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In this July issue‌ Shanghai Fastener Expo report Marine application technology Tapes + adhesives

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Executive Editor Phil Matten phil.matten@fastenerandfixing.com Editor Will Lowry will.lowry@fastenerandfixing.com Assistant Editor Claire Edwards claire.edwards@fastenerandfixing.com Senior Advertising Executive Harry Whyte harry.whyte@fastenerandfixing.com Senior Advertising Executive Claire Lake claire.lake@fastenerandfixing.com

52-54 A world of opportunity

58-60 The role of the DoP

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How do you approach the CPR? We often find that within each issue of the magazine there is a general theme that runs through the articles that we receive. Without doubt the theme for this issue is the recent introduction of the Construction Products Regulation.

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he Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 (CPR) came into force on 1st July 2013, with certain aspects raising questions within the industry. We therefore asked Barbara Sorgato, secretary to the European Consortium of Anchor Producers, to explain how ECAP’s members are approaching the CPR and specifically the role of the Declaration of Performance. We also have articles from a selection of companies on what the new regulation means to them and what measures they have taken to comply with the CPR. The Cover Story for this issue focuses on the Nord-Lock Group and the importance of bolt securing technology - in particular the new X-series washer and its ability to prevent spontaneous loosening and the loss of preload due to slackening.

This issue also includes an insight into TR Fastenings Ltd, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. I had the pleasure of visiting the Uckfield headquarters to find out how the company has developed over the past 40 years into being a global fastenings manufacturer that supplies millions of components globally every day.

To add to this there is a thought-provoking interview with Stuart Bullas, technology manager semis and wire rod at Tata Steel wire rod mill, which looks at why quality raw material is critical when producing high-grade fasteners, and the consequences of poor quality.

We also have a first hand report from Phil Matten on the Shanghai Fastener show and how it is developing it into one of the premier fastener shows around the world. Further features include the latest fastening technology for the marine sector; new developments in tooling, dies and punches; as well as recent innovations in tapes + adhesives.

CONTENTS INDUSTRY NEWS Europe and World...............................................................10-22 Perspective.............................................................................. 24 North America....................................................................26-28 Russia + CIS.......................................................................30-32 Asia.....................................................................................34-36 South America......................................................................... 38

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY The critical value of quality raw material...........................74-76 News...................................................................................78-84

COVER STORY The X-factor in bolt security............................................... 40-41

MANAGEMENT + SYSTEMS News...................................................................................86-90

EXHIBITIONS Events Calendar...................................................................... 42 Shanghai Fastener Expo report..........................................44-46 News...................................................................................48-50

CATALOGUE RACK UK + Ireland....................................................................... 92-97

INSIGHT TR Fastenings - A world of opportunity..............................52-54 Back in the spotlight: Thunderbolt from Unifix....................... 56 CONSTRUCTION FIXINGS Barbara Sorgato - The role of the DoP..............................58-60 INDEX ready for CPR............................................................... 62 Fixing decking boards easily and safely.................................. 64 News...................................................................................66-70

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FOCUS ON Construction fixings...........................................................72-73

PRODUCT NEWS Application Technology news........................................... 98-104 Tools news......................................................................106-110 Products news................................................................ 112-125 INDEX.................................................................................... 126

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Notice of impending expiry of AD measures The European Commission has released a notice that the regulation imposing anti-dumping duties on carbon steel fasteners from China (extended to Malaysia) will expire 1st February 2014, unless EU producers request an expiry review.

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he ‘notice of impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures – (2013/C 148/04)’ explains that: “Union producers may lodge a written request for a review.

This request must contain sufficient evidence that the expiry of the measures would be likely to result in a continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury.”

It continues: “Should the Commission decide to review the measures concerned, importers, exporters, representatives of the exporting country and Union producers will then be provided with the opportunity to amplify, rebut or comment on the matters set out in the review request.”

EU producers can submit a written request for a review up until three months before the expiry of the original regulation.

If the Commission should decide to conduct a review the measures will stay in place until the completion of said review.

EU announces review on bi-metal screws On 7th June the European Commission announced a partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures on stainless steel fasteners, specifically to consider bi-metal screws.

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he review has been initiated in response to a request from Sheh Kai Precision Co Ltd of Taiwan, arguing that bi-metal self-drilling screws should be excluded from the scope of the current anti-dumping measures (Regulation 2/2012) on stainless steel fasteners originating from Taiwan and People’s Republic of China, on the grounds their basic physical, technical and chemical characteristics differ from other products subject to these measures.

The Commission invited interested parties to register and request a questionnaire in order to submit their opinions on this issue. It will also consider holding hearings if requested.

The review investigation may take up to fifteen months to be concluded. The Commission says any regulation resulting from the investigation ‘might possibly’ have a retroactive effect to the publication of the anti-dumping measures or to the date of initiation of the review. See Official Journal 2013/C 160/03 for full copy of the notice.

NORMA Group acquires joining technology distribution business NORMA Group has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the distribution business for joining technology of Variant SA in Poland.

The parties agreed to maintain confidentiality on the transaction details. The transaction is expected to be closed soon.

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he Krakow, Poland, based Variant sells joining products and cable ties, and has been a distribution partner of NORMA Group for more than 20 years. The products are sold to over 1,000 retailers and wholesalers across Poland. End clients include home improvement stores, garages and specialist retailers for automotive supplies. In the financial year 2012, Variant’s joining technology business generated revenues of around 5 million euros. It will be consolidated as part of NORMA Group effective immediately.

By taking over Variant’s joining technology business, NORMA Group is strengthening its market position in the eastern European region and expanding its cable tie offering. NORMA Group has been in Poland since 1989 and has been operating a production facility in Pilica since 2000. A new distribution centre has been established in Moscow, Russia, last year.

“We will gain an experienced distribution team in Poland and look forward to expanding both our product offering in cable ties and our client base in eastern Europe,” says Werner Deggim, CEO of NORMA Group. “We intend to leverage Variant’s long-standing expertise to further build our distribution activities across eastern Europe. This will enable us to service our clients in this European high-growth region even better.” www.normagroup.com

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Diager buys German manufacturer’s assets The French company Diager, via its German subsidiary Diager GmbH, has recently bought USH Bits and Tools assets, a company specialised in bits and bit holders.

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iager, a manufacturer of concrete drill bits, is based in Poligny, in the French Jura, where more than 20 million pieces are produced every year, from percussion drill bits and straight shank drill bits for concrete to diamond tools (grinding wheels, discs, diamond-tipped drills). Founded in 1953, this independent family business achieved a turnover of 31 million euros in 2012, of which half comes from over 70 countries outside France. The company has 200 employees.

Diager GmbH has a production site in Hilchenbach-Müsen (north Rhine Westphalia) employing approximately 20 people.

75 percent of its turnover is achieved in Europe and 25 percent in the rest of the world. Holding a number of patents the quality of bits and bit holders is recognised by numerous professional users in Europe.

Through this acquisition Diager affirms its development strategy based on the production of high-end innovative products in France and Europe. The company is now going to build strong manufacturing processes with the know-how of USH Tools, which are complementary to its own.

The German manufacturer is thus providing the means for Diager to maintain its strong position in the market for accessories, allowing the company to extend its drilling and fixation expertise to screw-driving. The brand USH will continue to be distributed worldwide via Diager GmbH.

Q.E.P. acquires Plasplugs Florida headquartered Q.E.P. Co Inc acquired the Plasplugs trade name and other assets of the Plasplugs business through its wholly-owned UK subsidiary - Q.E.P. Co UK Ltd.

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lasplug first produced a general purpose wall anchor in the 1970s.

The company went into administration in 2009 and was bought back by founder Stuart Turner. The CEO of Q.E.P.’s European operations worked for Plasplugs before joining Q.E.P. Lewis Gould, chairman of the Q.E.P. board, said that combined with the company’s recent purchase of the Homelux business, the Plasplugs products will further enhance the global Q.E.P. product offering. Q.E.P. also owns Vitrex amongst a range of other European and US brands.

Q.E.P. Co Inc was founded in 1979 and is a worldwide provider of flooring, installation tools, adhesives, and industrial solutions servicing both DIY and trade markets.

Sundram Fasteners profits down Sundram Fasteners reported profits for the quarter ended March 2013 down 52 percent at Rs 16.39 crore (2.25 million euros).

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ales declined 12.7 percent to Rs 469.44 crore (61.3 million euros).

Full year net profits were down 15.6 percent to Rs 95.06 crore (12.43 million euros) on sales of Rs 2,026.47 crore (265 million euros) down 3.42 percent on previous fiscal year.

Trifast pre-tax profits up 35 percent Trifast plc released preliminary results for the year to 31st March 2013, showing pre-tax profits at GB£6.4 million, up from GB£4.8 million a year earlier. Revenues were up 8 percent to GB£121.6 million.

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n Asia, TR reaped the benefits of acquiring Power Steel and Electro-Plating Works Sdn Bhd in Malaysia, plus new business and healthier demand from existing customers, despite the loss of two previous European transfer contracts to Chinese competition.

Europe saw gains from a focus on Tier 1 automotive assemblers, with diversification from historic electronics and domestic appliance sectors.

The UK reported a strong performance through the benefits of ‘self-help’ initiatives and securing significant new business at improve margins. The new TR Direct next day delivery on standard products was reported to have contributed to profit growth.

TR recently restructured its US operations, enlarging its warehouse facilities with a further unit in Houston. Although a small revenue contributor, TR says the presence of many globally operating customers in the USA carrying out product design there makes the Group’s presence strategic to future plans.

Globally, TR reported investment in sourcing, automation, IT analytics and specialist sales engineers. It also underlined the significance of new global manufacturing licences granted to it by Phillips Screw Co and Acument.

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Altiplas secures aerospace export project UK based Altiplas has announced it has secured a six figure aerospace project from the Government of India’s Department of Space.

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ollowing a six month tender and selection process during which the company was assessed on quality, technical knowledge, previous experience, as well as commercial and logistical capabilities, Altiplas was awarded the contract.

The parts required will be manufactured from aerospace release titanium Grade 5 (TI 6AL 4V) material and be IVD finished.

They will be manufactured to the French AFNOR standards to NFL specifications.

Recently Altiplas has also completed the supply of bespoke fasteners and washers to a major UK company within the EADS group.

All the parts were manufactured to drawings in Grade 5 titanium and 440c grade stainless steel, complete with MoS2 finish and supplied with full lot traceability.

Altiplas is ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120 approved, demonstrating its commitment to quality, customer satisfaction and performance.

Sika acquires Everbuild Building Products Ltd Sika has acquired Everbuild Building Products Ltd, a UK independent manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and construction chemicals. Everbuild is located in Leeds with annual sales revenue in excess of GB£60 million and a workforce of 270 employees.

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verbuild will operate as a subsidiary of Sika UK and will be managed under the existing management team. Its founder David Seymour will stay with the company to drive the continued success of the business and ensure a smooth transition. David Seymour commented: “With Sika we have the possibility to further grow our business and to benefit from the broad R&D capabilities for further product innovation.”

The acquisition will strengthen Sika’s position in the construction chemical market and in the distribution and Do-It-Yourself channels. Jan Jenisch, CEO of Sika, added: “We are very proud to welcome the successful team of Everbuild into the Sika family. The acquisition will give us a strong position in the UK distribution market and offers considerable potential to further leverage Everbuild’s sales channels with Sika’s product range.”

Sika UK is based in Welwyn Garden City to the north of London and operates further facilities in Preston, to the north-west of Manchester, as well as in Norwich, in the East of England.

China Steel cuts July/August prices In June Taiwan’s China Steel Corporation announced cross grade reductions in its July - August domestic steel prices including an NT$1,363/tonne (around 35 euros) cut in bar/rod.

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SC cited increased competition from mainland China mills, weak market confidence and customer destocking as reasons for its decision. The largest mainland China steel group, Baosteel, announced reductions across grade prices for July. The China Iron and Steel Association reports bulging stockpiles and said large mills were holding 13.7 million tonnes of steel stocks with 20 million tonnes held by traders in mid-June. Although there are some signs of mills reducing output and taking capacity offline for maintenance the cuts are seen as being too little too late to support pricing levels. Weak demand continues to backwash on iron ore prices, which have fallen by approximately a third this year. Further weakening of ore prices is expected as more capacity comes on line.

Doncasters Group to acquire ASMP in USA The Doncasters Group has signed a letter of intent to buy Automatic SMP (ASMP), a US manufacturer of internally threaded fasteners and precision components.

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en Caratelli, managing director of the Doncasters Fastener Systems division, noted that: “ASMP offers a robust combination of broad based manufacturing processes, proven quality systems, low cost in-country sourcing and supply chain management. Because of this, aerospace customers have routinely found ASMP to be a strong supply chain partner - allowing them to quickly and securely consolidate their vendor base.” He added: “This is a consistent strategy with our fastener systems division so we’re very confident ASMP can integrate seamlessly as we advance our aerospace fasteners offering.”

Doncasters currently provides aerospace OEMs with precision manufactured turbine airfoils, rings and casings, structural castings, compressor airfoils, combustion components and fabrications, and exhausts for application in gas turbine engines, as well as aerostructures and components for airframe applications. With the addition of ASMP, the Group will expand the breadth of its offering to include internally free spinning and locking nuts required for critical aerospace applications.

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BAFD meeting to focus on fastener failure and liability The October meeting of the British Association of Fastener Distributors will focus on why certain types of fasteners are vulnerable to failure, why the causes are not always as straightforward as is sometimes assumed and what fastener companies can do both technically and legally to minimise exposure to consequential liability claims. A special trial membership package opens this very important meeting to UK fastener distributors generally.

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s events in San Francisco over recent months have dramatically demonstrated the consequences of fastener failure can be massive and extraordinarily expensive. Fastener suppliers are often the first to be accused of responsibility even though subsequent investigation may prove that environmental factors were a major contribution.

Bill Eccles of Bolt Science, recognised as one of the UK’s leading specialists in fastener failure analysis, will look specifically at failure as a result of hydrogen embrittlement, exploring both causes emanating from the production and coating of high strength fasteners and environmental contamination of these fasteners once in application and under stress.

He will also identify fastener types particularly vulnerable to these types of failure.

BAFD has also invited a senior partner of a UK contract and business law practice to explore what fastener companies should look out for in customer contracts and how they should approach their own conditions of sale and business practice to minimise the risk of consequential liability claims, which in today’s litigious culture can easily run into millions. The Association is also hoping to have a speaker considering liability insurance and how best to ensure fastener companies are best covered.

The meeting is open to all BAFD members but, in view of the significance of the topics under discussion to fastener distributors generally, the Association is offering a limited number of three-month trial memberships including lunch and meeting attendance for one delegate, for GB£100 + VAT. Fastener distributors taking up this offer, as well as potentially saving their business many times more than this cost, will have the first hand chance to understand what BAFD offers, get to know existing members, and have the option to confirm membership on a pro-rated basis for the balance of the year.

The BAFD meeting will be held on Thursday 17th October 2013 at the Menzies Welcombe Hotel, Stratford upon Avon. Members and guests are welcomed with a buffet lunch from 12:45. The meeting starts at 14:00 and continues until around 17:30.

For further information and an application form email info@bafd.org

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NEVIB analyses new EU rules on CE mark and DoP On 12th June the recently created Dutch fasteners’ import association - NEVIB, met at member firm Fabory’s Tilburg facility.

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pproximately 35 attendees of NEVIB’s 14 member firms analysed the impact of the new EU rules on the CE mark and Declaration of Performance. Ms Jose Schaap, expert of Dutch building institute Stabu, presented details of the law that entered into force on 1st July 2013.

“Many elements of the new rules are still unclear and identifying which products need to be labeled and which need not, is not so easy,” said Vincent van Dijk, Association secretary. “Today’s meeting gave us a few helpful tools, allowing NEVIB members to comply with the new law.”

Robert Klaassen, president of NEVIB, stressed that since its creation early 2013, the new industry group NEVIB had seen a flying start, and now represents the vast majority of the industry in the Netherlands.

NEVIB is keen on setting up cooperation with sister associations in other EU countries and with umbrella EU association EFDA, with talks underway.

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Acument names award winners for 2012 Acument Global Technologies Inc, a leading supplier of mechanical fastening technology, has announced the 2012 winners of its TORX® Drive System World Class Quality Awards.

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wner of one of the largest and longest-running intellectual property licensing programmes in the fastening industry, Acument established the annual award programme in 2005 to recognise its high-performing, qualified licensees who demonstrate the greatest commitment to manufacturing high quality, authentic TORX® fasteners and tooling during the previous calendar year.

Four drive tool producers and seventeen fastener manufacturers representing France, Germany, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United States were among a record number of Acument TORX® licensees receiving the award for 2012 performance.

The winners include:

TORX® Drive Tool licensees • Compass Corporation – Tainan City, Taiwan (fourth time) • Felo-Werkzeugfabrik – Neustadt/Hessen, Germany (fifth time) • Master Manufacturing – Evansville, IN, USA (sixth time) • Robert Schroeder Gmbh & Co – Wuppertal, Germany (seventh time)

TORX® Fastener licensees • ATF Inc – Lincolnwood, IL, USA (fourth time) • CAMCAR® LLC Belvidere Operations – Belvidere, IL, USA (third time) • CAMCAR® LLC Spencer Operations – Spencer, TN, USA (second time) • Celo S.A. – Castellar del Valles (Barcelona), Spain (fourth time)

• EJOT ATF Fasteners de Mexico SA de CV – San Luis Potosi, Mexico (first time) • EJOT Tezmak – Instanbul, Turkey (first time) • Holbrook Manufacturing Inc – Wheeling, IL, USA (fifth time) • Ideal Fasteners Inc – Anaheim, CA, USA (fourth time) • ITW-Shakeproof Industrial Products – Machesney Park, IL, USA (second time) • ITW-Shakeproof Automotive Products – Elk Grove Village, IL, USA (second time) • Jacobson Mfg LLC – Medina, OH, USA (second time) • QST International Corporation – Tainan City, Taiwan, ROC (fourth time) • Semblex Corporation – Elmhurst, IL, USA (fifth time) • SFS intec Inc – Medina, OH, USA (third time) • SFS intec SAS – Valence Cedex, France (first time) • TR Formac PTE Ltd – Singapore (first time) • Unisteel Technology (M) Sdn Bhd at Johor Darul Takzim, Malaysia (third time)

“The TORX® World Class Quality Awards programme’s global participation represents the reach of Acument’s technology licensing activity and the extensive adoption of our TORX® Drive System by the world’s leading manufacturing markets,” said Marty Bieschke, director of intellectual property and licensing for Acument. “A record high numbers of companies achieved this distinction in 2012 indicating the dedication to continuous improvement by these world class companies.”

Nedschroef Fasteners opens Chinese plant Koninklijke Nedschroef Holding has formally inaugurated a new production site for subsidiary Nedschroef Fasteners Kunshan Co Ltd.

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he ceremony took place 5th – 6th June at the Jinxi eco-industrial park, Kunshan (between Shanghai and Suzhou).

The plant was planned and constructed in a seven month period. A Nedschroef 5 series multistage header on show at the Shanghai Fastener Expo was the second unit of its type destined for the new plant. Nedschroef first established a trading business in China in 2006. The new plant will supply high specification automotive fasteners.

Andrews Fasteners successfully extends CE approved range Andrews Fasteners Ltd has succeeded in gaining approval to extend its CE scope, which includes, the Leeds based company tells us, becoming the first UK company to gain CE approval for the supply of direct tension indicators.

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ndrews underwent a ‘change to approval’ visit by LRQA at the beginning of March.

During this audit the company applied to extend its current CE approval scope for EN 14399 and EN 15048 to include more diameters and grades to satisfy the increasingly diverse customer demand for CE approved fasteners. Andrews also applied for CE approval of Direct Tension Indicators (DTIs) complying with EN 14399 part 9.

After successfully completing the audit and receiving certification from LRQA, Andrews Fasteners is pleased to confirm that the scope of approvals has been extended to include the additional diameters and grades for preload and non-preload bolting assemblies and approval has been gained for the supply of CE approved DTIs.

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Growermetal’s new fully automatic warehouse Starting from September 2013, the goods storage and packaging department of Growermetal’s final products will be fully automated thanks to a brand new warehouse and its self-supporting structure.

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he new automated warehouse has an area dedicated to goods storage with an automated goods movement system that provides more than 5,500 europallet storage places. The handling of the automated packing lines is assured by laser controlled LGV-shuttles and by 4x trasloelevators. The whole warehouse is supported by a computerised system of the latest generation of software (WMS – Warehouse Management System), which has been exclusively developed and tailored as per Growermetal’s requirements. This system optimises all trasloelevators missions, monitors the stock levels, and elaborates picking lists.

“In the modern times of just-in-time productions, and orientation towards customer satisfaction, logistics has become one of the decisive factors for a company’s competitiveness. Our new automated warehouse will enable us to supply customers quicker and more efficiently.” www.growermetal.it

Sun shines on Prelok golf day Beautiful blue skies met invited guests to Prelok’s annual golf day, held at the picturesque but challenging Priory Course at Breadsall Priory in Derbyshire.

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split tee start at the 1st and 10th holes saw golfers take on some thoughtprovoking holes, with good course management essential for those looking to consistently score. After battling with the course all the golfers were back at the clubhouse for 2:30pm to enjoy a buffet barbeque, as well as the winning ceremony.

Winners of the team competition were Stuart Smith of Alphamation Ltd, Peter Carter of PT Fasteners, Jerry Dunphy of Caparo Atlas Fastening and Jamie Westley of EPC.

Deligo moves to new premises Deligo, a fastener and fixing supplier to electrical wholesalers, has moved into new larger premises as a result of the support shown by its customers and supply chain.

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eligo says that its new 23,000 square foot warehousing facility will enable it to maintain, and improve upon, its stock holding and ability to respond quickly and efficiently to the needs of the wholesaler.

The new premises is located on Blackbrook Valley Industrial Estate in Dudley, West Midlands, UK, and the increased capacity means that current levels of stock will pass the GB£2 million mark with the opportunity to further expand the range.

Deligo’s stock range includes nuts, bolts, washers and screws, strut and conduit fittings, drilling accessories, a large fixings range, chemical products, earthing and cable glands, fuses, and a wide range of cable management products.

Deligo’s sister company - Fastpak Hardware Ltd - will continue to operate from its existing premises in Lye, West Midlands, UK.

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Sun shines on the righteous?

OK, the unquestionably generous, at least. The 6th Heinz Storch Memorial Fastbolt Golf Day raised an outstanding GB£12,000 for the Willen Hospice in Milton Keynes – and despite dire forecasts to the contrary the sun came out, and stayed out for the nearly eighty players at the splendid Mentmore Golf and Country Club.

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rganiser and Fastbolt UK Managing Director Graham Joyce maintains the benign weather was a direct function of his clean living style. There are other theories but what is definitely not in question is the commitment once again demonstrated by Graham personally and the Fastbolt staff generally in organising an exceptional and always memorable industry event.

Individual winner of the day was Chris Morrison from Aspray24, with a score that proved Mentmore’s Rothschild Course can smile on the higher handicapper on occasions. The team prize was won by local company Data-re. The Yellow Ball competition, a fiendish piece of sponsorship by this publication to add just a little

more pressure, was won by a team from Olympus Distribution, comprising Brian Siddall-Jones, Dave Baker, Trevor Tomalin and Steve Mead. Their score was, well, irrelevant really, since they were the only one of twenty four-balls to manage to return to the clubhouse still in possession of the dreaded yellow ball.

Following a relaxing dinner in the Mentmore clubhouse, the participants, already accosted for plenty of raffle tickets, confirmed their generosity by bidding enthusiastically for many kindly donated lots, ranging from Old Trafford tickets to four balls at courses across the UK. Next year’s Heinz Storch Golf Day will be on Friday 6th June. www.fastbolt.com

Anochrome tests golfing nerve We’ve commented before on Ian Vickerstaff’s penchant for picking a challenging golf venue and Carden Park’s Nicklaus designed course certainly lived up to that reputation – albeit, uncharacteristically for Ian, who normally manages to lay on equally challenging weather, bathed in glorious sunshine.

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ine weather or not it takes genuine golfing prowess to score on the testing Nicklaus Course so full credit goes to John Tunstall of AP Racing; Dave Taylor of Anixter Fasteners; Stuart Rolls of Anochrome Group and Nilo Urbani from Precote USA pictured here receiving the team prizes from Rob Gray, CEO of Anochrome Group (second from left).

Dave Taylor also carried off the individual prize in the three-quarter handicap, Stableford Competition. A sweepstake on the total points score for the day also meant Compton Hospice in Wolverhampton was a winner to the tune of more than GB£200 donated by Anochrome’s guests, who however they faired on the course were unanimous in their appreciation for an excellent day. www.anochrome.com

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by Phil Matten, executive editor, Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Phil Matten reflects on some of the key topics currently involving the fastener industry The Construction Products Regulation came into full force on 1st July.

Even where the Construction Products Directive was previously in full effect the transition is clearly not without issues. In the UK, where the CPD was not previously mandatory, the process is proving a whole lot tougher.

