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Shuttleworth Road
Goldington
Bedford
MK41 0EP
UK
Telephone: (UK) +44 1234 346242
http://www.challenge-indfast.co.uk
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Listing of all 20 news releases from Challenge (Europe):
Fastener business undergoes management buyout
Challenge (Europe), a new name in the fastenings and supply industry, has taken over the business of Challenge Industrial Fastenings following a management buy-out by its two main directors.
News from Challenge (Europe) (12 June 2003)
Insulating bushes combat electrolytic corrosion
Insulating bushes are engineered to provide a solution to the problems of galvanic corrosion, where two incompatible metals are in contact, such as aluminium and steel.
News from Challenge (Europe) (10 February 2003)
Locking rings used under especially high loads
Sealing/locking rings can be used on their own or with a toothed collar ring for especially high loading applications, e g when using 8.8 and 10.9 bolts.
News from Challenge (Europe) (22 January 2003)
Many types of flat washers stocked
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) ( 3 December 2002)
Efficient procurement of fasteners improved
The re-structuring of manufacturing industry has led companies to include some very efficient new processes and the outsourcing of procurement, subassembly and logistics is one of these.
News from Challenge (Europe) (14 October 2002)
Precision micro-screws join miniature assemblies
There are specials and then there are 0.8mm diameter metric screws - turned from bar in steel, stainless steel or brass.
News from Challenge (Europe) ( 9 September 2002)
Cup washers suit countersink and raised fastenings
"C" type and "R" type cup washers are applicable everywhere that countersunk head screws are used with soft materials such as wood, composite boards, plastic sheets or fabrics.
News from Challenge (Europe) ( 9 August 2002)
Electrical cable washers made in many sizes
Now available ex-stock are brass terminal cup washers and copper grip washers, which solve common electrical problems of cable retention and control.
News from Challenge (Europe) (10 July 2002)
Supplier will source and inspect fastener kits
User application article Industrial fastener supplier will either source direct or take responsibility for customer sourced components, which they are able to procure on an on-going basis and offer 100% inspection.
News from Challenge (Europe) ( 9 May 2002)
Fastener manufacturer latches on to projects
Continuing its recently expanded activities of assembly logistics a fastening products supplier will now take responsibility for another component out-source and sub-assembly project.
News from Challenge (Europe) (10 April 2002)
Fastener kit made up and delivered inside 24 hours
In just 24 hours a mechanical fastener supplier took over and completed a complete component kit supply.
News from Challenge (Europe) (12 March 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)
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)
Website marks fastening producer's anniversary
Challenge Industrial Fastenings has launched of its first website - www.challenge-indfast.co.uk - to coincide with the company's 30th Anniversary.
News from Challenge (Europe) (28 November 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)
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)
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)
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)
