FAST-CON® is a patented metal snap fastening system from Specialinsert® that enables the quick connection of panels and coverings by simply pressing. The FAST-CON clip allows for a concealed mechanical fixing, making the union of two parts quick and reliable. Made of two parts, male and female – both in stainless steel with a special profile suitable for quick connection between them, FAST-CON®...

Railway track spring washers were developed specifically to secure railroad track assemblies and withstand the intense shocks and vibrations produced by passing trains. Growermetal SpA is able to offer a wide range of such solutions, including single, double and triple coil spring washers according to the UIC 864-3 norm, for the European market. These springs according to the UIC 864-3 standard...

Hilti Group has improved its sustainability rating, given by the international agency EcoVadis, from silver to gold status. This puts the Group in the top 5% of all companies assessed worldwide. Christoph Loos, CEO of the Hilti Group, commented: “We are pleased our intensive efforts to become more sustainable as a company are already beginning to bear fruit. Our gold rating reaffirms that we ta...

Every detail of a product’s design is heavily influenced by industrial designers and engineers. They influence how a product looks and functions, material innovations, product ergonomics, end-user benefits and end of life considerations, that’s a lot to think about. Now add into the mix copy or ‘look-a-like’ fasteners and their job can become even more confusing. Here, Star Fasteners looks at h...

Camcar InnovationsSM, the inventor of well known industry standards such as genuine TORX®, Strux®, and MAG-FORM®, has introduced the Strux SM™ – a stronger and more reliable assembly alternative to traditional clinch studs for sheet aluminium or other soft sheet materials. A new member of the Strux® clinch family, the Strux SM™ uses an identical hole size and installation method, as well as off...

BUMAX® is known for its ability to provide a variety of different stainless steel grades for optimal fastening solutions – with the company stating it produces the strongest bolts in the world. Here we speak to Lars Holm, managing director at BUMAX, about the company’s capabilities and its commitment to high performance, consistency and quality.  BUMAX® is a Bufab brand, tell us more about the...

Through constant expansion of its production portfolio; consistently investing in its tooling; and establishing new offices around the world; Gecko Fastener has been able to establish itself as a key supplier for plastic fasteners. Gecko Fastener Co was originally founded as a trading company in 1986. However, through the rapid growth in the demand for plastic fasteners, the company decided to...

Earnest Machine, the industrial fastener manufacturer and distributor, has launched a new free eBook offering a comprehensive look at solving corrosion and harsh environment issues with platings and coatings for fasteners. The resource explores the basic concepts and terms that are often used when discussing platings or coatings, including how to specify the protection needed for particular app...

Pandrol says its clip driver products, CD200 IQ, CD300 IQ, and CD400SP IQ, have been designed to dramatically increase the speed and efficiency of clipping and unclipping rail fastening systems. Each clip driver features a ‘smart system’ incorporating an intelligent control system that monitors the machine’s operation and actively controls the clipping operation. The control system provides inf...

Austrian manufacturer BECK is continuing its innovations in wooden collated fasteners with the new LIGNOLOC® nail with head, as well as the technical modification of its F60 LIGNOLOC® handheld nailers to enable compatibility with these fasteners. Launching soon, the main target application for these new nails is horizontal and vertical wood cladding. After months of R&D work and fine tuning...