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ffective implementation is not aided by uncertainties that still need addressing and it seems it could still take several months before these areas are resolved through Delegated Acts. That is a great pity. Companies that have taken the requirements of the new regulation seriously and expended large amounts of time and money to ensure compliance now face the frustration that it could take some time before there is real clarity over the responsibilities of the supply chain. The legislators need to act decisively to clarify the law, national authorities need to provide clear and easily accessible guidance and show clear intent to enforce the Regulation effectively. Fastener companies face far too many other pressing challenges to need to try to untangle this particular Gordian knot.

I was keen to be in Shanghai for the Fastener Expo because I felt this would be a pivotal year for the event: so it proved. No question the organisers have learnt from Stuttgart

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and Las Vegas but have also adapted that learning to meet the needs of the Chinese market. That is legitimate and creditable. What is not, is the evidence in the machinery hall of continued blatant plagiarism in the form of a visually, at least, exact copy of a global market leader’s heading equipment. The irony that the Chinese exhibitor forbade photography of the machine is rich – concern about the knock off being knocked off maybe? More seriously, respect for intellectual property rights is a crucial issue on which Chinese authorities must demonstrate real commitment and enforcement. Learning from, developing and improving are legitimate, indeed admirable and essential, business traits. Copying for profit is theft, simple as that.

There is another area where Chinese authorities ought to take serious action, for the reputation and future global role of its fastener industry. If China wants to eventually see EU anti-dumping measures at least modified it needs to act decisively

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against exporters that actively encourage importers to circumvent them. Yes, it is the importers responsibility to adhere to EU law and surveillance and detection is evidently getting more and more effective. There is no readily accessible data for the value of back duties but anecdotal evidence suggests more than 50 million euros is not an unreasonable estimate. The duty levels combined with retrospective application make them potential company killers. Even with detailed factory audits, importers cannot delve into the ownership of companies or detect whether an ostensibly legitimate factory is supplementing its production from Chinese sources - so risks cannot be wholly eliminated. However, blatant offers of transhipment remain rife.

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by John Wolz, editor GlobalFastenerNews.com

Hagan: Fastener acquisitions remain strong in 2012 In releasing his annual Top Ten Fastener Acquisition for 2012, consultant Richard Hagan found global fastener company acquisitions “continued at a strong pace during 2012”.

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resident of Pinnacle Capital Corporation, which consults on fastener acquisitions, Richard Hagan commented: “By our count, there were a total of 31 fastener company acquisitions completed worldwide last year.”

Hagan’s figures show 29 major fastener company acquisitions for 2011 and 30 for 2010. Hagan has been compiling the Top Ten list annually since 1995.

His Top Ten fastener company acquisitions during 2012 were: • Novaria Group Inc purchased Fitz Manufacturing Industries Ltd. • B/E Aerospace Inc purchased UFC Aerospace Corp.

• MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions purchased Sky Manufacturing Inc. • Stanley Black & Decker Inc purchased Powers Fasteners Inc. • Tramec LLC purchased LRG Fastener Corporation/Continental-Aero.

• Wesco Aircraft Holdings Inc purchased Interfast Inc. • B/E Aerospace Inc purchased Interturbine Aviation Logistics GmbH and Interturbine Technologies GmbH. • SFS Holding AG purchased Unisteel Technology International Limited.

• Herndon Products Inc purchased Intercoastal Inc. • Bossard Holding AG purchased the KVT Fastening division of KVT-Koenig AG. For additional information contact Richard P. Hagan, president, Pinnacle Capital. Email: rphagan@pinnaclecapitalcorp.com

Testing continues on Bay Bridge bolts Oakland Bay Bridge officials consider the failure of 32 anchor rods in March due to hydrogen embrittlement to be “a closed matter”.

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teve Heminger, MTC executive director, has conceded that Caltrans failed to provide adequate specifications to the manufacturer or mandate specific tests that would have revealed whether the bolts, manufactured between 4th June 2008 and 6th September 2008, were susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement.

But rigorous testing continues on the roughly 2,300 bolts used in the US$6.4 billion eastern span of the Oakland Bay Bridge, Heminger said at a meeting of the Bay Area Toll Authority in Oakland.

Officials are trying to determine if the necessary retrofit to replace the failed bolts can be completed in time for a Labor Day opening of the eastern span. “It will be the facts about the bolts that will drive the decision,” Heminger stated.

So far the testing has produced promising data for the remaining Grade A-354 BD bolts. “The remaining bolts continue to perform as designed - no other observed problems or failures.” Heminger said bridge officials are concerned about high-tension bolts experiencing stress corrosion fractures. Currently several of the remaining bolts are undergoing what Heminger referred to as a “wet” test - an accelerated test to determine the longer-term susceptibility of the material to stress corrosion. Full sized bolts will be soaked in a controlled concentrated salt solution while tensioned progressively over a number of days until failure. Data from this test will be used to determine the susceptibility of the material to stress over time and under various loads.

Malcolm Dougherty, Caltrans director, said his agency is evaluating the remaining bolts for safety. “This will be a data driven decision with safety as the controlling factor,” Dougherty explained.

Officials are conducting three types of tests: field tests for hardness, specimen tests, and full-scale bolt testing.

“We are testing the full audience of bolts to a multitude of tests,” explained Dougherty. “All data so far shows a clear distinction between the failed 2008 bolts and all the subsequent bolts.”

Most of the testing was scheduled to be completed by late June, giving officials the data they need to determine whether the bridge can open with the remaining bolts in place.

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Elgin aims to be Wesco Aircraft signs ‘premier North agreement with Airbus American supplier’ After two major acquisitions Elgin Fastener Group CEO Jeff Liter said the company is aiming “to become the premier North American supplier of specialty fasteners”.

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n late March Elgin added Telefast Industries Inc of Ohio to its portfolio and at the beginning of April announced it acquired Vegas Fastener Manufacturing of Nevada. The two bring EFG to a total of nine fastener manufacturing companies: Ohio Rod Products, Leland Powell Fasteners, Chandler Products, Silo Fasteners, Landreth Fastener, Quality Bolt & Screw, Northern Wire, Telefast and Vegas Fastener. EFG also owns Best Metal Finishing.

Batesville, Indiana, based EFG is a portfolio company of Audax Group. The original Elgin was founded in 1864 to manufacture watches and clocks.

Wesco Aircraft Holdings was awarded a contract with Airbus to supply aerospace fasteners and hardware components to numerous Airbus facilities.

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al Weinstein, Wesco Aircraft’s executive vice president of sales and marketing, said: “The award of this contract demonstrates the strong relationship between Wesco Aircraft and Airbus - a relationship built over the past decade on excellent service and consistently strong performance.”

Wesco’s inventory has more than 500,000 different SKUs, including hardware, bearings, tools, electronic components and machined parts. Wesco Aircraft employs 1,200 people across 41 locations in 12 countries.

Wesco Aircraft revenue, including fasteners, for the second fiscal quarter rose 24% to US$225.9 million. The increase in the North America segment external sales was 21.8%, mainly driven by growth across the company’s customer base and the Interfast acquisition.

STAFDA Associates: sales increase 16% Associate members of the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association reported 2012 sales increased 16% over 2011 and they predict this year’s sales will be 6% higher. Prices thus far this year are up 3% over 2012.

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articipants in the annual STAFDA survey of associate members – primarily North American manufacturers – were divided on 2012 Fill Rates (proportion of orders fulfilled from stock) with 48% reporting it better than 2011 and 43% pegging it as worse.

Other findings from STAFDA survey include: • More than half have an international sales division.

• Half reported increasing sales staff – while a quarter cut sales staff. More than half use independent reps.

• Remote training jumped to 51% in 2012 from 35% in 2010, while classroom training declined to 16% in 2012 from 32% in 2010.

• A 55% majority found more import competition, while 41% found it at similar level.

• Associates manufacture 44% of their product domestically and 55% offshore. Of those who do not currently import, 84% anticipate importing in the future.

• Selling on the Internet is split, with a narrow margin not selling online. Only 18% permit distributors to place or check orders online.

Additional information and topics are in the full survey results available to STAFDA members online. www.stafda.org

Precision Aerospace Components revenue grows Precision Aerospace Components revenue in the opening quarter of 2013 jumped 242% to US$7.2 million - largely a result of the Fastener Distribution and Marketing Company Inc (FDMC) acquisition completed in May 2012.

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1 gross profit increased approximately 211% to US$1.9 million, while total operating expenses rose 188% to US$1.6 million primarily due to the acquisition.

Net income was flat at US$51,373.

During the first quarter the company completed the last phase of its relocation and consolidation of the activities of its headquarters, as well as the consolidation of the operations of its Freundlich Supply Company Inc and Tiger-Tight Inc subsidiaries

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from Staten Island, NY, to Bensalem, PA, the present location of its Aero-Missile Components Inc subsidiary.

The company’s subsidiary, Aero-Missile Components, has been named the master distributor by SPS Technologies for its FLEXLOC Locknut product line.

“First quarter revenues were in line with our expectations and we expect overall product sales to continue to show improvement throughout the coming year,” stated CEO Andrew Prince.

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Claas develops further production in Russia Agricultural machinery manufacturer Claas will invest 115 million euros to expand its production in the Kuban region.

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uban Governor Alexander Tkachev discussed plans for the investment project at a meeting with senior management of the company. Claas has worked in the region for more than ten years with an established plant in Krasnodar, which currently has capacity to produce 1,000 machines annually. The company also has administration and after sales operations in Moscow.

The head of the Claas supervisory board, Cathrina Claas-Mühlhäuser said the company would invest approximately 115 million euros to further develop the business in Kuban region. “It is the biggest investment for a 100 year history of Claas operation,” she noted. “We do it, because we believe the project to be successful. The plant will be the centre of our business in Russia.”

The second stage of the plant is planned to start operating in 2015. Existing production will be enlarged with new metalworking, laser metal cutting, paint and assembly shops. Completion of the second stage will double the volume of machinery produced, widen the range of machines produced and localise production of most components. By 2015 the capacity for harvesters will increase to 1,500 – 2,000 units per year. Simultaneously the plant will continue to produce tractors. The number of staff at Krasnodar plant will be increased to 500 - 600 people.

As noted at the meeting, the numbers of modern Claas machines used on Russian farms will only grow. The company is renowned for the high quality and efficiency of machines, its competitive price and its commitment to the region.

Böllhoff is official supplier to AutoVAZ Since February 2013 the Böllhoff Group has become an official supplier to Russia’s largest motorcar producer AutoVAZ.

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n April 2013 series assembly of the Lada Priora model, equipped with a system of airbags for driver and front passenger, was started. Böllhoff RIVKLE® plus rivet nuts are used for the assembly of this model, having been approved according to the results of laboratory strength tests at AutoVAZ.

fischer academy announces webinar programme The Russian division of the fischer fixings group is launching a programme of remote online cooperation in the form of webinars.

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his communication model will allow any participant to ask a question to a speaker and to immediately receive a qualified answer. It is planned to hold webinars on a weekly basis. The themes of the webinars will be available in advance at the company’s website. Additionally those registering to take part in the webinar programme will receive advance notification of the event by email.

Fasttec 2013 visitor registration opens Online visitor registration for the 11 Fasttec International Fastener Exhibition has opened at its website . th

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he exhibition will be held 8th – 10th October at Sokolniki Culture and Exhibition Center. The event is organized by MVK, which is part of the ITE Group.

In 2012 Fasttec hosted around seventy-five exhibitors. The organisers say the 2013 event, which was moved from spring to autumn, will see a larger number of participants. Amongst the companies so far to have confirmed participation are: Nizhegorodskaya Metiznaya Corporation, Tochnost, Logcompany, NORD, Samorezik.ru, X-Center, CL Engineering, Grond Group, Krepezh Koles. Nizhegorodskaya Metiznaya supplies a wide range of Russian produced and imported fasteners, including stainless steel, from its warehouse in Nizhny Novgorod. Customers for specialised fasteners include Krasnaya Etna, GAS, and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. www.fasttec.ru

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Recom increases production In April 2013 the components plant for the Recom pipeline company in St. Petersburg increased production of fasteners according to American Society of Mechanical Engineers standards.

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Fastener Fair Russia goes to Moscow next year Based on positive feedback from both visitors and exhibitors about the inaugural show in St. Petersburg this March, Restec-Brooks has announced that the next Fastener Fair Russia will be held from 14th – 16th May 2014 in the VVC All-Russian Exhibition Centre in Moscow.

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n March a total of 2,693 visitors came to the Lenexpo Exhibition Centre in St. Petersburg to meet with industry experts and discover a comprehensive range of industrial fasteners, construction fixings, assembly and installation systems, as well as manufacturing technology. On a net exhibition space of 1,500m2 a total of 109 exhibitors from 23 countries presented their products and services. In the exhibition survey the launch event was praised as a professional and worthwhile trade fair. The show received very good marks for the quality of its visitors and for the organisation and overall impression of the event.

“We are delighted that the first Fastener Fair held in Russia has been such a big success and look forward to sustainably developing this exhibition into a key platform for Russia’s fastener and fixing industry, offering companies the best environment for successful trade contacts, international business relations and partnerships,” says Susanne Rauberger, exhibition director Fastener Fair Russia.

“With Moscow as the venue for Fastener Fair Russia 2014 we have chosen Russia’s key business centre providing excellent opportunities for investors, manufacturers and distributors.

We are committed to increasing awareness about Fastener Fair in this highly prosperous market and we are aiming at delivering an even larger audience of fastener and fixing professionals to the next show,” added Susanne Rauberger.

58% of the exhibitors at Fastener Fair Russia 2013 came from outside Russia, mainly from Italy, China, Germany, Taiwan, Spain, Turkey, Poland and India. The remaining 42% of exhibitors were Russian companies or local agencies of international fastener manufacturers and providers. The majority of visitors came from Russia (93%); they were mainly distributors/suppliers to end-users (36%), wholesalers/suppliers to resellers (28%), end-users (21%) or fastener and fixings manufacturers (12%).

Key industry sectors the visitors belonged to were mechanical engineering, construction, the automotive industry, furniture manufacturing, heating/ventilation/air conditioning, shipbuilding, aerospace and electrical products/domestic appliances.

For companies interested in exhibiting at Fastener Fair Russia 2014, detailed information will soon be available from the Fastener Fair website. www.fastenerfair.com

Wire – Fastener Conference in Orel The second All Russian Wire – Fastener Conference will be staged 12th – 13th September 2013 in Orel, approximately 350 Kilometres south of Moscow.

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etal Supply and Sales Magazine will organise the event in collaboration with the Prommetiz Association. The conference will review the status and prospects of production and consumption development of hardware products in the widest ranges - from wire and wire products to fixtures.

Main topics include: • Development results and current state in the various segments of hardware market.

• Investment policy of hardware manufacturers, new products, new markets.

• Dynamics of hardware consumption in various industries.

• Forecasts and market prospects.

The conference is expected to bring together more than 130 leaders and specialists of companies producing different kinds of hardware products, including steel trading organisations, industrial and construction enterprises, government agencies and public organisations.

Alfa ARS Hardware launches upgraded fastener brand Self-tapping screws under the new fastener brand, which translates as ‘Sturdy’, was launched to the Alfa ARS trading network in June.

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distinctive feature of the product, the company says, is its high quality, sophisticated packaging presenting bright design boxes. The weight of boxes for industrial fasteners has been reduced to 10kg, with different box types used for varying fasteners to maximise occupancy.

Alfa ARS says a tight control system provides ‘non-traditional’ high quality fasteners to the Russian market. The company intends expanding the range presented under the new brand.

Founded in 1998 it currently supplies some 20,000 fastener items sourced from Russian, European and Chinese factories. www.metizi.ru

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Best Technology award The title of ‘Best Technology of the Eagle’ was awarded to a technical manager at the Orel JSC Severstal-Metiz plant.

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Shanghai conference hears statistics from Asian fastener associations The annual Five Regions Fastener Association Conference was hosted in Shanghai on 19th June, ahead of the 2013 Fastener Expo Shanghai. Delegates heard reports from the fastener associations of China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong.

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eports were presented by Mr Feng Jinyao, chairman of China Fastener Industry Association; Mr Thompson T.H.Chang, vice president of Taiwan Industrial Fastener Institute; Mr Lin Zhi Ming, chairman of Hong Kong Screw & Fastener Council; Mr Yu Zhenshan, president of Korea Federation of Fasteners Industry Cooperatives; and Mr Katsuyoshi Okawa, chairman of the Fasteners Institute of Japan.

China - Fastener output in 2012 was 6.6 million tonnes, down 3% year on year. Sales were valued at CNY 65 billion (equivalent to approximately US$10.3 billion), down 1.5% year on year. Export volume totalled 2.46 million tonnes (down 4.8%) valued at US$4.5 billion (down 3.3%). Imports totalled 251,500 tonnes worth US$2.87 billion: imports were down 5% by volume and 2.3% by value.

Hong Kong - 2012 fastener exports declined by 6.56% to 28,720 tonnes.

South Korea - Total output reached 950,000 tonnes in 2012 worth US$3.65 billion, slightly down on 2011 due to reduced automotive demand, which was reported to have fallen by about 2%. Automotive consumed 700kt of fasteners, nearly 74% of all production. Construction consumed 130kt.

South Korea (cont.) - Imported US$450million of fasteners, an increase of 2.2% year on year. The main sources were mainland China (US$160 million), USA (US$102 million), Germany (US$36 million) and Japan (US$ 32 million). South Korea fastener export value increased 25% year on year to US$607 million.

Taiwan - Export volume dropped 3% in 2012 to 1.379 million tonnes. The value of exports fell 4.4% to US$3.79 billion. This trend was attributed almost entirely to softer EU demand.

The average unit price of exports was eroded by 1.47% to US$2.75/kg. USA accounted for 40.7% of Taiwanese fastener exports, followed by Germany (8.96%), the Netherlands (5.22%), Japan (4.78%) and UK (4.04%).

Japan - Total production rose 7% to 2.96 million tonnes, boosting value by 8.3% to JPY 855 billion in 2012. Comparison with 2011 was skewed by the impact of the Fukushima earthquake but the conference was told that compared with Japan’s peak production in 2007 the volume in 2012 was down 11%.

2014 Taiwan International Fastener Show will be bigger The third Taiwan International Fastener Show will be held 14th – 15th April 2014 at the new Kaohsiung Exhibition Center.

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he event will again be jointly organised by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Taiwan Industrial Fasteners Institute (TIFI). The new venue is currently being developed as part of the regeneration of the Kaohsiung harbour area and the fastener show will be the first event staged there.

The 2012 Fastener Show hosted 230 exhibitors but was restricted by limited venue space at the Kaohsiung Arena.

The organisers expect the 2014 show to have 350 exhibitors occupying the equivalent of 800 x 9m2 booth spaces.

The next Five Regions Fastener Association Conference will be staged alongside the Taiwan International Fastener Show with 200 senior management delegates expected to attend.

The show will also feature one-on-one procurement meetings, an opening ceremony and welcome banquet. www.fastenertaiwan.com.tw

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Shanghai CEO Summit The 2013 Global Fastener Industry CEO Summit, staged on the first day of the Fastener Expo Shanghai, fielded six keynote speakers and attracted an audience of more than 150 senior industry managers from the US, Canada, India and Singapore as well as China.

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he summit was co-organised by Chinafastener.com and the Shanghai Fastener Industry Association at the Shanghai Grand Hyatt on the first day of the Shanghai Fastener Expo.

Opening the four hour event, Mr Yang Junfeng, CEO of Chinafastener.com, hoped that the summit would become an annual event attracting global speakers and an audience of directors and senior managers.

Jim Barker, CEO of Trifast plc focused on whether “customers need a solution or the product itself” and was emphatic that “today you cannot just supply the product to the customer drawing and walk away”. He added: “The demands are for a complete supply solution, requiring early involvement in the design.” Trifast’s multinational OEM customers require “our product on a least three continents,” Barker said, explaining that “while the design centres may be in America, the product may be required in Shanghai, Thailand, Houston, Czech Republic, England and Turkey”. Logistics have to be “inventive and efficient,” with lead times and stock holding the responsibility of the fastener supplier, which has wide ranging implications for the management of foreign exchange and anti-dumping issues. “All very demanding,” he reflected, and a far cry from the demands when the now global manufacturer and distributor of industrial fastenings was established in the UK forty years ago.

Executive editor of this magazine, Phil Matten, considered what strategic branding offered Chinese fastener companies, exploring the critical importance of delivering genuine and credible brand values. He warned that the Chinese fastener industry itself was a global brand and needed to give greater consideration to the negative impact of the activities of a minority of fastener exporters intent on circumventing EU trade defence measures by transhipment through third countries. The surveillance systems of the EU, he emphasised, were proving increasingly effective at identifying circumvented imports and custom authorities were levying massive back duties on importers as a result. For the Chinese fastener industry these practices, Matten said, fuelled arguments for the continued exclusion of China from legitimately supplying the EU fastener market.

Gian Marco Dalpane (pictured left) is owner and managing director of Bulloneria Emiliana Srl and current president of UDIB, the Italian association of fastener distributors.

His theme: ‘New media technologies applied to the fastener industry’ was amply illustrated by a sophisticated and highly engaging visual presentation. Mr Dalpane reflected on the deeply challenging outlook for the Italian economy, concluding

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that “in such an uncertain economic situation it is crucial to promote our products using new technologies and social media”.

UDIB, he explained, was already taking practical steps to “upgrade our fastener system,” working on the adoption of a unique Italian fastener barcode system to share technical information and ensure easier traceability and logistics. He envisaged the development of an international fasteners network and finished on a simple message that “we are all sharing the same boat”.

Mr Feng Jinyao, long servicing chairman of the China Fastener Industry Association and general manager of Shanghai SQB Automotive Fasteners, made an authoritative and passionate presentation on the current status of automotive fastener manufacturing in China, outlining a clear set of steps the industry needed to take to achieve globally comparable quality standards.

Robert Shieh, president of Brighton Best International (pictured right), was equally passionate about how online trading had been the key to a sevenfold increase in his corporation’s total supplied tonnage over the last four years. In the coming three years BBI projects that it will double the tonnage it sells in the USA, with the majority of that growth coming through medium and low carbon lines as well as stainless steel. The presentation went on to detail how Brighton Best International believed it had “revolutionised the industry through web sales,” achieving economies of scale via an in-house developed IT system that allowed the company the scalability and flexibility to adapt. Recognising that a fastener is a commodity, and that Brighton Best was selling a product that people “need, not want” meant customers inevitably sought “the highest overall value”. For Brighton Best that meant a “broad and deep inventory, competitive prices, customer service, quality products and a relentless focus on execution”.

Concluding the Summit was a presentation on ‘Modern equipment and technology as the key to high quality and productivity in fastener production’ from Wilhelmus Romijnders, commercial director of Nedschroef Herentals NV. Citing detailed examples where Nedschroef multi-die cold heading technology and tool design had eliminated machining and achieved significant material saving, Romijnders went on to consider the key advantages of Nedschroef’s rapid changeover features and also of its bolt-formers. The ultimate goal, he said, was to achieve a new intersection between reduced operating costs and enhanced machine performance through a combination of modular, innovative and reliable machine solutions; unique features on new machines that could also be retrofitted on existing machines; tooling development and training.

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Payroll exemption measure benefits fastener manufacturers At the beginning of the year Brazil brought into force ‘Provisional Measure 582/12’, which grants exemptions from employer pension contributions to various sectors of the economy, including fastener manufacturing.

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y March 2013 42 sectors were included in the list of beneficiaries. Among them are manufacturers in the segments of poultry and swine, metal construction, railway equipment, tools, forged steel, optical instruments, fishery, medical and dental equipment, bicycles, tyres, paper and pulp, glass, stoves and refrigerators, ceramics, paints and varnishes, and especially fasteners.

This exemption will represent a waiver of US$16 billion over the next two years according to a declaration from Márcio Holland, secretary of economic policy of the Ministry of Finance.

Systek launches gyroscopic torque wrench Systek Technologies has launched the TGIRO torque wrench, which incorporates a gyroscope to measure torque angle as well as torque.

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his tool is able to generate curved torque-angles using a new technology to measure the angle, by gyroscope, that generates X-Y pairs with high resolutions enabling the software BCT (based on analysis technology of reading the tiny angles torsion) to determine the parameters of the fastener. Examples of its capabilities include: mounting force, residual mounting force, global coefficient of friction (μGes), coefficient of friction in the thread (mg) and residual torque.

It has internal memory capable of storing up to 2MB or approximately 200 x Angle Torque curves, depending on the angle of retightening. This means that in the analysis of field problems, the technician can extract retightening curves anywhere, analysing them onsite or remotely, including sending the curves to their technical department for verification. “One of the many applications for TGIRO could be to determine explicitly the loss of load (nominally strength) of a screw in any re-sale or in field testing without the need for a skilled operator. For laboratories it is an ideal instrument to support loss analysis and many other investigations with extreme simplicity and speed,” explains Lídio Andrade, director of Technology Systek, the Brazilian company creating and manufacturing TGIRO.

