Fastener + Fixing Magazine #90

In this November issue‌ Inspection + packing technology Light duty fixings Made in Italy

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Executive Editor Phil Matten phil.matten@fastenerandfixing.com Editor Will Lowry will.lowry@fastenerandfixing.com Deputy Editor Claire Edwards claire.edwards@fastenerandfixing.com Senior Advertising Executive Harry Whyte harry.whyte@fastenerandfixing.com Senior Advertising Executive Tom Allen tom.allen@fastenerandfixing.com Advertising Executive Emiliano Pagliaroli emiliano.pagliaroli@fastenerandfixing.com

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Fastener Technology Innovator 2015

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Where did that go?

Already we are into the final few months of 2014 and it seems that the year has flown by with hardly any time to catch breath. Whilst the end of 2014 is nearly upon us, there is still plenty happening in the fastener industry to report on.

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o start we have a special ‘Made In Italy’ feature that takes a look at the vast fastener manufacturing capabilities within the country. Articles include an insight into Carlo Salvi SpA and how its skills and expertise have enabled it to establish itself as a leader in cold and warm heading machinery; Friulsider SpA explains how the control of its production lines and commitment to quality have enabled it to produce a wide range of high-quality fixings and anchors with the highest approval; SACMA and Ingramatic talk about their S-Forging and I-Thread concepts; and Vorpa Srl describes how its 40 years experience and plans for the future help it to meet the expectations of its customers; as well as news and insight from other leading Italian manufacturers.

Our Cover Story focuses on another Italian manufacturer – Growermetal Srl. I had the pleasure of visiting the company’s headquarters in Calco, LC, Italy, to learn more about the business and how it has established itself as a reliable manufacturer of security, spring and flat washers – that can provide the entire production process in-house.

In our Manufacturing Technology section we have a special

feature on Inspection and Packing, which includes an in-depth look at Weighpack International – a specialist in fastener packaging systems; Test GmbH outlining its capabilities for the examination of fasteners and how its solutions can benefit customers; as well as SCHATZ AG focusing on the relationship between torque and clamping force and the effects that the geometry of a bolt and the associated friction can have on results.

Further thought-provoking articles in the November issue include an interview with Volker Lederer – recently re-elected president of the European Fastener Distributors Association – who talks about his priorities for his second term in office; Bill Eccles of Bolt Science explaining his new ‘on-off-on’ tightening sequence for bolts and how it improves upon the present tightening checking methods; as well as a report from the US – where two fastener experts respond to a hydrogen embrittlement claim.

To add to this there is also show reports from the recent EuroBLECH show in Hannover, Germany, and the National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo in Las Vegas, USA; as well as the entry details for the Fastener Technology Innovator 2015 competition at Fastener Fair Stuttgart.

CONTENTS INDUSTRY NEWS Europe and World.................................................................... 10-22 Perspective....................................................................................24 North America......................................................................... 26-28 Russia + CIS...................................................................................30 Asia........................................................................................... 32-34 Brazil..............................................................................................36 COVER STORY Maximising precision and productivity.................................... 38-39 EXHIBITIONS Events Calendar.............................................................................40 National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo report...............42 News........................................................................................ 44-46 EuroBLECH report................................................................... 48-50 Who will be Fastener Technology Innovator 2015?.......................52 ASSOCIATIONS Re-elected EFDA president looks forward to further growth.......54 MADE IN ITALY Made in Italy – work to a fine art............................................. 58-59 SACMA S-Forging – the most advanced cold and warm headers.....60 This is our DNA..............................................................................62 Essebi – international reputation..................................................64 Making for makers.........................................................................66 100 years of experience..................................................................68 MECAVIT’s high-quality standards................................................68 Vorpa knows how...........................................................................70 INDRiv – future through automation.............................................72 Defremm – where the process becomes value.............................72 Atlantic Man at your disposal........................................................73

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Fixing for seismic load...................................................................74 Ingramatic I-Thread: Innovative and intelligent threader.............76 Standard and custom solutions for inspection.............................76 CONSTRUCTION FIXINGS The frustrations of an international buyer............................... 78-80 News........................................................................................ 82-87 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY A clear vision drawn from complexity...................................... 88-92 TesT provides solution for screw and bolt testing.........................94 Measuring the quality of bolted joints..................................... 96-98 National celebrates 140 years with the world!............................100 News.................................................................................... 102-104 MANAGEMENT + SYSTEMS News.................................................................................... 106-108 TECHNICAL Fastener experts respond to hydrogen embrittlement claim....110-111 A new approach to the tightness checking of bolts............ 112-114 CATALOGUE RACK Germany................................................................................115-117 FOCUS ON Nuts, washers + locking systems........................................ 131-133 PRODUCT NEWS Application Technology news............................................... 118-124 Tools news............................................................................ 126-130 Products news..................................................................... 134-144 INDEX...........................................................................................146

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Anixter announces Q3 fastener sales of US$228 million Anixter announced Quarter 3 2014 sales results for its OEM Supply – Fasteners segment at US$228.6 million (182.5 million euros), up 1.7% on the same quarter 2013.

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he result was enhanced by a favourable currency exchange effect of US$2 million, excluding which organic sales growth was 0.8%.

North American sales grew 7.2% on an organic basis to US$101 million (80.6 million euros) reflecting steadily increasing production from Anixter heavy truck customers.

Based on what its customers have said in their public disclosures, Anixter expects current production levels in North American heavy truck customers to remain strong in the fourth quarter. In both the second and third quarters the heavy truck business growth was partially offset by slower production levels in other markets, including agricultural.

EMEA fastener sales in Quarter 3 were US$105 million, compared with US$112 million in the same quarter 2013.

Sales were impacted negatively by an expected US$10 million per quarter sales reduction – “from the transition of an existing customer to dual source supply” from the beginning of 2014. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, organic sales contracted by 8%. Factoring out the impact of the

customer transition, organic sales would have increased by around 1%. Emerging markets sales, which represent 10% of the fastener segment total, grew 22%.

Group CEO Bob Eck told investors: “Overall we are pleased with the significant progress we have made in our fasteners business over the past six quarters. Although our results in the current quarter reflect the typical seasonality of the business, we remain optimistic that growth will accelerate in the fourth quarter as two new programmes, one in the US and one in emerging market,…, ramp up in the fourth quarter and in 2015. As well, our pipeline is strong and maturing, which underpins our optimism for continued significant growth in this business.”

Fasteners operating income for the quarter was US$8.6 million compared with US$8.4 million in Quarter 3 2013.

At 3.8%, operating margin was similar to Quarter 3 2013, but down on Quarter 2 2014 (5%), primarily due to sales seasonality resulting in a higher expense ratio in the latest quarter.

Bufab reports ‘strong growth in a weaker market’ The Bufab Group issued its interim report showing third quarter sales up 6.2% at SEK 536 million (58 million euros), increasing in local currency by 9.4%.

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rowth derived, Bufab says, primarily from increasing market share in its international segment. Adjusted operating profit was SEK 48 million, compared with SEK 49 million for the same quarter 2013.

Sales for the first nine months 2014 totalled SEK 1,667 million (180.3 million euros) up 7.7% after currency adjustment; 9.7% in local currencies. Adjusted operating profit for the nine months was SEK 159 million (from SEK 148 million previous year).

CEO Jörgen Rosengren commented: “The first leg of our strategy is organic growth. It is therefore encouraging that net sales grew strongly. The main reason is that we succeeded in growing

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our market share in the segment ‘international’, thanks to our strategic initiatives within the sales organisation.

This is particularly gratifying, since underlying demand slowed in several markets during the quarter, including our key market in Sweden.”

Order intake in Sweden was also “more moderate”, partially due to weaker demand but also due to lost volumes from one customer to one of Bufab’s manufacturing subsidiaries, which decided to insource production.

Sales initiatives, said Mr Rosengren, had led to high selling expenses, reflected in lower third quarter adjusted operating margin. He reiterated Bufab’s intention to hold back on further investment in the

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sales organisation to assess the impact of previous initiatives on operating margin.

Initiatives to increase efficiency had succeeded during the year to date, with reduced purchase prices and lower logistic chain costs the main contributors. Gross margin improved though Bufab absorbing higher volumes without proportional cost increases in manufacturing and logistics.

As well as committing to continue efforts to improve efficiency Mr Rosengren confirmed the third leg of Bufab’s strategy was to actively seek “value-creating acquisitions”.

He concluded that the third quarter had provided further evidence Bufab’s growth strategy was working but noted that underlying demand was significantly weaker in the quarter than earlier in the year.

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NORMA YTD sales grow 7.4% NORMA Group SE reported that sales for the first nine months of 2014 grew 7.4% to 518.5 million euros. Adjusted EBITA increased 8.5% to 92.3 million euros.

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or the nine months organic growth contributed 7.7% to sales and acquisitions contributed 1.5%, but the effect of currency conversion detracted 1.7%. The adjusted EBITA margin expanded year-on-year to 17.8% (Q1-Q3 2013:17.6%).

Third quarter sales increased 3.5% quarter on quarter to 165.5 million euros (Q3 2013:159.9 million euros). By end September NORMA reported its order backlog had grown 14.3% year-on-year.

“Our company did well over the first nine months of financial year 2014 and developed in line with our expectations. Our solid organic growth of 7.7% was complemented by sales growth from acquisitions of 1.5%,” commented Werner Deggim, CEO of NORMA Group.

“Growth in the third quarter was driven by the US market, which was buoyed by the improved economic environment whereas we suffered from the anemic economic development in Europe and the slowdown of the market for commercial vehicles in the EMEA region.”

Looking at the nine month results regionally EMEA sales grew

2.7% to 304.1 million euros. Quarter 3 sales were affected by seasonality and the subdued European economic environment, which notably impacted sales to the commercial vehicle sector.

American sales grew 15.6% year-on-year to 169.1 million euros. Effective 31st October NORMA completed the acquisition of National Diversified Sales Inc (NDS) in the US in another move to expand its activities in water management. The largest acquisition since NORMA’s IPO in 2011, NDS generated US$127.6 million (102 million euros) revenue in 2013, supplying more than 5,000 products for storm water management, irrigation and water management infrastructure.

The Asia-Pacific region continues to grow dynamically and generated sales of 45.3 million euros, a 12.7% increase from expanding business activities, greater market share and acquisitions.

NORMA’s full year guidance remains for year-on-year organic sales growth of 4% to 7%, with adjusted EBITA margin of more than 17%. www.normagroup.com

Bossard reports slight sales increase in Q3 Bossard Group sales reached CHF 152.5 million (126.5 million euros) in the third quarter. Sales increased 1.1% in local currency but remained at the same level as Q3 2013 in Swiss Francs. Nine month sales were CHF 473.5 million (392.7 million euros) up 2% in Swiss Francs and 4.1% in local currency.

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ossard says the overall positive demand trend in Europe continued although growth did weaken. Third quarter sales grew 1.5% in local currency and 0.4% in Swiss Francs to CHF 98.5 million. Lower growth rates compared to previous quarters correlate with the persistent downward-trending economic indicators, partially due to geopolitical uncertainties in Europe.

Demand in Asia remained robust, increasing 15.7% in local currency – in Swiss Frances sales rose by 14.6% to CHF 26.7 million. Bossard reported double-digit growth rates in most of its Asian sales countries.

Continued soft sales in America were due to weaker demand from a major customer. Added to this, Tesla temporarily closed its plant in order to expand production capacities. Bossard is emphatic this in no way affects the excellent sales expectations from this customer. Sales fell 12.2% to CHF 27.3 million for the quarter, a drop of 10.9% in local currency.

Bossard says it expects different regional sales trends for the fourth quarter. In Asia it continued to target above-average growth but in Europe it expects demand to remain sluggish. In America, the burgeoning sales volume with Tesla will affect business positively. The Group projects full year sales in the region of CHF 625 million (518.3 million euros), an increase in local currency of around 4% over 2013.

POP® and Avdel® merge Stanley Engineered Fastening (SEF) has formally announced the merger of the POP® and Avdel® brands to form a single, wider ranging structural and non-structural blind fastening offer under the POP® Avdel® name.

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EF says the new entity will produce the broadest line of specialty engineered structural and non-structural blind fastening systems in the world. The brands are the largest and the oldest in blind fastening, dating to 1933 for POP® and 1936 for Avdel®. SEF says the merger promises to lead to even more innovative fastening solutions in the future as well as a consolidation and streamlining of existing product lines to help manufactures build more structurally sound products.

Stanley Black & Decker completed the purchase of Infastech from CVC Capital Partners in February 2013 for US$850 million (678.5 million euros) in cash. The acquisition brought the Avdel,

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ELCO and iForm® brands, as well as substantially enhancing the Group’s Asian presence.

With the joining of POP Avdel and other strategic acquisitions, Stanley Engineered Fastening has emerged as one of the world’s leading fastener manufacturers. The company currently employs more than 5,000 employees in 27 operating facilities along with a worldwide network of authorised distributors in over forty countries. In addition to POP Avdel, the fastener brand portfolio includes such globally recognized names as Heli-Coil®, Tucker®, Dodge®, Gripco®, Spiralock®, Assembly Technologies, Warren®, Nippon POP Rivet (NPR), and Masterfix®.

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Bulten reports strong Q3 organic growth Bulten reported net sales for Quarter 3 at SEK 593 million (64 million euros), up 36.2% on the same period last year.

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et sales for the first nine months of 2014 totalled SEK 1,793 million (193.5 million euros) up 34.4% on the corresponding period in 2013. Earnings (EBIT) for the nine months were SEK 95 million (compared with SEK 79 million same period 2013), corresponding to an operating margin of 5.3% (2013: 5.9%).

President and CEO, Tommy Andersson, commented: “Bulten has continued its fast growth and gained market shares in Q3 with a sales increase of 36%. In a short time we have successfully managed to handle a significant volume increase in primarily Full Service Provider (FSP) business – with highly satisfied customers and increased confidence in Bulten within the international automotive industry as a result.”

Tommy Andersson continued: “Earnings during the quarter were negatively affected by establishment and start-up costs, currency development and also by the fact that Q3 in general contains fewer production days. Highest priority has been to provide high delivery precision and quality. A major focus is now being placed on commercial optimisation of both of the new FSP contracts, which will give a successive improvement in margins and is part of our plan to achieve an operating margin of 7%.”

Andersson noted that Bulten had received additional volumes from an existing customer expected to be worth SEK 150 million annually at full production. Production was expected to start in Quarter 4 2014, increasing gradually to full production in 2016.

Bulten started limited production in its Russian business, a joint venture with GAZ, at the end of September, with gradual volume increases planned. Production is carried out in a 12,500m2 facility that has been renovated in the Gorky Automobile Plant, where international modern machinery has been installed to enable production of high quality fasteners. Andersson commented: “The geopolitical situation continues to be uncertain but has not changed our plans to establish our business in Russia and the interest from customers remains very high.”

Following the sale of the Finnveden Metal Structures division in June 2014 the company changed its name from FinnvedenBulten AB to Bulten AB effective 1st September 2014.

Potential sale of Tata Steel Long Products Europe Tata Steel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Klesch Group to undertake detailed due diligence and negotiations for the potential sale of its Long Products Europe business and associated distribution activities.

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he memorandum covers several UK based assets including Tata Steel’s Scunthorpe steelworks, mills in Teesside, Dalzell and Clydebridge in Scotland, an engineering workshop in Workington and a rail consultancy in York, as well as operations in France and Germany. Approximately 6,500 people are employed at Long Products Europe and its distribution facilities.

Karl Koehler, chief executive of Tata Steel’s European operations, said: “We will now move into detailed due diligence and negotiations, though no assurance can be given about the outcome.”

Explaining the context and rationale for this decision, he added: “We’ve improved the competitiveness of Tata Steel’s European operations, including Long Products Europe, which now supplies more of the innovative steel rail, rod, plate, sections and special profile products demanded by customers.

“Accelerating the pace of innovation on advanced steel

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solutions, helping our customers succeed in their markets and creating a sustainable asset base requires significant capital and expertise. We have therefore decided to concentrate our resources mainly on our strip products activities, where we have greater cross-European production and technological synergies.”

Tata Steel has invested GB£1.2 billion (1.5 billion euros) in its UK operations and trained 1,200 UK apprentices and graduates since acquiring Corus in 2007.

Gary Klesch, founder and chairman of the Klesch Group, said: “We are delighted to announce this agreement with Tata Steel regarding the Long Products Europe business and associated distribution activities. The Klesch Group has deep experience in the long products sector, and I look forward to sharing this experience with their team. We believe there is a growing market for the first class products made by this business and we intend to capitalise on this demand.”

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Partnership to develop thermoplastic composite technologies Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) and the ThermoPlastic composites Research Center (TPRC) in Enschede, the Netherlands, have entered into a long-term partnership to share and collaborate in the development of thermoplastic composite technologies.

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assimo Cella, director development programs at AFS, commented: “The growing role of composite structures in modern aircraft requires adapted fasteners and in certain cases fasteners that have different functions. AFS believes in R&D to evolve products in harmony with new requirements.

In this perspective AFS has joined TPRC and is looking forward to projects and activities to support concepts and designs of future solutions.”

Winand Kok, manager engineering of TenCate Advanced Composites also expressed enthusiasm for the partnership. “Thermoplastic composites are materials for volume production of single parts. The next step is efficiently combining these parts into more complex assemblies. The unique properties of thermoplastics open a whole new array of fastening solutions for product designers to take into account. With its broad know-how of fasteners and fastener installation in metals and traditional thermoset composites, AFS is a key enabler in developing new cost effective and weight efficient fastening solutions for automotive, aerospace and industrial applications. We are looking forward to teaming up with AFS and our other TPRC partners to take thermoplastic composite product design and associated processes to the next level.”

TPRC is a not-for-profit organisation that performs research under the guidance of its industrial members – who share the goal of increasing the market for thermoplastic composites and who together define the research roadmap.

Since the opening of its laboratory in 2012, TPRC has steadily grown its activities in aerospace and more recently in automotive as well. TPRC strives to cooperate with current and future leading companies and other organisations in the field of thermoplastic composites.

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Bossard proposes new directors The board of Bossard Holding AG has proposed the election of Mr Daniel Lippuner and Dr René Cotting to the 2015 AGM.

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aniel Lippuner is group chief executive officer of the Saurer Group, Shanghai (China) and Wattwil (Switzerland), assuming this role in 2013 having held positions at OC Oerlikon, Pfäffikon, Hilti AG, Schaan, Rieter Automotive, and Winterthur (today Autoneum), whereby he has been employed for several years in India, China and Southeast Asia. A qualified business economist he is expected to bring knowledge of Asian markets, broad global industrial experience and expertise in the field of innovations to the board.

René Cotting has held a variety of domestic and overseas positions at ABB Group since 1995, and is currently CFO in the executive board of ABB Schweiz. He studied economics and social sciences at the University of Fribourg, where he gained his PhD, furthering his education at the International Institute for Management Development, Lausanne, and Harvard Business School, Boston. He will bring European and American market expertise as well as experience in finance and supply management.

In February 2014 member of the board Urs Fankhauser died. Dr Beat Lüthi and Erica Jakober stepped down in 2013.

Würth acquires TOGE The Würth Group announced it has completed the acquisition of TOGE Dübel A. Gerhard KG, based in Nuremburg, Germany.

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here has been a longstanding trading relationship between the companies. TOGE employs 27 people manufacturing metal anchors for windows, radiators, ceilings and insulation installation. The company will trade as TOGE Dübel GmbH & Co KG and will be an “independent allied company” of the Würth Group. “Being a part of the Würth Group will it make it easier for us to be more competitive in the future,” says Andreas Gerhard, managing director of TOGE. The acquisition strengthens Würth’s core competence in the field of assembly technology. “We are already very active in the field of manufacturing plastic, metal and chemical dowels. We are pleased to be able to expand our production by concrete screws. The acquisition not only rounds off our activities so far, but perfectly matches our strategic thrust,” says Thomas Klenk, executive vice president responsible for the field of dowel production within the Würth Group.

Apart from the manufacturing of metal anchors for the fixing of windows, radiators, ceilings as well as insulation and fire protection panels, TOGE ranks among the pioneers of concrete screw technology. All products of the business are in-house developments and are for the most part manufactured in Nuremberg directly.

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New chairman for BIAFD At its recent meeting in Stratford upon Avon the executive of the British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors elected Geoff Budd as its chairman for the next two years.

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eoff Budd is a director of Trifast plc and European managing director of TR Fastenings. With more than 38 years’ wide-ranging experience in the fastener industry he is ideally qualified to take on the BIAFD role for which he won unanimous approval from the association’s executive.

“I am honoured to have been asked to take on the chairmanship of BIAFD and look forward to representing the interests of its members,” he commented.

Geoff Budd assumes the chair from Keith Harrison, managing director of the UK’s Hexstone Group of companies. At the meeting, BIAFD members warmly expressed their appreciation for Keith’s two-year period as chairman and director of the association.

Andy Witts, Bollhoff Fastenings Ltd, was re-elected as vice-chairman and David Furness, Rapierstar Ltd, as finance

officer and director. David Jackson, Stainless Threaded Fasteners, continues in office for a further year as chairman of the BIAFD’s Stainless Steel Fastener Group.

The BIAFD is a founder member of the European Fastener Distributors Association (EFDA) and has a longstanding commitment to ensuring its members are “better informed”. It holds two general meetings a year, and between meetings delivers news on fastener industry related issues through a regular series of email bulletins. Recent key topics include EU anti-dumping, CE Marking for fasteners, as well as global economic and raw materials trends. The BIAFD is launching a completely revised Introductory Fastener Training Manual for its members to use with new entrants and to update longer serving employees.

Membership is open to any UK or Irish distribution company for which fasteners is a primary product range and that has traded for a minimum of two years. Associate membership is available to organisations providing services to the fastener distribution sector.

For more information visit www.bafd.org or email info@bafd.org

CORRECTION: ‘sJs’ self-forming screw In a submitted editorial on page 138 of Fastener + Fixing Magazine Issue 89 September 2014, VIPA SpA made a claim that it could supply the ‘sJs’ self-forming screw. Following our investigation of a complaint registered by Mr Carlo Sala it was demonstrated that this claim was erroneous, so we are pleased to publish the following correction.

