Fastener News Archive

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...

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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...

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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...

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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

MacDermid’s zinc nickel coatings

1st September 2014

MacDermid say that engineers choose zinc-nickel in automotive and aerospace applications due to its excellent corrosion and abrasion resistance. Meaning the coating retains its corrosion protection even after handling and assembly operations. Zinc-nickel coatings demonstrate the following features: •Exceptional corrosion resistance for relatively thin coatings. •Hard coating, good for mechanica...

Aerospace

Partnering with customers

28th August 2014

Piero Bruno, sales manager for Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) industrial division – covering France, southern and central Europe – has worked for Alcoa Fastening Systems for the past 10 years. His current position involves the management of five sales engineers and four internal sales staff, all of whom have the experience and knowledge to work with customers to find the ideal product  for every...

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HEICO-LOCK® expands product range

26th August 2014

In 2010, German manufacturer HEICO Befestigungstechnik GmbH founded the new business unit HEICO-LOCK®. HEICO-LOCK® stands for high-quality anti-vibration security for the most demanding bolted joint applications – even under extreme vibration or dynamic loads – providing maximum security. HEICO explains that HEICO-LOCK is a wedge lock system consisting of two special shaped washers. When the b...

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New products from Lee Spring

22nd August 2014

Lee Spring UK has launched two new springs, adding to its range of approximately 20,000 spring products. The first new addition is a line of high-pressure compression springs, which are suitable for applications with small spaces – requiring firm, but not rigid, slender springs. They can be used in a variety of applications including switches, ball plungers, safety relief valves, quick change t...

Automotive