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Qualifying companies may replace the employer pension contributions of 20% on the payroll tax rates by aliquots of 1% to 2%, as applicable, of gross revenue excluding canceled sales and discounts. In this way the government is seeking to increase the productivity and competitiveness of economic sectors and extend the formalisation of labour in the country.

The actions provided for in Law Nº 12.715 of 17th September 2012, are part of the Plano Brasil Maior (Greater Brazil Plan) and will continue the policy of reducing production costs, which began with the Measure Provisional 540/11 and 563/12.

SAE Brazil to be held in October The Congress and Exposition SAE Brazil 2013 will be held on 7th – 9th October at the Expo Center Norte, São Paulo.

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his event is the big showcase of technology innovation for the automotive industries and also for the aerospace and rail sectors. More than 100 exhibiting companies will show many new products and new services at the same venue that hosted Fastener Fair Brazil.

The event will also hold twenty forum discussions, 140 technical shows, panels and thematic conferences, which will involve the participation of renowned professionals and academics.

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Senafor increasingly internationalised Senafor is a week focused on forging technology in Brazil that includes conferences about forging, powder metallurgy, as well as materials and processes for renewable energy.

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enafor will be held from 9th to 11th October 2013, at the Events Center AMRIGS in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. The central theme is ‘Innovation, productivity and efficiency energy’, which will come from discussion with invited experts from various institutions and companies from Brazil and around the world, including from Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, Romania – with many names still to be confirmed.

Engineers, technicians, teachers, students, and entrepreneurs with interest in subjects related to the metalworking industry, as well as renewable and alternative energies, are invited to attend and/or present ideas and research.

Information and registration deadlines for technical lectures may be obtained from the website www.senafor.com

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The X-factor in bolt security Like many of the best inventions, they are all around us – and so quietly effective that you’d hardly know they were there. You’ll find Nord-Lock washers in everything from machines to bridges, and farm tractors to power stations. The next time you take a train, there’s a good chance that it or the track it runs on – or both – are secured by Nord-Lock. Here we take a look back, and ahead, at the new technology from Nord-Lock.

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t’s tempting to dismiss nuts and bolts as trivial hardware. But nothing could be further from the truth. Small in size, they do a big job. They must be able to withstand extreme stress and offer absolute safety in the toughest conditions.

If a bolt fails on an Alpine ski lift,

Maxime Thonnerieux director, global research & development director, Nord-Lock International AB.

fairground rollercoaster or North Sea oil rig, the consequences can be catastrophic. And nothing keeps them together like bolt securing solutions offered by the Nord-Lock Group.

Dilemma solved With 30 years’ experience in the field, the Nord-Lock Group is a leading international bolting technology solutions provider and innovator. With production sites in Sweden, United States and Switzerland, and technical centres across three continents, Nord-Lock’s 400 employees serve markets worldwide.

Nord-Lock solutions address one of the most critical challenges in modern engineering: how to make sure that bolts stay firmly in place and don’t fail when subjected to heavy loads and pressure.

It’s a trickier challenge than it might sound. Bolted joints normally fail for one of two reasons: spontaneous bolt loosening or slackening.

Joints in heavy industries are constantly subjected to external forces, such as vibration and dynamic loads. These can

cause bolts to rotate loose and ultimately fail. Slackening can occur when the bolt and clamped parts settle or relax – an increasingly common problem in an era of new materials such as polymers and composites, which are softer than traditional metal materials. Surface treatments, like those used for corrosion protection, can also cause slackening as the bolt sinks into the treated surface after tightening.

Until now, bolt-securing systems available on the market have tackled either loosening or slackening but, crucially, not both. This forced engineers to choose between solutions that addressed one of these problems but not the other and then rack their brains to find ways to surmount the remaining challenge.

Identifying the X-factor Then in 2013 Nord-Lock unveiled its new X-series washer – a revolutionary bolt securing technology that is the first to tackle both slackening and spontaneous loosening at once.

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A washer that became a silver bullet When using bolted joints, engineers typically face two headaches.

Both can potentially cause mechanical failure.

The first is spontaneous bolt loosening caused by vibration or shifts in dynamic loads. The second is slackening due to the settling or relaxation of the contact surface – a common problem with the emergence of new materials like corrosion-resistant composites.

Traditional bolt securing solutions have only addressed one of these challenges and engineers have faced an awkward dilemma: choose a solution that tackles spontaneous loosening but raises the spectre of settlement, or a solution that prevents slackening but is prone to rotate loose.

The X-series is the first washer to solve both these potential causes of failure. And the technology behind it is ingeniously simple.

When the bolt is tightened, the washers flatten and the serrations engage the contact surface. Because the cam angle (α) is greater than the thread pitch (β), the wedge-locking effect will prevent the fastener from rotating loose.

Immediately upon tightening, the joint settles and the washers sink into the surface material and deflect, triggering an elastic reserve that prevents any loss of preload on the joint caused by settlement or relaxation.

Together, these multiple functions act continuously on the bolted joint to keep it steady, secure and totally safe.

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The principle of Nord-Lock X-series washers includes multiple functions that act on the bolted joint to prevent spontaneous loosening and loss of preload due to slackening research and development at Nord-Lock, takes up the story. “The X-series actually started out with us trying to change our market approach and reading customers’ needs. In the past, we had products on the shelf that we sold to the market but we wanted to change our strategy and instead go out to customers to ask them what problems they need help with. When we did, we saw there was a need for a solution that met both bolting challenges.”

Nord-Lock’s designers got to work and after three years had developed an exciting new innovation in bolt security - the world’s first multifunctional wedge-locking washer that tackles both spontaneous loosening and slackening in the same solution.

“No product has ever before been able to fight both these problems at the same time – until now,” Thonnerieux says.

“What we did was improve the original wedge-locking technology we already had in our portfolio and then added an elastic reserve. The elastic reserve counters settling, which occurs when a heavy weight sinks down, for instance into plastic.”

The X-series washer is transformational – for Nord-Lock and its customers.

The benefits can be diverse. It offers a lot of saving for the purchaser, who will rationalise the number and type of securing components, and for engineers who now have one single tightening torque per diameter which greatly simplifies the job on the field. The X-series covers all bases.

“A typical example is one of our customers that was using five different types of securing systems for all its applications. After we presented the multiple functions incorporated in a single product to both engineering and purchasing department, the company has now decided to replace all these different solution with the X-series and a standard nut,” continues Thonnerieux.

From product to competence brand Ringing endorsement “The X-series is a standard solution that can be used more widely and for more applications,” says Elisabet Österlund, global sales director at Nord-Lock. “That’s the big difference for customers. They don’t have to stock a large number of different bolt securing systems. From a purchasing perspective, it significantly reduces the number of products a company has to source.”

There are other benefits. The X-series’ improved safety level reduces the need for maintenance and frees up resources for other areas, such as sales and marketing.

“We’re immensely proud of the X-series.

It’s been a huge effort, involving everyone at every level of the company – from the designers and production side to our sales and marketing people,” Österlund explains.

She adds: “For us it’s a big step forward as we’re moving from being a product brand to a competence brand. We’re seeing that in the relationship with our customers, where we are shifting to becoming a technical supplier and speaking partner on bolting issues and challenges.”

Initially, Nord-Lock was apprehensive about how the market would react to the launch of a completely new bolting solution. The worries proved unfounded.

“We thought it would be challenging to gain market acceptance but the feedback has been incredibly positive,” says Maxime Thonnerieux. “We’ve not had a single customer that didn’t believe in the uniqueness of the technology or even said they’re not interested in the product.

That’s a great endorsement.”

Darryl Campbell, of engineering solutions provider Bearing Man Group, states that his company had adopted the X-series as independent tests show that it performs better than conventional washers when compensating for slackening in static conditions and preventing rotation of the fastener when the joint is exposed to vibration in the dynamic phase.

“These are the only washers currently available that can secure bolts from both critical loosening factors – spontaneous loosening and slackening – at once,” Campbell says.

Rosy future

Elisabet Österlund director, global sales & marketing, Nord-Lock International AB.

Nord-Lock is optimistic the X-series will prove a game-changer, opening up new opportunities in new markets and in existing markets where the company is already strong – such as industrial machinery, oil and gas, mining, steel, shipbuilding and transport.

“We are targeting organic growth every year, and of course this will be a big help for us,” Elisabet Österlund says. “The X-series has great potential. We wanted to come with an offering that could bring added value to our current customers, and do something more attractive for them. In addition we can now address new applications where we didn’t have a good solution so far. We feel we’ve achieved that.” www.nord-lock.com

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events calendar

National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo Where: Las Vegas, USA When: 23 Oct - 25 Oct 2013 Web: www.fastenershows.com What: Fasteners, machinery formed parts, tooling and packaging.

16th Mechanical Components & Materials Technology Expo Osaka Where: Osaka, Japan When: 2 Oct - 4 Oct 2013 Web: www.mtech-kansai.jp What: Mechanical components and materials.

The International Engineering Fair (MSV) Where: Brno, Czech Rep When: 7 Oct - 11 Oct 2013 Web: www.bvv.cz/msv-gb What: International engineering fair.

FastTec 2013 Where: Moscow, Russia When: 8 Oct - 10 Oct 2013 Web: www.fasttec.ru What: Russia’s specialist fastener technology fair.

SAIE Building Innovation Exhibition Where: Bologna, Italy When: 16 Oct - 19 Oct 2013 Web: www.saie.bolognafiere.it What: Building technology, systems and machines.

Taiwan Hardware Show (THS) Where: Taipei, Taiwan When: 21 Oct - 23 Oct 2013 Web: www.hardwareshow.com.tw What: Tools, building materials/DIY and houseware products.

PTC - Asia Where: Shanghai, China When: 28 Oct - 31 Oct 2013 Web: www.ptc-asia.com What: Trade fair for power transmission and control.

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The 11th Fastener Trade Show Suzhou Where: Suzhou, China When: 30 Oct - 31 Oct 2013 Web: www.fastenertradeshow.info/11th/ What: Specialist fastener show.

BATIMAT Where: Paris, France When: 4 Nov - 8 Nov 2013 Web: www.batimat.com What: Building exhibition.

AAPEX - Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo Where: Las Vegas, USA When: 5 Nov - 7 Nov 2013 Web: www.aapexshow.com What: Automotive aftermarket products exhibition.

STAFDA’s 37th Annual Convention & Trade Show Where: Las Vegas, USA When: 11 Nov - 13 Nov Web: www.stafda.org What: Speciality tools and fasteners.

Intersolar India Where: Mumbai, India When: 12 Nov - 14 Nov 2013 Web: www.intersolar.in What: Exhibition for the Indian solar industry.

Elmia Subcontractor Where: Jönköping, Sweden When: 12 Nov - 15 Nov 2013 Web: www.elmia.se/en/subcontractor What: For subcontractors and suppliers within the

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A coming of age The Shanghai Fastener Expo has made no bones about its ambition to claim a place in the first division of global fastener events alongside Fastener Fair Stuttgart and NIFSME Las Vegas. Based on its 2013 performance, assesses Phil Matten, it needs a little polish in places but there is no question it has really jumped into contention.

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he Fastener Expo Shanghai was organised by Shanghai Ebseek Exhibition Co Limited (aka ChinaFastener.com) and supported directly by the influential Chinese Fastener Industry Association, along with associations from many regions of the country. The 20th – 22nd June event finally shrugged off the surrounds of the rather grim Everbright Center and relocated to the brand new Shanghai World Exhibition and Convention Center in Pudong.

The metamorphosis was visually impressive. Occupying halls two and three, the exhibition was approached via an airy atrium, with good registration and ticketing provision as well as some decent refreshment options. Each hall, two is above three, has a 17,000m2 capacity and a nine metre height provides the sense as well as reality of space.

For the Thursday to Saturday show, hall two hosted an extraordinary array of operational manufacturing technology exhibits, outscoring both the US and European fastener shows - maybe even giving Wire in Dusseldorf pause for thought. The advanced technologies of National Machinery and Nedschroef could be heard and seen alongside Sakamura and Asahi Sunak; as well as firmly established performers including Jern Yao, Chun Zu and Hyodong. The many, many Chinese built machines, underscored the diversity in quality and cost of heading machinery today, as well as continuing to raise real concerns over respect of intellectual property in some cases.

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E X H I B I T I O NS Sacma Group, incidentally, was present but virtually unique in not having operational machinery on its stand, which did not seem to work so well in Shanghai, where running machines definitely drew visitors. Add in an extensive array of threading and heat technologies, as well as essential supporting and quality equipment such as process monitoring, inspection and material transfer equipment, and the offering was unquestionably comprehensive. A wide range of tooling and spares suppliers occupied the peripheral stands.

Hall three lived up to the organisers description as the home to “all kinds of fastener and stamping parts” - primarily of Chinese origin.

The core of the hall featured large and often impressively designed feature stands, surrounded by the inevitable ranks of shell scheme booths. Overall stand quality and design was impressive. Shell scheme booths were generally well presented; being on home territory released many exhibitors from the constraint on presentation materials imposed by air luggage limits. Furniture provision, though, left a number of exhibitors less than satisfied and the lack of air conditioning on a truly torrid set-up day cannot have been pleasant. Korean producers shared a ten-booth ‘pavilion’; several of the regional Chinese associations also had designated areas and Taiwanese producers were also evident.

Ticking off the prerequisites for an effective fastener show, the new venue unquestionably represents a major and very welcome upgrade albeit with the occasional obvious flaw. Foremost was the evident lack of under-floor supply channels resulting in far too many - deeply irritating for the wheeled case brigade of visitors - ‘speed bumps’. Admittedly they were well carpeted and safely protected but still an unfortunate detractor.

The organisers’ final report confirmed 586 exhibitors occupying net stand space of around 12,500m2. There were 19,491 domestic visitors and 1,637 from outside China. The basis of counting is not explicit, although it has to be said that is true of most shows around the world. Badges were barcode scanned on entry to each hall and a specialist company managed registration and badging. Given many people will have shuttled between the two halls and the restaurants in the atrium it is reasonable to assume that the number of discrete visitors was actually rather less but assuming like for like counting a year on year growth of 16% is definitely positive. Exhibitors felt the opening day traffic was stronger than the second full day, which was said to have started relatively slowly, building and then receding for lunch, before building again. Not surprisingly, given EU anti-dumping measures, there were few Europeans in evidence. More surprisingly, there did not appear to be that many Americans, Australians and obvious visitors from other Asian countries – there were a few from South America.

Visitor quality, certainly in the machinery hall, was reported to be promising. The few European exhibitors in the fastener hall were also, tentatively pleased by initial contacts. There was certainly evidence of a greater proportion of middle and operational management than has often been the case in previous Chinese fastener shows visited – particularly in the machinery hall.

Overall the verdict has to be a positive one, particularly based on the machinery hall and when the organisation of the CEO Summit, which took place in the Jin Mao Tower on the first day, is factored in. There was clear attention to detail, and if a few of the irritants that presumably will be fed back by exhibitors and visitors can be ironed out, the Shanghai Fastener Expo will have well and truly established itself.

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Companies commit to Fastener Fair Mexico Fastener and fixing companies have been quick to commit to the inaugural Fastener Fair Mexico, scheduled for 12th – 13th March 2014 at the Centro Banamex in Mexico City, with over 70% of the exhibition space already reserved.

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exico is the second largest economy in Latin America and one of the fastest developing markets in the world, offering many business opportunities for the fastener and fixings industry. Mexico’s strong domestic demand and exports are increasing at a fast rate. The country is also part of NAFTA and has 12 free trade agreements with 44 countries.

Major industries in Mexico include automotive, electronics, iron and steel, petroleum, energy and construction. These growing industry sectors, as well as the major infrastructure projects taking place across the county, offer companies in the fastener and fixing sector ample business opportunity.

“The rapid economic development in Mexico has resulted in increasing demands from companies in the fastenings and fixings sector to approach this important market,” says Candyce Costa, exhibition manager Fastener Fair Mexico on behalf of organisers, Mack Brook Exhibitions.

The exhibition profile of Fastener Fair Mexico covers industrial fasteners and fixings, construction fixings, assembly and installation systems, fastener manufacturing technology, as well as storage and logistic services.

As the dedicated market place for the fastener and fixing industry in Mexico, Fastener Fair Mexico will provide buying and networking opportunities for distributors, suppliers, engineers and industry professionals. Furthermore, the event will offer a business platform for trade professionals to establish both commercial partnerships and new contacts within Central America. For international exhibitors, it will offer an opportunity to approach this buoyant growth market and to establish business relations, both with customers and with potential local agents and partners. www.fastenerfair.com.mx

Stand reservation for EuroBLECH 2014 has begun The next EuroBLECH, the world’s leading sheet metal working technology exhibition, will take place from 21st – 25th October 2014 at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds in Germany.

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n exhibitor brochure including important information about stand reservation at EuroBLECH 2014 is now available in five languages. The brochure can be ordered via the newly designed show website or directly from the organisers, Mack Brooks Exhibitions.

EuroBLECH 2014, the 23rd international sheet metal working technology exhibition, will cover halls 11 - 17 and 27 at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds. The exhibition profile comprises the entire sheet metal working technology chain: sheet metal, semi-finished and finished products, handling, separation, forming, flexible sheet metal working, joining, welding and surface treatment, processing of hybrid structures, tools, quality control, CAD/CAM systems and R&D. “At EuroBLECH 2012, exhibiting companies, once again, presented a top-class range of innovative technology to highly qualified trade visitors from all over the world. The exhibition was therefore able to further develop its position as the world’s leading event and business barometer for the sheet metal working industry. EuroBLECH stands for innovation and quality and attracts a highly international trade audience. For companies ready to invest in the latest machines, tools and systems for sheet metal working, the exhibition is the first point of contact when it comes to sourcing the right equipment. For suppliers and manufacturers of sheet metal working technology, EuroBLECH is the central hub for business on a global scale,” says Nicola Hamann, show director.

Detailed information about EuroBLECH 2014 as well as facts and figures from the previous event can be found online.

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e have already sold 723 booths to 550 companies and continue to receive new contracts and inquiries daily. Exhibit space sales are running well ahead of the same period last year and we expect the Expo to be close to 80,000 net square feet.

The Expo will continue to have a major domestic and international presence with exhibiting companies from throughout the U.S. and 14 other countries around the world including Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, the United Kingdom and Vietnam.

In addition to the broad array of industrial fasteners, fastener production machinery and tooling, inspection, testing and packaging machinery, hand and power tools, plant and safety supplies, wire, software systems and other industry products and services on display at NIFMSE, the 3-day event also features an entertaining and informative line-up of educational meetings, programmes, training and social events.

For more information on the conference programmes and accommodation visit the show website. www.fastenershows.com

Fastener Fair India 2013 attracts professional trade audience The second edition of Fastener Fair India, held from 17th – 18th April 2013 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, attracted a total of 4,028 trade visitors across the two days.

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t this year’s Fastener Fair India, 145 companies showcased a comprehensive range of industrial fasteners and fixings, assembly and installation systems, storage and logistics services, fastener manufacturing technology and construction fixings. The majority of exhibitors were Indian companies. However, almost a third of the exhibitors were from outside India, namely from China, Taiwan, Germany, the UK, Italy, Vietnam and Korea.

The visitor survey revealed that the quota of visitors from top management was very high, with 31% of the visitors being company owners, 26% being managing directors, board members or department heads, 16% being engineers and technical specialists and 13% having purchasing responsibility.

Visitors at Fastener Fair India 2013 were mainly fastener and fixings manufacturers (36%), users (29%), distributors/supplier to users (19%) and wholesaler/supplier to resellers (16%). Key industry sectors to which the visitors belonged were the automotive industry (16%), mechanical engineering (15%), hardware/DIY retailing (9%), electrical products/domestic appliances (8%) and construction (6%).

Information on Fastener Fair India 2015 will soon be available on the show website. www.fastenerfair.com

MIDEST bookings up MIDEST, the international subcontracting exhibition scheduled for 19th – 22nd November 2013 at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, has announced that stand bookings are up 7% compared to the same stage in 2012, with 70% of the exhibition space already reserved.

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IDEST focuses on a variety of industries including metal processing, processing of plastics, rubber and composite materials, electronics and electricals, microtechniques, industry services, wood processing, industrial maintenance and industrial fasteners.

This year the show is launching a number of new initiatives that it says are focused on delivering more to the exhibitors and visitors. There will be a focus on one of the sectors of the future - energy, and South Africa will be the show’s first non-European country of the year. These measures have been accompanied by the launch of a totally new website designed to help visitors in their searches throughout the year. The new website will deliver market news and highlight the various different sectors of industrial subcontracting.

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A world of opportunity TR Fastenings Ltd, headquartered in Uckfield, UK, celebrated its 40th anniversary last month.

Will Lowry visited the company to find out how it has developed from a buying and selling operation initially set up in an old convent - to a global fastenings manufacturer that supplies 150 million components to customers worldwide every day.

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stablished in 1973 TR Fastenings (TR) began by focusing on delivering high service levels to the customer. “Right from the start our aim was to get the product to the customer as soon as possible. The business was about receiving an enquiry, identifying where the sources of supply might be and getting the product to the customer quickly,” explains Malcolm Diamond MBE, executive chairman at TR Fastenings. “Being able to offer a service level that wasn’t available anywhere else at the time was why we had such a strong appeal. It became the foundation on which TR has been built – to provide consistent high service levels.”

Being able to get products to customers quicker than its competitors saw TR go from strength to strength in the early years. The company started to manufacture its own range of threaded sheet metal fasteners in Uckfield, which it still does today, and also established a variety of sub-contractors within Europe that manufactured a range of products to TR’s design. However, by the mid 1970s the prices for manufacturing standard products such as nuts had become inflated in Europe. TR therefore decided to source products from Asia – specifically Taiwan and Japan. “With the help of an inspection company we started importing cold form nuts and nylon insert nuts, which at the time was quite a unique thing to do,” mentions Geoff Budd, managing director at TR Fastenings.

An important development in the 1980s was a specific contract with a large electronics business. “We embarked on a programme that was dubbed ‘partnership sourcing’ in collaboration with a specialised fastener manufacturer,” comments Geoff. “The programme saw us work together to produce some fairly large diameter stainless steel bolts, that had to be hot forged, cleaned and electropolished. The products had to be perfectly clean because they were being used in an application within a Class 100 clean room.”

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to develop a zero defect/nil overdue concept, which led to TR Fastenings further developing its service concept and introducing Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI). “We adopted VMI as a philosophy and put into place the necessary processes to make sure we could supply the correct products as and when the customer needed them,” says Geoff.

“VMI enabled us to build stronger connections with the customer and was a significant step in continuing to offer even more advanced service levels to all our high volume assembly customers.”

Glenda Roberts, group sales director at TR Fastenings adds: “After introducing VMI our relationships with all our key electronics customers boomed. They had been so used to having to store large amounts of stock, but now we were offering them a service that was a lean and efficient JIT supply chain.”

The introduction of VMI saw a marked increase in growth both in sales and profits for TR Fastenings, leading to the company floating on the London Stock Exchange in 1994. “There was fantastic growth within the electronics industry and we also decided to move into the telecommunications industry, which again saw our sales grow considerably,” says Geoff.

In the 1990s the markets developed again, with it becoming essential for TR to be able to pursue customers globally.

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“We recognised that principal companies had started to get out of manufacturing themselves and started to sub-contract the complete construction to third parties,” comments Geoff. “There was a huge migration of manufacturing business to eastern Europe and Asia. This meant that if we wanted to continue supplying the customer we would have to be based near the sub-contractors.”

This resulted in a series of acquisitions over a number of years including companies in Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, the United States, as well as companies in Singapore and Malaysia. In total TR Fastenings now has seven global manufacturing centres in Asia and the UK, as well as providing supply logistics to over 500 multinational customer assembly sites around the world. “One of our key strengths is being able to follow businesses globally,” states Glenda Roberts. “We have facilities in key developing markets around the world and our ability to produce high quality parts and safety critical high strength parts puts us in a uniquely competitive position.”

Glenda continues: “An example of this is the emergence of the ASEAN region, which is becoming more important.

The fact we have manufacturing based in the ASEAN region is giving us a vital commercial advantage, as customers can benefit from the same quality that is traditionally provided in Europe locally.”

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because it spearheaded our recovery out of recession,” states Glenda. “We were in the right place at the right time, with the right attitude, and we had to put a lot of training and new processes in, because servicing electronics is mainly about responding efficiently to rapid product life cycle changes, but servicing automotive is far more demanding in terms of customised designs, applications and testing, often with safety critical implications.”

Through the acquisition of Malaysian based Power Steel and Electro-Plating Works Sdn Bhd 18 months ago, TR is now in a position to have a holistic approach to the automotive industry. TR can supply every type of fastener needed for a car.

“Recently we have been particularly focusing on the interior of cars and the fasteners and C-parts needed,” says Geoff. “Another interesting development is the increase in demand for weight reduction. This has led to us receiving a lot of interest in our wide range of plastic fasteners, and just recently we have acquired the manufacturing licence for Mortorq® drive recesses in screws and bolts that effectively reduces the component weight by 25%.”