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he ‘sJs’ Self Jam Screw design was invented by Mr Carlo Sala, of Autoformanti ‘sJs’, who applied for and has received confirmation of intention to grant a European patent for his design. Mr Sala has also registered the trademark ‘sJs’ Self Jam Screw with the Italian Office of Trade Marks (UIBM).

VIPA SpA has confirmed that it was mistaken in making the claim, which it has withdrawn and affirmed will not be repeated. It has confirmed that it is not working with Mr Sala and that it is not selling the ‘sJs’ screw.

Fastener + Fixing Magazine takes all reasonable care to ensure the accuracy of submitted editorial but its publication policy is explicit that it cannot accept any liability for claims made by advertisers or contributors, who remain responsible for the content they provide. We are, as always, pleased to set the record straight in this way.

Further information about the ‘sJs’ screw may be obtained by contacting Mr Sala at carlovittoriosala@gmail.com

ATP adhesive systems breaks ground on new site ATP adhesive systems has ‘broken ground’ at the site for a new production, warehousing and office complex in Mihla-Buchenau, Germany.

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he overall investment of approximately 20 million euros includes the construction of a production and warehousing facility with a 12,000m² floor area together with 860m² office complex. The central focus point of the new factory will be the new 70m long, state-of-the-art coating line with clean-air manufacturing allowing ATP to offer adhesive tapes with exceptionally high-quality optical appearance.

The new production facility will create between 50 – 60 new jobs for highly trained staff. Every year ATP also offers school leavers training places in various departments such as laboratory,

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engineering, warehouse, logistics and in sales and service.

The ATP Group specialises in the development, production and sales of technical adhesive tape systems. The company manufactures a range of single and double-sided adhesive tapes from a wide range of adhesives and backing materials, as well as self-adhesive and non-self-adhesive, and thermally-activated adhesive, systems for a wide range of industrial customers. The company currently employs 220 people at three sites, Wollerau in Switzerland, as well as Wuppertal and Mihla-Buchenau in Germany.

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60 years at forefront of rivet nut technology In 1954 Dejond launched the first Tubtara® blind rivet nut. The subsequent 60 years have been marked by a series of milestones that confirm the Belgian manufacturer’s unwavering commitment to stay at the forefront of rivet nut technology.

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n 1996 Dejond distinguished itself by becoming one of the first European manufacturers to cold form blind rivet nuts.

Today, its modern manufacturing operation, on the outskirts of Antwerp, is set up to provide reliable and efficient production of the extensive Tubtara® catalogue range, as well as the flexibility to be highly responsive to requirements for special rivet nuts.

These custom-made variants target specific applications and requirements, often incorporating additional features, and requiring a full research and development process. This year, to assist distributors in matching special capabilities to their own customers’ application needs, Dejond produced a brochure that clearly illustrates the additional features it has already developed to meet previous specials requirements. Amongst an extensive spectrum of options are non-rotational features, spacer functions, controlled deformation to ensure the bulb is formed in an exact position, blind rivets for flush installation or to exert low surface pressure, and others with head spikes for electrical conductivity.

Tubtara also offers two types of solutions where an underhead seal is required: the HX type – further developed as a watertight stainless steel rivet nut in 2012, with a larger head and a large choice of seals – and the Rimlex version – with a smaller head and more limited sealing options. Another invaluable aid to the engineering designer is the availability of downloadable 3D and 2D CAD drawings for all Tubtara 304 and 316 stainless steel blind rivet nuts – supported by extensive online technical data on Dejond’s website.

Reliability and responsiveness, coupled with real warmth in its relationships with distributors worldwide, is epitomised in Dejond’s commitment to in-depth stockholding of some 500 types and sizes of blind rivet nuts. That includes 40 articles in

aluminium and more than 100 in stainless steel, a material in which Dejond has successively scored ‘firsts’. In 1989 it was first to cold form stainless steel 304 blind rivets. By 2005 it had extended its competence to 316 material. Most recently, in 2013, Dejond pushed the boundaries of forming in this challenging material by, again, being first to cold form A5/A6 stainless rivet nuts. Such manufacturing capabilities come from a stable and highly technical production management and workforce, operating advanced forming, threading and heat treatment technologies. Consistent investment in production capabilities saw the introduction in the 2000s of a new progressive heading machine to make challenging parts in larger diameters, as well as in improvements in degreasing and tapping technologies.

For steel rivet nuts Dejond continues to offer high availability in yellow plated steel parts, and generally offers a high stock level of closed end parts and second grips. In 2010 it developed and brought into range the anti-turn Tubtara, and in the following two years further extended the coatings it was able to offer.

Innovation is woven throughout the Tubtara DNA. So too, is an unremitting commitment to the highest and most consistent quality, something emphatically confirmed in this its 60th year as the Dejond cold forming division obtained EN/AS 9100 aerospace certification.

In a market where there are, of course, plenty of emulators, Dejond continues to distinguish and differentiate its Tubtara programme, focusing particularly on the quality and highly technical segment of the market. It is intent on continuing to play a leading role in blind rivet nut developments that will meet existing user needs and, a key characteristic of Tubtara, anticipate their future ones.

80 years pioneering steelwork connections Lindapter celebrates 80 years pioneering the design and manufacture of steelwork connection solutions and continues to follow the legacy set by founder Henry Lindsay to produce the highest quality steelwork fixings and customer experience.

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A policy of continuous investment in research and development has enabled Lindapter to remain dynamic and adapt to new markets through product extension, while increasing independent recognition through accreditations such as CE Marking and ICC-ES. Today the product range includes girder clamps, Hollo-Bolts, decking/support fixings, steel floor fixings and bespoke product development.

Utilising the experience gained over eight decades, Lindapter says it has the knowledge and expertise to offer an unrivalled technical support service, including free design and customised connection solutions. Lindapter’s philosophy remains unchanged since the company’s inception in 1934 and is dedicated to deliver the highest quality at every stage of the service, from the initial connection design to installation guidance.

The anniversary also marks the launch of the Type AAF, a new adjustable high slip resistance clamp that offers adjustability, anti-corrosion protection and high load capacities, even in low temperature environments.

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Rivco: A new way to communicate UK distributor of rivet, rivet nuts and tools, Rivco Ltd, is focusing on keeping the Rivco name ‘top of mind’ with the appointment of its new marketing manager and the launch of a new website.

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aving recorded a record trading year in 2013, Rivco has continued to grow month-on-month, seeing an increasing revenue stream. Steve Auld, managing director, attributes this success to the new, fresh ideas that have been implemented within the business. He comments: “In July this year, the business resource increased by 33% including the appointment of our new marketing manager, Jessica Auld. Jessica has come into the business with a host of fresh, new ideas and has implemented new strategies within the company. Without her appointment, Rivco would not be launching its new website in November.”

The new website, built using software from Magento™ – an eBay Inc company, allows users to view and send enquiries about Rivco’s extensive product range including blind rivets, rivet nuts, Huck® fasteners, Huck® bolts, hand tools, setting tools, self-clinching tools and tools for rivet nuts and blind rivets. Users will also be able to request tool service repair and hire online – an area of the business that has seen rapid growth in the last few years.

Rivco has over GB£100,000 worth of tooling available for hire and can offer customers a wide selection of tools in different makes and models for different sizes and applications. The tooling department can also repair any manufactured riveter and rivet nut tool whether it be Huck®, Rivit, FAR, GESIPA® or Avdel® and all the repairs are carried out in-house.

The website will also feature a promoted products section that will be continuously updated on Rivco’s special offers. Customers will also be able to create and access their own account area where past enquiries will be saved and products can be personally reviewed. The customer will also be able to access technical information including product dimensions, which previously have only been available in Rivco’s

printed catalogue.

To send an enquiry, a user must simply log in, find the desired product using the simple navigation menu and click to enquire.

Once a customer has sent off an enquiry the company will aim to respond within 24 hours via phone or email.

Featuring easy navigation, the website was designed to be user-friendly and provide potential customers technical product information in a manageable format. “We wanted to expand Rivco’s online activity and this website will offer our customers a more interactive, easy enquiry process,” comments Jessica.

“We also hope the site will open up new export opportunities – especially with the further capabilities the website has.”

The site will initially be launched as an enquiry website, however it has the capabilities to become a fully operating e-commerce site in the future. Jessica explains: “In the New Year, once the site has been live for a few months, we intend to conduct a customer survey to find out what Rivco customers want from the website. The Magento Software will eventually link with our current sales and CRM system, which will give us the platform to deliver a range of new options to our customers including stock availability, box quantities, and pricing information.

We intend to find out first-hand which functions our customers will benefit from online.”

“We want Rivco to be top of mind for customers so we’re always in their consideration. Whether it is via email, telephone, or the new website, there is always a way to get in touch with us – we’re constantly striving to make it easy for our customers to buy from us.” www.rivco.co.uk

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P E R S P E CT I V E

by Phil Matten, executive editor, Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Phil Matten reflects on some of the key topics currently involving the fastener industry I was at an association meeting a few weeks ago, talking about the outlook for the fastener sector and one senior director made the point that, in the context of his long fastener industry experience, 2014 was really a year everyone ought to be enjoying. Reviewing the headlines of interim results in this issue’s News pages he had a valid point. Most of the larger quoted players anyway, look set to finish 2014 with decent growth and, at least, the retention of 2013 profit levels.

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oke around in the detail, though, and cock an ear for the murmurs on the ground in the industry (OK, I know, editors tend to be carrion crows picking around for the nastier bits) and the signs for 2015 are rather more disconcerting. The appropriately described ‘anaemic’ performance of the Eurozone, surrounded by, as yet, unresolved geopolitical crises, impacted on third quarter performances and will surely do so for the full second half.

North American economies are clearly more vibrant, also boosting Mexican health. They’re nevertheless far from immune from the global context and mid-term election results suggest an uncertain final two years for the Obama administration. Meanwhile most of the BRICS, CIVETs or MINTs, depending on your choice of acronym and developing economy grouping, are by and large not contributing strongly to world economic health.

The fastener industry is, of course, global and ubiquitous.

It’s not normally so much a barometer in the forecasting sense, though, as the tail end beneficiary or victim of economic trends. It makes sense, then, that sensible rather than dramatic notes of caution are being sounded about expectations into the New Year.

The other notable trend is the level of 2014 fastener industry M&As and the evident appetite of many bigger players to

make added value acquisitions. Funds are clearly available now for astute, if not adventurous, acquisitions and organic growth remains a slow, tough road in a fragmented and volatile industry like fasteners. This trend of consolidation looks set to continue, perhaps fuelled by good performance, mid-range fastener businesses looking not so much at results as future potential and management and investment continuity. With the unquestioned pressure on margins in a generally deflationary period for the fastener industry, that trend may well be a healthy one. Certainly, it seems middle and smaller scale fastener businesses, if they have not already done so, need to acutely address how they differentiate and define their position in the market in order to, at least, protect their profitability.

A brief tangential footnote to those thoughts. A recent Reuters analysis* confirmed that 80% of first half profits posted by China’s listed steel companies came from subsidies, mainly from local government. Life support for massive overcapacity, much inefficient and heavily polluting, is toxic in a whole load of ways – not least as these mills attempt to export their way out of an inescapable pit, damaging modern, environmentally conscious production elsewhere in the world, undermining global steel profitability and potentially risking quality in the supply chain.

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TriMas acquires Allfast On 17th October TriMas Corporation completed its acquisition of Allfast Fastening Systems for approximately US$360 million (226.8 million euros), with Allfast becoming part of TriMas’ Aerospace segment.

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he acquisition, which aligns with a strategy to grow high margin business platforms, further strengthens TriMas’ growing aerospace business and will enable it to better leverage expected strong growth rates in the sector. Tom Aepelbacher, president of TriMas Aerospace, commented: “Adding Allfast to our aerospace platform increases our leadership and growth potential in this attractive industry segment. The combined product sets of Monogram Aerospace Fasteners, Mac Fasteners and Allfast uniquely position TriMas to benefit from platform-wide supply opportunities and to grow at a level in excess of industry aircraft build rates. In addition, we also expect to benefit from identified synergies, including leveraging combined purchasing activities, commercial initiatives, product development efforts, and sharing of better practices between businesses.”

Headquartered in southern California, Allfast generated approximately US$55 million (43.9 million euros) in revenue for the 12 months ending August 2014.

The 170,000 square foot plant employs approximately 270 people and manufactures solid and blind rivets, blind bolts, temporary fasteners and installation tools for the aerospace industry with content on substantially all commercial, defense and general aviation platforms in production and in service.

Allfast will become part of TriMas’ aerospace segment, formerly known as the aerospace and defense segment.

The segment includes Monogram Aerospace Fasteners, Mac Fasteners and Martinic Engineering.

Allfast president Jim Randall told GlobalFastenerNews.com the transaction would “dramatically expand the product offering of both businesses... in a time of unprecedented growth in the aerospace market”.

“Both companies have proprietary products and processes, as well as strong application engineering and product development capabilities focused on solving customer problems,” Randall added.

“From a revenue and cash flow generation perspective, this could be the richest purchase price ever paid for a large, industry significant fastener manufacturer,” fastener company acquisition consultant Richard Hagan told GlobalFastenerNews.com. Hagan is president of New York based Pinnacle Capital Corporation.

TriMas Q3 results Just days after the Allfast acquisition completed, TriMas Corp reported record Quarter 3 sales of US$380.1 million (303.4 million euros) – an increase of 7.1%. Q3 net sales increased in all six company segments as compared to the third quarter of 2013. Q3 income from continuing operations declined 36% to US$18.4 million, or US$0.41 per diluted share, as compared to income of US$28.9 million, or US$0.71 per diluted share, during Q3 of 2013.

Despite gains, Q3 FINdex declines The FIN Fastener Stock Index declined 7.1% in the third quarter of 2014, compared to a 0.4% gain by an index of related industrial stocks.

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he Q3 loss follows a modest 2.9% FINdex increase in the first half of the year. During Quarter 2 only five of the twenty public companies tracked by the FINdex gained share value. Most of the FINdex losses and gains moderated in the first nine months of 2014, with the FINdex dropping 4.4%. Eight of the twenty public companies tracked by the FINdex gained share value during the first nine months of the year.

The FINdex gained 33.3% in 2013, compared to a 27.1% increase by other indices.

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FTI and IFI declare first training webinar a success The Fastener Training Institute and Industrial Fasteners Institute co-produced their first interactive training webinar: ‘Thread fit matters’. More webinars are planned.

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TI president John Wachman of Desert Distribution Sales LLC said the goal is to “make fastener product training more easily available and affordable. The interactive webinar format is a perfect medium for us”.

Joe Greenslade, IFI director of engineering technology, was instructor for the inaugural webinar.

FTI board member Andy Cohn of Duncan Bolt said the webinar “was well attended and received. We picked Joe Greenslade to kick off this new training format because of his industry reputation and knowledge and we were not disappointed”.

FTI is a non-profit organization offering beginning to advanced training on fastener products, standards and specifications.

The Los Angeles Fastener Association created the Fastener Training Institute in 2008 after developing its Certified Fastener Specialist program. Earlier this year, FTI became an independent organization, which provides a platform for education and training to other parts of the country.

North American companies expanding Brikksen Stainless Steel Fasteners is opening a warehouse in Phoenix, to serve the West Coast. The Florida based master distributor of stainless steel fasteners also has branches in Springfield, MO, Elkhart, IN, Reno, NV, and Phoenix, AZ.

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lso expanding is HellermannTyton, which will more than double the size of its Wisconsin plant with a US$741,000 federal grant, the Milwaukee Business Journal reported. The manufacturer “first bought an existing industrial building there in 2012, but has already outgrown the space,” writes Sean Ryan of the Journal. The facility earned LEED Silver certification for including self-sustaining landscape planning, exterior lighting that reduces light pollution and use of low volatile organic compound (VOC) emitting building materials.

MSC Industrial Supply Co is opening a 400,000 square foot distribution center in Columbus, OH, according to Columbus Business First. The US$55 million facility is the company’s fifth US location.

Würth Louis & Co opened a 40,000 square foot facility in suburban Seattle. Founded in 1975, Würth Louis & Co supplies fasteners and assembly fittings, surfacing, hardware, shop supply, woodworking machinery and coating products. Würth Louis has 20 locations in 13 western states.

Hahn Systems opened a branch in Batavia, IL. The Indianapolis construction and industrial tool supplier already had branches in Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky. The Chicago area branch will serve residential and commercial construction customers, plus pallet, crating and other wood-based manufacturers in northern Illinois.

New York creates research center for small manufacturers As a member of the Founder’s Council, Sherex Fastening Solutions LLC is looking to leverage a state of New York program to develop new products.

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dam Pratt, Sherex president, explained that this would include lighter fasteners in demand from automotive and aerospace customers.

The state of New York is investing US$30 million in a manufacturing research center with industry and academic partners in the former SmartPill plant on Main Street in Buffalo.

The Buffalo Manufacturing Works is slated to open by the end of 2014.

Sherex is headquartered in Tonawanda – halfway between Buffalo and Niagara Falls – where it employs 32 people and manufactures blind rivet nuts for the automotive, aerospace and defense, agriculture, construction, industrial and heavy truck markets. Sherex also has plants in Taiwan and Mexico and plans one in Ohio.

Pratt told GlobalFastenerNews: “Research on replacing steel

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fasteners with new lightweight materials such as carbon fiber can be expensive and by using shared facilities and engineers at the Buffalo Manufacturing Works, research and product development will be more cost-effective.”

The Institute gives Sherex “access to testing labs, PhD’s and a technical library to develop new products in our niche,” Pratt said. The technology focus areas of the institute include robotics, controls, process monitoring; materials and testing; and processing and fabrication. Half of the manufacturing center will be laboratories for research.

Pratt, the Sherex representative on the Founder’s Council, said the idea behind the institute is for manufacturers to be able to work with researchers, engineers and high-tech equipment to create new products that have the potential for commercialization.

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RUSSIAN + CIS NEWS Alexander Ostashov, editor, Fastener, Adhesives, Tools and…Magazine www.fastinfo.ru

Speakers discuss fasteners issues at ‘Wire-Fasteners-2014’ The 3rd All-Russian Conference ‘Wire-Fasteners-2014’ took place in Magnitogorsk and Beloretsk, 10th – 11th September.

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he event drew more than 110 founders, managers and specialists of the leading companies of the hardware industry. On the first day of the conference the speakers discussed a wide range of issues, including:

• The current state of the hardware industry in the world, the CIS countries and Russia.

• Trends and tendencies in development of the hardware production.

• Trends in production of raw materials for the hardware industry.

• Analysis of hardware consumption by various industry sectors.

• Investment projects and development strategies of the main producers of hardware.

• Export and import of metal goods to the Russian Customs Union.

• Issues of market protection.

• Forecasts for the hardware market as a whole and for its various segments.

Cold forming technologies presented to Russian fastener producers The international scientific and technological conference ‘Modern technologies and equipment for high volume cold forming on automatic machines’ took place in the Moscow State Industrial Institute on 9th – 10th October.

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articipants gave consideration to all stages of the operating procedures in modern production of fasteners and net shaped components from raw material preparation to inspection and control of finished parts. They also reviewed advanced equipment required for modern production. The scientific and technological reports were presented by experts in the sphere of technologies and equipment for cold forming, all of whom have extensive experience in the fastener industry.

Among the speakers were Mark Van Til, general sales manager, and Julien Mertens, head of the design, technology and tools department of Nedschroef Herentals NV, Belgium; Thomas Kopka, general director of Schwer + Kopka GmbH, Germany; Alberto Gorreta, commercial director of S.M.A.R.T Srl, Italy; Richard Ducloux, executive director of Transvalor, France; Reinhard Leithner, general manager of Ebner Industrieofenbau GmbH, Austria; Tim Donofrio, vice president of Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd, Canada; and Stephan Hilker, president of Hilker & Partner GmbH, Germany.

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On the next day the participants of the conference visited some production sites of Beloretsk Metallurgical Plant and MMK-Metiz.

Among the reports the ones dedicated to fasteners included: ‘How to guarantee the quality of automobile fasteners in conditions of Russian production sites’ – A. Tereschenko, commercial director of the Belebeyev Plant of Autonormal; ‘Russian market needs development of small fastener producers’ – A. Kurov, general director of Parallel; ‘The need to develop the production of high-tensile fasteners in Russia’ – V. Makeyev, general director of Weld-Metiz; and ‘MMK-Metiz masters new perspective types of hardware products’ – M. Kholopova, head of sales support, analysis and accounting department of MMK-Metiz.

Global Rivet® launches calculation program In August 2014 the Global Rivet® Company launched a project that helps many people involved in construction, from customer to designer and assembler.

The new service is based on a specially designed calculation program that makes it possible to: • Select the necessary fasteners from the HARPOON® self-drilling screw product range.

• Quantify the minimum number of self-drilling screws required for fastening wall sandwich panels in specific construction conditions.

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• Rapidly design the attachment points.

• Efficiently use the working time of designers, developers, and specialists.

The program is based on the recommendations of the regulatory document STO 0065-2011 on design of attachment points and other regulatory and reference documents of the construction industry.

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China Steel cuts domestic prices for December

Chun Zu aiming for TWD$1 billion sales in 2014 Taiwanese fastener production machinery supplier, Chun Zu Machinery Industry Co Ltd, is aiming for TW$1 billion (26.2 million euros) sales in 2014.

Taiwan’s China Steel Corporation announced it would reduce its domestic prices for December shipments by an average of 3.27%.

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ar and rod prices will be reduced by TW$600 per tonne (16 euros). China Steel said it had to respond to global steel prices, which it says are under correction. It notes that US steel prices recently fell from peak levels and European prices remain low because of the stagnant economic conditions.

Major Mainland China steel groups, including BaoSteel and Anshan Iron and Steel, had also reduced prices on many steel grades.

China Steel, however, maintains that further price reductions should not be expected as it sees the cost of iron ore having bottomed out now and demand for its steel is increasing.

