By Paul Standing, commercial products manager, TR Fastenings It’s undeniable that the world has changed considerably in the last few decades, altering the way we work, communicate, spend our leisure time and even get from A to B. Mobile phones, computers, the internet, GPS and social media are not just handy inventions that enhance the way we live, but actually in many cases shape and dictate i...

Brooks Forgings states that it is now one of the most versatile manufacturing operations in the UK, with an unrivalled range of processes and products. Established in 1960, Brooks Forgings Ltd produces forged, fabricated and machined components. Having recently acquired the capabilities of W.H. Tildesley Ltd, one of the oldest drop forging companies in the UK, Brooks has further expanded its co...

As the centre of excellence for threaded fasteners, GESIPA UK plays a key role – alongside GESIPA’s German operations – in developing new technology to guarantee the group stays ahead of the fast-moving industries it supplies. Based in Keighley, Yorkshire, since 1972, GESIPA UK initially produced eyelets, before adding the production of mandrels – growing steadily as part of the group. In 2013,...

WTI Fasteners Ltd has recently announced the addition of KATO tangless wire inserts to its range, after agreeing a distribution agreement with Advanex. Established in 1989, WTI Fasteners has become a key manufacturer and supplier of wire inserts – with 60% of its products being sold overseas to high precision companies, as well as to the automotive, aerospace and other key markets. “Most of the...

Arconic is a global technology, engineering and advanced manufacturing leader. Its fastening systems business manufactures high-tech, multi-material fastening systems and installation tools for markets including aerospace, automotive, commercial transportation and industrial equipment. Since 1985, Arconic Fastening Systems’ Telford operations has been manufacturing blind fasteners and HuckBolt®...

NEMA enclosures are electrical enclosures used in industrial applications. NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) defines the standards for such enclosures to protect against personnel access to hazardous parts and environmental hazards such as water, dust, oil or coolant or conditions subject to corrosive agents. ZaGO’s fasteners are perfectly suited to meet the requirements of N...

The Venom™ handheld induction heater has a unique design to utilise Invisible Heat® in a variety of applications to free stuck fasteners. Using high frequency magnetic fields to release corroded and frozen hardware, as well as other locked components up to 90% faster than naked flame heating and with increased safety, this process comes without the collateral damage of torch heating – meaning t...

By Rotor Clip Axial space savings are perhaps the most visible feature of wave springs when compared side by side with other spring designs. For example, in static applications, wave springs typically require only half of the work height of equivalent coil springs. This work height advantage falls to roughly one third in dynamic applications, due to the need for more turns to handle the bending...

Have you ever worried about dropping a washer during an installation? Now, with Nord-Lock combi bolt washers, users don’t need to worry as the combi bolt washers stay fixed to the bolt – reducing human error and improving assembly efficiency, accuracy and safety. The Nord-Lock combi bolt washers are wedge-locking washers designed to be permanently attached to a bolt. Nord-Lock has a standard ra...

US-based Bryce Fastener says its security fixings rival the best custom locks thanks to its drive bits being different for each customer, and only the matching driver bit can fasten and unfasten the screw. Without the matching driver bit, the screws are impenetrable and no other driver bit on the market can remove them – that’s how a true tamper proof screw should work. Bryce explains that secu...