TR is always looking to see how and where it can develop the services and products that it is able to offer its customers either through product development or through targeted acquisitions. This is underlined by TR’s recent agreement with Phillips Screw Company to manufacture the complete

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range of Phillips drive systems. This new agreement is in addition to the number of other licences owned by TR Fastenings such as Pozidriv® for the UK, Pozi® in the EU and the MAThread® and TORX® licences.

“We are always working on what new products we can introduce to help further expand our range, as well as being prepared for any strategic acquisitions that enable us to take advantage of certain geographies or get us into different industries,” explains Malcolm Diamond.

“When we make acquisitions we do, where possible, like the management to stay on at the business.

This means there is continuity and enables us to work with them on focusing on the right product lines and support services for that company.”

This commitment to working together is something that runs through the core of TR Fastenings. “We encourage both personal and team development within TR, we have an on-going senior manager programme where every site manager is brought together and they go through all aspects of the business. The benefit of this is that it is a method of achieving standardisation and encouraging open

communication and networking internally, both in the UK and globally,” says Geoff.

“Having a global customer base and global sales teams means that it is essential to discuss best practice, sourcing information, and targeting markets,” continues Glenda. “As a business we focus on getting the priorities right and delivering a high service to the customer. We brand ourselves as the clear alternative because a lot of other companies are wrapped up in their brand, and brands attract a premium price.

We give customers a high quality product at an attractive commercial price.”

In the last 40 years TR Fastenings has developed into a global tier one supplier to a host of industries including the demanding electronics and automotive sectors. Over 1,000 employees work across its manufacturing and distribution sites situated around the globe, with the company also offering Vendor Managed Inventory, in-house engineering support and full design, a vast range of fastening and C-part products, as well as application service and support for customers. So what’s next for TR Fastenings?

“It really is a case of more of the same,” states Malcolm Diamond. “We are looking for further organic growth, to develop our VMI and product range, as well as to constantly pursue strategic acquisitions that fit our very selective profile. Our strapline is a ‘world of opportunity’ and at TR that is definitely the case.” www.trfastenings.com

TR Fastenings timeline 1973 – TR Fastenings established by Mike Timms and Mike Roberts.

1976 – First UK manufacturing facility established and ‘Hank’ name purchased.

1982 – Acquired the rights to the BINX nut.

1993 – Acquired Fastener Techniques.

1996 – Acquired Magne Bjorlo (Norway), Samson Industries (USA) and

Microscrew technologies.

1997 – Acquired Formac Manufacturing (Singapore) and greenfield distribution

site in France.

1998 – Acquired Lancaster Fasteners (UK) and Polyfasteners (Malaysia).

2000 – Set up a greenfield distribution site in Hungary.

2001 – Acquired SFE Manufacturing (Taiwan).

2002 – Set up a greenfield distribution site in China.

2003 – Acquired the globally recognised tradename of Pozidriv®.

2005 – Acquired Serco Ryan (UK).

2006 – Set up a greenfield manufacturing site in China.

2011 – Acquired Power Steel and Electro-Plating Works Sdn Bhd (Malaysia).

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Back in the spotlight – Thunderbolt™ from Unifix The recent rebrand of fastener and fixing specialist Unifix has placed its marketleading products back in the spotlight, with the iconic Thunderbolt™, Kliplok and Vortex now more popular than ever. Andrew Lowrie, sales operations director, explains why Thunderbolt in particular has remained a firm industry favourite.

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esigned and patented back in 1997, Thunderbolt is the original self-tapping anchor bolt and has led the market for more than fifteen years. Its initial appeal lies in its versatility – suitable for a variety of substrates including concrete, brick, wood, block, marble and stone, it’s ideal for an array of applications and therefore a very convenient product to keep in stock.

The multipurpose nature of Thunderbolt is, however, just one of the benefits.

Thunderbolt can be installed nearer to edges and closer together at varying embedment depths than other products on the market, yet is also easily removable – making it ideal for temporary jobs or securing support structures. When using Thunderbolt, the construction material effectively becomes the nut to the bolt, giving a mechanical interlock between substrate and the fixing with no expansion stress.

Every aspect of Thunderbolt has been designed for maximum strength and security. With a helix setting of 25 degrees, Thunderbolt offers reduced setting torque, while the pitch of the thread is effective in providing optimum grip within a variety of materials. Its core diameter avoids trapping dust yet still maintains optimal performance loads, and the thread also features a balance to ensure correct alignment of the fixing.

When working with natural materials, or when refurbishing, it’s common to encounter voids in the substrate that can render a fixing insecure. Thunderbolt however, has the capacity to fix over the full embedment, spanning voids easily without compromising on strength or safety.

Since the relaunch of Unifix, we’ve discovered just how popular and versatile Thunderbolt is – used in all aspects of construction, from roofing to plumbing and from shop fitting to restoration. The original and best self-tapping anchor, Thunderbolt is a must-have product for virtually all applications. www.unifix.co.uk

Unifix and STF products now available through Luckins Products by Unifix and Stainless Threaded Fasteners (STF), one of Europe’s major distributors of stainless steel and brass fasteners, are now available from LuckinsLIVE.

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he online directory is a source of supplier, product, and price information for the UK building services industry, and will carry the full range from Unifix, as well as STF’s REDtiP solar mounting system and comprehensive range of Action Can aerosol products.

The Unifix brand has recently been re-launched following significant investment from new owners Hexstone. Following the addition of 40 abrasives and ancillary products, and a wide range of Draper hand tools - including pliers, screwdrivers, hand ratchet drivers and hand saws - the Unifix range now spans 1,500 products, all of which are now available on the LuckinsLIVE directory.

STF, also part of the Hexstone family, has products available via LuckinsLIVE, including REDtiP (pictured right), an innovative new PV solar mounting system that has been specially designed to be compatible with UK roof tiles. REDtiP uses innovative new hooks that fit the dimensions of UK interlocking roof tiles, reducing the need for on-roof adaptations and costly soakers and flashings. The full range of Action Can aerosols is also available, including the ever-popular AC-90 Multipurpose Lubricant® spray, and specific applications, from adhesives to paints, and more.

Andrew Lowrie, sales operations director, explains: “Luckins is a well-known and respected name in the UK building services industry and we’re delighted to partner with them to supply the electrical, HVAC and plumbing trades. Following the recent re-launch, Unifix offers tradespeople a comprehensive range of fasteners, fixings and sundry products, and inclusion in the LuckinsLIVE directory adds even more convenience for customers.”

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The role of the Declaration of Performance Barbara Sorgato, Secretary to the European Consortium of Anchor Producers As it comes into full force on 1st July 2013 aspects of the Construction Products Regulation are still causing uncertainty throughout the supply chain. Here Barbara Sorgato focuses on the Declaration of Performance, how it differs from an ETA, and how ECAP members are approaching the publication of this core legal commitment.

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he European Construction Products Regulation obliges all European manufacturers from the 1st July 2013 to draw up a Declaration of Performance (DoP) for all construction products covered by harmonised standards or that conform to a European Technical Assessment/Approval.

Today, many anchors conform to European Technical Approvals; hence anchor producers are drafting DoPs for these products and face several issues. The first one is the comparison between the DoP and European Technical Assessment.

The common question is: why DoPs if we have ETAs? But in fact, these documents should not be compared, as they have completely different meanings and uses.

A DoP is a legal document. This document deals with the responsibilities of the manufacturer and of the end user. The manufacturer has the legal obligation to sign their DoP and, by doing so, it assumes the responsibility in law for the conformity of its product with the performances declared in its DoP. On the basis of the information contained in the DoP the end user will decide to buy, amongst all the products available on the market, the one that is fit for the use they intend to give to such product, and, by doing so, they assume the full responsibility for that decision. A DoP is therefore the tool to deliver essential information to the market.

“ The common question is: why DoPs if we have ETAs? But in fact, these documents should not be compared…”

An ETA is a technical document. Obtaining an ETA is voluntary and under the CPR it is the documented assessment of the performance of a construction product issued to allow, in conjunction with an Evaluation and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) procedure, manufacturers to place CE marking on their products. An ETA is drafted, issued and signed by a third party, and not by the manufacturer.

ETAs are therefore conceived as tools for the manufacturer, and not for the user of the product, because they may contain confidential information about the product and they also contain matters such as the details of the AVCP procedure, which are of little interest to the user. In fact the procedure for developing

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and adopting ETAs takes into account the protection of commercial confidentiality.

It is just for marketing purposes that ETAs on anchors have been presented as documents conceived to deliver information to the market. Due to their complexity, a big marketing effort was needed to educate the end users, and today ETAs on anchors play an important role in the market, as a complete technical document and as reference documents for designers. Anchor firms advertise ETAs as icons of high technicality, circulate them to their customers as ‘all-in-one’ technical manuals, and train the market on their content. ETAs increased the technical level of many SMEs, and gave to all of them the possibility to present their products at the same quality level as the products of the multinationals. That’s why both, multinationals and SMEs, each according to their ability to pay, invested a lot of money in ETAs, and they are now worried about seeing ETAs weakened by DoPs. As the weaker players in the market, SMEs are also worried about seeing their products stopped by European Market Surveillance authorities and to land in front of a court, if the DoPs are not in compliance with the CPR. That’s why particularly SMEs faced the next issue: performances on DoP. To ensure that responsibility is fully taken by the manufacturer, the CPR obliges it to list all performances, and to fill the boxes with at least one value. Furthermore, CPR Article 4.2 states that information in any form about performances may be provided only if included and specified in the DoP. By starting to prepare DoPs with performances, anchor producers faced the fact that their ETAs and ETAGs (in contrast to other up-to-date ETAGs e.g ETAG 034 “Cladding Kits”) do not group performances in a table. This will first happen with the new ET Assessment, so that a copy and paste will be possible for the manufacturer. But in existing ETAs performances are spread together with other data.

Therefore ECAP, in cooperation with the anchor experts of the University Politecnico di Milano, elaborated a DoP format on the basis of the soon-to-be-available Eurocode prEN 1992-4:2013 “Design of Fastenings for Use in Concrete”. In this format, performances are extrapolated from ETAs and grouped into a table of performances.

Supporting the aim of the DoP and willing to transform a legal document into a useful tool for the user, ECAP also strengthened the part of the DoP dedicated to the intended use of the product, so that a user (designer, installer) with an ECAP-format DoP in his hands, can have an overview of the product without needing to browse 20 pages of an ETA. Once the product is chosen, the designer will refer to the ETA for complete technical information

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All ECAP members voted in favour of this format and their DoPs on anchors are now shaped accordingly.

“ …manufacturers face a problem with the format of the DoP. Another Delegated Act from the European Commission, amending the format to make it applicable for the industry is expected soon.”

The next issue faced by the manufacturers is: DoPs on websites. As it is written today, the CPR does not allow the manufacturer to provide DoPs on websites. The construction industry asked unanimously to allow this, as the only feasible and realistic way to fulfil the CPR, and now a Delegated Act (legislative act to supplement the CPR) from the European Commission is expected in September 2013. This means that manufacturers today are acting in anticipation of this act, and, although1 the European Commission Advert3_Layout 19/06/2013 09:25 Page 1 published some documents to support manufacturers in the meanwhile, they remain

uncertain in front of Market Surveillance authorities.

Last but not least, manufacturers face a problem with the format of the DoP. Another Delegated Act from the European Commission, amending the format to make it applicable for the industry is expected soon. The CPR requires the DoP to be drawn up using the model in its Annex III. As it is written now, a producer should technically deliver a different DoP for every length and every diameter of a single screw - which is clearly unfeasible - and even for every single batch, which is not only unfeasible, but also contradicts existing provisions on CE marking and on labelling. The Delegated Act is expected to reformulate or remove Annex III Point 2 “Type, batch or serial number” to clarify this requirement. It is also expected to clarify the requirement for the DoP to be rigidly numbered as the model. However, these issues are still subject to intense debate in Brussels and there are indications some member states do not support these changes, and the European Parliament and Council will have ultimately to vote to confirm what the Commission drafts.

Meanwhile, again manufacturers are acting in anticipation of it, and are left alone in front of market surveillance authorities, in the hope that Member States’ interests and internal fights will not slow the issuing of the Delegated Acts, and will soon make life a bit easier for European manufacturers trying to implement the requirements of the CPR. Light on some of the above mentioned issues is shed in the FAQ on the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) of the European Commission, Enterprise and Industry: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/construction/faq/index_en.htm www.ecap-sme.org

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INDEX ready for Construction Products Regulation INDEX Fixing Systems has a wide range of products that are regulated by the new Construction Products Regulation, which came into force in its entirety on 1st July 2013. Here the company looks at what the new regulation means for its products.

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he new Construction Products Regulation 305/2011 (CPR) has the aim of ensuring that all building products offer reliable information about their performance. For this, the regulation provides a common technical language and provides homogeneous methods to assess performance of these products. The new CPR, which replaces Construction Products Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD), was approved on 9th March 2011, and established 1st July 2013 as the deadline for implementing all changes required.

A new requirement introduced by the CPR is that, as stipulated in Article 4.1, it has become mandatory for the manufacturer to issue a Declaration of Performance (DoP) for any product that is covered by a harmonised standard (hEN) or conforms to a European Technical Approval (ETA). The harmonised hEN standards list a series of construction products that must compulsorily demonstrate compliance with the specifications detailed in these standards. The accreditation of the products that are not included in a hEN standard, on the other hand, is optional, and it is the manufacturer who requests their ETA voluntarily. However, those products that have received an ETA must always be accompanied by a DoP and CE marking, just as the ones covered by a harmonised standard.

INDEX Fixing Systems’ catalogue includes products with both types of approvals. Both the TEXZ high performance chipboard screw range and the PL, PL-RA and PL-TR drywall screw range, collected respectively in the harmonised standards EN 14592:2008+A1 and EN 14566:2008+A1:2009, have their corresponding CE certificates. In addition to that, as of 1st July, they are now accompanied by the DoP stipulated by the CPR. Moreover, and in its pursuit of excellence, INDEX Fixing Systems offers a wide range of products accredited by an ETA. The MT family of anchors for heavy loads, for instance, consists of the MTH anchor and it’s stainless steel version, the MTH-A4, both with an ETA in option 7 (ETA-05/0242), and the more recent MTP, with an ETA in option 1 (ETA-12/0397). The SL family of heavy duty anchors for high performance in concrete also includes an anchor with an ETA in option 7 - the SL-VT and an anchor with an ETA in option 1 - the SL-RT (ETA-11/0323).

INDEX Fixing Systems’ whole range of chemical anchors, the MOPOLY, MOPOSE, MOPOSEP, MOPEPOX, MOEPSE, MOEPSEW, and MOVISE, have an ETA in option 7 for use in concrete; the MOPOSE and MOVISE have also been issued an ETA according to ETAG029 for use in brick; and the MOEPSE, MOEPSEW and MOVISE have an approval for use with rebar connections according to TR023. Finally, the CA-QU epoxy resin and quartz chemical capsule has been issued an ETA in option 8.

All these products have been approved, on INDEX Fixing Systems’ request, by EOTA member institutions such as the Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik in Germany or the Instituto de Ciencias de la Construcción Eduardo Torroja in Spain among others, and have, in addition to the ETA, their respective CE certificate and DoP.

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New AV anchors INDEX Fixing Systems has also launched its new range of anchors for ventilated facades - AVC in corrugated version and AVR in threaded version.

Together with the MOPOLY and MOPOSE chemical anchors, the MO-TN nylon sleeves and MO-TM metal sleeves, and the T-NUX plastic anchors, the AV anchors form a comprehensive solution for the installation of ventilated façades.

The AV anchor is a single-point type of fixing system made of A2 stainless steel AISI 304. It is installed by fixing the end of the bar into the wall by means of a chemical anchor (MOPOLY or MOPOSE). At installations in hollow base materials, it is recommendable to use a plastic (MO-TN) or metallic (MO-MT) sleeve. The stone panel is fixed at the bolt-through, flat end of the AVC/ACR anchor.

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Fixing decking boards easily and safely The features of the HECO-TOPIX decking screw are tailored to decking woodwork. With it, installation is quick, easy and reliable

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o ensure the decking holds up to the effects of weather conditions, home-owners prefer tropical wood or hardwood decking boards, with the use of tannic woods also on the increase. All of these types of wood are highly resistant and durable. However, because of their constant movement and extremely high internal stress, they prove challenging to install with standard fasteners. For outdoor applications HECO recommends the use of A2 stainless steel screws or even A4 in the case of tannic woods or pool-side decking to enhance corrosion resistance.

HECO-Schrauben GmbH & Co KG says that its HECO-TOPIX stainless steel decking screw, with underhead thread for fastening decking boards, has been specifically tailored for outdoor wooden applications and facilitates quick and easy installation. At the same time, the screw connection is reliable and secure. points out that the screw’s underhead thread is another advantage as it reliably fixes the decking board and prevents creaking due to shrinkage and ‘jacking effect’. Finally, the raised head is easy to countersink into the wood and prevents splintering of the hardwood surfaces, with the result being a smooth, attractive surface.

Easy to drive in with clean finish The combination of point, head and thread geometry, material, and coating of the HECO-TOPIX decking screw makes it very easy to drive in when working with decking boards for outdoor use. Also, its patented point engages quickly and effectively reduces wood splitting and, due to its smaller thread pitch and high-quality DS coating, the HECO-TOPIX decking screw has a low driving torque, making it easy to screw in and out. HECO

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Focus on safety In addition to the underhead thread, the major advantage of the HECO-TOPIX decking screw is its installation safety.

“The features of the screw were carefully coordinated to ensure reliability as well as ease of use,” explains Andreas Hettich, head of product management at HECO. This is why HECO uses high-quality unhardened stainless steel, which it says has been shown to be the best material for use in combination with hardwood and the most resistant to the effects of weather. “The deciding factor in screw safety in these circumstances is the relationship between breaking torque and driving torque,” adds Hettich.

For clean, efficient working, HECO recommends pre-drilling in hardwood and tropical wood boards. The HECO-TOPIX decking screw instantly engages, saving a good deal of time overall despite the extra process.

The HECO-TOPIX is available in A2 and A4 stainless steel, with a size range from diameter 5mm to 40mm – 80mm long.

Thus it is suitable for a wide range of applications, such as in places with salt-laden air or in tannic wood. www.heco-schrauben.de

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HECO-Schrauben GmbH & Co. KG Dr.-Kurt-Steim-Straße 28, D-78713 Schramberg Tel.: +49 (0) 74 22 / 9 89-0, Fax: +49 (0) 74 22 / 9 89-200 Mail: info@heco-schrauben.de, www.heco-schrauben.de

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Geocel adds to theWORKS range Since its launch in 2008, theWORKS - a fast acting, wet or dry surface sealant and adhesive from Geocel - has proved a big hit with contractors, quickly becoming one of Geocel’s ‘million pound brands’. Now Geocel is launching two new additions to theWORKS range - theWORKS XXX and theWORKS SPRAY.

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eocel states that theWORKS XXX is an ‘eXtra grab, eXtra strong, eXtra fast’ version of the familiar cartridge sealant/adhesive, and theWORKS SPRAY is a handy aerosol spray that removes, cleans, degreases and helps finish all sorts of common building tasks. theWORKS XXX offers a fast grab super strength adhesive power that Geocel says is 50 percent faster than traditional grab adhesives. This instant bond means that many common building tasks can be carried out without the need for temporary support or additional mechanical fixings, saving time and money onsite. theWORKS XXX comes in a standard 290ml cartridge (in white) so it guns just like other adhesives with no mess, no mixing and no hassle and has a special V-shaped nozzle for ease of use. theWORKS XXX is also solvent-free, non-hazardous and

odourless meaning it is easy to work with, even in confined spaces, and is environmentally friendly. theWORKS SPRAY can perform a wide variety of tasks and works in seconds. It will remove all sorts of debris from most surfaces such as uncured sealants and adhesives, grease, oil, chewing gum, tar and much more, and it will degrease surfaces too. Geocel points out that this makes it perfect for prepping substrates before using theWORKS or for cleaning tools and equipment. It also acts as a handy finishing product to give theWORKS joints a smooth and glossy finish.

Unlike traditional solvent removers, theWORKS SPRAY is not aggressive to substrates and leaves no residue. This fast acting and effective spray comes in a handy 500ml aerosol can.

Clearly the best Everbuild Building Products says that its new adhesive - Clear Fix is set to take the building industry by storm with its innovative, eye catching clear cartridge and seriously good adhesive qualities.

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lear Fix is a clear hybrid polymer grab adhesive that has the ability to bond in both interior and exterior applications. It is a versatile product that is particularly suitable for jobs that require an invisible finish – even when immersed in water. Clear Fix is quick curing, resistant to temperature extremes, over paintable and totally water and weatherproof. It has been specially formulated with added UV stabilisers to ensure the product doesn’t yellow over time.

“Clear Fix is available in a transparent and red C3 cartridge, which illustrates the true clarity of the product and underlines why Clear Fix is clearly the best adhesive on the market.” www.everbuild.co.uk

Ter Laare receives ETAs Ter Laare Anchoring Systems, a Dutch specialist in chemical and mechanical anchors, has recently received European Technical Approvals for IM PURE ETA 1 (ETA-13/0190) and IM EASY (ETA-13/0035).

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he new IM PURE ETA 1 is a pure epoxy chemical anchor injection system. This new approved epoxy has a unique structure for optimal installation benefits, and has been produced with end users in mind. Ter Laare points out that the IM PURE ETA 1 offers very easy extruding at low temperatures and quick setting times.

The new IM EASY vinylester chemical anchor injection system has also been produced in according to Ter Laare’s customers’ wishes. It is easy to extrude at low temperatures and has multiple uses in a variety of base materials such as concrete and brick. Ter Laare’s says that the IM EASY has huge potential as it can be used in several different applications such as dry and wet bore holes, as well as flooded bore holes.

“We offer our customers a wide range of high quality (ETA approved) products, combined with a solid technical back office service and focus on short and quick line communication,” says Arno Ter Laare, managing director of Ter Laare.

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ALLBOLTS LTD

Unit 18 Fortress Close, Brome Industrial Estate, Eye, Suffolk IP23 7HN

Tel: 01379 872910 Fax: 01379 872915

allbolts@btconnect.com

THE DIFFERENCE IS n SUPERIOR HYBRID POLYMER ADHESIVE n HIGH BOND STRENGTH n BONDS VIRTUALLY ANY MATERIALS – INTERNALLY OR EXTERNALLY n EVEN STICKS UNDERWATER n STRONG UV RESISTANCE n TRANSPARENT CARTRIDGE FOR MAXIMUM ON SHELF IMPACT

Everbuild Building Products Ltd. Site 41, Knowsthorpe Way, Cross Green Industrial Estate, Leeds LS9 0SW Telephone: 0113 240 2424 Fax: 0113 240 0024 e-mail: info@everbuild.co.uk website: www.everbuild.co.uk

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Rawlplug provides insulation fixings solution In alignment with industry trends and market expectations, Rawlplug is able to offer a complete range of products for fixing insulation materials to any base.

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nergy efficiency is a crucial trend that modern construction industries are promising to follow. Energy saving has turned into a matter of great relevance to companies all around the world, for both economical and ecological reasons.

Insulation systems have therefore become essential for the development of energy efficient building construction.

Rawlplug’s TFIX range of façade insulation fixings has been created to offer a complete and modern fixing solution for building industry professionals. Rawlplug points out that the TFIX range has been tried and tested with optimal results, proving they are easy to install, they deliver 100% accurate setting in base material and, most importantly, TFIX products significantly reduce thermal bridges for greater energy efficiency.

“TFIX façade fixings provide the shortest anchoring depths and largest load transfers.

At Rawlplug, as a result of our high manufacturing production standards, we ensure best quality - which is supported by European Technical Approval for our TFIX product range (ETA-11/0144).” www.rawlplug.com

New Sikla Nail Anchor The new Sikla Nail Anchor AN is an installation-friendly hammer-in fixing for non-structural applications, where fire rating and performance in the tensile zones of concrete may be required.

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he internal dual thread coupling in M8/M10 sizes allow for a direct threaded rod connection to the head of the anchor for lightweight suspensions such as ceiling, electrical and ductwork services.

With only a 6mm drill hole diameter and a drill hole depth required of 35mm, the Sikla Nail Anchor AN provides a quick and easy fixing for avoiding clashes with reinforcement bars during installation. Sikla reports that installation time trial comparisons with a conventional drop-in hammer-set anchor revealed a 40 second installation time reduction per fixing, making the Sikla Nail Anchor AN significantly more productive when used for multiple fixing of non-structural suspensions to concrete soffits.

The Sikla Nail Anchor AN has European Technical Approval (ETA-13/0048) for multiple use in non-structural applications in tensile zones of concrete (cracked) even with low strength

concrete (minimum grade C12/15 to maximum C50/60).