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hun Zu chairman Bruce Sun told the China Economic News Service of his expectations in October, which would equate to sales of more than 26 million euros Chun Zu spun off from Chun Yu Works & Co Ltd in 1973 to develop and manufacture fastener production machinery, now supplied worldwide. The company offers a programme of more than 200 types of cold heading machinery, parts formers, threading machinery and dies and tooling. It produces around 250 machines annually, exporting 70% of them to customers in Asia, the Middle East, India, Turkey, Europe and the Americas.

Retired Chun Yu VP establishes Advance Fastech Fastener World reports that the Taiwanese fastener industry has welcomed the newly established Advance Fastech Industrial Co Ltd.

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resident Johnson Su played a critical role in the creation of the new company. He started his career as a manufacturing assistant in leading fastener manufacturer, Chun Yu. Serving for 38 years he rose to take the position of vice president operations. “Basically, manufacturing and marketing were both in my responsibility. As one of Chun Yu’s team, I spent one third of my career working in Indonesia and the USA for Chun Yu. Many people asked me if I could work for their companies while retired, so that is why Advance Fastech was founded, based on the inheritance of experience and chances to service the industry,” says President Su. Founded in July 2012, the first order Advance Fastech received was for aerospace fasteners, showing, says Fastener World, its advantages in outstanding technology. The company defines itself as one that produces special, customised and advanced products.

Located in Gangshan, Kaohsiung, Advance Fastech is now actively seeking business partners, especially those for aerospace, automotive, and railway fasteners, in order to create a fastener market with high added value.

New Japanese system for renewing post-installed resin anchors Sanko Techno and Obayashi Corporation have developed a new technology that renews old post-installed resin adhesive anchors without doing damage, Fastener World reports.

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hen replacing old post-installed anchors, it is difficult to pull out old anchors without damaging the anchor hole. A common solution, therefore, is to insert a new anchor in a different position. This, though, can often require changing brackets and locations, as well as needing to avoid or reroute wiring and piping.

The new system, says Fastener World, removes the old anchor without damaging the anchor hole, allowing a new post-installed anchor to be located in the same position, eliminating the need

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The technology involves drilling a hole from the centre point of the old anchor, introducing heat from within that hole to embrittle the surrounding resin, and then using an impact wrench to rotate the anchor away from the concrete structure without incurring any damage. Sanko Techno and Obayashi Corporation are currently sending business proposals to constructors of infrastructure renewal projects.

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EU ruling encourages bi-metal development The EU’s Interim Review decision to amend the TARIC code for bi-metal screws so they do not incur stainless steel anti-dumping duty is encouraging Taiwanese producer Sheh Kai to invest further in research and development for the technology.

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astener World reports that 70% of Sheh Kai’s sales are already to Europe.

The company has recently launched bi-metal bolts and high hardness steel bolts for concrete construction applications.

Rodex reports Q3 sales drop Taiwan’s Rodex Fasteners Corporation reported that third quarter sales revenues were down on the previous quarter but market analysts expect profitability for the quarter to be up.

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ieh Corporation reported that Rodex is benefiting from its factories in Indonesia and Thailand being able to supply EU demand without incurring anti-dumping duties.

Gem-Year H1 sales up 42% YoY Gem-Year first half 2014 sales were CNY 1.66 billion (216 million euros), up 42.2% on the same period 2013.

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t CNY 95 million, first half net profit jumped from less than CNY 3 million for H1 2013. Fastener World reports that amongst successful bids to supply rail fasteners Gem-Year has won a contract to supply a major rail construction project between Xi’an and Chengdu worth CNY 253 million.

Sumeeko benefits from automotive upsurge Benefiting from the recovering global automotive market, publicly quoted auto component and fastener maker Sumeeko reported strong October orders, according to a Fastener World report.

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umeeko fourth quarter revenue and profit performance is expected to be good. A new plant in the Pingtung Export Processing Zone will come on stream during 2015 and is expected to double current monthly capacity from 1,000 tonnes – 1,100 tonnes to 2,000 tonnes – 2,200 tonnes. As a result Sumeeko is confident revenue and profits will hit new records in 2015.

75% of Sumeeko output is now in automotive components and fasteners, with a further 10% of output dedicated to machinery, particularly for the agricultural sector. The company is one of only a few Tier 1 component suppliers in Taiwan supplying direct to car makers, including General Motors, Chrysler, Toyota and the electric car maker, Tesla.

Sumeeko reported Quarter 3 revenue at TW$318 million (8.4 million euros), down 3.93% on the previous quarter. Annual growth is slightly lower than expected but still running at 12.7%. According to Sumeeko, Quarter 4 order intake equates to five months current production so the business prospect is optimistic. New GM orders for car body parts commence shipping at the end of October further contributing to Quarter 4 performance.

Fastener World says Sumeeko is also evaluating the acquisition of a China based fastener plant, providing it with opportunities to develop sales into the Chinese automotive sector and win volume orders from the car market over a short period of time.

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Taiwanese factory shut down for water pollution Fastener World reports that Jun Yu Enterprise, located in Yanchao, Kaohsiung, was shut down by Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Agency.

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un Yu Enterprise was found to be polluting the Dien Bao River with effluent rated as having a highly acidic pH value of 1.65. The EPA also applied a fine of TW$600,000 (approximately 16,000 euros). Fastener World says the EPA has so far applied closure orders on 25 factories since the clampdown on water pollution started at the end of last year.

BRAZILIAN NEWS Sérgio Milatias, editor, Revista do Parafuso, www.revistadoparafuso.com.br

Imports of forming tools must get Decex licence Since 21st August 2014 all forming tools, hot or cold, classified in NCM 8207.30.00 require an Import Permit prior to shipment, which is issued by Decex (the Department of Foreign Trade Operations, Ministry of Development of Brazilian Government).

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ools for pressing, stamping or punching fall under the validity of this new regulation and will be subject to non-automatic licencing prior to the shipment of goods.

In cases of goods shipped prior to the start of the validity of this treatment, the corresponding import licences may be deferred without restriction boarding – as long as it has been registered in Siscomex (the Integrated Foreign Trade System) within 30 days of the date on which the consent of Decex, in the form of paragraphs number 3 and 4 of Article 17 of Decree 23/2011 of Ordinance Secex (The Bureau of Foreign Trade). After this period, the removal of the restriction is conditional on submission of the bill of lading to the Bank of Brazil.

SM comment: Martial arts: Infallible like Bruce Lee, as you can see, the Brazilian government continues its “fight against modernity”.

Ford Brazil recalls trucks with chassis fastener problems The truck maker announced the recall in September saying the bolts and nuts should be replaced because they can come loose and affect the functioning of the brakes.

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he recall went out to the owners of trucks “Cargo 2042 and Cargo 2842, models 2013/2014 produced from 5th December 2012 until 14th May 2014”, with specific chassis types listed in the press announcement.

Ford’s dealer network will carry out the replacement of bolts and nuts for fixing the beams and other components to the chassis of each truck.

In its statement, Ford said it had discovered the possibility of loosening of these components, which may affect the operation of the truck brakes, resulting in partial loss of braking or the involuntary activation of the parking brake. In an extreme situation the total release of other chassis components with the vehicle in motion could result in serious accidents.

SAE Brasil 2014: ‘Building intelligent mobility – the vehicles of the future’ The 23rd SAE Brasil, the international congress and exhibition of automotive technology, was held from 30th September – 2nd October, at the Expo Center Norte, São Paulo.

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very year this congress invites important automakers and market system providers to present key innovations to the industry. With approximately 12,000 visitors it represents a great opportunity for networking and professional updating.

Besides the technological display, the congress consists of twenty-two seminars with presentations and debates about several subjects. These included mobility technology in

aerospace, trucks and buses, competitiveness, acquisitions, two wheels, education, train, logistics, manufacturing, agricultural and construction machinery, motorsport, quality, vehicle safety, sustainability, information technology, telematics and infotainment, electric and hybrid vehicles, and also lightweight vehicles.

The photographs show two of the fastener companies that exhibited: • Tekfor showed automotive components in microalloyed thermo-mechanically treated steel components – manufactured using high productivity equipment at its three industrial plants in Brazil. Prior to its acquisition by the Amtek Group the company was known as Neumayer Tekfor.

• STANLEY Engineered Fasteners exhibited its Spiralock® self-locking female thread with unidirectional locking, which eliminates the radial clearance and prevents loosening under vibration fasteners. For vehicles the main applications are in the chassis and engine.

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Maximising precision and productivity Growermetal Srl specialises in the production of security, spring and flat washers, as well as pressed parts according to customers’ specification. Will Lowry visited Calco (LC), Italy, to learn more about the company and how it has established itself as a reliable manufacturer that can provide the entire production process in-house.

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stablished in the 1950s by Mr Cattaneo, Growermetal is a family owned business with Mr Cattaneo’s three sons – Roberto Cattaneo, managing director supervision sales and administration, Ernesto Cattaneo, managing director supervision purchase, logistic and environment, and Paolo Cattaneo, managing director supervision technical management, production and quality – all involved in the day-to-day running of the business.

“The name Growermetal is formed from the commercial name of our spring lock washer – Grower – which was the product our father started the company selling,” explains Paolo Cattaneo. “He even included the spring lock washer shape in the design of our logo. Since then we have added a wide variety of products as a result of customer demand, which has seen us steadily grow year-on-year.”

Growermetal’s products can be used in a variety of applications, which has led to it expanding into markets across Europe and the world. “Nowadays our domestic market is Europe, but we have been expanding more and more into the rest of the world,” mentions Paolo.

Further proof of this was at the beginning of 2014, when Growermetal opened its own North American office, G & G Safety Fasteners LLC, located in the state of New Jersey. In order to further strengthen its presence in the US, Canadian and Mexican markets.

Growermetal divides its production into two main families of products – pressed parts and products made of wire. In 2013, the company produced 3 billion pressed pieces – approximately 7,400 tonnes – and 300 million wire pieces – approximately 1,600 tonnes.

The product range includes over 1,500 standard washers according to DIN, ANSI, NFE and other international standards. Available products include toothed washers with internal and external

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teeth, conical washers, contact washers, Sperrkant washers, spring lock washers, spring washers for railway applications, corrugated washers, terminal washers, flat washers, flat ripped washers, as well as the new Grower Twin-Lock® – a wedge lock washer. Products are available in steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, bronze, aluminium, copper, brass, Inconel and other alloys upon customers’ requests.

A key strength of Growermetal’s production is its ability to manufacture special items – with the company producing more than 1,200 products according to customers’ drawings or specifications. “We are experts in the field of specials, thanks to our experience with bespoke washers,” says Paolo. “Everyday we receive drawings from customers that want to see if we are able to produce a washer to the necessary specifications and standards. We have to study the part, check the feasibility and go back as quickly as possible to the customer with an answer. We need to be certain that we will be able to offer a reliable service.”

A key factor in Growermetal’s ability to deliver a reliable, quick and flexible service is that it can offer the entire production process in-house. This includes tooling design and manufacturing, blanking and coining, rolling of metal wire, cleaning and surface finishing, heat treatment, mechanical zinc plating, sorting, packaging and storage, and quality control.

“Having the entire production process in-house means that we can also control and guarantee the quality of the products at every stage,” states Paolo.

The production process begins in the tool shop with the design of tooling. The tool shop is equipped with the most advanced machinery and latest technology such as CNC drilling-milling machines, EDM machines, grinding machine and CNC lathes.

This enables Growermetal’s experienced technical staff to develop new tooling and decide whether the company can reliably produce the product for the customer.

“Thanks to our tooling department expertise we are able to maximise the precision and productivity of the tooling, with all the tools made on-site and the property of Growermetal,” explains Paolo. “That gives us maximum flexibility when we need to work with customers on special products.”

An important stage of the internal process is that Growermetal can offer mechanical zinc plating treatment in-house – enabling it to satisfy the demand for its own products, as well as for third parties. The mechanical zinc plating is an anti-corrosive coating, which minimises hydrogen embrittlement risks and also has a lower energy consumption. The mechanical zinc plating division is qualified by MacDermid® and Growermetal is an accredited licensed plater for ZinKlad 250 M treatment.

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“Having the mechanical zinc plating process in-house has been a big advantage for us because it means that our production process is a lot more efficient,” says Paolo. “Mechanical zinc plating is one of the most popular platings requested by customers and being able to carry out this treatment in-house means that we can improve lead times for our products and guarantee we provide an effective and efficient service.”

Growermetal is also able to offer other surface coatings, carried out by a third parties offsite, including zinc flake coatings (GEOMET®, Delta Protekt®, etc), galvanic zinc plating, zinc-nickel plating, nickel plating, copper plating, phosphating and other surface treatments upon customers’ requests.

Throughout the production process, Growermetal is committed to quality and ensuring that only the very best products are produced. The company is certified according to ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management. The company is also certified to ISO TS 16949 for automotive quality management.

“If you are working within the automotive market you have to be ISO TS 16949 certified,” states Paolo. “We don’t deal directly with automotive OEMs, we sell our washers to the bolt/screw producers and they assemble our washers onto their products and supply pre-assembled products to the automotive company. This is advantageous to automotive OEMs as it makes it easier and more efficient for them to install the product in the final application.”

To ensure that it is providing the flexibility, quality and service that is required by the automotive industry, Growermetal had to adapt its process and factory to include a new high-bay automatic warehouse.

“We initially decided to invest in a new automatic warehouse in 2005,” explains Paolo. “Due to our location there isn’t much space around us, so we needed to increase the space going up rather than out. The process started in 2006 when we asked for the planning permission and permits to have such a high building. However, due to Italian bureaucracy it took 6/7 years to get all the necessary permits and authorisation. Therefore it wasn’t until 2012 that we received the green light from the authorities and it took a further year to design and build the automatic warehouse.”

The new automatic warehouse went into service in September 2013 and has 11,000 half-pallet storage places and includes four trasloelevators and LGV shuttles. The introduction of the new

The new automatic warehouse went into service in September 2013

Growermetal’s in-house zinc plating process warehouse has enabled Growermetal to have a more secure process and better control over what it packs and delivers to the customer.

“It has been a very long process but it has definitely been worthwhile,” adds Paolo. “It was a huge investment for us as a company, but we are very happy with the result. We now have a lot more room for our products and we have been able to introduce over 200 new part numbers. Our customers have also seen a big benefit as we have been able to improve lead times.

We can also avoid mistakes during the picking of the shipments and work more effectively.”

Paolo continues: “The automatic warehouse acts as a very good business card for our company. Whenever we have customers visiting, they are always impressed with the warehouse. It underlines our capabilities and commitment as a company to grow.”

The addition of the automatic warehouse, combined with its ability to provide the production process in-house, is undoubtedly a significant step for Growermetal. From speaking to Paolo Cattaneo it is clear that the company is focused on growing in the future.

More importantly, throughout the core of the company there is an absolute dedication to manufacture high-quality products and provide a service that can be totally relied upon by its customers.

So what is next for Growermetal? “There are so many variables that can affect the market, so you always have to be careful.

However, we are looking forward to next year with optimism.

We have invested a lot in the company over recent years and with the addition of the new automatic warehouse we will be looking to expand into new markets and sectors. In the near future we will continue to expand our production capacity and introduce new production technologies, in order to expand the range of products we can offer to our customers.”

Paolo adds: “At the beginning of 2015 we will enlarge our covered area by a further 2,000m2 and inaugurate the new 800m2 sales and administrative offices. In February 2015 there will also be the Fastener Fair show in Stuttgart, which is an important event for Growermetal. It is a meeting point for the entire industry and gives us the opportunity to meet with existing and future customers. We will be exhibiting at the show and invite all visitors to come to our stand (booth L90 – hall 6) to find out more about our product range and how we can work together with mutual success and benefit.” www.growermetal.com

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EVENTS CALENDAR

Fastener Fair Stuttgart Where: Stuttgart, Germany Web: www.fastenerfair.com

When: 10 Mar – 12 Mar 2015 What: The fastener event for Europe.

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BUDMA 2015

Where: Munich, Germany When: 19 Jan – 24 Jan 2015 Web: www.bau-muenchen.com What: German construction industry.

Where: Poznań, Poland When: 10 Mar – 13 Mar 2015 Web: www.budma.pl What: Building technology, equipment and materials.

BouwBeurs 2015

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Where: Utrecht, Netherlands When: 9 Feb – 13 Feb 2015 Web: www.bouwbeurs.nl What: Trade fair for the construction industry.

Totally DIY:Totally Tools Where: Coventry, UK When: 15 Feb – 17 Feb 2015 Web: www.totallydiy.com What: DIY, hardware, tools and security products.

ACMA automechanika New Delhi Where: New Delhi, India When: 26 Feb – 1 Mar 2015 Web: www.acma-automechanika.in What: Trade for the automotive industry.

Asia-Pacific Sourcing Where: Cologne, Germany When: 3 Mar – 5 Mar 2015 Web: www.asiapacificsourcing.de What: A platform for asian companies in import and export.

Intertool Kiev Where: Kiev, Ukraine When: 3 Mar – 5 Mar 2015 Web: www.en.intertool.kiev.ua What: International exhibition for hardware, tools + DIY.

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Where: São Paulo, Brazil When: 10 Mar – 14 Mar 2015 Web: www.feicon.com.br What: Construction industry fair.

InterStroyExpo Where: St. Petersburg, Russia When: 18 Mar – 21 Mar 2015 Web: www.interstroyexpo.primexpo.ru What: International construction exhibition.

BLECH Russia 2015 Where: St. Petersburg, Russia When: 24 Mar – 26 Mar 2015 Web: www.blechrussia.com What: Sheet metal working.

Fastener Fair Russia Where: St. Petersburg, Russia When: 24 Mar – 26 Mar 2015 Web: www.fastenerfair.com/russia What: The fastener event for Russia.

St. Petersburg Technical Fair Where: St. Petersburg, Russia When: 24 Mar – 26 Mar 2015 Web: www.ptfair.ru What: Metallurgy, welding, metalworking, tools and

instruments, materials and machinery exhibition.

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Vegas Fastener Expo largest in history

The 34th National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo held 22nd – 24th October at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, set a new record for exhibition space and enjoyed an increase in buyer attendance.

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usan A. Hurley, CEM, general manager, reports: “We had 823 booths and 618 companies from throughout the USA and 18 other nations worldwide, making this year’s Expo the largest in our long history dating back to 1981. Exhibitors were kept busy by a constant flow of distributors, importers, manufacturer’s reps, independent sales reps, and other visitors from 40 countries crowding the aisles eagerly looking at the huge variety of fasteners and fastener related products and services being offered.”

A total of 4,606 people (exclusive of guests) registered for the Expo, including 2,129 visitors. The all important distributor category led the way with 1,347 registrants, informs Lesley Hoheisel, registration manager. Expo management also reports that 523 of the 2,129 visitors were attending the show for the first time.

“We feel that this is a very positive indicator of the Expo’s growing attraction and a good sign for the industry,” added Ms Hoheisel.

The Machinery and Tooling area of the Expo was conspicuously larger than in previous years and included a number of new companies – showing a wide variety of fastener production machinery, tooling and other related equipment and supplies of interest to the largely built-in audience of fastener manufacturers.

“We expect exponential growth of this vital Expo component in future years as the event continues becoming the one-stop shopping source for the fastener industry in North America,” comments Jim Bannister, managing general partner.

The Expo was preceded by a full-day of fastener training, education and informational meetings sponsored by a number of leading fastener associations held on Wednesday 22nd October.

There was an invitation-only ‘Hall of Fame’ reception and award presentation honouring industry leaders Leo Coar and Surinder Sakhuja held on Wednesday evening, followed

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immediately by the always popular and heavily attended ‘Welcome Party’ sponsored by Expo Management, which packed an estimated 1,500 people into the Treasure Island Hotel Ballroom to enjoy complimentary drinks and appetisers.

The Fastener & Mill Supply Expo was open from 09:00 to 16:00 Thursday 23rd October and from 09:00 to 13:00 Friday 24th October.

Exhibitors seemed pleased and a number of post-show comments were received by Expo Management:

“ Busiest show we have exhibited in thus far.”

Mark Ciuba and Scott Stanier, Groov-Pin “ I was positively impressed by the Expo in our first year of exhibiting.”

Andre Lopez, Tormex

“ Another successful show! This year, buyers came back to the exhibit hall after lunch on Thursday.”

Elna Mukaida, Soule, Blake & Wechsler “ The Expo was busier and better than last year.

Thanks for the half-day on Friday. It was smooth.”

Luc Fournel, Infasco/Ifastgroupe “We handed out all of our literature this year.”

Benji Perez, Ideal Fasteners Many more exhibitors commented about show visitors returning to the exhibit hall after lunch on Thursday and better traffic than usual in the exhibition hall on Friday.

The 35th National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo is scheduled for 21st – 23rd October 2015 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

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Connecting fastener professionals around the world More than 800 exhibitors will be displaying a comprehensive range of fastener and fixing technology across four exhibition halls at the Messe Stuttgart fair grounds during Fastener Fair Stuttgart – the leading exhibition for the fastener and fixing industry.

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rom 10th – 12th March 2015, this dedicated fair will bring together manufacturers of fastener and fixing technologies and suppliers of machines and tools with distributors, suppliers, engineers and other industry experts from across the world, making it the most important event for this industry sector. Fastener Fair Stuttgart is renowned as the ideal market place to source new products and solutions, to build new and maintain existing business

partnerships, exchange expertise and learn about the latest industry trends.

Over three very busy days in February 2013, the previous Fastener Fair Stuttgart attracted a total of 10,600 visitors, confirming the fair’s reputation as the world’s leading exhibition for the fastener and fixing industry.

At Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2015 a wide range of products and services from a variety of industries will be displayed including industrial fasteners and

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fixings, construction fixings, assembly and installation systems, fastener manufacturing technology, storage, distribution and factory equipment.

The exhibition will cover four exhibition halls – Halls 4, 6, 8 and C2. The show will be open from 09:00 – 17:30 on all three days.

Detailed information such as an up to date exhibitor list and practical information on accommodation and travel can be found on the exhibition website. www.fastenerfair.com

Totally larger for 2015 Organisers have confirmed that Totally DIY:Totally Tools 2015, which will take place on 15th – 17th February at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, UK, has sold nearly 70% of the exhibition space.

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onfirmed first time fastener related exhibitors for the show include Companion Brands (from Australia), Eurobond Adhesives, Marxman, United Fence Products and Zeta (from Poland).

