NOF METAL COATINGS EUROPE explains how the growing use of light alloy parts, the increase of tightening speed, and high preloads, require more and more efficient topcoats. For many years now, the topcoat PLUS® VL applied on the basecoat GEOMET® 321 has become a key requirement in the German automotive industry – providing excellent anti-corrosion performances and perfect tightening control at a...

NORMA Group has more than 60 years experience of manufacturing and developing a comprehensive range of engineering joining technology in the clamp, connect and fluid categories. Will Lowry spoke to Jonathan Heywood, director of product engineering for EMEA at NORMA Group, about NORMA’s ability to work with customers on future developments and how NORMA products can be used to help improve cost...

Aquamarine Power has ordered RotaBolt® measurement technology for its Oyster 800 wave power project, which captures the energy in nearshore waves and converts it into clean sustainable energy. The fasteners will be fitted to an underwater flange that is part of the system’s main 'water hydraulics'.Richard Montague, lead mechanical engineer, commented: “There were two main reasons why we ordered...

The Huck® brand C50L® fastener from Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) is one of the key components in a major iconic Scottish construction project, due to be officially opened later this year.  The Kelpies is a 30 metre high steel monument paying homage to central Scotland’s horse-powered heritage and providing a dramatic gateway to the Forth & Clyde Canal entrance, on the country’s east coast...

A power station in Southern Poland has achieved leak-free operations on a variety of pressure containment applications using RotaBolt® measurement fasteners.  The operators of the plant are now planning to extend the use of the technology not only across other pressure containment applications, but also in a working environment where sustained vibration has caused bolt loosening.    The 2000 m...

MicroPEM® TackSert™ pins introduce reliable fastener solutions to attach top panels securely to a base panel or chassis in compact electronic assemblies. These pins provide practical alternatives to micro screws by eliminating the typically costly issues associated with threaded hardware including inserts, tapping, cross threading, torque control, and vibration back out. They will attach top pa...

Houston Precision Fasteners recently announced that it had received a 2013 Boeing Performance Excellence Award. The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognise suppliers who have achieved superior performance. Houston Precision Fasteners maintained Gold composite performance rating for each month of the 12 month period, from 1st October 2012 to 30th September 2013. Boeing recognised 5...

NORMA Group has been certified as an A-Class Supplier by FAW-Volkswagen Automobile Co Ltd in China. NORMA Group received the certification for its excellent project and supplier management, quality control and services in 2013. Werner Deggim, CEO of NORMA Group, commented: “China is one of our most important markets in Asia. Being recognised as a top supplier by one of China’s largest automotiv...

Alcoa Fastening Systems has launched its new Recoil® Tangless® wire thread insert, available in a variety of materials and finishes as either self-locking or free-running form. With no tang to break off following installation, Alcoa says the insert is ideal in situations where the counting of displaced tangs is mandatory or where loose tangs could potentially damage the finished product. In add...

The Bossard Group is strengthening its collaboration with the American electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla Motors. Tesla awarded Bossard with a three-year contract with a total volume of around US$140 million (101.3 million euros) to provide production fasteners, engineering and logistical services. The importance of this cooperation has prompted Bossard to open a new distribution centre near...