Fastener News Archive

TR expands stud range

29th September 2014

TR Fastenings has added new materials and sizes to its wide range of studs for the sheet metal sector.  M2 – M10 and lengths from 5mm – 50mm. The high strength studs for thin sheets are available in hardened stainless steel and TR’s standard flush-head studs are now available in two new sizes – M2.5 and M8. Across the range sizes are ex-stock in diameters from 5mm – 50mm. These new products for...

Automotive

RotaBolts extending life of offshore platforms

25th September 2014

Extending the life of offshore oil and gas platforms beyond their original design philosophy has resulted in RotaBolt® measurement technology being adopted across a number of major projects. A combination of 'permanent' repair work, upgrading existing infrastructure, and the development of new and complex strengthening systems, has resulted in new contracts and a significant area of business fo...

Offshore

Spiralock® thread form nuts

23rd September 2014

STANLEY Engineered Fastening now offers self-locking Spiralock® thread form in a full range of corrosion resistant, stainless steel, fractional and metric hex flange nuts.  For more than 35 years, the Spiralock® thread form has been used in extreme fastening applications where joint failure or loosening is not an option – from the main engines of NASA’s Space Shuttle, the Saturn Cassini orbiter...

Aerospace

InnoTrans 2014 approaching

19th September 2014

At the tenth InnoTrans – which takes place from 23rd – 26th September 2014 in Berlin, Germany – the main emphasis will once again be on railway technology, railway infrastructure, tunnel construction, interiors and public transport. InnoTrans, organised by Messe Berlin, is the world’s leading business meeting place for the rail industry. A full range of rail vehicles are presented in static dis...

Rail

Bossard showcases at InnoTrans

17th September 2014

Provider of product solutions and services for industrial fastening and assembly systems, The Bossard Group, will exhibiting this year at InnoTrans 2014, from 23rd – 26th September. Bossard’s mounting solutions for lightweight construction and services for leaner production processes will be presented to the trade for the first time. The bigHead® range from the Bossard group comprises of 400 st...

Rail

Determined to succeed

15th September 2014

DIV Ltd, a member of the DIV Group, is a specialist in processing, manufacturing and trading fasteners, as well as machine parts and products, with the ultimate aim of becoming synonymous with quality and fast delivery, whilst at the same time creating long-term relationships with customers. Headquartered in Samobor, Croatia, DIV Group (DIV) has more than 3,000 employees in the group. DIV has...

Rail

Nothing is impossible

11th September 2014

Kettling Verbindungselemente GmbH has established itself as a specialist manufacturer of connecting elements across all industries, supplying around the world. The company’s key strength is its expertise in materials, made to measure instruments and consultancy, as well as its flexibility and the service it provides. For 30 years Kettling has been specialised in the production of U-bolt clamps...

Rail

Rotor Clip receives AS9100 certification

9th September 2014

Rotor Clip has taken another step in its goal to continuously improve its products and processes, and increase overall customer satisfaction, by recently meeting all the requirements for AS9100 certification. Rotor Clip can now offer the aerospace industry a ‘one stop’ shop for tapered, constant section and spiral retaining rings, wave springs, and self-compensating hose clamps. In addition, th...

Aerospace

SINARD prioritises the customer

5th September 2014

Spanish based S.A SINARD says that the key to its success over the past 65 years has been based on its relationship with customers and potential customers. Through its daily work actions, commercial visits across the world by its team in Sabadell, Barcelona, and by its commercial agents in different countries, SINARD has been able to establish long-term relationships with customers. The company...

Electrical + Electronics

NORMA Group receives PACCAR 50PPM award

3rd September 2014

For its locations in Saltsburg, USA, and Juarez, Mexico, NORMA Group recently received the 50PPM award from PACCAR Inc – the US motor vehicle manufacturer – for 2013. The quality seal is a reward for selected suppliers with a defect rate of 50 parts per million (PPM), with NORMA Group receiving the award for the third year running. PACCAR’s 50PPM award process examines the quality of suppliers...

Automotive