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Selecting thread-forming screws for Al components

User application article A comprehensive study into the design and performance of thread-forming screws in aluminium alloy distributor gear units has proved the capabilities of a screw design choice.

News from Arnold Umformtechnik (14 March 2007)

Manual riveter has optional jaw choice

A manually-operated riveter is supplied with the same high quality tooling as Orbitform's high production automatic riveters and has optional rivet holding jaws.

News from Orbitform ( 9 March 2007)

Advanced pierce nut system to be launched

An advanced pierce nut system offers a fast and reliable method of mounting M6 steel threads in sheet metal components up to 1.9mm thick. Brochure available

News from Profil UK ( 7 March 2007)

Clinch fastener mounts steel threads in thin sheet

Providing a fast and reliable method of mounting M6 steel threads in sheet metal components up to 1.9mm thick, A new general-purpose clinch fastener is a highly cost-effective. Brochure available

News from Profil UK (28 February 2007)

Reclosable fasteners have adhesive backings

High performance, adhesive, reclosable fasteners are made in two designs and offer various adhesive backings for bonding to a wide variety of indoor and outdoor surfaces.

News from M+C Specialties (28 February 2007)

Reduced flush head studs are self-clinching

A range of self-clinching reduced flush head studs in steels and stainless steels are for applications requiring stud installation close to a bend or the edge of a panel.

News from Northern Precision (22 February 2007)

Stainless steel curved handle plates added

Protex Fasteners, has introduced a double-width handle and more stainless steel curved handle plates including a model with a fold-flat spring loaded handle.

News from Protex Fasteners (19 February 2007)

Cross-threading screw shortens cycle times

A screw for cross threading applications ensures short cycle times by minimising failures, repairs, scrap and downtime during assembly.

News from Arnold Umformtechnik (30 January 2007)

Miniature washers get even smaller

A range of miniature washers can now be specified for smaller than 0.080in in outside diameter and less than 0.030in in inside diameter - in a variety of materials.

News from Bokers (24 January 2007)

Swing-handle multi-point latch system

The versatile Southco H3 Swing-Handle Multi-Point Latch System provides enclosure designers with multiple options for tailoring access hardware capabilities to their applications.

News from Southco (15 January 2007)

Self-clinch fasteners solve assembly problem

User application article Determining the best way to fasten together sheet metal housings was solved by using a range of standard self-clinch fasteners.

News from Northern Precision (10 January 2007)

Engineering fasteners firm saves and gives

Doncaster engineering fastener supplier Northern Precision has donated GBP300 to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) in lieu of buying corporate Christmas cards.

News from Northern Precision ( 8 January 2007)

Extension springs made of up to 3mm wire

Modernisation of extension springs production means that Harris Springs can manufacture extension springs up to 3mm wire diameter (up to 2500 per hour).

News from Harris Springs ( 1 January 2007)

Catalogue lists over 21,000 non standard washers

Boker's 2007 Washer catalog offers over 21,000 non-standard washer sizes - in short, medium or large run orders - without tooling charges.

News from Bokers ( 1 January 2007)

Scheduling calendar and metric conversion chart

Boker's is offering complimentary copies of its popular annual Scheduling Calendar and Metric Conversion Chart.

News from Bokers (29 December 2006)

Automation raises fastener demand

User application article Conversion to a fully automated production line operating 24h/day by a French manufacturer at the end of 2006, is set to almost double its demand for fasteners. Brochure available

News from Alcoa Fastening Systems (28 December 2006)

Stainless light duty spring claw fastener

Manufacturer of the world's largest range of over-centre fasteners, Redditch-based Protex Fasteners is launching 316 stainless steel ranges of its 27-633 light duty spring claw fastener.

News from Protex Fasteners (11 December 2006)

Engineered components in first catalogue

TFC, one of the UK's leading suppliers of high quality engineering components to the manufacturing sector has just released its first ever dedicated Smalley Catalogue. Brochure available

News from TFC ( 6 December 2006)

Inserter for self-clinch fastening applications

Northern Precision will be using the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show as the UK public launch pad for the LCM Prima Inserter self-clinch sheet metal fastener installation press.