Many regular fastener related exhibitors have rebooked

including AW Tools, Abingdon King Dick, Avron Trading, Big Wipes, Burg Wächter Centurion Europe, DK Tools, Draper Tools, Flex Power Tools, Gorilla Glue, LG Harris, Rolson Tools, Schneider Electric, Spear & Jackson, Sterling Locks, Ultratape and the Youngman Group. In addition Bond-It, Cannon Tools, Isagi, and tesa UK are returning to the show after a break.

Paul Grinsell, show director said: “We’re delighted to report that we are on track to present a larger show for everyone in 2015. Many of the elements will stay the same, but we are also introducing some new ideas and attractions to add to everyone’s visit.”

Similar to last year, key visitors including retailers and trade buyers will be provided with a free lunch. However, this year they will also receive a free gift – a super 9 point multi-tool that incorporates a hammer, pliers, and knife blade.

The shows have also announced a new Innovation Zone, which is being sponsored and hosted by the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA). The Innovation Zone will focus on introducing new companies and their products to the DIY and tools sector for the very first time. www.totallydiy.com

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Significant growth at THS The Taiwan Hardware Show (THS) ended on 23rd October 2014 with organisers reporting significant growth in both exhibitor and visitor numbers.

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ore than 350 exhibitors covered an exhibition space of 12,571m2 of the Greater Taichung International Expo Center. Organisers reported that the threeday event attracted 25,589 visitors – a 7.3% increase compared to last year. Of these visitors, 3,658 were international from 67 countries and 21,931 were domestic visitors.

Located at the centre of Taiwan’s hardware industry cluster, international buyers also had the convenience of visiting the factories and manufacturing lines of any potential business partners.

“When the show was nearing its end the momentum hadn’t slowed down, the booths continued to be bustling with activities and the mood was optimistic,” reported show organisers KAIGO Co Ltd. “With our global media collaborations, the number of international visitors increased significantly with the international buyers unanimous in their opinion that the Taiwan Hardware Show only offered high-quality and innovative products.”

The Taiwan Hardware Show will once again be held at the Greater Taichung International Expo Center from 12th – 14th October 2015.

St. Petersburg to host Fastener Fair Russia 2015 Fastener Fair Russia 2015 will take place in the new ExpoForum in St. Petersburg from 24th – 26th March 2015, bringing the very latest in fastener and fixing technology to the heart of the country’s fastest growing industrial region.

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his will be the third in a successful series of trade shows in Russia dedicated exclusively to fastener and fixing technologies. High-tech optical, IT, electronics, metal working and environmental industries are now joining the already successful automotive and shipbuilding sectors around St. Petersburg, boosting demand for fasteners and fixings.

More than 120 leading companies from 19 countries took part in the last Fastener Fair Russia event, which attracted managers, engineers and buyers from 205 cities and 25 countries. With participation expected by leading international companies, next year’s exhibition will feature products and services in key sectors including industrial fasteners and fixings, construction fixings, assembly and installation systems, fastener manufacturing technology and storage, distribution and factory equipment.

“St. Petersburg is the ideal host city for this event,” says Olivia Griscelli, exhibition director for Fastener Fair Russia at Mack Brooks Exhibitions. “With so many new high-tech industries developing in the region alongside established manufacturing sectors, we believe next year’s show offers great opportunities for companies specialising in fasteners and fixings to showcase their products and build new partnerships.”

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total of 1,573 exhibitors – up 5% compared to the previous show – from 38 countries presented a wide range of innovative solutions and cutting edge technology – with more than 59,600 trade visitors attending the five-day exhibition.

With similar visitor numbers from the previous show, organisers reported a definite increase of international visitors, with 38% of this year’s visitors coming from outside Germany (34% in 2012).

The first visitor survey data found the top visitor countries (outside of Germany) were the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Spain, the UK, Belgium and the USA. The results of the preliminary visitor survey also showed a further shift towards highly qualified trade visitors. According to the survey 81% of visitors had a decision making capacity, 41% were top management and almost half of all visitors came to the show with the definite intention of buying.

Nicola Hamann, managing director of show organisers – Mack Brooks Exhibitions, said: “The prevailing mood at the show was positive throughout. There was lively trading activity in the halls and many exhibiting companies reported large numbers of international business contacts and buoyant sales figures.

A vast majority of exhibitors were able to fully or largely reach their target groups and praised the quality of trade visitors and the internationality of the audience.”

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The exhibition covered 8 halls and a total net floor space of 86,500m2 – up 3% compared to the previous show. Fastener companies were housed mainly in the busy Hall 13, including Arnold & Shinjo GmbH, STANLEY Engineered Fastening, Böllhoff Verbindungstechnik GmbH, Eckold AG, Fixi Srl, GESIPA® Blindniettechnik GmbH, Heinz Soyer Bolzenschweßtechnik GmbH, RIV-ELIT® and Gebr TITGEMEYER GmbH & Co KG. Other fastener companies exhibiting outside of Hall 13 included AICHELIN GmbH, DIRAK GmbH, EMKA Beschlagteile GmbH & Co KG, Dr Ing Gössling Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Nord-Lock GmbH, Schwer + Kopka GmbH, Unifast Srl and WAFIOS AG. Heinz Soyer reported a good show thanks to its stand location in Hall 13 with its proximity to the train station entrance creating a constant flow of visitor traffic. Michael Schott, marketing at Heinz Soyer, said: “Our stand has been constantly busy throughout the show. We had a great location and at times – I even ran out of staff.” Attracting visitors to the stand with promotional videos and live demonstrations, the company was showcasing its stud welding technology and automation capabilities. “We aim to bring something new to the show every year and this year the response has been amazing,” commented Michael.

Böllhoff’s stand also featured product demonstrations throughout the show, including a demonstration of its ONSERT® technology developed with DELO – a specialist

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in intelligent bonding technology. The system allows the quick and process reliable bonding of fastening elements with light-curing adhesives. Typical applications include lightweight structures in the aerospace industry; an alternative to welding elements on materials that are not suitable for thermal joining; very thin-walled components in the automotive industry; and glass panels in the white good industry. Frank Nientiedt, marketing manager, said: “Böllhoff is very satisfied with the outcome of this year’s show.

Due to the amount of high-quality international visitors that came to our stand, we were able to participate in a number of animated discussions and exchange constructive ideas with our target audience. We also believe that the positive atmosphere at the show reflected the current economic activity in the industry.”

Also in Hall 13 showcasing its new high strength, vibration resistant Neobolt® LockBolt System was STANLEY Engineered Fastening. The Neobolt® is a non-breakstem steel lockbolt fastening system designed for use in heavy-duty structural applications. Carin Fait, marketing services manager, was pleased with the quality of visitors: “Throughout the show our stand was busy with good quality international visitors who seemed genuinely interested in our product ranges. We saw a number of visitors from a variety of industries including automotive, renewable energy, construction and heavy-duty vehicles.”

Echoing the satisfaction with international visitors was Gebr TITGEMEYER GmbH & Co KG. Showcasing its new Blindniet für Hybrid-Anwendungen – a blind rivet for assembling aluminium and steel with plastics – Kelvin Davies, area sales manager Titgemeyer UK, said: “We’ve had a very good show with truly global visitors including interest from Mexico, Brazil, Australia, Poland, Latvia, the Czech Republic, the UK and Ireland.”

According to the organiser’s exhibitor survey, EuroBLECH 2014 received excellent feedback with participants highly satisfied – more than two thirds of all exhibiting companies intend to exhibit again at the next exhibition taking place from 25th – 29th October 2016 at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds.

EXHIBITIONS

Who will be Fastener Technology Innovator 2015?

One of the key visitor attractions of Fastener Fair Stuttgart has always been the opportunity to discover and evaluate what’s new in fastening technologies.

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or the 2015 show Fastener + Fixing Magazine is pleased to announce that it will, once again, sponsor an exclusive competition for exhibitors, to ensure the spotlight is firmly focused on innovative products and services at Fastener Fair Stuttgart.

Entering a product not only presents the potential to be heralded as a Fastener Technology Innovator 2015, it will also provide visitors with a great incentive to visit exhibitors’ stands – to see the product, evaluate it, and to find out more information about it.

Every entrant will be previewed in the January issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, and will also be highlighted in certain Fastener Fair Stuttgart visitor information. In addition, every exhibitor that enters will be provided with a special logo for their stand highlighting that the company is an entrant.

A panel of experienced industry judges will review all the entrants and will decide on the three most deserving of the accolade of Fastener Technology Innovator 2015. On the final day of the show there will be a special presentation to the winners at the Fastener Fair stand.

Innovations will be accepted on the following criteria: 1. The product must have been introduced to the market for the first time within the last 24 months leading up to the Fastener Fair.

2013 Winner – Heinz Soyer Bolzenschweißtechnik GmbH

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2. The product must demonstrate significant and identifiable technical design, material or performance differences from other products already on the market.

3. The product must provide tangible and identifiable advantages for the end user or consumer – for example in efficiency, productivity, safety, strength, durability, and cost reduction.

4. The product may be an improvement or upgrade on an existing line but must clearly meet all three of the above conditions.

5. The exhibitor submitting an innovative product for the showcase will need to provide a short explanation about how their product meets the criteria, particularly items 2 and 3.

6. Entries must not infringe the intellectual property rights of any other company.

Enter your product now Send a 350 word description, in particular highlighting why the product is innovative and how it delivers tangible and new benefits to fastener users, together with a high resolution digital image to editor@fastenerandfixing.com Valid entries received by 11th December 2014 are assured inclusion in the January Fastener Technology Innovator feature.

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TR would like to thank our European network of Master Distributors for their ongoing support & dedication in the distribution of the TR branded fastener ranges

Global manufacturer and supplier of assembly components Exhibiting Fastener Fair Stuttgart, Stand C160, 10-12 March 2015 www.trfastenings.com

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Re-elected EFDA president looks forward to further growth and influence In September Volker Lederer was re-elected as president of the European Fastener Distributors Association. We caught up with him at his family company in Ennepetal, Germany, to ask what he had learnt from his first term of office and explore his priorities for his second term of office.

How did you feel about being re-elected?

“I was happy to be re-elected because I have now come to understand what I have to do as EFDA president and feel able to be more constructive and put what I have learnt into a positive contribution towards EFDA’s development. I was also very pleased that Serge Kopinski was re-elected as our vice-president because of the wealth of experience and knowledge he contributes to EFDA. During my first term I had to learn about the EFDA organisation and about the national association members. Now I more clearly understand the challenges in managing a European association that brings together so many different cultures and people, ideas and objectives.

I also found out how different it is to attend international shows and events as president of EFDA and how important these events are in strengthening our connections across the global fastener industry.

These were all important steps in my personal development and now I really benefit from this knowledge in taking EFDA forward.”

How do those global relationships benefit EFDA members?

“The global relationships are very important, especially with the Asian fastener associations. The main issue, of course, is EU anti-dumping and its implications for our members and their supply partners across the world.

EFDA stands for free and fair trade and to me that means anti-dumping measures should only exist where really necessary but if they are imposed they must be respected.

Building strong relationships with, for example, the Taiwanese associations is very important in trying to avoid further EU circumvention investigations. EFDA has helped the exporters and authorities in Taiwan to understand how crucial it is for their own businesses, as well as ours, to effectively police and prevent transhipment activities through their country. I am in no doubt that legitimate manufacturers and exporters in Taiwan are not involved in these activities, which are often carried out fraudulently by Chinese companies. The uncertainty of a circumvention investigation would be extremely disruptive to the international trade in fasteners; a major concern for exporters and importers but also, ultimately, a big issue for the thousands of European industries that rely on the efficiency and reliability of their distribution partners.”

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Looking forward to 2015 what will be the key events for EFDA? “The Fastener Fair in Stuttgart will be a very important opportunity for EFDA to present its organisation and to demonstrate how it has grown over the last two years. The Netherlands association NEVIB is now a full member of EFDA and its membership has quickly become highly supportive and committed to our European association.

We have also established MEFDA, which stands for ‘More EFDA’ and is designed to provide membership opportunities for fastener distributors in countries where there is no national association. Already MEFDA has two founder members, HECO Nordic from Sweden and Marcopol from Poland, quickly gaining benefit from EFDA. At the Stuttgart Fair we hope to meet many more distributors that will recognise the benefits of MEFDA membership. For EFDA to continue to become stronger and more influential in Europe it is important we grow our network of national associations and MEFDA members. This allows us to constantly remind EU politicians and officials how great a contribution the fastener distribution industry makes to the economy of the EU, and how crucial it is in supporting major industries in all its states.

For the member companies EFDA provides a unique opportunity to be represented and heard in Brussels, as well as having a reliable ‘pipeline’ of the latest information about legislation and EU processes that deeply affect their businesses.

The EFDA Triennial Conference will be held next April in Berlin, Germany, which is also home to our general secretariat, provided by the BGA – the Federation of German Wholesale, Foreign Trade and Services. The conference provides a special opportunity for all our member companies to consider what is happening in the global fastener industry, and also to see first hand the BGA organisation that ably supports its European association.

It will be my first time as president at this conference and I am really looking forward to it. I hope a lot of our member companies will come and participate. That support is important for EFDA to continue to demonstrate its growing strength and influence. I also believe, for the company managers and directors that attend, the conference provides a unique opportunity to meet their counterparts across Europe and to realise, as I now do, how many of their challenges and opportunities are shared.” www.efda-fastenerdistributors.org

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Made in Italy – work to a fine art The definition ‘Made in Italy’ is now commonly used in several fields, both nationally and internationally – from food to mechanical, from automation to fashion, from design to automotive and many other sectors.

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he definition entered the common language in the 1980s, thanks to initiatives to grow and protect Italian products, in order to counteract the falsification of Italian artisanal and industrial production. Today this definition identifies all the industrial realities that are the key principles at the heart of ‘Made in Italy’ – quality, attention to detail, durability and specialisation.

Carlo Salvi can be defined as a ‘Made in Italy’ jewel, on the basis of its skills and expertise. Celebrating 75 years of history in 2014, it has been able to show its Italian know-how all over the world, establishing new branches in four different countries – all linked to its Italian headquarters (pictured below), which continues to be its only production facility.

This confirms Carlo Salvi’s link to its home country and that the production is completely ‘Made in Italy’. Carlo Salvi’s production plant is located in Garlate, on the shores of Lake Como, a region full of the history of metallurgy and precision mechanics, in which the basis for the industrial development of the area was laid at the beginning of the last century.

Throughout its history Carlo Salvi has focused on the key principles of ‘Made in Italy’. Founded in 1939 the company originally started with the design and production of flat die thread rollers.

Soon after this production was followed by a family of head slotters, which were accepted positively by the market. The following years represented a steady growth in terms of specialisation and innovation. At the beginning of the 1950s Carlo Salvi designed

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and produced the first single die, double blow header to cold head screw blanks. This machinery became the focal point of the company and constituted the basis for its future development.

Today Carlo Salvi SpA is a leader in the production of cold heading machinery, as well as more recently for warm heading machinery. Production can be divided into three main categories: 1-die 2-blow headers, 2-die 4-blow headers and multi-station machinery, up to six dies, capable of handing wire in diameters from 0.6mm to 24mm. Thanks to the use of induction pre-heating devices, the headers have the possibility to head materials such as stainless steel, titanium and special alloys, and special parts, which means complex shapes requiring high precision can be obtained.

An example is the header model 616 WS, with seven operations (6 dies and 6 punches) recently launched on the market and capable of handling 10mm to 17.5mm diameter wire. The 616 WS is equipped with a particular technology already tested and applied on other Carlo Salvi machine models – as a result representing a new frontier for the reference sector and in particular for the aerospace industry. In addition to the robustness and accuracy, Carlo Salvi ensures maximum production speed, the reduction of setting and changeover times and consequently the achievement of high-level in terms of productivity.

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616 WS header model A vital element that distinguishes ‘Made in Italy’ is the commitment to quality. The high-quality production of Carlo Salvi is guaranteed around the world and secured by staff, which takes the greatest care to achieve the highest possible qualitative standards.

“It is a serious commitment that covers all the production process, from the first realisation steps to after sales. Another cornerstone that is also associated with the principle of ‘Made in Italy’ is attention to detail, which is a process that keeps pace with the continuous search for a better quality.”

Carlo Salvi headers are produced with special alloys and submitted to heat treatment to ensure resistance, constant and prolonged performance and duration. The mechanical components are produced on advanced and latest generation machinery, to obtain maximum precision and repeatability, which is the only way to ensure the interchangeability of the components.

Highly qualified and experienced technical employees have enabled Carlo Salvi to realise particular production processes that deliver maximum machine precision. Before being delivered to the final customer each machine is carefully checked and tested – up to 80 production hours in Carlo Salvi’s test bay – to ensure the highest performance in even the most challenging working conditions. Even though these tests require significant investment of time, the management of Carlo Salvi consider the commissioning of the machines a fundamental and essential element to guarantee high-level performance. Carlo Salvi quality also applies to after sale service with the management, once again, believing strongly that full service support is necessary, not only during the start-up of the machine, but during all of the

remaining life of the machinery – so that performance, efficiency and reliability are constantly at the highest possible level.

Carlo Salvi technicians are always developing innovative solutions in response to the growing needs of the market, using the best hardware and CAD-CAM and 3D software solutions.

Since 2012 Carlo Salvi has invested in staff and equipment to offer its customers a new service to rebuild machines. Thanks to this new service, Carlo Salvi is now ready to offer completely refurbished machines, if necessary replacing all the mechanical parts and electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems as necessary. These machines can be certified according to Norms and warranted for one year.

In its 75 year history Carlo Salvi says there has been one main feature distinguishing it as a company and enabling it to answer the needs of the industry – “the quality of doing”. From the applied technical solutions to the ever changing processes of research and development; from the good reputation obtained thanks to unfailing attention to its own customers, to the quality of the used materials and the care of every little detail. Carlo Salvi headers are used throughout the world – by fastener producers meeting the exacting needs of automotive, electronic and aeronautical sectors.

Thousands of machines located in all continents underline the ambition of the Carlo Salvi team. Their sturdiness makes them optimum instruments for companies of various fields.

“We produce properly built machinery, using the best materials and taking care of every little detail, which enables us to obtain strong and long-lasting machines and to be a perfect partner in quality.” www.carlosalvi.it

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SACMA S-Forging – the most advanced cold and warm headers SACMA Limbiate SpA is a designer and manufacturer of cold and warm headers, with its R&D department enabling it to supply innovative solutions to the fastener and special parts industries.

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ACMA designs and manufactures its products all in-house.

Once research and development is completed, its factories take care of the production of the components. SACMA says it is the only manufacturer in this field having 100% of the spare parts immediately available for customers.

Moreover SACMA Group states that it is the best solution because of its complete machine range and powerful structure, and it is able to guarantee cooperation with the bigger fastener manufacturers as with the medium and small companies.

For the production of Net Shape special parts, SACMA has introduced its new 6 dies progressive headers inspired by the S-Forging concept. The new touch screen panel SC-Matic facilitates the tool set up, taking control of the process through machine supervision and management. SACMA guarantees the quality of the produced parts using the new LoadMatic, monitoring the loads and driving the discharging device for non-conforming parts with the transfer fingers or a gate before the finished parts conveyor.

The SACMA transfer system with its seven strategies for transferring, consolidates its position of excellence through its capacity to handle a wider range of parts, starting from shortest to the extra long ones, at maximum production speed. The introduction of the patented transfer support assist package

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extends the transferring performance for more difficult tapered and stepped parts. The timed desmodrive cams allow the transfer of the most difficult parts, adjusting the timing of departure of the transfer rack after each forging operation.

Alongside the S-Forging concept, SACMA offers a revolutionary wire feeder – the S-Feed system. This unique and patented system feeds the header in the most precise and simplest way. The patented S-Feed system, by means of one or two servomotors according to the machine size, allows engagement of the wire while the machine is stopped and also pulls back the wire automatically without any manual operation. With this new device the operator only has to set-up the length of the blank on the SC-Matic touch screen panel control and the machine takes care of over or lower wire feeding. Another strategical point is the possibility to use the S-Feed in alternate blow mode to reduce the machine load.

The S-Feed system is supplied on SACMA warm headers as a standard feature to feed the machine automatically and to pull back the wire when the machine stops in order to take the wire back from the induction coils. The S-Feed is also available as an option for the progressive cold headers.

SACMA says that its warm headers are the best answer to meet customers’ needs in this field, in which it has developed optimal solutions to realise an absolutely user-friendly machine.

This header provides automatic wire introduction through the induction coil and ensures its pull back whenever the machine stops.

Using the touch screen panel, the operator can manage the process by directly changing the parameters of the heating system – temperature, length of blank and the production speed.

Consequently, the machine drives all modules automatically.

Respecting the environment, the drive unit, consisting of a flywheel with the clutch-brake integrated into the enclosure together with a new generation of inverters, allows energy recycling and reduces energy consumption, making the machines eco-friendly.

“SACMA S-Forging is the result of a concentration of best technologies applied to cold and warm headers to create the most precise and reliable machines available.” www.sacmagroup.com

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This is our DNA

This is our DNA

Established in 1953 Colombo Ezio Srl, a manufacturer of special and standard fasteners, is now in its second generation of ownership, but continues to adopt the same motivations and beliefs that have served the company well over the past 60 years.

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r Dino Fasoli, owner of Colombo Ezio, explains: “For us the most important aspect of the business is to ensure that we get the perfect balance between quality, flexibility, service and improvement. By doing this we can ensure that we offer a high-quality product to the customer at the most effective price.”

Colombo Ezio manufactures a wide range of products including nuts, lock nuts, cage nuts, clamps, fasteners and a selection of components for industries including automotive, agriculture, motor transmissions, marine, textile machinery, and lifting components. The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified and works towards a zero waste target.

“Our mission is to produce bushes, nuts, fasteners, whether standard or customised, and deliver them to the market in the most flexible and timely fashion,” states Dino Fasoli. “We also guarantee to deliver products of the highest quality, as well as to the specified requirements and design. We are aware that the success and the development of the business depend on our capability to satisfy customers’ needs.”