Sikla explains that this approval is achievable for the Nail Anchor AN due to the post-expansion characteristics of the stainless steel expansion clip once the fixing is installed. The cone moves back into the expansion clip automatically once the fixing is loaded rather than a torque-controlled expansion anchor for which the torque naturally relaxes over time, and typically requires re-tightening. The Sikla Nail Anchor NA does not suffer from this torque relaxation effect.

Fire protection testing is of critical importance when selecting such fixings to support mechanical and electrical services.

The Sikla Nail Anchor AN has been tested and comes with fire resistance data with admissible tensile loads for exposures from 30 minutes up to 120 minutes - F30, F60, F90 and F120.

Powers offers guidance on new CE marking regulations The CPR (Construction Products Regulation), effective as of 1st July 2013, has brought with it new requirements for the CE marking of building products. As a manufacturer of anchoring and fastening products, Powers has taken several measures to comply with these stricter regulations, as well as launching a special website and introducing a flowchart that enables users to easily determine if CE marking is required for a product.

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he regulatory changes raised many questions among users, about the necessity of CE marking for building products. CE marking is mandatory for products that are permanently incorporated into a building or parts thereof and for products that influence the performance in relation to one of the following seven basic requirements for buildings: mechanical resistance and stability, noise pollution, hygiene, health and the environment, safety in use, safety in the case of fire, energy economy and heat retention, and sustainable use of natural resources. In addition, these CE marked building products require a Declaration of Performance (DoP) to prove their performance in relation to their essential characteristics.

Adopted measures Powers has taken several measures to meet the new mandatory demands applicable as of 1st July 2013. Products with CE marking based on EN standards (e.g. Powers wood nails) retain their CE marking. ETA accredited products retain their CE marking. Various products that currently do not have CE marking will obtain CE marking in the near future. Powers clearly indicates on its website which of its products have the CE mark.

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Hollo-Bolt HCF for structural connections Lindapter has launched its High Clamping Force (HCF) Hollo-Bolt, an enhanced version of its original expansion bolt, optimised for structural connections.

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he Hollo-Bolt HCF is available as standard in sizes M16 and M20 and features Lindapter’s patented HCF mechanism that produces a typical clamping force three times higher than the same sized product without the mechanism. The increased clamping force results in a more secure connection.

Working closely with structural engineers and steel fabricators, Lindapter says it identified the need for the larger M16 and M20 products to provide an increased clamping force that would be suitable for structural connections. Research and development led to the invention of the patented 5-part design, with an innovative washer that compresses during installation to significantly increase clamping force between the fixture and the hollow section. The superior performance minimises displacement (movement in the connection) at safe working load for a more secure connection. The Hollo-Bolt HCF is designed to save steel contractors time and money and is exclusive to Lindapter.

The CE marked fastener is recognised by the BCSA/SCI as a primary structural connection and is suitable for other safety critical applications such as securing steel canopies, roofs, glazing and cladding. The Hollo-Bolt offers a faster alternative to conventional SHS connection methods such as welding or through-bolting, enabling contractors to reduce construction time and labour costs.

Accuracy Wood- and Wood Construction-Screws with Flat- and Waferhead (diameter 8+10 mm)

The screws for professionals!

DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 Herbert Knoke GmbH & Co. KG . An der Strusbek 21 . D-22926 Ahrensburg Fon: +49/(0)4102/4783-0 . Fax: -33 . info@herbert-knoke.de . www.herbert-knoke.de certified

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Recent European Technical Approvals for fixings

ETA NUMBER

Here is a list of recent ETAs granted in the last three months to fixings products, following the agreement with the European Organisation for Technical Approvals.

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t is important to note that existing ETAs may be amended or withdrawn so this list should not be considered definitive.

For further information and a full list of valid ETAs you should visit EOTA’s website: www.eota.be

TRADE NAME

COMPANY

ETAG 001 Metal Anchors for use in Concrete (all parts) ETA - 12/0121

Injection system Batifix VIFIX V

BATIFIX

ETA - 12/0122

Injection System Sormat ITH-V

Sormat OY

ETA - 12/0123

Injection System Selena EVOLUTION II

Selena SA

ETA - 12/0124

Injection System Klimas WCF-VE

KLIMAS WKRET-MET SP.Z O. O.

ETA - 12/0125

Injection System Vorpa CV.VSF PRO

Vorpa SRL

ETA - 12/0126

Injection System Nobex NCE

NOBEX s.r.l.

ETA - 12/0127

Injection System Mefa Nordic MIT-SV

Mefa Nordic A/S

ETA - 12/0128

Injection System Diager/Guex Pure Vinylester

DIAGER S.A.S.

ETA - 12/0611

TB7-PLUS

SYMPAFIX

ETA - 13/0005

SPIT FIX3

Société Spit

ETA - 13/0034

IM EASY ETA 7 for rebar connections

Ter Laare Verankeringstechnieken B.V.

ETA - 13/0035

IM EASY ETA 7

Ter Laare Verankeringstechnieken B.V.

ETA - 13/0175

Chemical anchoring Unika GE

UNIKA CO Ltd

ETA - 13/0176

DIMA FIX ANKER KLEBER

Mader GmbH

ETA - 13/0205

2KPS VESF,VESF-E galvanized or stainless steel bonded anchor

2K polymer systems Ltd

ETA - 13/0206

2KPS VE galvanized or stainless steel bonded anchor

2K polymer systems Ltd

ETA - 13/0207

2KPS PSF-V, PSF-VC, PSF-VS, PSF-VE galvanized or stainless steel bonded anchor

2K polymer systems Ltd

ETA - 13/0208

2KPS P, P-C galvanized or stainless steel bonded anchor

2K polymer systems Ltd

ETA - 13/0296

JFEA380SF

Hexstone Ltd

ETA - 13/0324

CA1400

Soudal NV

ETA - 13/0355

DEWALT PTB-PRO

DeWalt

ETA - 13/0443

BERNER Brick galvanized or stainless steel bonded anchor

BERNER

ETA - 13/0444

BERNER Universal galvanized or stainless steel bonded anchor

BERNER

ETA - 13/0446

LUSAN POLIESTER galvanized or stainless steel bonded anchor

Lusan Fijaciones y Anclajes, S.L.

ETA - 13/0447

LUSAN EPOXY-ACRILATO galvanized or stainless steel bonded anchor

Lusan Fijaciones y Anclajes, S.L.

ETA - 13/0448

LUSAN POLIESTER SIN ESTIRENO galvanized or stainless steel bonded anchor

Lusan Fijaciones y Anclajes, S.L.

ETA - 13/0449

LUSAN VINILESTER SIN ESTIRENO galvanized or stainless steel bonded anchor

Lusan Fijaciones y Anclajes, S.L.

ETA - 13/0558

Molly PTB-PRO

Black and Decker Europe

ETA - 13/0559

Kunkel BSC-PBZ-PRO

Kunkel GmbH Befestigungssysteme

ETA - 13/0661

ING MP+, ING MP+ Tropical for rebar connection

I.N.G. Fixations

ETAG 014 Plastic Anchors for ETICS ETA - 12/0457

FX - N

Koelner S.A.

ETA - 12/0572

SMPKK, SMPKK3, SMPCK, SMPCK3, SM0SP

pgb Polska Sp. z o.o.

ETA - 13/0075

Insulation Support - nail KEW TSD-V KN

Kunststofferzeugnisse GmbH Wilthen

ETA - 13/0088

FX

KOELNER S.A.

ETA - 13/0337

Rockwool ILV-C and ILV-LC

SFS Intec AB

ETAG 020 Plastic Anchors (all parts) ETA - 12/0398

FF1

Koelner S.A.

ETA - 13/0430

“OUTFIX LONGFORCE/DEX” in the alternatives LONGFORCE/DEX H, LONGFORCE/DEX F, LONGFORCE/DEX H SSA4, LONGFORCE/DEX F SSA4

RED HEAD Division de SPIT SAS

Raising the standard The commitment of specialist fastener and fixings distributor Rapierstar Ltd has been recognised with the award of the Investor in People Standard after an external review at its Cheshire, UK, headquarters.

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avid Furness, managing director at Rapierstar, commented: “The award shows beyond any doubt that the management has the right strategies for employee communication, development, and engagement, and also that all employees are fully engaged in the development of the business and of themselves.”

He added: “We have continued to place great emphasis on training and development. This along with a focus on providing quality products with exceptional service means our customers will always have a competitive advantage.”

Rapierstar points out that with the new Construction

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Products Regulation recently coming into force on 1st July, many of its customers now recognise that for many aspects of building works, the interdependence between products and components used will be more important than ever.

Rapierstar says that its StarPVCU, StarFix, StarDeck and StarTurn branded products carry CE marking with full Declaration of Performance and traceability - going beyond UK and European quality and performance standards.

David concludes: “Providing specifiers, buyers, fabricators and installers with assurance of performance and helping them maintain their accreditations is all part of the Rapierstar service.”

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July 2013

Construction Fixings This issue’s Focus On is dedicated to Construction Fixings.

Suppliers of products within this market sector have provided details of their capabilities along with up to date contact and product information.

Coming up in the next issue…

Sheet Metal Contact Claire Lake Tel: +44 (0) 1727 814 508 email: claire.lake@fastenerandfixing.com

E.U.R.O. Tec GmbH

Harrison & Clough Ltd

EuroTec – The Specialist for Fastening Technology

As of the 1st July 2013, our Metalmate, Timbermate, Masonmate and Screw-Tite ranges now have a comprehensive range of compliant construction products.

Offers a wide range of constructional fasteners like 1:

PanelTwistec – countersunk or flanged head for higher pull-through resistance, from 3,5 – 10 mm ø, in different coatings and material compositions.

Cut point and milling thread for easy and fast screwing; blades under the csk-head for easy countersinking.

Flanged head 8 mm ø screw with approval also for fastening strong insulation material for over rafter insulation.

2: TopDuo – sister of PanelTwistec with approval for fastening soft insulation material for over rafter insulation.

3:

KonstruX – for all connections in wood element constructions, prefab house constructions, hall constructions, carpentry.

No pilot-drilling, highest load transmission. Best value for money. Approvals available.

4:

ATLAS-Wood Connector of solid aluminium, consisting of two identical parts, for auxiliary beam support, façade, almost all areas of wood construction, irrespective of the wood’s grain direction, that it can be used vertically as well as horizontally. With positioning screw to pull both parts together and to protect against unintentional loosening of the connector parts.

Tel: +49 (0) 2331 6245 140

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All our products are procured from our trusted manufacturers and are accompanied by a Declaration of Performance (DOP) confirming conformance to the relevant standard or approval.

Our ranges offer professional users: • No nonsense products that get the job done • Consistently high quality and performance standards • Clearly labeled, site-resistant packaging • Fixing solutions for a wide range of applications • Quick, efficient and reliable delivery If you require further help and advice on CE regulations please contact our helpline.

Tel: 0844 571 22 22

email: cehelp@harclo.com

pgb-Polska z.o.o.

ROBERLO

Manufacturer of ETA approved construction fixings

Roberlo invests in new Technical Approvals

pgb-Polska is the Polish production plant of pgb-Europe (headquartered in Belgium), specialized in the manufacturing of high quality nylon anchors.

It also offers a full range of packing possibilities to provide fastening solutions for every branch in the construction industry.

Its main production items are nylon wall plugs, multifunctional plugs, universal plugs, hammer nail plugs and frame plugs. The company obtained an ETA approval for its nylon frame anchors and universal wall plugs with screws (ETA 10/0392) and hammer nail plugs (ETA 12/0572).

SMART UNIVERSAL NYLON PLUGS: development of a new type of 4 zone expansion plug for optimal results in all building materials.

SMART FRAME ANCHORS: the full assortment on offer includes total fixing lengths ranging from 60 mm to 230 mm.

SMART THROUGH BOLTS: both option 1 and option 7 through bolts are available from stock.

SMART CHEMICAL ANCHORS: high performance vinylester resin with ETA option 7 and a polyester resin complete the range.

For a full scope of our products, please visit our website or just call us for further details! email: piotr.baczkowski@pgb-polska.com www.pgb-polska.com

ROBERLO is a leading company specialized in the development and manufacture of fixing products in the industrial, construction and DIY sectors.

Commercial presence in over 63 countries endorses our global vision of the market.

Our Private Label service for Chemical Anchors offers a high performance product range to be used under customers own brand name, including packaging support and customization to meet their specific requirements.

From Polyester to Pure Epoxy, five alternative resins are available in all cartridge types, providing our customers a quality and versatile product portfolio.

New Product Technical Approvals available: • ETA 13/0813 for Polyester Styrene Free ETAG029 Anchors for use in masonry Threaded rod from M8 to M12 • ETA 07/0195 for Vinylester Styrene Free Includes threaded rods, rebar and low temperature TR029 for Threaded rod in concrete (rods from M8 to M30) Rebar from Ø16 to Ø32 Low Temperature Version can be used until -20ºC • ETA 13/0812 for Pure Epoxy TR023 for Post-installed Rebar Connections Rebar Ø8 to Ø32 • Fire Resistance Evaluation for Pure Epoxy email: fixingunit@roberlo.com

www.roberlo-chemicalanchor.com

RS FASTENERS & FIXINGS LTD

Shin Chun Enterprise Co., Ltd.

RS Fasteners & Fixings Ltd, based in UK & having manufacturing facility in India . We are supplying to whole sellers & distributors in Electrical, Plumbing & HEVAC sectors.

Winer Screw® - With special design on thread - Diamond type with jag, the drilling torque is easily reduced but no obvious change to fastening function like pull-out strength etc.

Compared with normal chipboard screw, the reduction of drilling torque can be around 30% (Test by Asia Technical Services by using Schatz VE Germany. Samples specification: 5X80/50mm, double flat head.)

Our Parent company “Strut Support Systems” an ISO 9001:2000 organisation certified by TUV: DAR, Germany. We are a manufacturer and exporter of wide range of STRUT FRAMING, CABLE SUPPORT AND PIPE SUPPORT ACCESSORIES from India.

All our products are produced in accordance with BS 6946 – 1988 standard.

Please have a look and let us know your interest.

• Strut Channel Slotted & Plain • Spring nuts • Strut Brackets • Pipe Clamps / Strut clamps • Cantilever arms • PVC End Caps & Closure strips for channels • Bolts, Nuts, Washers, Rod connectors etc.

• Threaded rods • EMT Conduits & Fitting • Flexible Conduits & Fittings • FASTENERS- Hex Bolt , Hex nut, Roofing Bolt and nuts.

Winer Screw® can be applied on the usage for various kinds of wood construction. Especially for long screws and hard wood, the longer the screw is or the harder the wood is, the better you can feel the difference. With lower drilling-torque, screw-drilling work becomes easier, quicker, and less power.

ColorGuard® - A perfect solution for surface treatment, applicable widely for fasteners. With non-Chrome Zinc coating, high-grade Polymer Organic binder and top coat, ColorGuard® offers strong surface protection against corrosion (S.S.T., Kesternich test, etc.) but no harm to environment. Furthermore, we offer you many colors, with which you can easily make sure you drilled right-sized screws, and also makes the work more beautiful and interesting.

You can find more products on our website below: Tel: +44 (0) 1902 771 602

www.strutsupportsystems.com

email: paul@sce.com.tw

www.sce.com.tw

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The critical value of quality raw material Following on from the series of articles looking at modern steel making we spoke to Stuart Bullas, technology manager semis and wire rod, at Tata Steel’s wire rod mill, and asked him why quality raw material is critical when producing high-grade fasteners.

Why is the quality of raw material important?

“The quality of raw material when producing cold heading wire is important for two aspects. The first is that you don’t want any failures during that manufacturing process and even more importantly you don’t want a catastrophic failure in application, which could potentially endanger lives. Secondly, over the years processing has sped up and the shape of the fasteners has become more complex. If poor quality raw material is used for these complex fasteners it will start to affect productivity, as there will be lot of failures and, if the supply chain is quite lean, it means that the whole process could be brought to a stop, which can be very costly. That is why the quality of raw material is critical: - if there is a question mark over one coil it could bring into question the other coils that are being/have been used.

As the demands for more complex fasteners develops the more critical quality becomes.”

What quality considerations should be taken into account when buying cold heading wire?

“For a more complex fastener and the type of material we would use for that, the quality considerations that should be taken into account are chemistry, cleanliness, size, shape and surface quality.

The focus with chemistry is on the consistency of chemistry from heat to heat as this can affect the performance with the customer. The next important quality attribute is cleanliness, which is controlled at the steel plant and the casting to ensure that the amount of non-metallic pieces within the steel are

at as low a level as possible - otherwise this could again cause failure during use.

Then when we get to the rod mill you have got the size and shape of the wire - how round is the rod? The reason why this is important is because a lot of manufacturers are now looking to take steps out of their processes – which is being driven from a productivity point of view, as companies want to be more productive whilst reducing costs.

In some cases the microstructure of the product is also important. The microstructure of the product is controlled through cooling of the rod, with different cooling giving different microstructures and therefore different strengths and hardness.

Finally, the surface quality is critical across all cold heading grades. With a fastener you are pressing the rod with large forces and if there are any imperfections on the surface this will be the weak point in the material and the rod will ‘burst’.”

How have the demands on quality changed within the last ten years?

“What was tolerated ten years ago on quality would not be tolerated now. That has been driven partly by the customers, but also by how technology has improved within the rolling process and the steel making process. The quality of product that a supplier can provide and the control within the rod process has significantly improved over the last ten years. It is an ongoing process and as a company we are always looking for that extra edge on how we can make a product work more efficiently.

A big drive at the moment is that customers want to improve their productivity. They are looking at adding value and taking costs out. This means that if we can deliver a product that works better and takes processes out of a customer’s production - by offering a better microstructure or a more rounded product that is the product the customer is going to want to use.”

What steps does Tata Steel take to ensure high quality?

“From steel making to rod making we take steps to manage all aspects of the quality, not only in the process but also by checking attributes, particularly in the rod. To ensure quality there are fixed procedures all the way through the supply chain to despatch. How we handle the coils, where we store the coils, how we roll the coils, where in the size we roll it - all these procedures are documented and adhered to, which enables us to track our quality performance at all times.

Any deviation from the processing will result in rejection of material or at least extra testing of the material depending on what part of the process is involved.

We have set procedures in place to check all the quality considerations. To ensure the size and shape of the rod is of the highest quality we have inline detection on the rod mill that gives

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beCAuse we Listen We create solutions that are on your wavelength.

Working with the cold heading specialists at Tata Steel, Europe’s second largest steelmaker, is an experience like no other.

Our focus is to support you to improve your business performance, whether that’s through process efficiencies or product development. We do that by understanding your business as well as you do. A flexible, short-cycle rolling programme means we can react quickly to fulfil your orders.

We’ll work with you to reduce stock across the supply chain, ensuring you have all the steel you need, just when you need it.

Together we make the difference www.tatasteeleurope.com

Our dedicated account managers provide a single point of access, not only to our wide range of wire rod, but also to our technical, logistical and manufacturing expertise.

And our international network provides a local service, worldwide.

Find out how we can work together to make a difference to your business: E: wire.rod@tatasteel.com T: +44 (0) 1724 381410 www.tatasteeleurope.com/coldheading

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us dynamic feedback on the size of the rod and the shape.

Control chart screens for each of the rolling strands show any deviations from the specifications. If the size or shape does start to drift from the set specifications, the operator can make an adjustment to bring it back into line during the process, without having to stop the line.

We also have inline surface detection that is looking for intermittent defects, to give us an indication if there is a problem.

In addition to this we have the capability to take samples of coils as they are being moved around the mill for statistical testing and to give us rapid feedback on a ‘go’ or ‘no go’ system. We also carry out visual inspections, as well as checks for cleanliness, carburisation and surface quality. Only after all this is the coil finally released.”

How does Tata Steel deal with impurities/contamination?

“Firstly, our procedures, inspections and strict processes should virtually eliminate any possibility of contaminated rod reaching a customer. However, if there was an issue an investigation would be started to find out the cause. At the rod mill we have a very close relationship with the casting and steel making departments and we are in daily contact with them on a technical basis.

Therefore it would be very easy to work with these departments in finding out exactly where the contamination could have happened. At Tata Steel we are able to track back from a single coil number all the way back through the rod mill and what rolling strand it was on, and the process data attributed to that.

We can also take it back from the bloom to the caster and which caster strand it was and which piece was used.”

Why should a fastener manufacturer use Tata Steel?

“At Tata Steel we focus on ensuring that every customer gets the necessary level of support. We provide very close technical

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advice and can offer assistance to those customers who are looking for additional technical help.

The way we roll our mill also means that we can offer very short lead times on sizes. We can roll 5.5mm -15mm and our cycle of sizes is rapid, meaning we roll almost every size within a two-week period. That means that if a customer wants a specific size, such as 6mm, we can supply that as early as the next week, without having it in stock.

Finally, we are able to work with customers on future projects. Customers have aspirations and we work with them to understand where they see their products going in the future.

If they come up with a new design that requires a different type of steel we are involved at the design stage. This means that we are able to design our own process and products to meet the demands the customer is looking for. We can also work on joint development work with customers due to the facilities we are able to offer. We can produce very small amounts of steel to make 1 or 2 coils. This means that a customer can test their idea without having to produce a large order run. We find that a lot of customers appreciate our research ability and the opportunity to work with us on solutions.” www.tatasteeleurope.com

About Stuart Bullas Stuart Bullas has worked at Tata Steel’s rod mill since 1981. Starting in the technical department Stuart has worked in the laboratory, customer liaison, product and process development, as well as spending 18 years in manufacturing at both the hot and cold end of the mill, before returning to the technical department in 2008.

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Expertise from NOF METAL COATINGS GROUP NOF METAL COATINGS GROUP has been developing for many years an expertise regarding fastener tightening control. This expertise is evident through the development of products such as the GEOMET® 500 coating and the PLUS® VLh topcoat.

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he GEOMET® 500 is a self-lubricated coating that allows an average 8µm - 10µm thickness to reach 1,000 hours corrosion resistance without red rust for fasteners treated in bulk using the dip-spin process. NOF METAL COATINGS points out that thanks to its integral lubrication, the GEOMET® 500 provides further excellent behaviour regarding assembly and multi-tightening. The value of coefficient of friction provided is between 0.12 and 0.18 without any additional topcoat, on a M10 x 55 hex-headed reference screw, tested according to ISO 16047.

The GEOMET® 500 is specified by many manufacturers and OEMs in the Fasteners coated with GEOMET® 500 automotive and heavy trucks sectors looking for both high anti-corrosion performance and control of tightening. Customers include PSA, Fiat, Iveco, or with GEOMET® 321 + PLUS® VLh Jaguar Cars & Land Rover, as well as Bosch and Volvo Trucks.

The PLUS® VLh topcoat improves performance linked to friction for difficult tightening cases, particularly for multi-tightening in aluminium and onto catophoretic paint. It is also effective in cases of loosening at high temperatures, while avoiding stick-slip problems when tightening.

NOF METAL COATINGS says that for many years, one of the major standards of the German car industry has been the PLUS® VL applied onto a GEOMET® 321 coating, which combines excellent performance regarding anti-corrosion and control of tightening.

The demand to reduce vehicle weight in order to decrease CO2 emissions has lead to the widespread use of light alloys. This has seen an increase in demand for the PLUS® VLh topcoat, which can be applied in one coat onto the GEOMET® 321.

All NOF METAL COATINGS technology is water-based and uses chemicals with low VOC content. The products are totally chromium free (neither trivalent chromium nor hexavalent chromium) and anticipate the substitution of substances targeted by regulations, such as VHU and VOC directives as well as REACH regulations.

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General Inspection acquires NDT General Inspection LLC (GI) has acquired the assets of NDT Inc of Holly, Michigan, USA. NDT is a specialist in internal diameter inspection with its products being able to profile and/or gauge the entire internal geometry of cylindrical parts. This acquisition will immediately strengthen GI’s NCTP (non-contact thread probe) product line for inspection and detection of internal threads.

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eneral Inspection continues to invest heavily in research and development to improve its sorting and gauging capabilities, with a focus on sensors and its proprietary software.

“I want to personally thank our customers for helping General Inspection achieve such rapid growth, particularly over the past three years. We have been fortunate to have the support of our valued customers and suppliers as the development of our product line has

progressed,” commented Mike Nygaard, president at General Inspection.

General Inspection manufactures a complete line of gauging, sorting, and inspection systems incorporating: laser, eddy current, and vision technologies for dimensional measurement, determining metallurgical defects as a method for achieving zero defects.

In addition to the upgraded versions of NDT’s unique products, which will be available soon, General Inspection is also currently offering the PRO 1000 series and replacement probes to customers.

New patent pending Mectron laser enhancements Mectron’s LSR-30 laser is undergoing two new enhancements that it says will help to improve performance, maintenance and inspection capabilities.

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he first improvement is a patent pending design to both the laser sender and receiver that angles the laser set when attached to the laser plate and provides enhanced thread pitch alignment. By aligning the laser precisely to the helix of the thread, it dramatically improves thread images and therefore improves the ability to catch smaller thread damages than in the past. The modification of the laser set along with Mectron’s existing tilt laser array plate provides the customer with the ability to inspect nearly all thread sizes with superior accuracy and detection capabilities.

