In an ever-changing world, where globalisation and rapidly advancing technologies are driving competition like never before, it is efficiency that sells. Lean manufacturing, factory automation, renewable energy; all of the major advancements in industry over the past decade can be linked back to efficiency - even the newest hypercars are hybrids. So why would a manufacturer put its production s...

Specialists in the supply and distribution of Huck® fasteners, Star Fasteners is proud to call itself the UK’s largest Distributor for Arconic’s Huck fastener brand, working with a diverse range of end users and distributors from across a number of industries including rail, solar, wind power, automotive, marine and the commercial vehicle market. Star Fasteners reveals it has become a trusted...

Published: 19th April 2017 By Michael J. Pasko Ref: FFT170419 Thermal diffused zinc, a finishing process historically known as sherardising,has been used for corrosion protection of metal parts for over a century, and over the years improvements have been made. The modern, greatly improved process,known as ArmorGalv® is now being introduced to the fastener industry by SPIROL. Click here to down...

In addition to its hydro-pneumatic magazine setting tools, GESIPA® has completed its product portfolio with its speed rivet setting tool, which it says is the result of decades of expertise and encompasses the unbeatable advantages of the tried and tested TAURUS® series. The speed rivet system is gaining more and more recognition in a variety of industries, especially circuit board assembly, sh...

Brooks Forgings Ltd was recently approached to produce special arching horns that are commonly used in overhead electrification applications for the railway industry. A combination of sawing, machining, hot bending and welding processes was used by Brooks Forgings to produce the various components used in the overall arching horn assembly. Due to the company’s vast capabilities it was able to c...

Manufacturing currently follows a series of fixed, separate stages. If machines or equipment suddenly fail, production stops - that costs time and money. Fraunhofer researchers now offer a better way with a digital twin. Machines today produce parts in networked, pre-programmed production runs -pieces are turned, milled and measured in a set order. But what happens when a machine fails or a cus...

11th April 2017 By Holly B. Martin Ref: FFT170411 Lubricants provide many benefits to a bolted joint. They ease the amount of energy required to tighten the bolt; they provide better wear resistance; they make disassembly much easier; and they prevent corrosion that can permanently weld surfaces together. However, the use of a lubricant on the threads and under the bolt head – whether solid fi...

By Mark Thurber, CEO, Maelstrom Chemical Technologies LLC Fastening systems have been an engineering necessity dating back to when mankind first attempted construction. Joining two separate elements to work as one is the most fundamental concept of creation. Since this modest beginning, designers have searched for a means of keeping these elements secure, durable and reliable until removal is r...

Harrison Silverdale (HSL), a supplier of threaded inserts and specialised fasteners to the plastic moulding industry, recently worked with one of its key customers to provide a threaded insert for a new moulding, which would support a radiator on a luxury 4x4 vehicle. After an initial meeting to discuss the requirements HSL proposed a standard part, which would meet the design criteria. The pro...

Clamping pins have become the tried and tested method for securing the fixtures and jigs used in aircraft construction, as they enable quick and easy loading and unloading of large parts. However, in their traditional designs they are not without flaws, which prompted WDS Component Parts Ltd to look for improvements. Throughout the aerospace industry, accuracy is key. Removable jig plates make...