As a small business, Colombo Ezio likes to have a more direct and personal relationship with its employees to ensure that they understand the needs of the business and are able to anticipate and satisfy customers’ requirements.

The company also works closely with its customers to understand what they need and how it can provide the perfect service.

“As a business it is important that you have a natural and prompt feedback from both your staff and customers,” says Dino Fasoli. “It is only by ensuring that feedback reaches directly and immediately the necessary people, that we are able to improve the service and products we supply.”

Dino Fasoli continues: “We want to position ourselves as a partner for the customer. We are a company that is ready to discuss and help to find the best solution for both parties – ensuring the highest quality product at the most competitive price. We are able to interact with customers in order to understand their expectations, to evaluate their satisfaction level, and to offer them solutions to their requests.”

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By creating such efficient and experienced team the company is able Tel. an +39 0341.731.657 to continuously optimise the manufacturing process and create products for Fax +39 0341.733.597 markets around the world – gaining the complete satisfaction of its customers. www.colomboezio.it Dino Fasoli concludes: “As a company we are proactive in looking forward colomboezio@colomboezio.it at what is ahead in relation to the market and the technology that will be available. We are focusing on increasing our business in the long-term and to invest strategically in order to improve our service.” www.colomboezio.it

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COLOMBO EZIO s.r.l. via Nazionale, 159 23821 Abbadia Lariana LECCO – ITALY Tel. +39 0341.731.657 Fax +39 0341.733.597 www.colomboezio.it colomboezio@colomboezio.it

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Essebi – international reputation Essebi Srl, based in Ozzero, Milan, has been producing cold forming machines for metal parts for more then 40 years. Thanks to its focus on customers’ needs, research, and technology, the company has been able to establish an international reputation within the market.

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hrough paying close attention to the evolution of technology, Essebi has been able to develop cold headers that cover a large range of production. Working from wire coil, Essebi machines can produce standard parts (screws, rivets and semi hollow parts) as well as special parts with complex deformation. Essebi machines can also be used with all types of material wire, including the more resistant grades – resulting in high-quality products being supplied to the market, at a competitive price.

Quality At Essebi research and quality control are the cornerstone of product development. All of the company’s machines are the result of continuous and progressive development of experience and technology, with constant attention to the special request of the customers.

Drawings are produced through bi-dimensional and 3D software, which enables the study of the machine’s parts in motion. Construction materials are chosen with accuracy to assure solidity, precision, reliability over time, and the maximum

performance of every part. Strict controls during assembly and final testing phases assure the perfect functionality of each part.

The company is also ISO 9001:2000 certified.

Technology Efficiency, versatility and simplicity are the distinctive characters of the entire range of machinery produced by Essebi. From designing to assembly, the company takes care of each detail to obtain machines running 24 hours a day at maximum performance.

“Our technicians are specialised in cold forming with some having over 40 years experience. When combined with our younger staff it enables us to join that experience with the latest technology to deliver improvements throughtout production.”

Safety All the Essebi headers are produced in accordance with the requirements of the EU European Regulation n.392/89 (safety and construction of machinery) and the modification and integration.

Essebi machinery comes with a detailed manual that includes the operations, safety device, mechanical maintenance, electric schemes, assembly drawings and the codes of all spare parts.

Essebi machines are designed for connection with all types of electronic control devices. When delivering the machinery, Essebi’s technicians will hold a training course for the customers to learn about every function of the machinery.

Customers A vital part of Essebi’s success has been the close relationship it has with its customers and their requirements – whether it be the model of machine suitable for each customer; the customisation of the header; the development of the tooling; additional training or after sale assistance.

Thanks to its long and strong experience in developing projects for special parts manufacture, as well as its wide range of up to date equipment, Essebi says that it is able to answer even very special requests. www.essebi.biz

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Making for makers Friulsider SpA’s factory lies in a strategic position close to Udine, in the heart of Friuli Venezia Giulia.

Located on the main routes to northern and eastern Europe, it is part of an industrial district of excellence in one of the most industrially developed regions of Italy – forming the base for leading companies at the forefront of the drive for exports.

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riulsider’s facility has expanded remarkably over the years and now covers an overall area of 61,000m2 (23,000m2 under cover). The site includes the managerial offices and the production lines, which were recently expanded.

Friulsider explains that its factory combines several factories into one location, meaning it is able to directly control the production of as many as four different product lines, each providing a complete range: • Metallic and plastic anchors.

• Fixings for roofs and façades/bimetal screws.

• Screws and fixings for wood.

• Standard nuts, bolts, screws and fixings for metal and wood.

This determination to offer products of the highest quality led to the construction, in 2001, of Friulsider’s in-house test laboratory, where all new developments are tested. It was thanks to the in-house test laboratory that Friulsider obtained its first ETA certification and now boasts European certification for 41 product lines covering a total of more than 1,500 fixings. The in-house test laboratory is also where the selected theoretical models are checked out and the technical and operational specifications are certified. The laboratory is fully equipped for the entire ETA test procedures on any type of support, including cracked concrete, and tests are carried out up to an extraction value of 500kN.

Friulsider is well established in more than twenty European countries and operates in some of the most dynamic markets in the world, such as Russia and Asia. In fact more than 35% of the company’s turnover is drawn from exports, in part thanks to the company’s capacity to make all the components internally.

This ensures a ‘Made in Italy’ product that can rapidly meet all the market requirements, from building to engineering, from the mechanical industry to carpentry.

Through its continual research into technologically innovative solutions, Friulsider is constantly extending its product range, which currently encompasses a total of 10,000 items, including anchors, fixings for roofing and walls, screws and fixings for wood, as well as screws, nuts and bolts for metal.

Friulsider explains that the type and range of its products, on one hand, and the determination of the company to provide optimum assistance, on the other, demands a very significant logistics organisation. That is why Friulsider uses a sophisticated digital system that ensures the rapid processing of orders and the precise management of warehouse stocks – where 16,000 places/pallets are available. In addition, Friulsider’s Material Requirements Planning system steers the production planning, ensuring that 95% of items are available immediately and that 92% of orders are sent the day after receipt of the request.

Friulsider also guarantees a high standard of pre and post sales service. The company’s technicians are trained to offer on-site consultancy in order to resolve any technical or installation problem. Furthermore, personalised training courses can be provided on request, including at customers’ own premises. www.friulsider.com

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First in safety, first in the C2 seismic certification Friulsider is the first company in Europe to have obtained, for its safety bolt ATS-evo, the C2 certification for structural use in high risk seismic areas.

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100 years of experience Established in 1912, Mustad SpA is a screw manufacturer that over the past 100 years has continuously developed its production of quality and technically advanced screws.

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ustad comprises of two manufacturing plants based in the northwest of Italy, close to Turin, with 110 very specialised operators and high-tech machines.

Production is performed entirely in-house with strong vertical integration from the wire drawing to the case hardening process – with more than ten production steps from the wire coils to the final product.

Specialised departments are dedicated to the machinery maintenance and the production of the forming tools. These form the base for the strong R&D activity that characterises the company.

Mustad’s range of products covers more than 3,000 items dedicated to two main fields – construction and industry. A general catalogue with more than 1,000 items, which are always available from stock, is focused on the construction field and is aimed at maximising performance in different materials, including PVC, all kind of woods, aluminium and plugs.

The OEM range consists of several hundred items and is focused on the main industrials fields of automotive, household appliances, packaging industry and electronics.

The range dedicated to industrial appliances strongly specialises in screws for thermoset and thermoplastic materials, as well as for aluminium and alloys. These include trilobular thread screws, special self-tapping screws, as well as screws with pre-assembled washers and a wide range of special shape heads and recesses.

Mustad is able to supply products with a variety of coatings and lubrications, and has received ISO 9001:2000 and ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification. During 2012 Mustad also obtained CE marking for screws for timber structures. www.mustad.it

MECAVIT’s high-quality standards Located in Castel Guelfo, Bologna, MECAVIT Srl manufactures screws and special screws in high resistance carbon steel and stainless steel.

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ECAVIT produces carbon steel screws in grades 8.8,10.9 and 12.9, as well as stainless steel A2, and specialises in metric socket head screws in diameter M3 to M12 (DIN 912, DIN 7991, DIN 7984, ISO 7380 with and without flange). To satisfy demand rapidly and flexibly, MECAVIT maintains a large stock of standard items, occupying approximately 4,000 pallet spaces.

Manufacturing processes at MECAVIT are carried out using increasingly modern, multi-station machinery and production systems for maximum flexibility and reliability. Certification of the company’s quality system by TÜV Italia, in accordance with ISO 9001/2008, confirms MECAVIT’s high-quality standards.

MECAVIT’s specials programme accounts for approximately 65% of production and is dedicated to an extensive range of industries including: Automotive, motorcycles, electrical, electronics, home appliances, and aluminium profile accessories.

The company is well equipped to supply special items to customers’ drawings, in all kinds of surface coatings, as well as being able to conform to requested quality certification.

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100% MADE IN ITALY since 1912 MUSTAD S.p.A. - Via Sant’ Anna 59/21 - 10070 Balangero (Turin) Italy Tel. +39 0123 346625 - Fax. +39 0123 346041 - commercio@mustad.it - www.mustad.it

- Professional screws for all applications - One of the leading case hardened screw manufacturers in Europe - 2 plants with a total covered surface of over 20.000 m2 - More than 100 heading machines, threading machines, point forming machines, packing machines - Controlled atmosphere ovens for case hardening treatments - Millions of pieces made every day - Thousands of items available in stock - Technical-sales customer care - ISO 9001 and ISO TS 16949 certifications issued by LLOYD’S Register

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Vorpa knows how Whilst Vorpa is able to look back on more than 40 years of activity and experience, the compass that guides the company’s commitment is looking towards the future. Every day Vorpa renews its desire to meet the expectations of its customers in terms of efficiency, safety, new technologies and diversified solutions.

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ince the foundation of Vorpa in 1974 the company has characterised its method of doing business in two directions: Offer an excellent production quality level and always look at the future in an innovative way.

This has resulted in Vorpa Group (Vorpa Srl and Vorpa Officine Meccaniche Snc) establishing a long-term relationship of ‘fixing together’ with its customers and becoming an important national manufacturer of fixing systems.

Vorpa’s facility extends over four production and logistic units for a total covered area of 6,000m2, as well as 5,000m2 outdoor service areas for product handling and 600m2 dedicated to offices. 2,500 different products are distributed in the national territory, by a dedicated sales network, to the most important building and hardware wholesalers and retailers. Vorpa also exports all over the world, mainly in Europe – especially in the Mediterranean area and eastern European countries – through partnership with local distributors.

A team of specialised commercial and technical employees, helped by a fully computerised system, handle customers’ orders within a few hours. The order management system operates with the aim of keeping the delivery time to a minimum. The main warehouse extends over 3,000m2 with a capacity to deal with orders of standard products within 48 hours all over Italy and 72 hours abroad.

Separating and spreading the management of the products across four dedicated units enables Vorpa to better optimise its processes and stay a step ahead in terms of efficiency and agility. Vorpa constantly invests in the latest equipment and the development of advanced managing techniques. Provided with the most up to date machines for cold forging and clip forming the production department assures accurate realisation of each part, combining sophisticated technologies, highly qualified staff and the use of carefully selected raw materials.

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This enables Vorpa to produce a wide range of fixing systems including specific product lines dedicated to each trade channel and specific customers – in compliance with individual requirements. Products include heavy and middle duty anchors, scaffolding anchors, chemical anchors for the construction industry, general and long series fixings, façade insulation fixings, cladding and pipe fixings, self-service products, as well as masonry and metal drills.

In the last few years Vorpa has invested considerable resources in enhancing the quality of its anchor systems in order to archive several ETA certifications for its products including: TOP steel expansion anchor (ETA – 09/0175), VS-P heavy-duty anchor (ETA – 07/0031), VE.7CE wedge anchor (ETA – 12/0291), CSB concrete screw (ETA – 14/0027), CV.VSF PRO chemical anchor (ETA – 12/0125) and VP-C universal nylon frame fixing (ETA – 13/0725).

Vorpa Srl has also obtained UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 certification and guarantees a top quality standard of supply thanks to statistical process controls through all production phases up to final inspection. The company also has in-house laboratories.

Vorpa is proud of its production capabilities, which it firmly believes are the result of introducing innovative ideas, as well as the know-how in anchoring within the company and experience gained in the field.

Vorpa also provides a ‘permanent integration service’ that it says enables the company to maintain a unique relationship with its customers, through the ability to modulate its service to customers’ real demands. “That’s why Vorpa is the reliable competent partner to work with. The goal is to create added value for the customer throughout the entire service, optimising the action of the human resources and exploiting the potentials in the entire company organisation. Because only the outcome matters!” www.vorpa.com

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INDRiv – future through automation Italian specialist Rivit Srl, based in Bologna, is known for the production and distribution of fastening systems and tools for sheet metal working.

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ith its forty-year experience, Rivit has developed a comprehensive range of products including fastening systems (blind rivets, rivet nuts, self-clinching, welding studs, blind bolts, cage nuts, rivet nuts for plastic, latches, steel/stainless steel/plastic screws), related installing tools (tools for blind rivets, rivet nuts and blind bolts, welders), as well as machines for sheet metal working and fasteners for metal roofing and aluminium frames.

Rivit has been working hard across the years to achieve high-quality standards for its products and services, and as a result the company is UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 certified.

A recent development at Rivit is its new automation division, which offers innovative solutions for industry and, with a constant eye on the need to provide time and cost savings, prioritises the supply of high-quality products. An example is the recently introduced INDRiv, an automated riveting unit that has a three

second working cycle. The INDRiv was designed to speed up the installation process and, Rivit says, can help reduce overall installation time by up to 30%.

INDRiv controls all phases of the riveting cycle and can be used to customise the process cycle, as well as check and store the parameters required by customers. The INDRiv unit features the mechanical ejection of the mandrel, ensuring 100% ejection to eliminate any risk of seizure caused by dust. The unit has been designed to be compatible with all types and materials of rivets.

INDRiv is delivered fully operational and is able to communicate with PLC machines or robots via most common communication protocols available on the market.

“A window into the world of Rivit and our fastening systems, as well as the full range of products and services, is available online via our website.” www.rivit.it

Defremm – where the process becomes value Since 1980 Defremm SpA has specialised in cold forming production on Lake Como in the north of Italy. Its main focus is on the manufacture of special parts to customer drawings and it has been ISO TS 16949 certified since 2003. Over the years Defremm has earned a solid reputation for precision quality and customer service.

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efremm manufactures small metal parts for a range of highly specialised applications. These include fasteners for brakes, locks, doors, roof systems and engines in the automotive industry, as well as parts for household appliances and fittings for plumbing, window and doorframes, sports equipment and general mechanical applications. The company also produces standard fasteners including rivet nuts and blind rivets.

Manufacturing is carried out on a wide range of state of the art multi-stage horizontal heading machines from 2 to 6 stations, up to 1,500kN, fitted with production control systems.

To meet increasingly complex customer requirements Defremm is continually investing in advanced machinery for threading, punching, turning, assembly and optical control inspeciton.

Materials used to produce parts from 5mm – 90mm in length include carbon steel, aluminium alloy, copper, brass and

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stainless steel wire in diameters from 2mm – 18mm.

Now, thanks to the constant improvement in technology and the efforts of its R&D team, Defremm is increasingly focusing its energies on stainless steel and says it has come up with a product that previously could only be produced by turning technology with a high percentage of scrap, but now can be produced by a cold forming process with zero scrap and economic and environmental benefits.

“Our experienced team carries out technical and feasibility studies to co-design products together with clients. We then design and build the necessary tooling in our own workshop to manufacture initial samples and then start standardised production. We invite customers to visit our website, where they can download our updated catalogue, see our product range, and find out where and when they can meet up with us at trade fairs such as the upcoming Fastener Fair Stuttgart.” www.defremm.it

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Atlantic Man at your disposal Founded in 1982, Atlantic Man Srl is an Italian manufacturer of heavy-duty clamps and fastening products, offering high-quality products at competitive prices.

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tlantic Man’s main production is composed entirely of stainless steel products, such as stainless steel 430 – W2, stainless steel 304 – W4 and stainless steel 316 – W5. All its products are ‘Made in Italy’ at its main factory in Castelnovo di Sotto, Reggio Emilia – ensuring the products are the good quality that has become the trademark of Italian manufacturers.

After more than 30 years of production, Atlantic Man’s heavy-duty clamps are today produced in a totally automatic bespoke process production line, which Atlantic Man’s technical department designed especially for the company.

The company’s product range includes worm drive clamps in 9mm and 12mm band, quick release hose clamps, single and double wire clamps with and without screw, band and locking device for the band, as well as a selection of other products.

Atlantic Man remains at the disposal of customers for all the special requirements in production, such as different materials, special treatments, special diameters, special packages or equipment.

“Thanks to our staff and organisation we are able to supply both the big distributor and the final user of the clamps. clamps.atlanticgroup.it

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Fixing for seismic load Bossong says that its EPOXY 21 is the first pure epoxy resin in the market to have received the seismic qualification C2 with standard threaded rods. Since 2011 the product has also had two ETAs and has been CE marked for approval for threaded rod (Option 1 and Option 7) and post-installed rebar connections.

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he new seismic assessment according to ETAG-001 Annex E (design method TR045) with standard threaded rod for category C2 applications was released in 2013.

The assessment, which is optional, determines that the product is suitable for structural and non-structural applications and for every level of seismicity.

Two test protocols are identified in Annex E: • C1: It is limited only for low seismicity level areas.

• C2: Universal, in all level of seismicity, both for structural and non-structural uses.

The C1 protocol requires fewer, less severe tests compared to protocol C2 – which is very different and substantially more stringent. The C2 protocol requires a minimum of 30 tests per diameter. Anchors must also be qualified in cracks up to 0.8mm in width by simulating the inversion of the moment through the active compression of the concrete around the anchor.

EPOXY 21 is certified for fixing with variable anchorage depths.

This means that the project engineer has considerable flexibility in the design phase. The ETA for post installed rebar connections is in accordance with Eurocode 2 and TR023 with maximum allowed depth of 2,500mm, including certified installation with both drill and core-drill (dry/wet cutting system), which makes it most suitable for professional rebar applications.

In addition, the Option 7 for non-cracked concrete and Option 1 for installation in cracked concrete with rods guarantee to the user an extreme broad spectrum of applications. EPOXY 21 is available in many different sizes: 900ml, 470ml, 400ml and 265ml.

“Thanks to these qualifications, BCR EPOXY 21 is confirmed as one of the most advanced pure epoxy resins in the market – offering the highest performance.”

A history of fixings Bossong-Werk GmbH was founded in Germany in 1937 as a producer of automotive components but in 1962 the company was acquired y the Taddei family and firmly established as an Italian fixings manufacturer and supplier.

After the Second World War Carl Bossong converted his business to nail tools and fasteners, using the operational system of a pistol to drive a nail into concrete, as well as to fix steel bars and wooden planks. In 1951 a more efficient

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and economical nail gun, comprising fewer components, was developed and registered in the United States. The following year Carl moved to Italy to found Bossong SpA, with production in Ponte San Pietro, Bergamo. During the 1950s Bossong’s nail gun enjoyed great success as, unique in its genre, it demonstrated unique capabilities to penetrate steel and concrete.

At the end of the 1950s Carl Bossong met the Taddei family, owners of a company in Longuelo specialising in galvanisation.

In 1962 the Taddei family bought Bossong SpA. At the helm of the new Bossong SpA was Luciano Taddei, a graduate in industry chemistry from Pavia, son of the founder of Industria Elettrochimica Bergamasca.

In 1969 the two companies merged, signified by the E and B logo indicating the union of Elettrochimica and Bossong. During the 1970s the construction of a new factory in Curno enabled the development of the Bossong range – such as mechanical anchors for medium loads, nylon plugs and screws for light fixing – through a combination of import and internal production.

The following decade saw production increasingly concentrated internally on machines created by Bossong technicians.

Design and product development also became an important in-house capability.

In the 1990s chemical anchoring became the core business, first through imports, then by producing the first epoxy resin with manual and semi-automatic machinery; and finally through industrialised production including new lines of polyester and vinylester resins. In 1994 sons Andrea and Michele joined Dr Luciano Taddei on the Bossong board of directors. As the millennium arrived the Bossong anchoring system was born, a specific solution for structural reinforcement through the insertion of metal bars into, especially heritage, building, designed to respect the existing structure.

Bossong says it is proud to be amongst the most qualified companies in the production of fixing systems. Its R&D capabilities, implemented over the years, are today a key strength, enabling the design of innovative solutions for both mechanical and chemical fixing systems, such as wall plugs, nails and resins, as well as nails for powder actuated tools.

These elements help Bossong in enhancing its presence across Europe, especially where professionalism and product quality are needed. www.bossong.com

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Ingramatic I-Thread: Innovative and intelligent threader Ingramatic, part of the SACMA Group, has introduced its new I-Thread concept – high-speed thread and profile rolling machines for the fastener industry. To achieve higher final product accuracy, the Ingramatic R&D department has developed exclusive systems, including a new computerised starter unit for tooling set-up and motorised adjustment of the die match.

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djustment and set-up of the machine is achieved through the remote electronic hand wheel, eliminating the use of hand tools. This device provides the operator with precise control of the height position and the width of the rails, the die match – with the adjustable position of the drive unit – and the set-up of the double starter unit. Thanks to this solution Ingramatic says that set-ups can be made in less than two minutes using the touchscreen panel.

The new patented introduction system of the single or double starter unit is activated by servomotors utilising high precision pinion-rack units to control the movement of the starter slides.

The ‘M-Group’ provides the motorisation of the drive unit and slide body position for quick and accurate control of the die match.

Ingramatic explains that the new frame with high pressure hydrostatic lubrication of the slide makes the I-Thread the most precise and reliable machine for high-tensile parts.

In addition, the new QTC washer assembly unit is now available for existing users. Ingramatic can supply as an option a new system in order to save time during the production changeover. This QTC washer assembly Unit enables the

operator to set up the tools in the tool room and to save time onboard the machine.

Regarding the environment, Ingramatic points out that the new drive unit, consisting of a planetary gearbox integrated inside the flywheel together with the clutch-brake, allows energy recycling and reduces energy consumption, making the machines eco-friendly.