The second improvement is a laser receiver design modification. This modification fully exposes the laser lens for ease of cleaning due to todays’ increased use of organic coatings and the dust/debris they create during inspection. This improvement allows the operators to more thoroughly clean the entire laser lens and keep lasers at their optimum levels. Mectron points out that the ability to keep the laser lenses cleaner leads to better measurement performance and greatly improved throughput.

Mectron has implemented these changes to its own contract sorting department and has experienced up to 35% increases in throughput and efficiencies. Mectron says that this type of improvement makes it easy to justify the investment in the upgrades.

These laser enhancements are available on all new machines and as an upgrade to any existing Mectron inspection system.

Wrentham - ensuring success Wrentham Tool Group (WTG) has been a supplier of cold heading tools since its founding in Wrentham, MA, USA in 1948. WTG has undergone many changes since then including ISO 9001:2008 certification and continues to re-invent itself to better serve the ever changing global market.

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n 2004, Wrentham Steel Products was purchased by Phillips Screw Company and was renamed Wrentham Tool Products. Phillips Screw Company holds patents on several innovative recesses such as the POZIDRIV®, MORTORQ® Super and HEXSTIX®.

In July 2010, WTG purchased RICO and Astro® from PCC. RICO and Astro® are known around the world for their high quality industrial, automotive, and aerospace punches and associated tooling. As a result of this acquisition, Wrentham Tool Products was renamed Wrentham Tool Group. The close proximity of RICO/Astro® allowed WTG to retain most of its highly skilled work force.

In April 2012, Wrentham acquired the Acument Pin Shop from Acument Global Technologies. The Acument Pin Shop was the primary manufacturing location for TORX®, TORX PLUS®, and TORX PLUS® AUTOSERT punches.

WTG states that its mission is to “provide world-class quality, value pricing and unparalleled customer service.” To achieve these goals WTG has dedicated significant financial and human resources to ensure success. WTG has expanded its product line to include the latest fastener recess innovations such as MORTORQ® Super, HEXSTIX®, and TTAP®, MOAC™ coating, and Black Diamond Gages™. WTG also manufactures carbide and steel heading tools including hex inserts, hex pins, and trim dies.

Finally, WTG has increased stock levels and appointed sales agents in strategic locations around the world to better serve the customer and ensure continued expansion. www.wrenthamtool.com

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Global tooling supplier San Shing Fastech Corp has 45 years experience in tooling manufacturing, supplying tooling to fastener manufactures around the globe with 70 percent sales in the European market and approximately 20 percent in America and 10 percent in Asia.

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an Shing’s product range includes tooling for fastener production, hot forging, press production and task-specific parts. San Shing’s tooling is used in applications for the standard fastener industry, as well as the automotive and aerospace industries.

San Shing’s factory is fully equipped with a total of 330 sets of processing equipments including CNC milling, CNC turning, grinding machines, EDM wire cutting and EDM discharge.

270 staff working two shifts supply up to 5,000 pieces of dies and 10,000 pieces of punches every month.

Continuous improvement is one of the core elements that underpin the growth of the tooling factory. This year, a renewal plan that rearranges the production facilties has been carried out to improve overall productivity efficiency and production capability. San Shing explains that the main idea behind this renewal plan is to integrate multi-station work into one single

processing centre and to include the latest CNC machinery.

This latest CNC machinery includes a homemade grinding machine that was built to coordinate several grinding processes that were done separately in different machines. The homemade grinding machine allows ID, OD, heights to be done within one process and reduces the processing time by 20% - 30%.

A 5-axis engraving machine has also been recently introduced to replace the conventional production method. San Shing points out that the 5-axis engraving machine means that complex shape tooling can be completed in a shorter time with improved part accuracy.

A new 5-axis Mazak machining/turning centre is also expected to arrive in the factory by the end of October 2013.

This multi-task machine will be able to complete all operations including turning, milling, boring and drilling in a single set up, helping to reduce the production cost and waiting time.

Scaling new heights in tool-life performance Tooling International Ltd (TIL) celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2012 and says it is immensely proud of its heritage at the forefront of high quality recess tooling manufacturing.

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aced with increasing competition from outside of Europe, TIL adopts a strategic policy of focusing on high-end application and critical precision, supported also at Group level by the leading assembly and fastener specialist - Würth. TIL counts amongst its prestigious customer base, leading suppliers into automotive, aerospace, hi-tec and renewables, amongst many others. TIL works in close partnership with screw manufacturers into these applications, developing new and exclusive recesses and focusing heavily on new materials, processes, coatings and geometry.

TIL now employs a team of sales managers, based in local markets, supported by local stocks. Chris Bahr is based in

Rockford, Illinois, USA, and covers the Americas; Vincent Chapelot is based in Paris, France, and covers Europe and Africa whilst Tan Jun is based in Suzhou, China, and covers South East Asia and the Western Pacific Rim. All three share a wealth of experience, having worked all of their lives in machine tools, dies, screw production or distribution.

“TIL’s international profile is at its peak thanks to longstanding partnerships with users, distributors or agents; consistently improving quality and tool life; as well as full customer order-books in such notable sectors as aerospace, be that in USA, France, Russia, Turkey, India, China or Taiwan.” www.tooling-international.co.uk

CTR celebrates 40 years of success This year CTR Carbide Dies Ltd, based in Birmingham, UK, is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a specialist fastener tooling company.

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TR’s management team boasts over 75 years technical, manufacturing and commercial experience. Due to this experience, and the company’s close working relationship with its customers, CTR is able to offer ‘added value’ tool design and development to its customers. This results in cost savings by eliminating unnecessary process operations promoting extended tool life.

CTR’s tooling is used for the manufacture of all industrial standard and special fasteners including airframe rivets, construction anchor bolts, automotive wheel bolts, engine bolts, special formed gear assemblies and special alloy nuts. Tooling can be individual or for complete machine kits.

“Our extensive range of conventional and CNC machine tools is complemented with ongoing investment in CNC turning centres and internal grinding machines, including the very latest in wire electro discharge machining technology.

We have also recently received delivery of a new 5-axis milling machine centre.”

CTR Carbide Dies Ltd has IS0 9001 and AS 9100 Rev C accreditation and is a member of ADS (Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space Industries, globally).

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Met-Max Innovations’ tool room expansion Met-Max Innovations, based in Tiffin, OH, USA, under the National Machinery LLC parent company, has recently completed a tool room expansion allowing it to better serve its cold forming customers’ tool development needs.

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“National Machinery has the capability to produce any type of tooling for cold forming equipment, including cases, inserts, segmented tools and punches with very precise tolerances.

This tool room fits very well in the Met-Max Innovations business group by fusing proven design engineering with tooling development. The customer can provide a desired finished part print and Met-Max Innovations can take it from there, developing concept drawings, manufacturing the tools and developing the process on its specially designed cold forming equipment.” www.nationalmachinery.com

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Keeping ahead with sales intelligence Sharon Bennett, marketing executive at VECTA - part of the EDP group of companies, looks at the benefits of using sales intelligence with customer relationship management (CRM) and the advantages it can give companies over their competitors.

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n the current climate the implementation of sales intelligence and CRM into the everyday sales process is something many businesses are now accepting as essential. Faced with high levels of competition and the world of social media, blogging and search engines, if we aren’t actively employing some sort of intelligently designed solution to inform our management decisions and guide our sales teams, then we are likely to be falling behind.

The key to making the right choice is an understanding of the type of data used by each of the solutions and the business objectives you expect to achieve from using the solution you are considering.

Sales intelligence in short, is the automated collection and analysis of detailed transactional data transformed to provide a powerful insight into your customers purchasing habits, product sales increases, decreases or buying gaps and product profitability. It is a similar concept to business inteligence, which provides company wide business information. Sales intelligence however is sales or purchasing team specific, user friendly and produces clear actionable information.

A standalone CRM system uses what would be described as ‘soft’ and ‘top level’ data linked to basic customer, product and purchase date information - used to communicate and market to customers and prospects based on their profile and needs. The standalone CRM product will not access

detailed purchasing patterns and cannot provide the analytical functionality of a sales intelligence tool.

An independent CRM system will provide an understanding of the clients’ seasonal activity, habits and some business preferences, sufficient for dealing with new business prospecting.

For existing customer marketing and sales management, much of the detailed analysis and data would historically need to be manually extracted from a back office system and used alongside a CRM, which anecdotally proved to be too time consuming so would not get done.

The introduction of an integrated sales intelligence and CRM solution such as VECTA enables an effortless, linked approach to CRM and provides the sales, marketing and management teams with an easy to use yet detailed illustration and insight into every aspect of the customer’s account progress and history, enabling them to approach every call, visit or communication with accurate and relevant information. It enables management decisions to be made based on facts, targeted controlled marketing effort and provides actionable direction for the whole team.

So why should a company implement a sales intelligence and CRM solution? That’s very simple. Recent research revealed that an existing customer is 45 percent more profitable to a company than a brand new one. Further, if sales managers fail to utilise a form of monitoring to keep up with key customers contacts or personnel changes they could see a customer drift of up to 30 percent, meaning 30 percent of revenue would need to be replaced by new business.

Keep ahead of your competitors by introducing an integrated sales intelligence and CRM solution into the day-to-day operations of your business and provide your sales people with the insight to know how and when to act quickly on an emerging opportunity that could save or grow an account.

Siemens extends industry software portfolio The Siemens manufacturing operations management portfolio has been further expanded with the acquisition of UK based, production planning and scheduling software company, Preactor.

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reactor has been developing software solutions for efficient automated production planning processes for over 20 years, and its advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software optimises production and logistics, boosts productivity and drives down costs. Once the deal is complete, the company will be assigned to the Siemens industry automation division, however the purchase price will not be disclosed.

The Preactor Group is also represented in North America, India, France, Spain and China and its APS planning software has been installed by over 4,500 small, medium and large multinational companies in 75 countries.

“By acquiring the Preactor Group, we are further extending our position as an industry software supplier in the field of production and logistics,” said Anton S. Huber, CEO of the Siemens industry automation division. “The solutions supplied

by Preactor ideally complement our manufacturing executive system product portfolio. We will be extending our industry software offering to include APS as a key component in the field of manufacturing operations management. We are gaining a team of specialists with a proven track record as a preferred supplier and service provider for APS solutions.”

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TFC improves HR efficiency TFC Ltd is improving the efficiency of its people management processes with the help of an online HR software solution - Cezanne OnDemand.

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he global business has a UK workforce of approximately 100 staff, operating from a number of TFC locations in the UK and Germany or interfacing directly with customers wherever required. It has seen rapid growth in recent years and as a result had outgrown its previous system of managing HR processes across a series of spreadsheets.

Eve Davis, TFC’s operations director, recognised the need for a system that would allow the company to hold all its employee data in one central place and ensure people management was being approached consistently across the business. “Managers on different sites were all managing areas such as holidays and absence in their own way, so I felt we could benefit from a software solution that would help us take a more uniform approach,” Eve explained.

Cezanne OnDemand appealed both because of its easy to use format and flexible pricing model. “The pricing was a key attraction for us,” said Eve. “We simply wouldn’t have had the budget available to set up our own system and keep everything up to date.” The product is offered on a pay as you go basis, with monthly fees adjusted to reflect the number of employees being managed each month.

The system has been fully up and running for approximately three months now and TFC has already seen a significant reduction in the admin time associated with managing annual leave. The recording of sick leave has also become more accurate. “Having a central, automated system has helped us ensure that not just sickness absence is transparent, but also that the process is being managed efficiently and consistently,” said Eve. TFC plans to start using the performance management module available in the near future. “We are hoping that Cezanne OnDemand will help us embed performance management into the ethos of the company,” adds Eve. www.tfc.eu.com

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Tel: +44 (0) 121 328 3881 www.ashfasteners.co.uk

Blind Fastening Systems

Avdel® has been producing assembly systems since 1936 and offers a comprehensive range of fasteners and tooling. Speed Fastening® Systems, Breakstem Systems, Sealing Plugs, Lockbolt Systems, Blind Threaded Inserts, Pierce Rivet Fastening Systems, installation tooling and automated systems deliver innovative fastening and assembly solutions to all market segments and applications.

www.stanleyengineeredfastening.com

email: enquiries@infastech.com www.avdel-global.com

Bollhoff Direct

Standard Fasteners Extensive range of over 100,000 stock lines including non-preferred and difficult-to-source items

PROTECTION & FASTENERS

Tel: +44 (0) 1902 603 934 email: bdirect@bollhoff.com

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Tel: +44 (0) 1789 263 753 email: bulte@bulte.com

Bollhoff Direct offer unrivalled stockholding of more than 100,000 standard and non-preferred metric parts in materials including Stainless Steel, High Tensile Steel, Brass and Nylon, direct from Germany.

New product lines include: RippLock anti vibration screws, nuts and washers, VaryBond adhesives and cutting discs.

Bollhoff Direct, your local European supplier.

Avdel UK Limited

Brooks Forgings Ltd Brooks Forgings Ltd, established in 1960, is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of Forged and Machined fastener components.

With our extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities we are able to produce standards and specials to suit customer specific requirements.

• Forged Lengths up to 6000mm • Thread sizes M6 up to M100 • Quality approved to BS EN ISO 9001 • FPAL Registered Supplier Tel: +44 (0) 1384 563356 www.brooksboltingsolutions.co.uk No 10052533

Bulte Plastics UK

C&T Distribution Ltd

Dealing with Bülte, over 50 years experience in mainland Europe, you can be confident of quality, service and reliability. They offer more than 20 000 products.

Activitities: fastenings, plastic screw, washers, spacers, plugs, screw caps, nuts, plasto-metallic screws and nuts, stamped parts, threaded rods, handles, cables ties, cable clips, cable gland, adjustable feet… Manufacture to customer specification.

Bülte is awarded DIN EN ISO 9001-2008.

GRADES 8.8 / 10.9 / 12.9 Metric ‘R’ / ’S’ / ‘V’ / SAE 8 Imperial SIZES M12 – M64 Hex – larger on request ½” - 2½” Hex Head – larger on request 8.8 / 10.9 Preload Assemblies BS EN 14399-3 8.8 Sq Sq Holding Down Bolts/Nuts All Specials Made to Order FINISHES Hot Dip Galvanized / Zinc Plate / Sheradized / Geomet / Xylan ALLTHREAD STUDDING Tel: +44 (0) 1709 833 840 email: ctdsales@cooperandturner.co.uk 8.8 / 10.9 / 12.9

Cotswold Fasteners

Cotswold Fasteners

DS Fasteners Ltd

Creating the desire to buy

With market leading service levels, a dedicated, caring and honest sales team and with 38 years of experience, you can depend on us for your fastener procurement.

We Stock Hex Sets/Bolts, Threaded Rod, Nuts, Washers, Cup Square, Woodscrews, Channel accessories, Coach Screws, Roofing Bolts in BZP, Galvanised and some Brass.

Switch to Stover Nuts the automotive industry approved all metal self locking nut.

Ex-stock from D.S. Fasteners Ltd in grade 8, 10, 12 & fine pitch.

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Delivery applies to Mainland England, Wales and Southern Scotland

www.cotswoldfasteners.com

Tel: +44 (0) 1285 651 711 Email: sales@cotsfast.com

Tel: +44 (0) 1842 763 000 www.dsfasteners.co.uk

• Nylon Insert Nuts – Flange Nuts • Castle Nuts • Nylon Dome Nuts • Dome Nuts • Weld Nuts • Full & Lock Nut • Flanged Head Set Screws DIN 6921

www.fastenerandfixing.com

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Fastbolt

Everbuild Building Products are the UK and Ireland’s largest independent manufacturer of Sealants, Adhesives, Fillers and Building Chemicals. Their A4 sized World Class Catalogue is bigger and better than ever, reflecting Everbuild’s global success and current position within the market.

This 187 page catalogue also features the entire Feb range!

Tel: +44 (0) 113 240 2424 www.everbuild.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 1908 650 100 www.fastbolt.com

Hafren Security Fasteners

Galaxy Fasteners Galaxy Fasteners is now firmly established as a market leader for supplying specialised distributors within the structural engineering and farm building sector. The complete product range is available from stock, covering application at the initial fabrication stage - from submission of the original draftsman’s list, right through to the fully cladded structure. email: office@galaxy-screws.com www.galaxy-screws.co.uk

Tel: 0844 571 22 22 email: cehelp@harclo.com

‘Security fasteners for every application’ • Widest range of tamper resistant nuts and bolts - worldwide • In-stock for same day despatch to distributors only • High quality bespoke security fasteners manufacturing service • Sensitive areas need security fixings to deter vandalism and theft • Many new products and sizes recently added to our range Secure business with Hafren!

Tel: +44 (0) 1686 621 300 Email: info@hafrenfasteners.com

Harrison & Clough Ltd

Harrison Silverdale

As of the 1st July 2013, our Metalmate, Timbermate, Masonmate and Screw-Tite ranges now have a comprehensive range of compliant construction products.

Established in 1982 Harrison Silverdale has a wealth of experience in the fastener industry. Our products include Threaded Inserts, Sheet Metal Fasteners, Spring Steel Nuts & Clips, Turned Parts and Plastic Fasteners. We have our own 3D design service for specials which is all controlled by our ISO 9001 approval.

The new supplement lists the current offerins of CE & ETA marked products available from H&C. For further advice use our helpline at cehelp@haclo.com

email: fasteners@harrisonsilverdale.co.uk www.harrisonsilverdale.com

Heat Treatment 2000 Ltd

Hollo-Bolt

by Lindapter

Automotive Specialists

New Hollo-Bolt Brochure / Hollo-Bolt by Lindapter

New computer controlled 1 ton per hour continuous furnace for Carburising / Carbonitriding

The Hollo-Bolt, invented by Lindapter, is the original expansion bolt for structural steel hollow section (SHS) or where access is only available from one side. The easy to install ‘blind connection’ is now available with a High Clamping Force Mechanism for up to three times higher clamping force than equivalent sized products without the mechanism.

TS16949 + CQI – 9 Approved Fastener Specialists.

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Fastbolt is a leading wholesaler of industrial fasteners to European distributors only. Apart from a highly specialised product range ex stock Fastbolt offers individual supply solutions such as customised packing, direct container imports, pre-import quality inspections and a revolutionary online availability check and ordering system: FBonline.

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Tel: +44 (0) 1274 521 444 www.hollo-bolt.com

CATALOGUE RAC K Icon Fasteners

JCS Hi-Torque Ltd

Icon Fasteners is your higher grade supplier and the UK’s leading supplier from stock for 12.9 Cap, 10.9 Button, 10.9 Csk self colour/Zinc, 10.9 Hexagon, 8.8 Hexagon Galv. We are able to supply PPAP parts, and have an experienced specials team that source & manufacture parts.

Manufacturers of Hi-Grip, Hi-Torque and Tamtorque, the world’s finest quality worm drive hose clips and clamps, and approved to BSI Kitemark and Lloyd’s Type Approval Standards.

email: sales@icon-fasteners.co.uk Tel: +44 (0) 1902 491 122

Tel: +44 (0) 1787 376212 www.jcshi-torque.co.uk

London Screw Co Ltd

The Kebrell Group – Kebrell Nuts and Bolts, High Tensile Bolts and Dytsa UK – has unrivalled experience of industrial fasteners and fixings. In addition to our distribution centres throughout the UK we have a manufacturing plant in Spain specialising in standard and special high tensile cold-forged fasteners for the automotive sector.

UK’s leading manufacturer of all thread studs. Extensive stocks M3-12 dia. up to 180mm long in steel, brass, PH BR & St/St. Also manufacture a full range of m/c screws and cold headed specials in all head forms and materials. Large stocks M4-M12 up to 180mm – long lengths a speciality.

Tel: +44 (0) 1384 569 832 Fax: +44 (0) 1384 410 296

Mellish Engineering

ND Jig & Gauge

• Manufacturers of safety critical and high integrity fully tracible fasteners • Hot forged bolting, precision CNC machined parts, medium / high volume supply .

• Stockist of Duplex / Super Duplex / nickel alloy nuts and washers.

• All fastener Material Grades – Stainless, Carbon, Nickel alloy, Yellow metals.

• In house testing including PMI, MPI, independent hardness tests.

• Quality - 3.1 / 3.2 Certification.

ISO 9001:2008 Approved

ND Jig & Gauge is a leading manufacturer of Metallic Washers.

Large stocks of washers, square from 25sq x 3thk up to 150sq x 25thk. Black Washers BS3410 & BS4320.

Also BS4395 hardened washers.

Special washers in Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass and other exotic alloys made to your requirements.

Please contact us now.

Tel: +44 (0) 1922 742 665 email: sales@mellishengineering.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 121 556 0824 www.ndjig.com

NE Fasteners Ltd

OGL

Wood/Chipboard screws, Mirror/ Decking screws, Furniture fasteners, Screw cups and Brass turned sockets, Wall Plugs, Brackets and much more in all materials and finishes including Black, E/Brass, Chrome. NEF are also experts at Packing/Kitting.

We also buy surplus screws!

prof.ITplus from OGL Computer is a complete business management software suite designed specifically for stockists and distributors in the Fasteners and Fixings industry. OGL combines innovation in software development with a detailed understanding of your business needs, gained through working in partnership with stockists and distributors for over 30 years.

Please call for our new Brochure.

Tel: +44 (0) 121 559 8866 www.nefasteners.co.uk

We offer a wide range in design and material specification to meet the needs of modern industry.

Please contact us for a catalogue.

Kebrell Nuts & Bolts

Tel: +44 (0) 121 526 6049 www.kebrell.co.uk

Special Fasteners & Hot Forged Bolting

JCS products are exported throughout the world for use in the Industrial, Automotive, Marine, Construction and Petro-Chemical industries.

Tel: +44 (0) 1299 873 873 www.ogl.co.uk

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Owlett-Jaton

Premier Washers

Owlett-Jaton is the UK’s largest supplier of fasteners, fixings, ironmongery, hardware, and associated items to the UK distributor and merchant trade.

Experienced sales and distribution teams are dedicated to delivering a first class service to their customers and just one call gives you access to our comprehensive product range.

Manufacturer of washers and pressings in all types of metal and in a variety of finishes with in-house tool facilities. An excellent service & competitive prices, supported by our registration to BS EN ISO 9001:2008, places Premier Washers in a position to fully satisfy the requirements of all our customers.

Tel: +44 (0) 1785 819 819 www.ojtrade.co.uk

email: sales@premierwashers.co.uk Tel: +44 (0) 1902 307 121

RLS Tooling Ltd

Rolevet Ltd

Our thread rolling dies are used worldwide by fastener manufacturers in industries like; construction, automotive, white goods and aerospace. We are licenced to make dies for the Taptite®, MAThread® and Excalibur Screwbolt® products. In addition to a full range of flat dies we also make thread rolls for most 2 and 3 roll machines.

Rolevet are a leading manufacturer of industrial fasteners, specialising in Non-standard and bespoke to customer specifications.

Manufacturing from specialist alloys, duplex stainless steels and high nickel alloys.

Our manufacturing facility incorporates a hot-forging section alongside a fully equipped CNCWorkshop, resulting in Rolevet offering the complete fastener supply solution.

Tel: +44 (0) 1543 271 808 www.rlstooling.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 1536 444 800 www.spirol.com

Tel: +44 (0) 1902 421 252 www.rolevet.com

Spirol COILED SPRING PINS

Spirol DISC SPRINGS

Versatile SPIROL Coiled Spring Pins provide flexibility, uniform strength, equal stress distribution, closer diameter tolerances, no interlocking, substantial advantages in trouble-free automatic feeding, and they reduce costs. Heavy, standard, and light duty pins provide combinations of strength, flexibility and diameter to meet the specific engineering objectives of your pinning applications.

SPIROL Disc Springs are conically-shaped, washer-type components designed to be axially loaded. SPIROL offer a standard-size range in outside diameters from 8mm to 200mm to meet your diverse application needs. SPIROL standard disc springs meet all DIN 2093 performance, tolerance and quality specifications as well as DIN 2092 design criteria.

Spirol SLOTTED SPRING PINS

Stainless Threaded Fasteners

SPIROL manufactures Slotted Spring Pins to ISO 8752 (EN 28752), ASME 18.8.4M Type B (Metric non interlocking) and ASME B18.8.2 (Inch), in High Carbon Steel, Austenitic Stainless Steel and Chrome Stainless Steel. We also produce special products subject to quantity such as light duty ISO 13337, reduced ends and combination pins.

Stainless Threaded Fasteners, a member of The Hexstone Ltd Group of companies, is one of Europe’s leading stainless steel fasteners wholesalers.

• Stainless Steel A2, A4 and A4-80 • Brass • Non-Standard Specials • Marine Hardware 316SS • Action Can® Aerosols for Industry • BS EN ISO9001:2000 Accreditation Next Day Delivery Dedicated to Distributors/Stockists.

Tel: +44 (0) 1536 444 800 www.spirol.com

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Tel: +44 (0) 1902 490 490 www.stf-fasteners.co.uk

CATALOGUE RAC K Star Fasteners (UK) Ltd

Tel: +44 (0) 115 932 4939 www.starfasteners.co.uk

Star Fasteners, the UK’s largest Huck distributor.

