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Fastener insertion automated in the die
PEM will be showing its Pemserter in-die fastener feeding system and an automatic press for placing self-clinching fasteners at the UK's MACH 2008 machine tool exhibition.
News from PEM UK (21 April 2008)
Plastics threaded joint integrity maintained
Solid knurled compression limiters preserve the integrity of a plastics threaded joint when a metal bolt is inserted, preventing creep, loosening and eventual failure of the joint. Brochure available
News from Spirol Industries (26 March 2008)
Pierce fastening beats riveting and welding
User application article Pierce fastening technology is being used to install four studs in both the left and right hand rear light bowls of the BMW Mini car at a faster rate than possible with riveting or welded fasteners. Brochure available
News from Profil UK (20 March 2008)
Fasteners are adaptable for pressing problems
Bespoke fastener press solutions for mid- and high-volume fastener insertion applications, provide users with any - and every - possible pressing permutation for successful fastener insertion.
News from Northern Precision (12 March 2008)
Fastener units insert at up to 100 strokes/min
Using punching heads operating at up to 100 strokes/min coupled with high-grade dies and seats for optimal functioning, fastener insertion systems have multi fastener distributors.
News from Northern Precision ( 3 March 2008)
High strength threads installed in sheet metal
A UK exhibition demonstration of advanced mechanical fastening systems for sheet metal applications will show the installation of high strength male or female threads in components up to 4.0mm thick. Brochure available
News from Profil UK (25 February 2008)
Fastener applications engineering expertise shown
How an in-stock range of 5,000 different fasteners is complemented by an unmatched level of applications engineering expertise will be shown at the UK's MACH 2008 exhibition.
News from Northern Precision (18 February 2008)
Wooden pallet machine builder secures nailing
Wooden pallet machinery maker found a reliable supplier for the nailing tools and associated nailing products to manufacture two-way pallets.
News from BeA Fastening Systems (22 January 2008)
Fastener ensures electrical connection on Al frame
A fastener, when tightened, causes its screw to destroy and displace aluminium anodising immediately around it, giving a guaranteed electrical connection to one piece of profile. Brochure available
News from Machine Building Systems (21 January 2008)
Self-clinch sheet metal fastener press installed
User application article Precision UK sheet metal profile cutting company has installed a self-clinch sheet metal fastener installation press to meet production demands.
News from Northern Precision ( 9 November 2007)
Pierce-nut fastener offers consistent earthing
A self-piercing nut offers high strength location and consistent electrical earthing of components in sheet metal assemblies, in panels up to 2mm thick. Brochure available
News from Profil UK ( 1 November 2007)
Nut runners illuminate tightening area
Pistol-grip nutrunners feature lightweight yet robust construction, and have an integrated LED spotlight that brightly illuminates the tightening area.
News from Bosch Rexroth (13 September 2007)
Feeder speeds automated pierce fastening
Mechanical fastening specialist has introduced a drum feeder unit that enables users to maximise the cost-effectiveness of its pierce nut and stud technology. Brochure available
News from Profil UK (10 September 2007)
Fasteners supply is dependable, cost-effective
User application article A sheet metal working fabricator's business is all about producing assemblies to customer specification - and that includes an efficient supply of dependable, cost-effective fasteners.
News from Northern Precision ( 6 September 2007)
Hollow knurled nuts are in inch or metric
Inch and metric size hollow knurled nuts are made of black nylon plastics with a smooth, glossy finish, and have tapped through inserts of zinc plated steel, molded in.
News from Winco ( 4 September 2007)
Catalogue shows way to 5000 fasteners
Product catalogue shows the way to access over 5,000 in-house stock lines of sheet metal fasteners and special-purpose turned and cold formed parts.
News from Northern Precision (17 August 2007)
Stud ensures accurate assembly positioning
To ensure accurate positioning and high strength threaded fixing of components in sheet metal assemblies, a stud is for dynamic, static and shock load applications in 0.6mm-4.0mm thick materials. Brochure available
News from Profil UK (15 August 2007)
Lower cost locking nut performs equally well
In an independent comparison made to compare vibration performance between the leading UK locking nuts, the Staytite product was shown to perform equally well at lower cost.
