application engineering (fluid) at NORMA Group, about the latest development and the importance of innovation. NORMA Group’s strategy is ‘customer value through innovation’. Why does the group place innov...

Norm Civata Sanayl ve Ticaret A.S. is a Turkish manufacturer that supplies a range of industries, including leading automotive OEMs. This year the family run business celebrates its 40th anniversary. Here Mr Fatih Uysal (pictured), deputy chairman of Norm Civata, explains the key to Norm Civata’s success and its plans for the future. This year Norm Civata celebrates its 40th anniversary, how h...

Lesjöfors says that thanks to its extensive knowledge of materials, high expertise and a proactive approach it has been able to develop a brake pad spring in a lighter, stainless material, which also extends the product’s lifespan. Haldex is a global producer of advanced braking and suspension systems for the commercial vehicle industry. Some years ago Lesjöfors in Värnamo, Sweden, offered a sp...

Bossard, a supplier of intelligent solutions for industrial fastening technology, recently implemented a 3-level concept that enabled Epoke A/S to improve its production process. Epoke A/S is a manufacturer of winter road maintenance equipment in Denmark; its machines keep airport runways, roads and sidewalks around the world snow and ice-free. Fasteners are essential in keeping Epoke’s machin...

In December the automotive components division of GAZ Group, Russia’s largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles, and FinnvedenBulten announced final agreement to form a company for manufacturing fasteners at GAZ Group’s plant Gorky Automobile Plant. Through the agreement FinnvedenBulten establishes its first production facility in Russia. Through investments of approximately 7 million euros,...