Huck fasteners are installed wherever there’s a requirement for structural strength and resistance to vibration & loosening making them suitable for tough engineering situations.

Stock includes rivets, threaded inserts, screws. Tool sales, hire and repair complement the service. Many years of application experience ensures unrivalled technical support.

Supplying industrial fasteners for 30 years

dedicated to meeting all your fastening needs

Tel: +44 (0) 1789 206 600 www.tappex.co.uk

Manufacturers, Stockists & Suppliers of Petrochemical Bolting

T.I.Midwood & Co LTD (TIMco)

2013/14

Tel: +44 (0) 1829 261 111 www.TIMco.co.uk

Wholesale suppliers of screws, fasteners, fixings, nails & power tool accessories to distributors throughout Europe.

The TIMco range includes Woodscrews, Classic Multi-purpose screws, drywall screws, anchors and other screw types. FirmaHold products consist of collated nails and fuel cells and Addax power tool accessory range includes SDS bits, masonry bits, TCT multi-purpose drills, cobalt drills, holesaws and many more.

Tipper Engineering

TR Fastenings

• Manufacturers & Stockists of Petrochemical Bolting for 41 years.

• Stud Bolts, Bolts, Setscrews, Socket Cap Screws Washers.

• Material Grades -B7/L7/B7M/ L7M/B16, range of Stainless Grades.

• Hexagon Nuts – 2H/2HM/4/7/7M + Stainless Grades.

• Coatings - Zinc, Galvanised, Xylan, Sheradised.

• Quality - 3.1 Certification.

ISO 9001:2008 Approved

TR Fastenings - Global manufacturer & distributor of fasteners including sheet metal fasteners, PCB hardware & cable management, inserts for plastic, self-locking fasteners, sets, bolts, studding, screws, nuts, security fasteners, blind rivets & nuts, micro diameter and more.

Tel: +44 (0) 1922 742 691 email: dan@tipperengineering.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 151 709 0425 www.transformersuk.com

Staytite stock an extensive range of specialist fasteners designed to speed up production. The introduction of the Stayplas 30 screw for plastic has further enhanced our core product range of: SEMS Screws, Barb Nuts, Carp Nuts, All Metal Lock Nuts, Serrated and Non Serrated Flange Nuts and Bolts.

email: distributors@staytite.com Tel: + 44 (0) 1494 462 322

Tappex Thread Inserts Ltd Tappex, est. 1957, design & manufacture an extensive range of threaded-inserts/fasteners for plastics (thermoplastics/ thermoset/composites) and metal-alloy constructions and OEM applications.

Tappex offer comprehensive technical support, manufacture & logistics activity on a global basis.

Technical Sales contact: Andrew Fitzpatrick

Staytite

• Competitive prices • Next day delivery on all stocked items • Online technical support. email: sales@trfastenings.com www.trfastenings.com

Contact TR today – 40 years of service innovation

Transformers UK Ltd

Washer Factory Ltd

With over 40 years experience delivering quality fasteners this Merseyside based company continues to grow from strength to strength. We have become one of the leading international manufacturers of Screw and Washer Assemblies (Sems) and cold forged screws and bolts.

Manufacturers of Brass terminal screws. Sems are available with single or double washers and screw sizes range from M2 to M12. Suppliers of Super Duplex Fasteners.

We are one of the leading manufacturers of non-standard and specialised stainless steel, duplex stainless and non-ferrous washers and light pressings.

We have an extensive range and offer quick turnaround, see our website www.washer-factory.com for more information, or call our sales office for fast and friendly help.

Tel: +44 (0) 1902 865 777 www.washer-factory.com

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Sunseeker and TR partnership

© Sunseeker International

Sunseeker is an iconic, global brand synonymous with the ultimate in marine luxury.

From the overall design of the boat’s hull and the high-performance of its powerful engine to the exquisite craftsmanship of the interior and the quality of its tiniest components, Sunseeker is always in the pursuit of excellence and innovation.

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ne of Sunseeker’s key supply partners is TR Fastenings, with which it has worked closely for many years. A manufacturer and supplier of industrial fasteners and fixings, TR Fastenings is well positioned to supply Sunseeker with a vast range of fasteners and chandlery fittings.

TR Fastenings prides itself on the service and support it is able to offer and works closely with Sunseeker to help save time and reduce costs. “We aim to tailor the most efficient solution for Sunseeker,” explains Jerry Howe, general manager of TR Fastenings’ marine division. “Whether for boat fastener kits for gearboxes, exhausts, trim tabs and water inlets, brass buzz bars for the electrical division, chandlery fittings or small value, ‘high hassle’ items such as brackets, caps and hinges.”

Corrosion is a major consideration too and TR is able to supply Sunseeker with suitable non-corrosive parts, including a new MT3510 organic finish black screw – with the benefit of a 240 hour salt spray test for protection.

Similarly, TR’s new range of strong, lightweight and

non-corrosive plastic cable management and wiring accessories provide the ideal water resistant solution for Sunseeker.

Manufactured in high-performance and versatile nylon 6 and nylon 6/6, TR’s plastics range includes UL-approved nylon cable ties, push mounts and screw mount cable ties, knot ties and releasable cable ties. In addition, TR offers a range of self-adhesive and push mount plastic fasteners and standard injection-moulded fasteners.

“TR’s marine division, based in Poole, Dorset, is ideally situated to service the Sunseeker sites with fasteners and other add-on products,” comments Nick Low, procurement manager at Sunseeker International. “Its portfolio has grown with the business to become one of our key suppliers, and with its product knowledge and direct support of our staff at all levels, it meets our demanding production needs. We rely on TR, not only to supply our production fasteners, but also special and bespoke parts that can often make a huge difference.” www.trfastenings.com

Single source solution Harrison Silverdale is currently working in partnership with a leading automotive moulder on a new battery box application for a major UK automotive manufacturer.

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he box houses a battery that powers a compressor for the self-levelling suspension system in the rear of the vehicle. It consisted of an inner and outer moulding, a large steel pressing and a heat shield.

After receiving basic CAD models of the fixings Harrison Silverdale refined the designs and returned them for approval.

Due to the different materials and the configuration of the box, the range of fixings was quite diverse. They included two different M6 brass inserts, two sizes of compression limiters, a large diameter flat washer, a push on fix and an M6 x 30 bolt. Harrison Silverdale’s extensive product range meant it was able to supply all the component parts to its customer - providing them with a single source solution.

Harrison Silverdale points out that only two of the seven fixings for the application were standard - the bolt was changed so an existing part could be utilised and a push on fix to hold the heat

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shield in place. As development progressed it became apparent that standard M6 brass inserts would not withstand the high torque requirement. Harrison Silverdale therefore developed two bespoke inserts with oversized bodies. The compression limiters also had to be designed due to the special geometry.

Prototype samples were manufactured and submitted for testing until the final designs were signed off and bulk production could commence. The project was completed within the tight time constraints ready for the vehicle launch at the end of 2012.

“At Harrison Silverdale it has always been our core objective to work closely with our clients at the design stage so we can consult on engineered fixing solutions. This project is a shining example of what we can achieve with our extensive product range, technical expertise and excellent customer service.

If you have any technical enquiries similar to this please contact our sales office to see how we can assist.”

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Stainless A5 and A6 TUBTARA’s Corrosion damage is one of the most important concerns for design engineers in the marine industry.

For saline water applications only molybdenum, containing high-chromium alloys, give optimum results.

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ejond NV has recently developed a cold-formed TUBTARA® blind rivet nut in high alloy austenitic stainless steel 1.4571 (316Ti - A5) and 1.4539 (904L - A6), which Dejond says makes this type of TUBTARA suitable for extremely demanding marine applications due to its considerable chromium, nickel and molybdenum content.

Dejond also has the standard stainless 304 (A2) TUBTARA that resists corrosion through atmospheric exposure and has proven its effectiveness when corrosion is critical and a long-term solution is required. The stainless 316 (A4) TUBTARA is another option that targets applications exposed to chlorides, salt water and extreme temperatures, such as hull and deck fitting applications. The A6 grade is armoured against high chloride or strong acid bearing environments and guarantees increased protection against pitting, crevice and stress corrosion, reaching a PRE value (pitting resistance equivalent) of 35 (compared to PRE 25 for 316).

When choosing a blind rivet nut it is vital that the material selected is compatible with the structure being joined. Dejond explains that the standard oxide film on the stainless TUBTARA may not be resistant enough for certain harsh environments. Therefore a passivation may be necessary to improve the corrosion behaviour of the application. Also a friction lowering top coating can prevent galling of the screw-thread connection.

Recently Dejond designed a stainless steel rivet nut with a smooth round shank and special anti-rotation head.

This Anti-Turn TUBTARA was custom made for a marine application that required very high torque-to-turn resistance of the installed rivet nut in round holes in very hard parent material. The easy-to-repair features proved to be very effective.

Dejond points out that fibre composites have been used successfully in marine and offshore applications because of their environmental resistance, weight savings, and excellent durability. For the mechanical joining of composites a specific bigHead TUBTARA has been developed - an oversized head provides a large bearing area, thus ensuring a greater load distribution into the substrate, resulting in higher pull-out values. With a perforated disc design, the TUBTARA can lock securely into position.

TUBTARA blind rivet nuts can be used throughout the ship and boat-building industry, both indoor and outdoor. www.dejond.com

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Lightweight Red Grip At a recent exhibition NORMA Group showcased its newly developed pipe retaining clamp – Red Grip.

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ade of plastic, Red Grip can be used for fastening pipes, cables and lines in aircraft, motor vehicles, commercial vehicles or trains.

Compared with conventional pipe retaining clips made of metal, the new Red Grip clamp is made of the high-performance plastic polyether ether ketone (PEEK) known for its material properties. For instance Red Grip is suitable for applications in the temperature range between -50°C and +250°C. The newly developed Red Grip can also help reduce weight with the clamp approximately 10% to 15% lighter than standard configurations of the metal retaining clip. The Red Grip also makes it possible to encircle cable harnesses and piping systems completely. The silicone pad, which is securely mounted in the two-component injection moulding process, eliminates the need for special tools - the plastic pipe clip can be fastened quickly to the cable or pipe with just one movement of the hand. The permanently integrated silicone pad protects cable insulation by decoupling oscillations caused by vibrations. Due to the robust material properties the plastic pipe clip barely changes its shape under strong temperature fluctuations. It is resistant against oils, fuels, alcohols, acids and ageing due to UV exposure. Red Grip is available in sizes ranging from 8mm to 50mm.

“Red Grip is an outstanding example of our engineering skill, which even goes into such small products,” says Bernd Kleinhens, board member business development. “The new plastic pipe clip not only shortens assembly time, its low weight also helps our customers save resources.” www.normagroup.com

New SS550 stainless material Rexlen Group, based in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, says that its new stainless steel SS550 offers high strength and high corrosion, especially in salt water environments.

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S550 can withstand more than 3,000 hours of salt spray testing as well as the Kesternich test.

It also has a hardness of 600HV – 630HV and typical applications include self-drilling screws, tapping screws, roof screws and high strength screws.

The chemical composition of SS550 compared with SUS410 and SUS300 series is as followed:

Chemical composition SUS304 SS550

SUS410

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Si

Mn

P

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Cr

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≤1.00

≤2.00

≤0.045

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≤1.00

≤1.00

≤0.040

≤0.010

1.00/2.40

12.50/14.00

≤0.15

≤1.00

≤1.00

≤0.040

≤0.030

≤0.60

11.50/13.00

Mo

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1.80/2.30

N:0.05/0.15

SS550 offers higher strength compared to the SUS410 series and also offers higher corrosion resistance, as well as a more shiny appearance, than the SUS300 series.

“To eliminate rusting, acid, and pollution issues, SS550 should be your first choice coating,” say Rexlen. “Besides our extensive experience with SS550, we also provide a wide variety of products for which you can get more information from our website.” www.rexlen.com.tw

Passion for the sea Inox Mare, founded in 1977 in Rimini, Italy, has a wide range of products that are used by the marine sector, which can also be utilised in architecture and in the food industry.

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nox Mare’s stainless steel marine accessory range focuses on the most demanded items such as chains, ropes, shackles, spring hooks, turnbuckles, wire rope swage terminals, handrail accessories, hinges, flush lift rings, locks, barrel bolts, padlocks, louvered vents, hooks, eye straps, pad eyes, U bolts, eye bolts and rings. Furthermore all the related screws are available in AISI 316 making them corrosion resistant in a saline environment.

“The sea has always been in our heart besides being in our name (Mare in Italian means sea) and in order to better help our clients we have specialised even more in stainless steel accessories. We have focused on the solidity and the quality that a market as specialised as steel demands, becoming a leader within the industry.

The Inox Mare brand has always been a guarantee of quality and above all a high quality service.”

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High speed ambitions When it comes to a challenge there’s not a lot that gets in the way of Sean Rose. Despite breaking his back in a freak skiing accident 13 years ago, Sean’s thrill for speed was just too much to give up and since then he has continued to enjoy a life that would daunt even the most able-bodied.

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ean Rose is a world champion water skier, World Cup gold downhill skier, Winter XGames medalist, double paralympian, adventurer, guest speaker and has now set his sites on developing purpose built equipment for wheelchair bound athletes.

His latest project, in conjunction with specialist designers HOC and manufacturers Draft Wheelchairs, is in the development of a wind powered land kite. The Mark 3 SnowKite Rig is the culmination of over two years R&D and has been specifically designed to withstand the potential rigours of a 300km journey across the largest glacier in Europe – yet another challenge on Sean’s ‘must-do’ list.

In order to retain the stainless steel pivot pins in place on the legs of the SnowKite, TFC’s Spirolox® retaining rings were specified. Unlike conventional circlips, Spirolox® rings are manufactured by coiling round-edged flat wire and subsequently offer significant advantages such as: • No gap – full 360° retaining surface.

• No protruding lugs to interfere with mating components (uniform cross section).

• Economically produced and immediately available in stainless steel.

• Easy installation and removal – no special tools required.

• No tooling charges on custom designs.

• Available in a wide range of exotic materials and finishes. www.tfc.eu.com

Threaded inserts for marine industry Tappex UK is able to supply two families of threaded inserts, both self-tapping, that can be used for a wide variety of applications found in the marine industry.

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he first family of threaded inserts is the Tappex Trisert-3 which is available in two grades of stainless steel - 303 (A1) and 316 (A4) - both of which are passivated as standard. The insert employs three cutting facets that provide balanced cutting forces to ensure a consistent, robust installation process. The reduced head design offers an increased bearing surface over which the application torque may be spread whilst helping to ensure the correct orientation.

Recently the 6270M6-316 and 6270M10B-316 were specified for racing yachts competing in the Volvo ‘round the world’ series.

In addition to its corrosion resistant properties this blind variant was chosen to eliminate the chance of swarf becoming trapped in the internal thread. For this application the product was installed by hand or with a tapping head into filament wound glass fibre using the Tappex Production Driver.

The second family of products is Tappex Foamserts, which are made from brass (in itself having some reduced corrosion performance) with a coarse, external truncated thread form and internal thread (either Metric M2.5 to 8mm or Unified Standards are available).

Typical applications include medium and high-density foams, woods and some laminated polymer constructions. This makes them suitable for the internal furniture and decor of sailing boats and pleasure crafts.

During the installation process the cutting action of self-tapping inserts results in slight outward stress. This is reduced to an absolute minimum with the Foamsert and enables the insert to be used where there are thin walls. The balanced cutting load of the Foamsert also reduces side thrust caused by predominantly only one cutting edge. This has the effect of guaranteeing much closer axial alignment of the insert in the hole.

Tappex UK manufactures these products, supplying globally (along with installation tooling) and can also provide technical support in the form of in-house application engineers and mechanical testing.

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Full house of wrenches Wera has extended its range of Joker open-end wrenches to include 11 metric and 8 imperial dimensions.

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he Joker range is available in metric dimensions of 8mm – 19mm and available in sets of four, eight or eleven. The range is also available in imperial dimensions 5/16 inch, 3/8 inch, 7/16 inch, 1/2 inch, 9/16 inch, 5/8 inch, 11/16 inch and 3/4 inch. Imperial dimensions are available in sets of four and eight.

The open-end wrenches offer distinct advantages, such as the holding function, a limit stop, special toothing, and a small return angle. The holding function enables the nut and bolt to be applied without the need for any additional tools and prevents any fall out from the open-end section. The Joker also has a limit stop that prevents any downwards slipping of the wrench from the head of the bolt, which Wera says does not only make screwdriving simpler, but allows far more power to be applied.

The Joker also has an exchangeable, hardened metal plate that allows the user to keep hold of the nut or bolt. The special toothing in association with the double-hex geometry creates a form-fitting connection with the nut, effectively preventing any slipping during high torque applications.

The ratcheting combination wrench has a small return angle of 30º, which allows application in confined spaces due to its straight head, making it unnecessary for the wrench to be turned.

Avoid errors with DREMASTER Gedore says its hand operated and adjustable DREMASTER tubular torque wrench for industry and trade, ensures that any incorrect applications are kept down to a minimum.

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he ergonomically shaped grip provides a pleasant surface feel and the clearly recognisable handgrip centre ensures that any unintentional adjustment of the torque value can be avoided. The square drive also consists of a two component grip complete with an integrated push button release for securing the socket.

Available in a variety of sizes for use in the 20Nm - 850Nm fields, the DREMASTER is provided with different types of drives including a ½ inch interchangeable square with press button release or a ¾ inch coupler (depending on size), as well as a

½ inch reversible ratchet with spigot end or square socket. All models are also available as a set in a practical sheet metal case.

The unit required is simply set by a changeover switch next to the scale, with only one torque unit indicated to avoid any reading errors and the scale for torque units, Nm and ft.lb, protected with a glass covering.

The DREMASTER is classified to DIN EN ISO 6789:2003 Type II Class A. In the interests of user safety (tolerance +/- 3%), the standard specifications (tolerance +/- 4%) are surpassed.

Metabo’s cordless combination hammer Metabo says its new cordless combination hammer, the KHA 36 LTX, has the drilling performance of a corded machine.

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he KHA 36 LTX is a 36V cordless combination hammer with a compact 4.0Ah battery pack combining the benefits of corded machines with the flexibility of a cordless tool. With a maximum impact energy of 3.1J it can drill holes of up to 32mm in diameter into concrete without any problems.

Apart from dowel holes, the mobile universal hammer can be used for drilling through concrete walls, into stone and masonry or for light chiselling work. When drilling into concrete or masonry the user can also work with core bits or if drilling into wood or metal without impact action, the user can change from an SDS Plus hammer system to a quick-action keyless chuck for wood or metal drill bits in a matter of seconds due to an integrated quick change system.

Weighing 4.5kg, the new cordless combination hammer fits comfortably into the hand of the user with a new ergonomic design. The ratchet clutch safety system limits a sudden reverse torque if the drill should jam. Improved cooling to the aluminium die-cast gear housing and a new guided air flow system makes the hammer in particular, robust and durable.

The KHA 36 LTX will reduce vibrations using its anti-vibration system, Metabo Vibra-Tech (MVT), which was specially designed to cushion the hammer mechanism and the elastic detached handle. The standard MVT side handle is also supplied to help reduce vibrations.

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Duraspin’s new enhancements Senco EMEA has introduced the next generation DuraSpin auto-feed screwdrivers to tackle drywall, sheathing, decking and structural steel fastening.

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enco says its DuraSpin screw fastening system is evolving to a new level of speed, power and efficiency. The next generation of its 75mm collated auto-feed screwdrivers in traditional corded versions, as well as new compact 18V 3Ah lithium-ion battery powered units, can drive between 1,200 – 1,500 screws per charge depending on the screw length and substrate.

Enhancements to the line include higher torque motors, application specific tool speeds (2,500rpm or 5,000rpm), a variable speed trigger with lock and reverse options and a patent pending corner-fit feed system for better access and screw placement in tight spaces.

Other DuraSpin features include a tool-free screw length adjustment of 25mm - 75mm and a belt hook. The tools are ergonomically designed for use with one hand, however a cushioned second hand grip helps minimise wrist and arm fatigue by reducing the exertion needed to complete each drive.

Senco has also upgraded the battery in the new cordless DuraSpin models, replacing the nickel-cadmium 14.4V batteries used on earlier versions with the same 18V 3Ah lithium-ion battery used on Senco’s Fusion cordless pneumatic nailers.

Senco plans to introduce two new DuraSpin 75mm 2,500rpm corded and 18V 3Ah lithium-ion battery powered auto-feed screwdrivers this summer.

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RIV1066 for welding studs The RIV1066 capacitor discharge stud welding tool can be used for the installation of welding studs up to M8.

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ivit says that its RIV1066, which weighs 13kg, is not subject to any kind of wear as it is completely electronic, allowing the tool to automatically stabilise the variations of the line voltage.

Rivit produces the welding studs that it recommends for use with the RIV1066 including threaded studs, internal tapped studs, 1 or 2 contact fastons and insulation nails available in steel, AISI304 stainless steel, aluminium and brass. The application is very easy as it does not require accessibility from both sides of the sheet as the products can be blind placed. The studs can also be welded onto plates of the same material.

Rivit Srl based in Bologna, Italy, produces fastening systems and tools for assembly and sheet metal working. Its range includes blind rivets, rivet nuts, self-clinching, welding studs, blind bolts, latches, cage nuts, spring clips and the related tools for their installation. www.rivit.it

New Torx Plus速 sockets from Laser Tools Laser Tools has two recent additions to its Torx Plus速 range, the 1/4 inch and the 3/8 inch drive set.

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The 村 inch drive set (part number 5616) covers the sizes: 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12EP, and the 3 /8 inch drive set (part number 5617) covers 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20EP. The sockets are manufactured from 50BV30 steel for strength and durability and are supplied on a socket rail.

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New elastic adhesive allows instant handling Henkel says its Terostat® MS 500™ hot melt sealant has the ability to reduce production time and costs whilst improving product performance and aesthetics, saving time on the overall weight of the structure, creating an effective seal.

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erostat® MS 500™ was developed to meet the needs of a specific application, bonding and sealing crystalline solar modules. Application specialists at Henkel however recognised the product’s wider potential, and with its resistance to UV and weather extremes, one of the first UK applications for the Terostat MS 500 was bonding and sealing caravan panels.

The caravan manufacturer was already using flexible structural bonding technology but needed to screw panels to struts as a support mechanism during the curing process. As the Terostat MS 500 can provide an instant bond the screws are no longer needed. This eliminates a process and save costs and also improves the quality of the end product as there are no screw holes to create leak paths. The Terostat MS 500 creates high initial bond strength within a matter of seconds. As it dries it crosslinks through moisture absorption, curing in 20 or 30 minutes.

Henkel says that the elastic adhesive effectively compensates for the differing thermal expansion characteristics of dissimilar materials and remains flexible over a wide temperature range.

The need to bond large panels onto struts, to create structures that are exposed to vibration, extends across many manufacturing sectors including building, white goods and transport. Henkel therefore expects its Terostat MS 500 to have wide appeal for applications that call for an instant but flexible bond.

Ideal for nearly all repair jobs WEICON GmbH & Co KG from Germany offers a special epoxy resin for nearly all repair jobs the plastic metal type WEICON A.

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EICON A is the general purpose product from the WEICON plastic metal range. It can be used for the elimination of corrosion damage and pitting on tanks, for repairs on pipes and castings, for repairs of cracks on housings and machine parts and for making moulds, models, tools and fixtures.

Plastic metal WEICON A can be used for maintenance works, giving durable repairs without the need for expensive replacement parts. It also allows fast, permanent and economical repairs, bondings or coatings of a variety of different materials. WEICON says that it also has an excellent resistance against aggressive media and is, therefore, suitable for many industrial sectors.

Epoxy resin systems consist of two components - resin and hardener. Depending on the type, either steel or aluminium particles are added to the resin in order to improve the technical properties such as compressive strength and thermal conductivity. After mixing the two components, WEICON plastic metal cures with a type-specific curing time to a metal-like material that adheres immediately to almost all surfaces. The cured material can then be machined - for example drilled, grinded or filed – just like proper metal.

Scapa replaces traditional fastening methods Scapa has announced an expanded line of acrylic foam tapes (AFT) designed to provide engineered assembly solutions for a wide variety of industrial applications.

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or use in industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics and construction, Scapa says its AFTs are high performance bonding products ideal for replacing mechanical fasteners, spot welds and liquid adhesives in permanent applications where a high strength bond is required. This includes use on a broad spectrum of substrates such as metals, glass, plastics, wood, composite materials and painted surfaces.

Benefits of incorporating Scapa AFTs into the manufacturing and assembly process include lighter finished goods, increased strength, UV resistance, bonding of dissimilar surfaces and the reduction of hardware and labour costs. Scapa points out that its AFTs also withstand thermal movement and dynamic forces with excellent aging and weathering properties.

Scapa says its products create permanent, strong and reliable adhesive bonds to a wide spectrum of substrates, and can withstand thermal movement and believes its AFTs can replace traditional mechanical fastening methods.