News from Staytite (30 July 2007)
Fastener holds critical torque specifications
In a locking fastener, a slotted ring washer enables the critical torque specification to be held, once the fastener is locked, said the manufacturer.
News from Phil-Lok Fastener ( 2 July 2007)
Self-locking fasteners are imperial or metric
Now made in standard or metric sizes a self-locking fastener has a simple ring washer which also can be made to either a 6 or 12 point configuration.
News from Phil-Lok Fastener (28 May 2007)
High tensile steel blind rivet nuts offered
Two high tensile steel options for blind rivet nuts include an options with a tensile strengths of 480N/mm2 recommended for use with 8/8 material screws and 600N/mm2 for 10.9 and 12.9 screws.
News from Poly Fasteners (25 May 2007)
Riveting systems are competitively priced
Competitively priced riveting systems install 2.4mm to 6.4mm diameter non structural rivets in all materials in assembly, road coach building and general fabrication. Brochure available
News from Alcoa Fastening Systems (25 May 2007)
Fastener supplier deal brings many benefits
User application article Setting up a supplier partnership with a manufacturer of fasteners enabled a fabrcator also take advantage of help in solving fastener problems in a wide range of fabrications.
News from Northern Precision (21 May 2007)
Plastics riveting kit suits low volumes
A plastics riveting kit has a hand tool and rivets precisely moulded in nylon to fasten plastics to plastics, metal or fibreglass for low volume production usage. Brochure available
News from Alcoa Fastening Systems (14 May 2007)
Vibration proof fastener locks nut
Two special washers designed to lock together and couple the nut to the bolt, creating a positive stopping force and a vibration proof fastener, are employed by the Phil-Lok fastener.
News from Phil-Lok Fastener ( 3 May 2007)
Knurl pins fasten soft or thin materials
A range of knurl pins are ideal for making fastenings in soft materials and thin cross sections where their multi-crested design evenly distributes the retention force. Brochure available
News from Spirol Industries (27 April 2007)
Coupling design locks up fasteners
Instead of using nylon inserts or crimping the screw threads, fasteners use a simple coupling mechanism that acts as the positive stopping force to prevent nut loosening.
News from Phil-Lok Fastener (24 April 2007)
Fastener Web site has faster navigation
Manufacturer of fasteners, cold-formed and turned parts has overhauled its Web site to provide faster navigation and accessibility techniques, and includes even more content.
News from Northern Precision (23 April 2007)
Enlarged warehouse speeds fasteners deliveries
A GBP 44,000 investment to oust third-party storage systems will increase on-time delivery of fasteners used in a wide range of transportation markets. Brochure available
News from Alcoa Fastening Systems (17 April 2007)
Advanced pierce fastening systems exhibited
Advanced pierce fastening systems for sheet metal applications accurately install high strength, male or female threads in components up to 4.0mm thick. Brochure available
News from Profil UK ( 4 April 2007)
Fastener is vibration-proof
A fastener has a simple yet novel coupling mechanism that acts as a physical stop between the nut and bolt thus preventing rotation of the nut relative to the bolt.
News from Phil-Lok Fastener (29 March 2007)
Robotic hemming cell for joining closure parts
User application article Stadco has chosen a DV Automation robotic hemming cell for joining closure parts at its plant in Coventry, sing the cell to hem bonnets and tailgates for its UK customer base.
News from DV Automation (20 March 2007)
Self-clinch studs expand fastener range
Northern Precision has expanded its range of type NHTS high strength clinch studs, which are now available in thread sizes of M5 to M10.
News from Northern Precision (19 March 2007)
SS fastener joins composite materials
A high-performance, stainless steel fastener for composite materials has a simple, strong design and provides a rapid and efficient fastening point anywhere in a structure.
News from Bighead Bonding Fasteners (14 March 2007)
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