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Polymer headed rivets give tight grip
When compared with blind rivets, polymer headed rivets can join materials of varying thickness and have moulded, self-masking, self-coloured heads and ensure a tight joint in oversize holes.
News from SEAC ( 8 February 2002)
Rivets solve tension pin assembly problem
User application article There was a problem with the existing tension pin assembly in a non-magnetic clamp for a MRI scanner, but it was solved by using semi-tubular stainless steel rivets.
News from Challenge (Europe) ( 7 February 2002)
Bondable rings offer significant savings
Bondable rings, made of two or more concentric rings of steel or stainless steel wire with studs, nuts or collars accurately fixed at strategic positions, offer 60% savings for users.
News from Bighead Bonding Fasteners ( 5 February 2002)
Outsourcing of fastener technology is successful
Outsourcing of procurement, subassembly and logistics is an area where Challenge Industrial Fastenings has proven very successful recently.
News from Challenge (Europe) (11 January 2002)
Fastener insertion system has variable force
Shear-Form Machine Tools has launched the Haeger '412' manual, low cost fastener insertion system with interchangeable tooling and can be upgraded for automatic feeding.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools ( 9 January 2002)
New screws and adhesives listed in catalogue
WDS has furthered its commitment to the 'one stop shop' concept for mechanical fastening by launching a new range of screws and adhesives. Brochure available
News from WDS (20 November 2001)
Bonding fasteners provided in trial packs
A free trial pack of BigHead bonding fasteners has proven to be a runaway success for Bath University students.
News from Bighead Bonding Fasteners ( 8 November 2001)
Components assortments available in three sizes
Many small and medium size manufacturing companies often have a problem when ordering components. Components Direct has launched three sizes of trade assortment for such companies.
News from Components Direct ( 7 November 2001)
Clinch nuts meet safety critical standards
User application article Clinch nut technology from Profil UK has been specified at the heart of 'foolproof' fastening methods used by Land Rover in safety critical assembly areas in its Defender vehicles. Brochure available
News from Profil UK (29 October 2001)
Hard lock washer teeth grip work and nut
Toothed and serrated lock washers are available from Challenge Industrial Fastenings in spring steel, stainless steel and phosphor bronze.
News from Challenge (Europe) ( 2 October 2001)
Special washers made in a variety of materials
"Special" washers, an expertise for Challenge Industrial Fastenings, are punched, pressed or moulded to an application specific requirement.
News from Challenge (Europe) ( 5 September 2001)
Aluminium fasteners have 85% steel strength
Profil aluminium fasteners provide as much as 85% of the performance of equivalent steel parts and offer high corrosion resistance and weight savings. Brochure available
News from Profil UK (29 August 2001)
Pierce nuts preferred for feet attachment
User application article After evaluating various rivet nut alternatives the Dyson engineering team selected pierce nuts as our preferred option to attach feet onto a high performance washing machine. Brochure available
News from Profil UK (15 August 2001)
Keeping the spring in your washer
Helical and curved spring washers are a speciality of Challenge Industrial Fastenings and a daily requirement for all forms of mechanical assembly, from engines to electronics.
News from Challenge (Europe) (26 July 2001)
Catch holds CD player cover secure
User application article The Kane Magnetics International subsidiary Anchor Magnets of Sheffield, UK, has conceived and developed a magnetic catch assembly that goes into Jaguar's latest X-Type luxury saloons, the X-400.
News from Kane Magnetics International (18 July 2001)
Do not underestimate the flat washer
Flat washers perform many forgotten functions - from seating and load distribution to "taking-up" of clearance holes and protection of surfaces.
News from Challenge (Europe) (25 June 2001)
Latest aluminium fasteners are cost-effective
Profil - the UK's leading supplier of pierce nut and stud assembly technology - has added a new range of aluminium variants to its versatile fastening system for sheet metal components. Brochure available
News from Profil UK ( 5 June 2001)
Permanently seal and retain threaded fasteners
Challenge Industrial Fastenings are pleased to offer the Dubo range of polyamide sealing/locking rings available for threaded fasteners from M2 to M52.
News from Challenge (Europe) (26 March 2001)
Supplying bar-turned nuts in many materials
The rapidly advancing requirements of specialist engineers for precision nuts in areas such as electronics can now be met by Challenge Industrial Fastenings with their range of bar turned parts.
News from Challenge (Europe) (23 February 2001)
Freeboard uses moulded-in fastener
User application article The steering on the revolutionary new Loko freeboard - a cross between a skateboard and a snowboard - is controlled by a specially designed Bighead bonding fastener.
News from Bighead Bonding Fasteners (29 January 2001)
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