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High performance masking tapes from Techsil Techsil, an industrial supplier of RTV silicones, adhesives and sealants, has a variety of high performance masking tapes available including its SM00 and S4070 ranges.

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echsil says its SM00 premium grade masking tape has been designed to withstand vigorous plasma spraying process, which is a method of applying thin coatings of metal or high temperature ceramics to a surface. The coating is sprayed at a high pressure and at extreme temperatures. The tape is applied next to and around the area to be plasma sprayed. The robust and flexible tape is used to resist the harshest grit blasting and spraying processes.

The flexibility of the SM00 tapes allows for ‘wrapping’ of complex shapes and eliminates wrinkles during the flexing of cables. During this process, the SM00 tapes are resistant to slippage during this process and are residue free upon removal eliminating the need for further cleaning or processing. The tapes are approved for use by Pratt Whitney, General Electric and Rolls Royce.

Techsil’s S4070 high temperature single sided masking tape consists of a crepe paper carrier coated on one side with a natural rubber adhesive. It is smooth, conformable and easy to handle with good adhesion and holding power even to irregular surfaces. It is tear and solvent resistant and will leave no stains or residues if removed when warm. S4070 can be used up to temperatures of 163ºC and gives straight, clean paint break lines with no flaking upon removal.

Master Bond feels the heat Master Bond says its EP21FRNS-2 is a two component, flame retardant, toughened epoxy that resists high temperatures up to 90°C.

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This two part epoxy features a convenient one to one mix ratio by weight and cures at room temperature or more quickly at elevated temperatures. Its handling is further facilitated by colour coding with part A black and part B off-white.

This tough and durable system bonds well to a wide variety of substrates including metals, glass, ceramics and many plastics. It can also withstand exposure to a range of chemicals, such as water, fuels, lubricants and acids, among others. As per the UL 94V-0 specification, EP21FRNS-2 is serviceable over the temperature range of -51°C to 90°C. Featuring a moderate viscosity, this epoxy maintains its flow and is a reliable electrical insulator.

EP21FRNS-2 is available in ½ pint, pint, quart, gallon and 5 gallon kits, as well as premixed and frozen syringes, bubble packs and gun dispensers.

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Dow Corning extends relationship in Europe Dow Corning Corporation has extended its distribution agreement with Univar Inc, a global distributor of industrial and specialty chemicals, to serve the needs of the pressure sensitive industry in Europe.

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s a result of the agreement, Univar will extend the geographic scope of its distribution of Dow Corning’s product range for the pressure sensitive industry to several new countries including Germany and France.

“This arrangement is designed to take advantage of the extensive presence that Univar has developed in many of the European countries,“ said Kris Verschueren, European market manager for Dow Corning.

“It enables us to bring innovative products and the full range of Dow Corning brand specialty silicone products to benefit even more customers in this region.”

Dow Corning has a long history of market-driven innovation for the pressure sensitive industry, including the Syl-Off® advantage series. This enables coaters to enhance line speed, improve coating performance and help them protect themselves from unpredictable swings in platinum metal prices.

Avery Dennison’s new range Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has developed four new cost effective, high end elastomeric adhesive tapes to adhere to curved surfaces and a variety of low surface energy substrates for use in automotive and building construction applications.

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he new range consists of four tapes, a 50µ transfer tape - FT 21056, a 100µ double coated tissue tape - FT 7256, an 85µ double coated PE tape - FT 7356, and a 70µ double coated scrim tape - FT 7956. Each tape offers greater than 25N per inch adhesion levels, has dynamic shear values exceeding 500N per inch and is designed to adhere to dirty or oily surfaces.

“The adhesives can be paired with foam or fibre materials, giving them versatility for converters supporting both the automotive and building construction segments,” says Gulsah Metinoz, regional product manager, Avery Dennison Performance Tapes Europe.

“In the automotive industry, the tapes find use as an insulation

component by affixing sound and vibration dampening foam and fibre materials to the LSE plastics favored by automakers for being lightweight. The tapes’ ability to affix to curved surfaces is another advantage in the auto industry since most vehicles today have rounded configurations.”

“Some of these same performance characteristics come into play in building construction applications, where the tapes affix energy-saving insulation to pipes,” Metinoz continues. “But here the tapes deliver an added bonus. Their ability to adhere to many dirty or oily surfaces makes them particularly well-suited for applications in airborne contaminated environments, which is where most pipes are located.”

Creating a perfect seal Made from an advanced polymer, LLFA Compression Tape is a strong and fast fusing silicone that enables a highly compressive sheath to be created.

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he tape allows plumbers, electricians and others to make repairs instantly, safely and in the most hostile conditions.

When stretched as it is wound round a pipe, the non-adhesive, water-resistant tape provides immediate high tensile strength that can seal a leaking pipe at mains pressure without the need to turn the water off. The self-fusing layers start bonding together immediately, so no curing time is required. A final layer of tape – applied without stretching – provides protection against abrasion or splits.

This sealing capability of at least 10 bars/150 psi, coupled with its ability to work in temperatures from 90°C through to +260°C, has allowed some of Canada’s natural gas utilities to use LLFA Compression Tape for winter repairs. It is also being used to make roadside repairs to automotive cooling systems.

The insulating qualities and ability to keep moisture out allows electricians to repair cables underwater. Developed for use in radioactive environments, this product is highly UV-resistant and protects against contaminants. The tape is self-extinguishing and will not propagate a flame.

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Camlock introduces durable miniature switchlock range UK based industrial locking company Camlock Systems is launching a new range of extensively tested miniature switchlocks.

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he new range includes single pole and double pole types, with options on head profile and key combinations. The miniature switchlocks have been successfully tested in excess of 20,000 cycles and are V0 fire resistant and able to operate in a temperature range of -20°C to +65°C. The switches are rated for currents up to 5A at 115V AC. The locks offer full functionality through Camlock’s proven Series 21 locking mechanism. They come in ultra compact proportions, with an overall body length of approximately 3cm and a small 16mm x 13mm mounting hole size.

The new locks can be specified keyed alike or keyed to differ and up to 200 different key combinations are available.

They are available with the key either trapped or free in the locked position. Camlock Systems is also able to supply these switchlocks to the 801 and 901 key combinations popular in certain industries. The range comes with a five disc tumbler mechanism for good security and the key has a double-sided design for user convenience.

The 2111 single and 2115 double pole lock have a conventional conical head. An additional parallel head type that is ideal for recessed apertures such as those used on plastic moulded doors is now available for the 2110 single and 2114 double pole lock.

New three-piece locknut system Ferrule-Lock™ has launched a new three-piece locknut system that it says has greater holding power for high vibration applications.

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errule-Lock’s patented design utilises a simple and effective innovation borrowed from the tube fitting industry, which it says is easy to install and outperforms other locknut fasteners. It is a three piece system comprised of two identical Ferrule-Lock™ nuts and a ferrule.

The bolt is customer supplied to meet the application.

The first Ferrule-Lock nut is threaded onto the bolt and torqued to the designed clamp load and standard specifications.

The ferrule is slipped over the bolt and seated in the chamfered face of the clamp nut. The second, Ferrule-Lock nut - acting as a jam nut - is threaded onto the bolt until the ferrule seats into the chamfer of the jam nut. The final step is to tighten the jam nut to compress and bind the ferrule into the two Ferrule-Lock nuts, creating a joint that will not vibrate loose.

The Ferrule-Lock system has been rigorously tested using the Junker test, with the testing procedure consisting of a fastened joint between a stationary and a movable plate.

A load cell is placed on the bolt and the two plates are fastened together under a specified clamp load and subjected to vibration using an amplitude of 10 percent of the diameter of the bolt and 12.5 hertz for 1,000 cycles.

An added benefit of the Ferrule-Lock system is that the load on the clamp nut has no impact on the vibration proof quality of the Ferrule-Lock system. The only requirement is that the ferrule be compressed between the opposing Ferrule-Lock nuts. This feature is very useful in applications where minimal clamp load is required.

“Ferrule-Lock is designed to provide a serviceable joint. It is a simple matter of loosening the jam nut, removing and discarding the ferrule, and removing the clamp nut as you would normally.

The Ferrule-Lock nuts are reusable with a new, replacement ferrule.”

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ZaGO says its socket cap sealing screws offer unsurpassed fastening and sealing power to protect fasteners, bolts and rivets exposed to harsh environments.

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ocket cap sealing screws are becoming more popular due to their space saving design and superior strength.

The 6 flat surfaces within the recess allows for high torquing without damaging the head and have no side clearance restrictions making them the ideal choice for assemblies with close tolerances. Zago states that socket caps sealing screws are also usually made from stronger alloy steel compared to hex cap screws, depending on the grade and manufacturer.

Due to the increase in demand ZaGO is now offering socket cap sealing screws with delivery in 2-3 days at an economical price.

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Midlands manufacturer celebrates growth in Asia ZERO Cases UK is developing new product ranges that will be launched later this year after opening up new export territories in India and China.

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ith future plans to further extend marketing activities in the Middle East and Asia, the new products will feature vacuum form plastic and additional lightweight aluminium rack cases, and will complement the company’s existing range of aluminium, plastic and bespoke enclosures. ZERO will also be introducing an increased variety of larger rotor moulded case sizes and deep drawn carry cases with enhanced protective surface finish.

The company has had a rapid growth in export numbers in both India and China, with the value for orders from India expected to be over GB£120,000 by the end of 2013. The predictions for Chinese orders are close behind, following an initial order of 120 cases.

“The export expansion to non-European markets is especially important for us as it helps us to balance any possible effects deriving from the austerity measures that are currently being employed throughout the Euro zone.

Manufacturers in general have to trade within a very challenging economic environment at the moment.

It therefore makes sense to pursue a sales and marketing programme that is not only focussed on the UK and Europe, but goes beyond,” said Mike Dimmack, ZERO UK’s plant manager.

The company’s aluminium 700 series 19 inch rack and modified aluminium deep drawn transit type cases have proven to be particularly popular with the Indian commercial aerospace sector. Serving a more commercial market in China, ZERO is primarily exporting deep drawn carry cases to the country, hoping to increase its shares within the business to business market.

Hot dip spun galvanised fasteners Martyn Price Fasteners supplies a range of hot dip spun galvanised bolts, nuts, washers, hex set screws, socket screws, threaded rod and a large range of other steel products.

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artyn Price galvanises in metric coarse, UNC and whitworth. Galvanised washers are also sorted to ensure they are free of damage caused by hot dipping and spinning. The hot dip spun galvanised nuts are also tapped oversize to ensure they fit on the mating part.

Martyn Price Fasteners is also a stockist of the rare hot dip spun galvanised nylon insert nuts grade 10.

One product, two ranges Bülte Plastics is offering hex head slotted screws with two options full nylon screws or plastomet (plastic with metal inserts) screws.

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The plastomet products are available in sizes M4, M5, and M6 with lengths between 8mm - 30mm. The standard material is black polyamide 6 with steel inserts. Brass or stainless steel is available on request where minimum quantities will apply.

The slotted hex head offers two choices of tightening, the hexagon external drive with a spanner or socket and the slot with a screwdriver. The extension under the head provides a larger bearing surface to spread the load and preserve the work piece, avoiding the need for a separate washer.

A case for multiple applications The MAX430 is an IP67 certified, tough, durable and reliable case that may be used in a variety of applications.

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he cases offer protection from the elements, water, dust and impacts, making them suitable for a wide array of sectors and applications such as marine, photography and the manufacturing industry.

The MAX430 measures 464mm x 366mm x H176mm / 18.27 inch x 14.41 inch x 6.93 inch externally and 426mm x 290mm x H159mm (114mm + 45mm) / 16.77 inch x 11.41 inch x 6.26 inch (4.50 + 1.76) internally. The case weighs 2.78kg.

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The false economy of the ‘cheap’ copy Like other original designers and manufacturers, British manufacturer bigHead® sometimes comes across examples of cheap copies, usually from Asia, that can cause all sorts of problems for customers. Two recent examples were found in an automotive application and a construction application. As risk can be very high in both these industries it seems surprising that such false economies would be seriously entertained.

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ecently, a well-known EU Tier 1 supplier to an automotive OEM, also in EU, thought they could save money by sourcing a cheaper copy from Taiwan. After a year or so, it turned out to have been a false economy. Perhaps the Tier 1 supplier focussed too much on the unit price and not enough on the quality systems, engineering know-how and expertise of the supplier, not to mention the customer service impact if problems surface? Apart from the high costs of reclamations and repairs, the disruption to the production process and the customer inconvenience, there is of course the costly damage done to the reputation of the Tier 1 supplier.

Also, did the OEM know that the Tier 1 was not using a genuine bigHead® part but a cheap copy and had they sanctioned this change? Had proper supplier audits been carried out? On detailed inspection of the copy in question it was possible to discern poorer quality in a number of areas such as ‘punch exit burring’ to the many head perforations and reduced weld projection form and height, both critical features of the bigHead product design. These resulted in poorer ‘flow’ of the composite materials around the perforated head, but not so poor that the product failure could be established at

this stage. However, a much more serious problem did repeatedly surface when the product was embedded into the Tier 1’s product and was put into service; it frequently broke. It is not possible to tell ‘by looking’ at a weld that it is inferior but you can tell once put under load because it breaks.

This is why very close control of the manufacturing process of the bigHead fastener is so critical and is why much of the know-how and experience at bigHead has focussed on the weld process, enabling bigHead to achieve a 0ppm defect rate on the weld in 2012. The previous 3 years having averaged 1.3ppm.

In another recent example in the construction sector a number of cheap ‘knock-off’ bigHead copies surfaced at the final purchasing phase, long after

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the original bigHead had been tested and approved. Despite having worked with the contractors and the architect for over a year the purchasing function entertained offers from many companies who thought they could make a bigHead.

While many seemed capable of copying the bigHead design, at least at first glance, the purchasing function was clearly entering into significant risk and potentially sky high costs in order to secure ‘the best price’.

Without thorough analysis of the manufacturing process and QC it would be impossible to have any confidence in the integrity of the bigHead copies. Perhaps the appearance of such an appalling copy as pictured below encouraged the purchasing function to recognise the false and possibly dangerous economy they were considering.

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TR’s plastic products now online TR Fastenings has announced the launch of its new e-commerce site, a fast and convenient way to order competitively priced plastic fasteners and fixings online.

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select range of products for printed circuit board (PCB) hardware and cable management requirements is currently available for online purchase, including cable ties (standard, releasable, screw mount and push mount), adhesive tie bases, P clips, twist locks and snap rivets. Plastic and fixings are set to be a core part of TR’s expansive product portfolio, with a comprehensive range already available and more products coming on-stream and available online over the next few months.

Manufactured in high-performance and incredibly versatile nylon 6 and nylon 6/6, TR says its plastic products combine functionality and reliability without compromising on quality. These plastic fasteners feature extensive benefits that can assist in efficiency and productivity of production processes and, furthermore, the range meets with the necessary industry standards and sizes.

All products satisfy the RoHS compliance (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) legislation, are ISO 14001/2004 compliant and available in flame-retardant versions.

Non-perf clamps being relaunched Ideal Clamp Products Inc has announced the relaunch of non-perforated hose clamps to the U.S market.

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opular throughout Europe, IDEAL-TRIDON brand nonperforated hose clamps are now available for immediate shipment in 9mm - 12mm band widths with a wide choice of clamping ranges from 8mm - 200mm.

The material options for these innovative clamps range from W2-W5, fitting a wide array of applications and can be configured to almost any corrosion resistance requirements. All IDEAL-TRIDON brand non-perforated clamps meet or exceed DIN 3017 standards.

“Non-perforated hose clamps feature a smooth interior band and a wider cross saddle that is best suited to softer silicone hoses,” said Mark Cramer, global director of sales and marketing - aftermarket. “The smooth band and wide saddle combination protects the hose from shearing or extruding during installation and final torquing, maintaining the overall integrity of the connection. Automotive, marine and industrial applications can benefit from using non-perforated clamps.”

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Substantial cost savings with Spirol

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Spirol ground hollow dowels are designed to be direct replacements for standard ground solid dowels in accordance with ISO 8734 to be used where centreline tolerancing and precision alignment are required.

pirol explains that the ground hollow dowels’ precision ground outside diameters maintain critical alignment within 20µm. A 1.6µm surface finish and well-defined chamfers prevent shaving or scraping during installation. The roll-formed design yields substantial cost savings over solid dowels whilst their hollow feature offers weight savings and clearance for bolts, fluids or gases.

For example, an OEM was using a 16mm outside diameter ground solid dowel to locate the transmission to the back of the engine. This particular application was more demanding than

most due to the weight of the two components to be aligned and the method of joining them together. The customer therefore approached Spirol for cost-reduction suggestions.

Spirol’s series GD100 ground hollow dowels offered a perfect solution for this application. The standard M16 diameter fitted the existing hole size and was easily incorporated into the assembly equipment and fixtures without modification. The customer was able to attain a 30 percent cost saving, and the function of the assembly remained consistent with the previous product. www.spirol.com

Unifast’s high strength captive nut Unifast manufactures captive nuts and quick acting fasteners, including the KAPti-nut product range, in addition to a wide range of special products produced to the requirements of customers.

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he KAPti-nut, a high strength, captive threaded fastening system for sheet metal is suited to multiple and automated insertion into thin gauge steel, aluminium and pre-finished materials.

Designed in the UK, Unifast says it is capable of delivering significantly better results in terms of cost effectiveness, performances, and reduced environmental impact over traditional weld nuts or blind rivet nuts.

The inherent simplicity of the KAPti-nut system with its single stroke pressing operation, as well as manual or auto feed capabilities, enables fasteners to be installed at the same time as manufacturing components, producing none of the quality problems found in traditional weld nut processes. KAPti-nut also has the advantage of overcoming problems such as projection welding processes, high cost of tools and equipment, long installation times, welding problems on pre-finished materials and low torque resistance.

“KAPti-nut, as with all Unifast’s products, are manufactured in accordance with ISO/TS 16949:2009 regulation and our company is UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 certified.”

PEM® spinning clinch bolts PEM® spinning clinch bolts for use in thin metal sheets enable captivated screws to spin freely for quick attachment.

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he spinning clinch bolts introduce one-piece captive screw solutions that enable controlled clinching action during installation that permanently captivates the screw while allowing it to spin freely in the sheet. This allows for quick attachment of mating hardware and reduces the need for loose fasteners such as screws and retaining clips or washers. These fasteners can serve as cost-effective alternatives to multi-component fastener assemblies.

The product line includes Type SCB™ fasteners with an unthreaded neck for axial float, Type SCBJ™ hardware integrating a jacking feature, and Type SCBR™ versions with a self-retracting feature enabling the captive screw to remain retracted when engaged.

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All permanently install into aluminium or steel sheets as thin as 0.040 inch/1.02mm (and greater) and can be specified for close centerline-to-edge applications.

Installation is performed quickly and easily by pressing the fastener into a properly sized mounting hole and then applying squeezing force on the top of the screw head and the underside of the sheet material. The squeezing action forces the displacer of the screw into the sheet, causing it to reduce the mounting-hole diameter and ultimately captivate the screw.

PEM spinning clinch bolts are available in various lengths and thread sizes from numbers 4 - 40 through numbers 6 - 32 and M3 through M4.

Extra wide tool trolleys The Remscheid tool manufacturer, HAZET, has expanded its series of tool trolleys for mobile storage in the professional workshop.

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ith the expanded Assistent series 179-7, 179XL-7 and 179XXL-7, as well as 179TXXL-7, workshop operators now have an even wider range of suitable models in various widths for the storage of different tool quantities.

The 179-7 is equipped with five drawers for storing small tools and two big drawers with one separation sheet each. All drawers run on ball-bearing telescopic rails, are fully extendable and can be labelled on request.

Each drawer has a maximum loading capacity of 25kg. Hazet says that the 179-7 provides 10 percent greater drawer volume than a conventional, standard tool trolley on the market. A three-level locking system consisting of a central lock, individual locking as well as an interlock that allows only one drawer to open at a time providing increased safety. The vertical, continuous edge protection protects all four corners of the tool trolley from from dents and damage.

The drawers of the 179 XL-7 are 40 percent wider, while the drawers of the largest model - 179 XXL-7 - are approximately 80 percent wider, with a tidy width of 1.155mm. All extendable drawers have a maximum loading capacity of 40kg each.

Both trolleys have a two-level locking system for a minimal danger of tipping over and hold a static load of up to 1,000kg.

The tool trolley Assistent 179 TXXL-7 has six drawers with various heights. This model also has a loading capacity of 1,000kg in total and is also equipped with locking system. The models XL, XXL and TXXL are equipped as standard with a stainless steel worktop that has high load-bearing capabilities.

Abbey Clamps.................................. 15

Lueg-Stanztechnik e.K.................... 77

ACT Fasteners & Components.......101

M&W Fastener Co., Ltd................... 37

Acton................................................ 99

Merlin Business Software............... 88

Adolf Pühl GmbH & Co. KG.............. 17

MEKR’S, s.r.o. (Ltd.)........................101

Albert Pasvahl GmbH & Co.............101

MKT.................................................. 65

Alca Fasteners................................121

Messe Düsseldorf Asia Pte Ltd....... 43

Allbolts Ltd....................................... 67

Multiple Overseas Exports............... 47

Alloy & Stainless Fasteners............. 27

Nakashimada Engineering Works.... 35

Ambrovit........................................... 13

National Machinery.......................... 29

A.M.E.A............................................. 83

ND Industries................................... 25

Anochrome Group............................ 84

Nord-Lock International.................... 1

Avon Stainless Fasteners............... 122

NORMA..............................................21

Bäcker GmbH & Co. KG................. 114

Norm Civata AS.................................. 4

Bendfast......................................... 123

omniTechnik Mikroverkapselungs... 77

Berardi Bullonerie........................... 33

PGB - Europe NV..............................61

Berdan Bolt & Nut Co.Ltd............. 125

Peter Schröder GmbH..................... 43

Birlik Baglanti.................................. 55

Pinstructure..................................... 15

Bonfatti Filettature...........................31

Polyprofils zi..................................... 83

Bossong Spa.....................................61

Precision Technology Supplies........ 45

Bülte Plastiques SA........................121

PRK Technologies GmbH................. 67

Bralo................................................. 19

Ray Fu............................................ 118

Brighton-Best International.......... 128

Rexlen Corporation........................ 103

C&T Distribution...............................31

Reyher.............................................. 15

Canco Fasteners.............................. 90

Rivelit................................................. 7

Ching Chan Optical Technology....... 87

Rivit Srl............................................127

Cotswold Fasteners..........................51

SAIMA Corporation........................ 120

Dejond BV....................................... 100

Schäfer + Peters GmbH................... 33

Degometal.......................................107

Schnorr GmbH..................................31

DS Fasteners Ltd............................. 90

Schrömbges + Partner................... 113

Don Quichotte B.V............................ 63

SD Products Ltd............................... 55

EFC International............................. 23

Shanghai Fast-Fix Rivet Corp.........107

Everbuild Building Products............ 67

Shin Chun Enterprise Co Ltd......... 115

Everest Overseas........................... 108

Sin Hong Hardware Pte Ltd............117

Fastbolt.............................................. 2

Smith-Bullough Ltd....................... 110

Fasten.it............................................91

Specialinsert Srl.............................. 99

Fastener Fair Mexico....................... 43

Spirol Industries............................ 103

Fastener Fair Hannover................. 105

Stafa Group...................................... 45

Fastener Fair Russia...................... 119

TATA Steel......................................... 75

Fastener Fair Turkey........................ 55

Tecfi S.p.A......................................... 59

FK Moore & Sons............................. 89

Tecno Impianti.................................. 79

Fixi.....................................................61

Test GmbH........................................ 78

G & B Fissaggi Srl............................ 65

Teudeloff GmbH & Co KG................. 79

GBK UK Ltd.................................... 110

TFC Ltd............................................. 89

GESIPA Blindniettechnik GmbH.... 109

TR Fastenings Ltd............................ 53

Graewe GmbH & Co.KG................... 33

Tillex - Fastex................................... 63

Growermetal Srl................................ 9

Titibi.................................................. 57

GWI................................................... 77

Tooling International Limited........... 83

Hafren Fasteners............................107

Trojan.............................................. 126

Harrison & Clough Ltd.....................11

Tut Kelepce....................................... 57

HECO-Schrauben GmbH................. 65

UBK.................................................. 39

Heinz Soyer...................................... 99

Unifix................................................ 57

Herbert Knoke GmbH & Co. KG...... 69

Victory Fasteners Limited................ 60

Index - Técnicas Expansivas S.L....... 3

Vipa SPA............................................. 5

Jubilee Clips................................... 103

voestalpine Austria Draht GmbH..... 85

Koelner SA........................................71

Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG.........47, 89

Landmark Fasteners PVT Ltd........ 123

Volt................................................... 49

Lederer........................................22, 24

Wilh. Lüsebrink GmbH......................81

London Screw Company Ltd.......... 120

Wrentham Tool Group.......................81

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