“The Ingramatic I-Thread is the result of a concentration of best technologies applied to thread rolling to create the most precise and reliable machines available.”

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Standard and custom solutions for inspection Champs Int & Service Srl has been active in the inspection market for 30 years – engineering and manufacturing standard and custom solutions for in-line and 100% selection and inspection of mechanical parts and fastener products.

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hamps’ product range starts from entry-level machines with glass or metal inspection plates up to robust machines with following technology and step technology for a complete versatility of inspection.

The product range also includes special custom machines for long and heavy parts or, for example, a full anti-loosening process inspection.

Inspection controls include dimensional (with optical devices such as cameras and/or lasers), structural such as cracks, bumps and straightness (with optical or electronic devices such as eddy current or acoustic) and functional such as spring compression and release, or screwing and unscrewing (with mechanical actions).

“Our experience covers the entire production process whether it be cold or hot forging, drilling CNC or surface treatment. We can inspect screws, bolts, rings and washers, rivets, studs and hubs, gears, nozzles and injectors, as well as several other mechanical sub-assemble parts.”

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The frustrations of an international buyer As fastener and fixing merchants across the country are displaying a greater range of quality products and new and exciting innovations, Simon Midwood, managing director of T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd (TIMco), outlines how getting the right products to the shelves, and at the right price and quality, may not be as easy as it seems.

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e love what we do and it gives the team at TIMco a thrill to see exciting new products that have been cleverly designed, carefully manufactured and beautifully packaged hitting retail shelves for the first time. There’s also no denying that part of the pleasure is in the knowledge that the products have been fully tested, will bring benefits to the end user, and lead to increased sales for all the businesses involved.

That’s the good side, but I want to give a little insight into the buying process and some of the challenges faced by buyers in the increasingly international marketplace.

For any business supplying products, there is inevitably a supply chain that is required to successfully get the right product, to the right people, at the right time and most importantly at the right price.

Operating in a global marketplace has many advantages from access to raw materials, skilled labour, as well as exposure to innovative products and designs that can be manufactured and used at home. However, as globalisation continues, supply chains are becoming more complex to control. They require the latest technology to manage the ever expanding network of partners around the world and, with the constant uncertainties of shifting market forces, competitive pressures, and unexpected disruptions, there is plenty that can go wrong.

So to help minimise misunderstandings or disruption, before any product is manufactured a technical drawing is created, which specifies the product’s dimensions, tolerances and performance criteria.

An example would be in the manufacturing of a simple wood screw. The first stage is to increase the ductility of the material through a heat treatment know as annealing, from there the wire is drawn to reduce the diameter to the required specification.

The wire is then cut to the correct length, a head and recess is stamped and a thread is rolled onto the body. Thereafter the screws are heat treated to increase their hardness and strength.

The product is then plated before being vigorously tested in quality control and then packaged and transported to the UK for onward distribution to customers. This process normally takes up to 90 days but can be fast tracked to take 45 days depending on global demand for certain products.

At the centre of TIMco’s supply chain is quality control. If, at any stage in the cycle, the product fails to conform to the standards and specification set, the chain can be broken and the process started again. This leads to each individual company being financially responsible for delivering on their pre-agreed standard of product before the product is passed along the chain.

To ensure all suppliers in the chain are operating to the required standard, the product’s quality and price must be

“ For any business supplying products, there is inevitably a supply chain that is required to successfully get the right product, to the right people, at the right time and most importantly at the right price.”

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As there are so many constituent businesses involved in the chain it can be a complex operation that needs careful managing.

In order to manage the process as effectively as possible, TIMco has an office in Taiwan that’s able to liaise directly with each business to ensure successful delivery.

The challenges extend through to the product packaging.

Ultimately, customers buy with their eyes and a product’s reputation. We strive to make our products of the highest quality and our packaging as appealing to the end user by using the latest innovation and the highest standards wherever possible.

One of the biggest frustrations can be bringing the product, pricing and packaging together. Quality and innovative products need to be reflected in their packaging and also tailored to the convenience of the end user, whether it’s a convenient dispensing box, a mixed tray or a free standing display unit (FSDU) to name just a few options.

When it comes to innovation, our suppliers can make just what we prescribe, however we need to take the ideas and designs to them rather than depending on them to come up with, or share, new innovations. The advantage is that, despite taking a lot of research and effort on our behalf, having a team in Taiwan helps us ensure that the best products are in the best packaging for our customers.

“ …having a team in Taiwan helps us ensure that the best products are in the best packaging for our customers.”

The final hurdle is perhaps the highest as no product is shipped back to the UK until it’s been signed off by our own locally based quality control team. If the product fails at this point it goes back to the drawing board and the supply chain starts again until the product is right.

Legislative changes can also disrupt the supply chain. The Taiwanese government has recently tightened controls over the discharge of waste effluent into watercourses following a series of incidents late in 2013, which resulted in a wave of electroplating plant closures and severe pressure on the remaining providers.

The inevitable short-term result is a substantial increase in lead time for plated fasteners and, with the increase in demand, an increase in plating costs by typically 30%.

The Taiwanese office was able to identify this issue early and through good supplier relationships we have been able to ensure our orders are satisfied and customers are not left waiting or disappointed.

The supply chain may be simple in its individual component parts, but the entire process is a complex one that requires micromanagement in order to run smoothly. However, the value of excellent supply chain management cannot be underestimated as it underlines the business from sourcing to buying and selling, right through to quality control and customer service.

So although there may be many frustrations of an international buyer, for us there’s also real job satisfaction in seeing great products hitting the shelves on time and at the right price. www.timco.co.uk

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C O N S T R U CT I O N F I X I N G S Recent European Technical Assessments for fixings 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 Assessments.

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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.

Since 1st July 2013, as a result of the Construction Products Regulation, new ETAs are known as European Technical Assessments. European Technical Approvals published before 1st July 2013 act as the new assessment until their expiry date.

For further information and a full list of valid ETAs visit EOTA's website. www.eota.eu

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ETAG 001 Metal Anchors for use in Concrete (all parts) ETA – 09/0148

Tilca(R) TIM V + Injection system for concrete

Egli, Fischer a Co AG Zürich

ETA – 09/0317

POWERS THROUGHBOLT PTB-ETA1-PRO

Powers Fasteners Europe Stanley Black & Decker Deurtschland GmbH Europena Anchor Development center

ETA – 10/0219

UNIFIX PROFIX EVO 2.0 Winter and UNIFIX PROFIX EVO 2.0 Tropical

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ETA – 10/0220

UNIFIX PROFIX EVO2.0 Winter and UNIFIX PROFIX EVO 2.0 Tropical for rebar connections

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ETA – 10/0347

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Injection Systems BIT 500 for concrete

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ETA – 14/0030

Apolo MEA Injection System Resifix PURE EPOXY for rebar connection

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ETA – 14/0065

Scell-It Injection system X-MAX for rebar connection

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ETA – 14/0132

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Würth Injection System WIT-EA 150

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ETA – 14/0156

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Reo 502 steel bonded anchor

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MASON Injection system C-RE 585 for rebar connection

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Multifix Injection system MF-EX1 for rebar connections

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Ripple injection system R-Fix for rebar connection

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TILCA TIM DIAMANT injection system for rebar connection

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Multifix Injection system MF-EX1 for concrete

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MASON Injection system C-RE 585 for concrete

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Ripple Injection System R-Fix for concrete

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Ripple Injection System V-Fix for concrete

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Injection system FAKKT VMU plus for rebar connection

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Ripple injection system V-Fix for rebar connection

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TILCA TIM V+ injection system for rebar connection

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Injection System UNIKA PE for rebar connection

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ETA – 14/0294

edilon)(sedra Dex®-EA 2K, edilon)(sedra Dex®-EA 2KC edilon)(sedra Dex®-EA 2KH steel bonded anchor

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Ripple P Fix, Ripple P Fix EC, Ripple P Fix FS galvanized or stainless steel bonded anchor

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B+BTec Chemical Capsule Anchor VD-Q

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SMART chemical capsule anchor S-SCV

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Sympafix chemical capsule anchor GC-Plus

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MOPURE for rebar connection

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Reo 502 for rebar connection

ITW Construction System International

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HOFMANN PE CHEMICAL ANCHOR galvanized or stainless steel bonded anchor

Selectron Elektrokyma Ve. Tic. Ltd Sti

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Soudal Injection system Soudafix EA350-ST

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CHEVILLE DOUILLE METALLIQUE

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Sika AnchorFix®-2 Normal, Sika AnchorFix®-2 Arctic, Sika AnchorFix®-2 Tropical steel bonded anchor

Sika Services AG Keller & Kalmbach

ETA – 14/209

Injection system FAKKT VMU plus for concrete

ETA – 14/330

ESI+, ESI-T for rebar connection

Expanded Screw Anchors A/S

ETA – 14/0347

R-KEX Steel bonded anchor

Rawlplug S.A

ETAG 014 Plastic Anchors for ETICS ETA – 14/0130

EJOT H3

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ETA – 14/0342

ISOFAST KI-10, ISOFAST KI-10PA and ISOFAST KI-10M

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ETAG 020 Plastic Anchors (all parts) ETA – 14/0243

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C O N S T R U CT I O N F I X I N G S

High performance fixings systems pgb-Polska is the Polish production plant of pgb-Europe, headquartered in Belgium, which specialises in the production of nylon anchoring systems.

Pgb-Polska offers high performance fixing systems to provide fastening solutions for every branch in the construction industry.

Products in its plastic anchor range include:

• Universal plug type XUP: This brand new plug with four expansion zones has optimal results in all building materials – expansion in solid materials and knot-forming in hollow substrates. There is also the slightly longer version, type UP.

• Hammer nail plugs: The unique design of this hammer-in fixing combines looks with efficiency. Available with different collars, it is usable in different applications.

• Wall plug type P and PB: The design of the standard wall plug type P was reviewed in 2013 and now pgb-Polska offers a full range from diameter 4mm up to 16mm. This plug is available with or without collar.

• Multifunctional plug type BP, LP and LBP: This strong plug is available from 5mm up to 14mm and comes with a small collar (type BP). The longer version without collar (type LP) and with collar (type LBP) are made in 6mm to 10mm.

• Universal frame anchors (ETA – 10/0392): Easy to install (push-through installation) and in all-round suitability for many substrates such as concrete, solid brick and perforated bricks.

The full assortment on offer includes total fixing lengths

ranging from 80mm to 230mm. The enclosed screw is available with countersunk head PZ3, T40, hexagonal head SW13, or hexagonal head SW13 with pressed-on washer and T40.

• Drywall anchor type PCA: This plastic cavity anchor is an ideal solution for drywall fixings.

Lindapter distributor for Belgium and Luxembourg pgb-Europe is also new an official distributor of Lindapter products for the markets of Belgium and Luxembourg. The company was chosen thanks to its strong logistic facilities in the Belgian market and its extensive and high-quality product range.

The Lindapter product range that pgb-Europe will be offering consists of five families: • Steel-on-steel fasteners for profiles without drilling or welding.

• Fastening on hollow profiles.

• Fasteners for rail mountings (also ceiling fixtures).

• Systems for pipe and cable suspensions.

• Floor and grid fasteners.

Bringing INSIGHT to the world of construction fixings Consistent with its on-going remit to support all specifiers and users of construction fixings in their correct usage the Construction Fixings Association has published the first in a new series of quarterly newsletters called INSIGHT.

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eaders can download their own copy at www.the-cfa.co.uk – just click on the first slide in the slideshow – and can also sign up to receive the newsletter on a regular basis at www.the-cfa.co.uk/news-letter Associate Members of the CFA’s Approved Distributor scheme will receive printed copies to issue to their customers – some are so enthusiastic about it that they have already requested allocations of 250, five times larger than had originally been set aside.

The first edition of the INSIGHT newsletter is intended to raise awareness of the code of practice that now directs all users of construction fixings as to how they should select, install and test them on-site and how to supervise their specification through to commissioning.

It features the virtual TOOLKIT that the CFA has assembled – a series of publications designed to help all stakeholders to understand and implement their responsibilities under the code, it includes five fillable forms that help assemble and disseminate information through the life of the fixing, four “How to…” guides for different user groups, three specially selected Guidance Notes and two flow charts. The latter are designed to help specifiers to quickly identify the correct ETAG they should look for as the basis of the European Technical Assessment (née Approval) to which all fixings for safety critical applications should be qualified. www.the-cfa.co.uk

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C O N S T R U CT I O N F I X I N G S

INDEX launches new self-service and window box ranges INDEX Fixing Systems has launched its new self-service and window box ranges, with both formats offering more versatility and usability for the final customer, as well as improving the product management for distributors and in points of sales.

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he new self-service boxes are a re-think on the previous range offered by INDEX Fixing Systems, adapting it to current market requirements, while the window box range is brand new. Both formats offer more manageable quantities and sizes, appealing more to self-employed professionals and DIY users. In addition, the packaging of the new ranges presents, in a graphic and clear way, basic information on the product, its installation procedure and its functions, facilitating its identification.

The new ranges also improve the product management for distributors and in points of sales. Their packaging, easier to recognise and with a more complete product presentation, speeds reposition up, helps the product to rotate, simplifies the stock control and improves the product’s presentation, thus helping to steer sales. www.indexfix.com

Nylon anchors from G&B Fissaggi G&B Fissaggi, based in Turin, Italy, says that its GX-L nylon anchor and GL nylon multi-purpose anchor provide the perfect solutions for applications in a variety of substrates.

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&B Fissaggi’s GX-L nylon is an anchor for frame fixings designed with a four-way structure expansion body to increase pull out values on different profiles. It has an ETA (ETA – 12/0261) for diameters 8mm and 10mm, and can be used with several types of screw – countersunk flat head, hexagonal head and hexagonal flanged head.

The GX-L nylon also features a knot expansion for high performance on different surfaces and can be used with the main construction materials – stone, concrete, solid, semi-solid and hollow brick, and light concrete. G&B Fissaggi points out that these features make it the perfect solution for fixing installation in frame, roofing, insulation panels and ventilated wall sectors.

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Thanks to its design the GX-L nylon provides a rapid and easy plug insertion, even on hollow supports, without bending.

A screw block system also prevents the plug from expanding during insertion into the hole.

The GL nylon is an innovative multi-purpose anchor that can also be used with several types of screws, ensuring high load values. It features a four way structure body to increase expansion and a special ‘elastic’ collar to enable through-fastening. Other features include a ‘S’ slot type and strong anti-rotation flaps.

The GL nylon anchor has been designed to guarantee a differentiated expansion on several kinds of materials and is suited for solid and semi-solid supports. www.gebfissaggi.com

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Aptus Fastener Systems creates new partnerships Aptus Fastener Systems Ltd has announced new partnerships with Polish manufacturer Klimas Wkret-met Fastener Technologies and German based Pitzl Metallbau GmbH & Co KG.

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ptus Fastener Systems has become the UK agent for Klimas Wkret-met Fastener Technologies’ Wkret-met range of ETA approved plastic anchors for fixing ETICS (external thermal insulation composite systems) with rendering in concrete and masonry accordance to ETAG 014.

Winston Kilburn, sales manager at Aptus Fasteners, commented: “I’m quite excited about our partnership with Wkret-met, as its products complement our other key brands HECO-TOPIX® and Mungo®, which will enable us to offer a one stop shop of specialist fixings for MMC (modern methods of construction) to our customers and their clients.”

Aptus Fastener systems has also created a partnership with Pitzl Metallbau GmbH & Co KG – a manufacturer of hidden fixings for structural timber. Pitzl’s product range includes innovative solutions for on-site and offsite construction – catering for loads up to almost 600Nm.

Gripper™ – the all wall plug Finnish fixing manufacturer Sormat Oy says it has introduced a superior plug for the most common wall fixings in construction, renovation and interior design projects.

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ormat explains that thanks to the DuPont™ Hytrel® material, Gripper™ represents the cutting edge in wall plug design – withstanding long-term loads, impacts, wear and tear, moisture, chemicals, as well as changes in temperature and storage, better than ordinary plugs.

The Gripper’s low-vis micro rim keeps the plug at an optimal installation depth while remaining hidden beneath the screw.

The GripEdge friction surface guarantees a durable grip in all types of wall materials.

“Gripper functions in board, hollow and solid walls, in any type of construction material. It can be used with all of the most common types of screws and screw diameters. Users will also be impressed with its superior load bearing abilities.”

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M A N U FA CT U R I N G T E C H N O LO G Y

A clear vision drawn from complexity There’s a striking new picture at the head of the stairs to Weighpack’s offices in Den Haag, the Netherlands. Look closely and it comprises thousands of snapshots of the company’s people and achievements, a fitting reflection of the complex 40 year development of a business now globally acknowledged as the leading specialist in fastener packaging systems.

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he picture was presented to Weighpack’s founder and owner, Andries P. Kout to mark the company’s 40th anniversary in business. Today, few would challenge Weighpack’s status as the leading supplier of packing machines for the global fastener and hardware markets. At the last count Weighpack packaging lines were installed in 47 countries, from the Americas to Asia, Scandinavia to Australia.

Weighpack’s customer list, numbering well over 300, reads like a Who’s Who of the global fastener manufacturing and distribution industries, peppered also with major steel producers and raw material processors, as well as automotive and aerospace giants.

Really not bad, to adopt ‘Dries’ Kout’s habitual understatement, for a man that started hand packing screws in his uncle’s company at age 14 – and became so frustrated with the inefficiency of the process that he set out to develop a machine to do the job.

“ …we developed robust machines to match the needs of our industry.”

Understatement, incidentally, is not the only hallmark of Dries Kout, as anyone who knows him will attest. Happy ‘to take a beer’ together at a trade show, that conviviality only momentarily disguises a tough, clear-sighted and knowledgeable mind, rarely suffering fools gladly and never hesitant to tell it how it really is –

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almost invariably with incisive accuracy.

So did it really start that way? “When I was a kid I packed screws in my uncle’s warehouse. He imported them from Ohio in quarter kegs, 60 kilos each – no pallets, no fork trucks, just manhandled from the lorry. They were plated in the Netherlands and then had to be packed in 144 or 1,000 pieces, just using a simple set of balance scales.” He points to a set that still adorns the windowsill of his office.

“It seemed to me to be really quite stupid. I thought: ‘We should make a machine to do this.’ After I completed my studies I had a time waiting to see if I would have to serve in the army so my uncle said: ‘Why don’t you get on and make your machine?’”

Dries visited fairs to find out what was already in the market.

“We found big counting machines in France; we went to companies such as Bilwinco and Autopack. Then we came across Weighpack, based in Redditch, UK, making machines for the confectionary industry. They were, though, really sturdy machines so we said; ‘Can we modify this machine for screws?’”

“We made the weigh-heads, brought them back to Holland and started to make the machine work in our own screw company.”

Uncle and nephew rapidly recognised, though, that there was a critical difference between selling screws and supplying packing machines. “If you supplied the wrong screws, you just sent out replacements. With a machine you had to provide a warranty and service support. A very different kind of business.”

So, in 1974 the packing machine business was separated and Weighpack Continental was founded: 55% owned by Dries Kout, 45% by Weighpack Limited.

“We started to develop a vertical investment to fit between the fastener producer and its warehouse or customer.” It was a period that defined the business; a definition determined by the peculiar characteristics of the products to be packed.

“Characteristically the products our industry handles are small volume and high weight – exactly the opposite of the food business. Those industries load pallets 2 metres high to maximise use of volume. In fasteners a pallet can be no more than 700mm high and may weigh 1,200kg.”

“If you look at a packing machine handling fasteners there

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M A N U FA CT U R I N G T E C H N O LO G Y is very high kinetic energy, a lot of hard impact. There is real damage potential to the machine and to the parts, particularly threaded fasteners.”

“So we developed robust machines to match the needs of our industry. We made a lift and tip unit that could discharge a production container into a hopper. At the other end we worked out how to receive packed products straight onto pallets, ready for warehousing or shipment. We developed everything in between: The dosing, the counting, the labelling, the closing, the check weighing – even the ‘breaking of the mess’.”

Breaking of the mess? “If you have one tonne of product you have to make it loose to get it to flow and that must be a regular flow that you can ‘cut’ into portions to fill the box or container.”

Initially Weighpack delivered solutions to industrial customers – fastener or steel producers. Later, as fastener imports into Europe grew rapidly, distributors needed to repack Asian product into European cartons. Interest was generated by word of mouth, initially through the network of fastener industry families in the Low Countries, then expanding to France and Germany.

In the 1980s the eastern European market began to automate, offering new opportunities. The strength of the Dollar attracted US fastener companies, urgently needing to overhaul traditional manufacturing processes, to look to Europe for a specialised packing solution.

In 1986 Dries Kout bought out the UK share of Weighpack, and it became a wholly owned Dutch business. By the early nineties European importers had become a significant market but Weighpack also started to supply large-scale packing lines for nickel ‘crowns’, refined nickel processed in Canada and later in the UK and Russia. The company was also challenged to find an effective packaging solution for steel fibres used for concrete reinforcement – awkward 0.6mm diameter, 60mm long strands that had to be packed into 30kg boxes. “Having worked out how to pack them, we were invited to come up with an unpacking solution to feed the fibres into concrete mixers and automatic

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concrete plants.” That presented new challenges. “You could not deliver ‘hedgehogs’ into the machines, so we had to find ways to pull the strands loose using vibration belts and magnets so that they mixed evenly into the concrete.”

Step away to look at the Weighpack market and it has two clear dimensions. On one hand it is about the variation in the product – with thread, without thread, non-fastener products and other low volume, high weight products. Within those products there is an extraordinary variation in actual size, weight and volume – from 3mm diameter to 24mm diameter, from a few millimetres to many centimetres long, from a few grams to several kilos per piece.

The other dimension is the spectrum of industries served – automotive, industrial, construction, aerospace, and others.

Each has distinctive packaging requirements – from all kinds of boxes to recyclable KLTs and plastic bags.

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M A N U FA CT U R I N G T E C H N O LO G Y 100% product accuracy and we entered the damage-free market.”

From that requirement came a key development for Weighpack.

“We call it Diamond Rubber – a no-noise, no-damage, no-stick insulating material for our machines. It dramatically reduces the noise and impact damage but its unique diamond surface pattern also ensures that oily flat products, like washers, do not stick to it.”

At the same time the requirement for inspection equipment rapidly escalated. “We were cautious about this,” admits Dries. “Supply a defective part today and it is not just the parts manufacturer which is liable, it is also the supplier of the inspection machine. This liability concerned me because it is really not so clear that a fastener can be inspected to 100%.”

Currently Weighpack works with other inspection specialists to integrate their technologies into its packing lines. “We are still looking for detecting elements that we could reliably develop ourselves.”

Global reputation established for rugged, reliable and efficient machinery, Weighpack was well placed to meet the demand for accurate packaging in Asia. Chinese needs were different from Europe. Although changing now, then it was less about productivity and far more about accuracy. “The final customer demanded that the labels were straight; screws were aligned correctly; boxes were in their own livery and would stack accurately onto Euro pallets.”

In South America, in the Middle East, and elsewhere in Asia it was about meeting the increasingly sophisticated requirements of domestic fastener and hardware consumers.

In 40 years Weighpack control technologies have changed radically – from analogue to semi-digital, to entirely digital. Now with Internet connections that facilitate remote diagnosis and allow Weighpack to immediately support local engineers in bringing systems back online quickly. Consistent, though, is the underlying

robustness essential to handle challenging components.

In the same 40 years, the company too has changed. In 1974 there were four people in the business. Today, there are more than 30 permanent staff in a modern facility equipped to carry out a wide range of assembly processes and to support customers worldwide. There is a well-established network of local sub-contractors and secure relationships with the best suppliers of electronics and process controls.

Just as important, Weighpack has a network of reliable, knowledgeable agents across the world; each understanding the local market, speaking the local language, developing new and supporting established relationships.

Weighpack has also accumulated an extraordinary depth of knowledge of packaging solutions for its very specific and demanding market sector. The company can receive an enquiry from right across the world and, with a few questions and email exchanges, confidently identify a customised solution that will represent an effective, long-term investment in productivity and accuracy. “Every machine we design and produce is assembled from a base of around 600 tried and tested components. We provide all the dimensional and power supply information the customer needs to plan the line into their own product flow.

Each machine is fully commissioned here in Weighpack, using the customer’s own parts and with the customer present. Once it is signed off, and the necessary payments made, the line is broken down and packed for shipment to the customer. On arrival our engineering team works with the customer to assemble, commission and test again before it finally goes into full service.”

For a smaller line that may be a three-month process – for a larger, more complex solution it may be as much as six months.

No question, though, it is a financial and time investment, which the Weighpack name assures will continue to contribute to the customer’s business for many years to come. www.weighpackinternational.com

“ Weighpack has a network of reliable, knowledgeable agents across the world; each understanding the local market… developing new and supporting established relationships.”

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TesT provides solution for screw and bolt testing Here German based TesT GmbH outlines its capabilities for the examination of fasteners – including friction coefficient analysis for bolts and nuts up to M80; vibration testing machines for dynamic lateral load on fasteners; and universal testing machines for tensile tests on screws and bolts with forces up to 600kN – and how these solutions can benefit customers.

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he unique feature in the context of friction coefficient analysis is the 4-component sensors, developed and patented by TesT, that measure, besides the clamping force, the total torque as well as the bearing face friction and the thread friction – instead of calculating one of the variables from the others. Particularly for fastener and coating developers the knowledge of partial friction coefficients is important because changes in these quantities might remain hidden in the total friction value. If only total friction is known as the average of partial friction values, specific alteration of the partial friction values is hardly recognisable within total friction value. In the worst case, an increase in bearing face friction and a simultaneous decrease in thread friction can remain undetected when only regarding the total friction value.

“ ...the examination of loosening behaviour at elevated ambient temperature has also come into the centre of attention of our customers.”

In the past two years, the examination of loosening behaviour at elevated ambient temperature has also come into the centre of attention of our customers. The heating sleeves, developed

by TesT and currently patent-pending, enables the investigation of the loosening behaviour of fasteners under the influence of temperatures up to 150°C – without necessity to expose the multi-component sensors to these high temperatures. For this purpose, solely the bolted connection is heated using a heating sleeve, while the sensor system is kept to room temperature by a cooling circuit. Unique on the world market is also that, for the first time, the developing of clamping force during the heat-up phase can be made visible and thus evaluable, due to heating the loaded bolt inside the multi-component sensor. Thereby, not only the developing of total torque, but also the clamping force curve and the loosening bearing face, and thread torque, can be recorded during the loosening process.

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The entire package for the testing of screws, bolts and nuts further includes also vibration testing machines according to ‘Junker’, which are used for dynamic testing of the loosening properties of fasteners under lateral loading. The components to be tested are screwed into the sensor of the machine under a defined clamping force and are then exposed to a dynamic lateral load with constant or variable frequency. The determined (clamping) force/time diagram and the determined number of cycles provide information on the loosening behaviour of bolted connections under dynamic lateral load. Combined with the software TesTWinner® our customers receive optimum efficiency and flexibility, as well as an immediate statement about loosening angle, clamping force, lateral force and lateral path amplitude. Optionally, the tightening torque can also be recorded at the beginning of the test phase.

Since bolted connections are used in the automotive, aerospace and wind power industry, as well as in many other areas where they are exposed to extreme loads and are of great importance for safety, tensile testing has always been part of their comprehensive quality inspection. According to ISO 898 Part 1, for example screw sizes of M33, strength class 10.9, can be stressed up to fracture using a force of 600kN. For that, universal testing machines are used that are adjusted to the particular application by special clamping tools and various devices for detecting the screw expansion during the experiment. The user can benefit from operating the same in-house developed software – TesTWinner® – for the friction coefficient analysis and vibration testing, as well as for the latter described tensile testing. www.test-gmbh.com

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Measuring the quality of bolted joints Here SCHATZ AG looks at the relationship between torque and clamping force and the effects that the geometry of a bolt and the associated friction can have on results.

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he combination of modern sensors and computer based instrumentation and control electronics, provides information on torque and rotation angle during bolted joint assembly. The most important target quantity in every bolted joint is the clamping force, which cannot be measured directly or estimated adequately during assembly.

For this reason, in large-scale industrial production the quality of bolted joints is only assessed using the torque, which is measured and subjected to statistical analysis. However, the relationship between torque and clamping force depends on the geometry of the bolt and on the associated friction, which is a tricky quantity.

Torque and clamping force Friction is always present, and due to friction it is not possible to determine the clamping force of a bolted joint directly from the torque alone. This is only possible if the friction coefficient of the fastener concerned is known. Modern electronically controlled bolting systems can reliably assemble bolted joints and maintain a torque tolerance of +/- 5%. For example, if an M10, DIN 931 grade 8.8 bolt has a constant friction coefficient μ of 0.10 and this bolt is assembled with a torque of 40Nm – meaning a torque tolerance of 38Nm to 42Nm – clamping forces can be achieved within a tolerance range of 26kN to 28.8kN. This clamping force spread would be an outstanding result for bolted joint assembly and entirely acceptable.

Friction effects However, things are different in practice. Friction coefficients of bolts in assembly processes range from 0.08 to 0.30, or even as much as 0.40 in some cases. In many bolted joints this spread can be assumed to be the normal case. The range of surfaces extends from inorganic coatings with embedded lubricants to galvanised dry coated fasteners. Taking the above example of an M10, DIN 931 grade 8.8 bolt, with an applied torque of exactly 40Nm and an assumed friction coefficient tolerance range of 0.10 to 0.20 the resulting clamping force spread would be 27.4kN to 14.9kN. Here the clamping force spread is seven times larger than in the previous example.

Distribution of assembly torque Depending on the friction characteristics, up to half of the applied torque may be taken up in overcoming friction under the bolt head. This means that in order to ensure high bolted joint quality in assembly, particular attention must be given to the situation under the bolt head. Factors that can cause changes in friction characteristics are:

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• Roughness of the head bearing surface.

• Hardness of the bolted materials.

• Surface treatment of fasteners and joint components.

• Bolt lubrication.

• Bolt driver speed.

• Temperature of the bolted joint.

• Surface pressure, especially under the bolt head.

• Material combination.

This is an incomplete list, but it includes the key parameters that affect the friction properties of bolted joints. Among other things, it means that simply handling a bolt or nut can lead to failure of a bolted joint. A drop of oil on the operator‘s hand or a drop of oil falling from the tool can dramatically change the friction properties of the bolt. For example, a bolt intended to be assembled dry (unlubricated) with a friction coefficient μ of 0.14 has the following assembly torque distribution: • Clamping force 13%.

• Thread friction torque 40%.

• Head friction torque 47%.

If the friction under the bolt head changes by just 10%, which means from 0.14 to 0.126, the torque distribution changes as follows: • Clamping force 18%.

• Thread friction torque 40%.

• Head friction torque 42%.

This means that the clamping force is approximately 40% greater than originally intended. If there is little margin in the bolted joint design, this could lead to over tightening or even breakage of the bolt.

Friction coefficient measurement in the lab and in production Since friction has such a large impact on assembly results, it is important to be able to check the relationship between torque and clamping force in production. Factors such as strength, geometry or surface coating can be determined and measured in accordance with standards and acceptance criteria. The ISO 16047 standard defines methods for measuring the relationship between torque and clamping force. However, these methods require elaborate laboratory apparatus and the tests are time-consuming and require suitably trained and qualified personnel.

Accordingly, bolted joint analyses for determining the relationship between assembly torque and clamping force are usually performed in labs or research departments. Although

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M A N U FA CT U R I N G T E C H N O LO G Y lab tests are indispensable, the production department needs to be able to carry out quick tests on the assembly line with portable devices that are easy to use and therefore take less time than lab tests.

Portable instrument for measurement in production A suitable device for such tests is the SCHATZ速-INSPECTpro instrument, which allows a clamping force sensor (with adapters for tests with fasteners from M6 to M16) and a manual torque/ angle sensor (which measures the torque and angle in the same way as a torque wrench) to be connected simultaneously.

The SCHATZ速-INSPECTpro is a portable system for measuring the key quality parameters of bolted joints in production, in the lab and in stockroom/goods receiving. Using the touchscreen of the INSPECTpro, the operator can quickly select the type of analysis to be performed. After the measurement data is acquired, the friction characteristics of the fastener are shown in numerical or graphic form, as well as whether or not the lubrication complies with the specification. Thanks to the continuous display of torque, angle and clamping force, bolted joints can be assembled based on the desired quantity.

In this way the portable system enables quick and easy testing on the assembly line and allows operators to reliably avoid the assembly of inadequately lubricated or poorly coated fasteners.

M A N U FA CT U R I N G T E C H N O LO G Y

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The week of 22nd September 2014 marked the celebration of National Machinery’s 140th anniversary.

Over 150 global customers visited each of the three days during the Open House.

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A highlight of the Open House was the comprehensive plant tour of 18 stops, where a National expert explained their specific work area at each stop. This covered every main area in the facility from Met-MAX tooling applications and rebuilding, to assembly and production machining.

One of the stops also included a demonstration of a complete machine line with DTI wire drawer, FORMAX® LeanFX, and CTG/Ransohoff parts washer. Other demonstrations included inspection technologies by Mectron, the new FORMAX XXV with robotic tool changer, and a FORMAX Warm Former.

Customers were given the opportunity to attend six different technical seminars during the Open House, which varied in topic and helped attendees gain knowledge in subjects such as maintenance practices, part applications and cold forming related operations.

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Automatic inspection machines for fasteners Thanks to its highly skilled technical staff Regg Inspection Srl, based in Gorgonzola, Milan, Italy, says it is able to design and manufacture high-quality inspection systems with modular design.

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egg Inspection has three main ranges that it is able to supply customers – i300 series, i600 series and i900 series. The i300 and i600 series can be equipped with vision inspection systems (top, lateral or inclined view), mechanical recess control, 360 degree profile control, eddy current crack detection, hardness control and other special applications.

The machines can also be equipped with automatic feeding systems and packaging systems, with each machine connected via the Internet for a quick and effective customer support. The proprietary vision software for each series enables Regg Inspection to develop special applications according to customers’ needs.

Regg Inspection states that it has patented a high speed thread damage control system that can detect damage on the crest of the thread over the entire 360 degree of the surface – at up to 350 pieces per minute.

“We have successfully installed this patented unit into several leading fastener manufacturers in Europe and North America.

We are growing around the world and will continue to supply high-quality products with a high level of technology.”

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GEFRA OPTISORT with new design and features Since 1995 GEFRA GmbH has developed and manufactured optical inspection systems for fasteners for a variety of industries.

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EFRA states that its OPTISORT systems ensure an efficient 100% automatic quality control wherever a cost efficient process and a zero ppm error quote is needed. Complex geometric measurements, thread control, inspections for damages such as scratches, dents, points of impact, cracks, errors in colour and surface coatings, and more, can be realised.

GEFRA points out that more than 250 of its systems are on the sites of many famous national and international fastener manufacturers and sorting companies.

To fulfil the constantly growing demands for automatic sorting systems concerning accuracy, variety and flexibility of measurements and controls, GEFRA has introduced a new machine design including a 800mm glass ring drive system.

This new construction contains more space and allows a mounting of up to ten image acquisition positions with up to 15 cameras for measuring thread control and surface inspection in a 360° view system.

In the course of this development, the security features of the system were enhanced and the ergonomic was improved.

To achieve the maximum benefit from both ergonomics and reproducibility for measuring and controls using reflected light technologies, a new motorised positioning system for the illuminations is also available as an option. Adjustable inside the program window of AUTOCONTROL software, the optimal light position can be directly evaluated on screen and is automatically stored.

Another new option is an in-line control system for hardness presence using eddy current technology. The probe is mounted directly under the glass table, and the analysis result is embedded directly into the control result for the particular part.

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Fastener supplier chooses Quantum VS UK based fastener stockists, Carter Engineering Supplies Ltd, has chosen to upgrade to EDP’s Quantum VS ERP software as its next generation business solution – in order to take the business forward.

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stablished in 1985, Carter Engineering carries a large range of stainless steel fasteners and supplies both the UK and Europe with a wide range of general fasteners, all of which are accredited with certified traceability and conformance.

Initially the company invested in a standard software package to help automate its processes and improve efficiency.

However, this software package did not cater for some of the company’s specific needs and following a review of the specialist marketplace, Carter Engineering decided to upgrade to the Quantum VS Suite. In addition the company also recognised that EDP’s software on demand model would facilitate a reduction in overheads and at the same time ‘future-proof’ the business.

Brian Carter, managing director at Carter Engineering Supplies Ltd, said: “As a family-run company it’s natural and fitting that the younger generation are keen to leverage the clear benefits of technology in order to progress the business.

It became apparent that we needed a supplier that held the combination of the necessary expertise and service and I knew several EDP customers, many of whom are highly respected in our industry. When we saw the Quantum VS business management solution, the company’s experience became very evident and whilst this is a considerable step for us, we are confident that with EDP’s support, our business processes will be vastly improved.”

He added: “The option of deploying Quantum under a service level agreement was also a significant factor. As a small business understanding and making decisions about technology can be a major challenge so it’s comforting to know that we won’t have to make large capital investments or keep ‘second-guessing’ how technology will develop and change. EDP’s long-term investment in its impressive data centre in Milton Keynes enables smaller companies like us to benefit from state of the art technology, at a very affordable price.”

Can an ERP solution keep pace with the growth of the fastener market?

By Mark Greatrex, CEO of Lakeview Computers Rising construction and maintenance activities worldwide are one of the primary drivers of growth in the fasteners market – and the growth is set to continue well into 2018, according to the latest Global Industry Fastener Market report. With this rapid growth and development of products comes the need for fastener businesses to remain agile and develop strategies for managing quick changes within their businesses.

How can a business stay on top of technological advancements, respond to sudden increases in demand and ensure that processes are maintained when expanding nationally or even internationally?

Be specific An industry-specific ERP solution will better meet business’ needs in the face of rapid growth. Here are just a few of the benefits sector specific ERP’s provide to control end-to-end processes: Needs analysis: An industry-specific, software author will be better placed to sit down with a company and assess what are its individual business needs, based on its own in-depth industry knowledge and an understanding not only of specific software requirements such as lot integration and control, but of the trends and challenges facing fastener manufacturers in today’s market. Industry specific authors and suppliers will be able to give an honest assessment of the type of the system a company will need to stay agile and achieve its sales forecasts.

Direct and knowledgeable support: Support is essential – if a business has a problem and need a quick resolution it needs to have a direct link with staff that are in the know. A business needs an ERP supplier with support staff, consultants and project managers who understand the fastener manufacturing market and have been through similar implementations before, many times. High calibre people who have worked with the fastener industry for a number of years and understand its demands and trends should be there from implementation through to day-to-day operation.

Scalable solutions: Just as support staff should know about the demands of an industry, so should the developers who create the ERP software in the first place. That is, an industry-specific software author will be more able to provide a flexible, scalable software system that meets companies’ specific needs – be it secondary processing, vessel and container tracking for a growing fleet or system expansion to manage multiple supply chains as customers go global.

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Growing manufacturer maximises efficiency Advanced Engineering company, Maximum Precision, based in Cambridgeshire, UK, has invested in production control software – ProgressPlus – to enable it to further reach its customers’ needs.

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he growing SME manufacturer implemented the system to ensure enquiries could be responded to on time, sales order processing and manufacturing processing were on schedule, and to make sure it had full control over its suppliers.

Maximum Precision used to process customers sales orders, from initial enquiry through to invoicing, via a combination of spreadsheets and accounting software. With the amount of data input required, keeping the spreadsheets accurate and up-to-date became time-consuming. As workload increased, the number of errors also increased.

The accounting software Maximum Precision used also did not meet the needs for managing the manufacturing processes and was therefore creating works orders manually, again via spreadsheets. Due to the number of different spreadsheets that were being used, information was having to be duplicated as a customer’s order progressed through the system, which was not ideal.

Gareth Jones, managing director at Maximum Precision, said: “As the business continued to rapidly grow, it became apparent that we needed to improve our systems to ensure that we could consistently meet the demands of new and existing customers. We needed greater control of our manufacturing process and identified that there were significant cost and time savings to be made by streamlining each step of the process.”

He added: “We are pleased to say that investing in ProgressPlus was a decision that we do not regret. All of our information is now in one place and we can monitor the progress of any order at any time. We have seen massive improvements in our delivery performance and our communication with both customers and suppliers has also improved because we now have the ability to extract accurate information from the system. By implementing such a robust piece of software so early on we have ensured that our systems will continue to support the growth of the business for many years to come.”

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Perspective: Fastener experts respond to hydrogen embrittlement claim This report was originally published by GlobalFastenerNews in October 2014 with substantial contributions from two of the United States’ foremost fastener industry experts. We have reproduced it, with the full permission of GlobalFastenerNews, because it highlights, once again, the complexities of accurately differentiating between the mechanism and root cause of a fastener failure, and demonstrates the importance of proper risk assessment in making fastener and coating selections for critical applications.

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n 18th December 2012, a Chevron offshore oil rig’s lower marine riser package separated from the blowout preventer, releasing approximately 432 barrels of synthetic-based drilling fluids into the Gulf of Mexico.

Chevron told the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) that the incident was the result of the failure of H4 connector bolts manufactured by GE Oil and Gas (formerly Vetco-Gray). Based on the initial failure analysis, GE sent replacement bolts for all known H4 connectors to customers worldwide.

The root cause of the 2012 disconnect was hydrogen induced stress corrosion cracking (HiSCC), a finding verified in a BSEE report dated August. The occurrence of HiSCC is consistent with the facts in the case, fastener experts Joe Greenslade and Salim Brahimi told GlobalFastenerNews.

“On the other hand, there are inconsistencies in how the report defines HiSCC as the cause of the failures,” Greenslade and Brahimi noted in a joint statement to GlobalFastenerNews. First, HiSCC is the failure mechanism and must not be mistaken for root cause.

Second, the term hydrogen induced stress corrosion cracking (HiSCC) applies when corrosion generated hydrogen is the principal source of hydrogen. HiSCC is a subcategory of environmental hydrogen embrittlement (EHE); EHE is differentiated from internal hydrogen embrittlement (IHE) where the source of hydrogen is from manufacturing processes, notably from electroplating.

“The report apparently interchanges the two categories of hydrogen embrittlement. These fundamental misinterpretations, in conjunction with an investigation that stopped short of determining the true root cause of bolt failures, have led to a number of inaccurate conclusions.”

The BSEE report does not sufficiently emphasise a condition that is at the heart of the failures, notably the use of a pure zinc coating on high tension fasteners in subsea service, Greenslade and Brahimi stated. Zinc coatings are sacrificial with respect to steel and are used to cathodically protect steel components such as fasteners. The cathodic protection offered by zinc on steel is beneficial towards extending the corrosion life of a component.

On the other hand, the galvanic reactions that occur during this process result in hydrogen being absorbed by the steel in quantities that are orders of magnitude greater than if no coating is present.

“This source of hydrogen being absorbed by the fastener while it is under stress is much more significant and damaging than any amount of hydrogen that remained in the part after electroplating,” Greenslade and Brahimi concluded.

The use of cathodic protection systems may have exacerbated these conditions of in-service hydrogen generation. High concentrations of hydrogen being locally absorbed by the fastener can lead to HiSCC failure provided two other conditions are also present: (i) fastener material that is inherently susceptible to hydrogen damage, and (ii) sufficiently high stress.

The question of conformance to the electroplating standard ASTM B633-98 is a “red herring” because ASTM B633 is not applicable to fasteners. “Research and decades of practical experience have incontrovertibly shown that correctly manufactured fasteners with a specified hardness below 39 HRC are not susceptible to IHE.” Otherwise stated, the concentration of hydrogen absorbed during zinc electroplating is not sufficiently high to cause hydrogen embrittlement of fasteners with a specified hardness below 39 HRC. In 1998, ASTM Committee F16 on Fasteners completed a three year process of developing and adopting ASTM F1941 – ‘Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings on Threaded Fasteners’. This standard was specifically developed by fastener and electroplating experts for the proper electrodepositing of metallic coatings, including zinc, on threaded mechanical fasteners. Prior to the publication of ASTM F1941, the only ASTM specification available for zinc electroplating of fasteners was ASTM B633, which is a general zinc electroplating standard (i.e. used for any type of hardware and not specific to fasteners). ASTM B633 is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B08 on Metallic and Inorganic Coatings, which operates independently from committee F16 on Fasteners. In the drafting of ASTM F1941 key topics addressed were avoidance of internal hydrogen embrittlement (IHE) and baking requirements specific to fastener products. Most notably, ASTM F1941 adopts the industry practice of only mandating baking at specified hardness above 39 HRC. To address the inconsistency in baking requirements between the two standards, the latest revision of ASTM B633-13 includes a sentence in the scope that emphasises that the standard ‘may be used for fasteners but specific specifications have been developed for manufacturing fasteners in Committee F16 which may be more applicable (See specification F1941/F1941M).’

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“The decision to add a statement that does not categorically exclude fasteners was designed to accommodate the reality that ASTM B633 remains a legacy standard that is still occasionally referenced.” However, in its current form, B633 is simply not applicable to fasteners because it mandates baking for all parts with hardness above 31 HRC. This requirement deviates from long established fastener industry practice and is the consequence of a change that was made by Committee B08 in 2007.

“More precisely, the tensile strength above which baking becomes mandatory is now 1,000MPa (~31 HRC), reduced from 1,200MPa (~39 HRC). The change was apparently made without consideration for consequences on the fastener industry and furthermore, there’s no evidence to warrant such a change.

One of the consequences of the change is that fasteners that were electroplated to B633 in the years following 2007 suddenly became ‘non-conforming,’ not because they were faulty, but because a significant requirement in B633 had changed without notice to the industry.”

Given the unsuitability of zinc electroplating for subsea applications, the corrective action undertaken by GE and others to replace zinc electroplated fasteners with phosphate and oil coated bolts is appropriate because it effectively eliminates cathodic-corrosion generated hydrogen as a significant contributing factor.

“It is important to consider that GE used phosphate and oil coated bolts for many years without ever encountering failures of the type discussed in the BSEE report. The bolt failures occurred only after the finish was changed to zinc.”

“Going forward, there is no doubt that the confusion resulting from these failures warrants the oil and gas industry reviewing fastener and bolting standards and practices it should adopt,” Greenslade and Brahimi concluded. “Any initiative to address the broader issues of fastener and bolting standards for the oil and gas applications must be undertaken as a collaborative effort between all stakeholders.”

“The body that is best suited to lead such an initiative is ASTM Committee F16 on Fasteners in conjunction with other affected ASTM Committees.”

Joe Greenslade is director of engineering technology at the Industrial Fasteners Institute. Email: jgreenslade@indfast.org Salim Brahimi, president of IBECA Technologies, is a licensed member of the Quebec Order of Professional Engineers.

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A new approach to the tightness checking of bolts Bill Eccles, Bolt Science A frequent question that is asked relating to bolting is: ‘We’ve just checked a nut that we tightened and it’s well below what we tightened it to just minutes earlier – what’s wrong?’

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t’s not widely known that the torque for a newly tightened nut or threaded fastener, in general, is different depending upon whether you attempt to untighten it or tighten it a bit more. Typically the torque needed to untighten a newly tightened fastener is around 10% to 30% less than the torque to tighten it further.

When you are tightening a threaded fastener a significant amount of torque is needed to overcome friction in the threads and under the nut face (or the bolt head, if the bolt is rotated).

The proportion of the torque that is used to overcome friction depends upon the friction value but is typically in the 85% to 90% region. This is illustrated in Figure one, which shows that when tightening a nut/bolt with a coefficient of friction of 0.12, only about 14% of the torque is used to stretch the fastener producing the clamp load with 86% of the torque being lost overcoming friction. The torque needed to stretch the fastener always acts in the untightening direction and it’s for this reason that the untightening torque is less than the tightening torque.

Figure two shows what happens when you tighten, and then untighten, a threaded fastener. The tightening torque TOn produces a certain clamp force (F), it then takes a torque TOff to untighten it. For a newly tightened fastener, TOn is greater than TOff. If the fastener is left for a prolonged period, changes in friction can result in the untightening torque TOff becoming greater than the original tightening torque TOn.

In many applications the clamping force provided by tightening fasteners is of critical importance in determining the success, or otherwise, of the structural integrity of an assembly. A great deal of attention is often placed on ensuring that bolted connections are installed in a controlled manner so that a predictable clamping force is achieved. The most popular controlled method of tightening a threaded fastener is by applying a specific tightening torque. Below the yield point of the fastener, the relationship between the applied torque and the clamp force provided by the fastener, is linear. That is, double the torque and you double the clamp force. Once tightened, the clamp force provided by a bolted connection can decrease. The decrease can occur without any rotation of the thread, as in the case of stress relaxation, embedding, creep and similar effects, or, the bolt or nut may rotate decreasing the clamp force as in the case of self-loosening. Subsequently, concern over the loosening of bolts, in many applications, necessitates quality control measures to check their tightness. Tightness is usually assumed to be the measured torque value but in the majority of

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www.wasi.de applications, it is the clamp force rather than the torque that is the critical factor. The problem is that there is no low cost method of assessing the clamp force provided by a previously tightened fastener.

Currently, the tightness of a bolt/nut assembly is usually assessed by a torque based method, the approach is referred to as torque auditing. Torque auditing is usually completed by one of three torque methods: 1. On-torque method: Measuring the torque needed to rotate the bolt/nut by a small angle (typically 2 to 10 degrees) in the tightening direction. This is the most frequently used method of torque auditing.

2. Off-torque method: Measuring the torque needed to rotate the bolt/nut in the untightening direction (which will normally be less than the tightening torque).

3. Marked fastener method: Marking the position of the bolt/nut relative to the joint, untightening it by an angle of approximately 30 degrees, then measuring the torque needed to tighten the bolt back to the marked position.

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TECHNICAL The method described in this article is an attempt to improve upon the present tightness checking methods to allow the clamp force being provided by a previously bolted connection to be assessed and, potentially, corrected. This is achieved by performing a tightening-untightening-retightening sequence (referred to as the ‘On-Off-On’ method) on the bolt/nut involving the measurement of torque. The ‘On-Off-On’ tightening sequence can provide information as to the clamp force provided by the bolt, which allows a better indication of the structural integrity of the joint than existing methods.

By studying the underlying relationships between the tightening and untightening torques, a simple formula can be derived relating the tightening torque TOn and untightening torque TOff to the clamp force (F) present in the fastener. This relationship is shown in Figure three, the p in the equation is the pitch of the thread1.

So for example if on a previously tightened M12 nut/bolt (pitch p = 1.75mm), a torque TOn of 80Nm was measured and the TOff value was 60Nm, the clamp force would be estimated as being 36kN. Essentially the larger the difference between the on and off torque values, the larger was the force present in the bolt.

To apply the ‘On-Off-On’ method to establish the tightness of the bolted connection, the torque needed to incrementally rotate the nut in the tightening direction is measured, then measured in the untightening direction, before final retightening. A series of images illustrating this approach is given in Figure four.

Figure four A large number of tests have been conducted by the author to assess the validity of the ‘On-Off-On’ method. The tests conducted indicate that when the fastener coefficient of friction is low (<=0.08), the ‘On-Off-On’ tightness auditing method is an accurate prediction of the load in the bolt. With fasteners displaying typical values of the coefficient of friction (0.08 to 0.18), the tests indicate that the method is a good indicator of the bolt load. At high friction values (>0.25), such as may be displayed by galvanised bolts

tightened without a lubricant, the approach has limited potential.

The ‘On-Off-On’ tightness auditing method is more accurate when: • Well lubricated fasteners are used that have inherently low friction values.

• The auditing process is conducted after a relatively short period of time after the fastener installation.

The ‘On-Off-On’ tightness auditing method would tend to be less accurate when: • The fasteners are not lubricated and have an inherently high friction, for example, a galvanised finish without a lubricant being used.

• A significant period of time has elapsed since the fastener installation and the operating environment is such that corrosion is likely to occur.

Depending upon the method of applying the torque and knowledge of the friction conditions, the scatter in the bolt load can vary between +/-17% to +/-33%. The variation in bolt load is largely due to the variation in the fastener friction rather than the accuracy of the applied torque value. The typical accuracy of the ‘On-Off-On’ tightness auditing method is well within these limits.

Establishing what load/torque that the bolts in a joint should be tightened to can be problematic for some maintenance activities. The ‘On-Off-On’ method could, potentially, provide important information about the load that the existing bolts are sustaining – allowing the torque that a new bolt should be tightened to be better estimated.

Measuring the on-torque alone can be a poor indicator of the retained clamp force of the joint. It is frequently used since usually there is no practical alternative. In short, for most applications the conventional torque auditing approach can be effectively used (that is, measuring the torque needed to fractionally rotate the fastener in the tightening direction), the ‘On-Off-On’ tightness auditing method can also be implemented.

A major advantage of the ‘On-Off-On’ tightness auditing approach is that additional information can be derived regarding the integrity of the joint without a significant change being made to existing working practices.

Establishing the likely retained clamp force present in a joint can be a crucial factor in determining whether the structural integrity of the assembly is likely to be satisfactory, or likely to be impaired.

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About Bill Eccles Bill Eccles is a chartered engineer and has a Doctorate in Engineering on the self-loosening of threaded fasteners.

In 1992 he set up Bolt Science, which is a company that provides independent technical expertise in bolted joint technology. Bill also delivers training courses around the world on the analysis of bolted joints and bolting technology.

1 More details of how this relationship is derived is presented in the paper: ‘A new approach to the checking of the tightness of bolted connections’ presented at the LUBMAT 2014 conference in Manchester in June 2014.

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C ATA LO G U E R A C K

November 2014

Germany Fastener + Fixing Magazine provides a unique reference guide that offers the industry a fast and easy way to source both current and upcoming product Catalogues.

Use this convenient service to call, fax or email the companies to request a copy of their latest Catalogue and up to date product information.

Adolf Pühl GmbH & CO KG

Tel: +49 2391 8107 0 email: info@puehl.de

Tel: +49 40 532 852 0 www.pasvahl.de

Fax: +49 27 5359 5650 www.bum.de

Pühl Stanztechnik is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of stampings for mechanical fastenings, especially washers.

We produce to national standards (ASTM, BS, DIN, NFE, SS, etc.) as well as to drawings or samples – powered by professional in-house tooling. Wholesalers and end-users throughout Europe are satisfied by our excellent service, quality and valuable prices.

Al Metal GmbH Al Metal is known in the market as the specialist for special fasteners.

Our branch in Düsseldorf is even more specialized: bolts and nuts made out of special alloys like Hastelloy, Inconel, Monel, 21CrMoV5-7, Copperalloys. There is an extensive stock available in titanium and aluminium fasteners.

email: almetal.deutschland@gmail.com www.almetal.nl

Albert Pasvahl GmbH & CO

ALPENMAYKESTAG GmbH

Albert Pasvahl offers you its experience and expertise in special connection elements and accessories resulting from 80 years in business. In the course of this time, we have become a leading stockist of special standard screws.

For example: Direct from stock DIN 609/610 DIN 561/564 DIN 478/479/480 DIN 464/653/466/467 DIN 906/908/910

ALPEN is Austria’s leading manufacturer of precision tools.

With over 300 employees, the company produces in Austria more than 35 million quality tools MADE IN AUSTRIA. The company provides for each material the right drill bit: SDS hammer drill bits, drill bits for masonry & concrete, drills for metal as well as drills for wood. email: export@a-mk.com www.alpen-drills.com

B+M Breitbach + Müller GmbH

BÜLTE GmbH Kunststofferzeugnisse

We are one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of connecting fittings for several industry branches. Our large warehouses located in Germany enable us to supply customers around the world with large quantities of various articles flexibly and at short notice.

Ask for our free catalogue now.

BÜLTE is an ISO accredited supplier of plastic fasteners and protection products, with more than 25,000 articles.

In addition to a full standard range in natural NYLON (PA), BÜLTE also provides products in non standard materials – POM, PP, PVDF, PE…

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Free on request our new leaflet which presents new products such as bushings, spacers, nuts, self locking grub screws…”

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C ATA LO G U E R A C K Dresselhaus GmbH & Co. KG

Verbindungselemente Engel GmbH

We are one of the leading European stockists of all types of industrial fasteners. 60,000 pallet locations of stock, along with over 850 employees make Dresselhaus your perfect partner for sourcing standard and specialised parts.

We are a successful wholesaler of connecting parts with years of experience in supplying the industry and dealers throughout Europe.

Tel: +49 52 21 9 32 0 www.dresselhaus.de

email: info@e-u-r-o-tec.de www.e-u-r-o-tec.de

Tel: +49 751 407 0 www.schrauben-engel.de

E.U.R.O Tec GmbH

Fastbolt GmbH

E.u.r.o.Tec – The specialist for fastening technology – offers professional fasteners made of hardened steel, coated steel, stainless A2/A4, hardened stainless for wood constructions, hardwood and composite deckings, glue wood, roofings, façades, carpenter/ framers accessories – all in German quality. All approved and in certified quality. The main goal is to create fasteners offering the professional enduser a most possible benefit.

For detailed information of the most recent developments, please refer to the EuroTec homepage.

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.

email: info@fastbolt.com www.fastbolt.com

Lederer GmbH

Lindapter

Lederer is one of Europe’s most specialised suppliers for stainless steel fasteners. It has more than 20,000 different articles in stock, primarily normed and standardized parts (ref. DIN, ISO and others).

Industrial consumers, as well as retailers and wholesalers, all over the world rely on Lederer’s more than 40 years of experience.

Lindapter manufactures clamps for connecting steel beams without drilling or welding, to save steel contractors time and money. The new brochure presents the Type AAF, the only High Slip Resistance (HSR) clamp on the market that offers high load capacities, adjustable clamping thickness and performance, even at low temperatures.

Fax: +49 2333 8309 18 www.lederer-online.com

Tel: +49 711 1388 0 www.ottoroth.de

Our high rack warehouse in Weingarten (Germany), which houses more than 8,000 pallets, accommodates everything our customers need for their day-to-day business.

High Slip Resistance Clamps by

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Tel: +44 (0) 1274 521 444 www.lindapter.com

OTTO ROTH GmbH & Co KG

Peter Schröder

OTTO ROTH is an innovative trading company for mechanical connecting elements and certified manufacturer of turned and fine-machined parts with more then 100,000 products.

We offer you rapid delivery from one source with individual logistics possibilities as well as comprehensive e-Business solutions, e.g. e-Shop with its opportunities for rapid data entry and online check of the current availability of products.

Ask for our free catalogue now!

Over 40 years experience in trading and supplying customers with inch sized fastening items.

• Inch sized screws available from stock.

• Availability of every current type of screw threads and materials.

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REYHER

email: export@reyher.de www.reyher.de

With over 125 years’ experience, REYHER is one of Europe‘s leading distributors of fasteners and fixing technology supplying customers worldwide. REYHER is very well-established in the market thanks to its long tradition of high quality consciousness and strong technical competence. With over 130,000 different items, REYHER offers a broad and deep range of products that covers the manifold needs of all industries.

We support European construction product enterprises in the development, implementation and sustained successful operation of individual and innovative design and calculation software. Products include: computer software and services, fully integrated software solutions, and internet solutions.

Tel: +49 (0) 341 442 4610 www.sup-scs.de

Schäfer + Peters GmbH Your specialist in stainless steel fasteners. An independent & reliable partner.

We carry a stock of over 30,000 different products from the DIN/ISO standard parts sector that are available to you immediately.

Our logistic partners guarantee shortest lead times worldwide.

We combine quality and service.

Take advantage of our excellent business connections.

Tel: +49 7941 6094-0 email: info@schaefer-peters.com

email: sales@vvg.info www.vvg.info

Schotte Automotive Schotte Automotive is specialized in the production and the distribution of individual metal fastening components. If individual, small or mass series production Schotte automotive offers customized solutions according to German standards and in highest quality.

Schotte Automotive Fasteners and Schotte Automotive Engineering are serving global customers not only within the automotive but email: info@schotteautomotive.de across all industries. www.schotteautomotive.com

VVG Befestigungstechnik

Wagener & Simon WASI GmbH & Co. KG

New generation of VVG catalogues with more than 200 new products and dimensions.

New battery rivet tool 'Rivdom Two' for high-strength blind rivets up to 6.4mm included.

QR codes with much additional information.

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WASI Product Catalogue NORM With about 26,000 listed products Wagener & Simon WASI GmbH & Co KG is a global player in the trading of stainless steel fasteners. On www.wasi.de you will find further information about packaging, logistics and services, which simplify procurement management. The product catalogue WASI Norm shows the entire product range of standardized products.

Tel: +49 202 26 32 0 www.wasi.de

Catalogue Rack January 2015 Coming up in the next issue...

Fastener Fair Stuttgart

Contact: Tom Allen for more information email: tom.allen@fastenerandfixing.com • Tel: +44 (0) 1727 814 508 www.fastenerandfixing.com

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NORMA Group – creating a close working partnership NORMA Group prides itself on its ability to work with customers to create engineered joining technology for applications in a host of industries. Will Lowry spoke to Jean-Luc Kirmann, director of application engineering – EMEA at NORMA Group, about the steps involved in working with customers and the benefits of a close partnership.

NORMA Group is able to supply a wide range of engineered joining technology. What type of plastic solutions can it offer?

“NORMA Group has a large product portfolio of approximately 30,000 engineered joining technology solutions – supplying components for different applications in vehicles, aircraft, trains, ships, washing machines, water pipelines, and for applications for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

In this portfolio we can supply a variety of plastic products, with our key range being Quick Connectors – which can be used in cooling water systems, emissions reduction systems, as well as charged air systems – mainly in the automotive, truck and off road industries. We can supply a unique selection of Quick Connectors including NORMAQUICK® S, NORMAQUICK® PS3, NORMAQUICK® V2, NORMAQUICK® MK, as well as a broad variety of versions and sizes that meet European and US standards. We can also design and provide Quick Connectors that include functions such as valves, sensors or heating elements.

We can do this because of the manufacturing capabilities within the Group. We offer full production capabilities for multi-material, multi-component, and multi-layered products. Overall, 200 NORMA engineers globally combine a unique know-how in metal and plastics technology.”

Can you give us an example of NORMA working with a customer to create a solution? What steps were involved in the development process?

“We recently had a project with a customer that makes agriculture vehicles such as tractors and harvesters.

We already supplied a range of Quick Connectors and fluid pipes to the customer for numerous applications.

During one of the meetings with the customer, our application engineer noted that one of our Quick Connectors was being used in a complicated system – made of plastic and metal – for the closing of the fuel line when draining water from the fuel tank. The customer explained that they had to assemble the components for the complicated system

themselves, and that the components were heavy, expensive and not very user-friendly.

To create a solution we worked with the customer to understand the critical functions of the system. Only then could we redesign the system to optimise these functions, as well as reduce weight and installation time.

Our solution involved designing a system that was fully plastic – using the minimum number of components – helping to reduce weight and make it easier to install. As part of the process we designed a sample using 3D printing. Whilst the 3D printed part was not fully functional the customer could see and hold the part to see its shape and how it would work. This helped us finalise the design and make sure the customer was happy with the results we could offer.

Once the customer was happy with the design the next step was to create the tooling for the moulds in the plastic injection process to make the components. We are now at the stage where the tooling has been launched and in the next few weeks we should get the final components to make the first prototype system. We can then start to test the solution with the customer to make sure that it is suitable for the application and meets all the requirements.

By working with us the customer can now buy the components for the whole system from one supplier. We have also optimised the design and been able to improve the system by reducing weight, making it user-friendly, as well as enhancing the functionality.”

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A P P L I C AT I O N T E C H N O LO G Y How does NORMA Group ensure it is supplying engineered joining technology according to its customers’ needs?

“The key success point in making sure we are providing the right solutions is to work very closely with our customers.

We believe it’s essential to have a close working relationship with the customer, as this enables us to identify all the potential

“ Through our engineering department we can provide optimal solutions.”

solutions we are able to offer for applications. We have technical meetings with customers where we are constantly looking at ways in which we can work together to help improve the functionality of applications, as well as if there is any weight or costs that can be saved. Through our engineering department we can provide optimal solutions. Our application engineers identify and propose new ideas and our specialist product engineers create the products and technology. This structure within the engineering department is global and we can work with customers and OEMs around the world, whether it is Europe, Asia-Pacific or the Americas.

An additional benefit is that we often find that customers do not necessarily know what we are able to supply and don’t realise our capabilities. It is only by visiting customers and interacting with them, and seeing the applications for ourselves, that we are able to ensure that the most optimised solution is proposed.

Looking to the future, having a close relationship with customers will become even more important, especially with the growing trend for replacing metal and rubber components with plastic components. At NORMA we have introduced new plastic components that are able to withstand even higher temperatures, meaning customers can now replace metallic or rubber components. This helps the customer improve recyclability and reduce weight, which is especially important in the automotive market in relation to emission reductions and the new Euro-6 standard.” www.normagroup.com

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30 years of integrity

A large wind tunnel fan that uses RotaBolt® measurement fasteners to secure its main rotor blades to a central hub has clocked up nearly 30 years of trouble-free service at an automotive vehicle testing centre in Russia.

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onstructed in 1984 the fan entered full service in 1986.

However, it wasn’t until this year that the centre re-contacted James Walker RotaBolt to enquire about specialist lubrication greases, and to also report that the fasteners were still operating trouble-free in monitoring and maintaining the correct bolt load.

The fan has a rotor diameter of 7.5m and operates at a speed of 350rpm in a closed metal channel, creating an airflow of 55m/s. There are eight blades that are 3m long and are each fastened to the main hub by ten M24 x 3 x 100mm RotaBolts, which were installed with a pre-set load of 22 tonnes.

The original specification of using RotaBolts over 30 years ago was made by the company that constructed the hand-crafted wooden blades – Permali Gloucester Ltd. Although it no longer manufactures these blades, it was

able to confirm the original design parameters and detail of the fan’s construction.

Wind tunnel fan blades were generally constructed from laminations of selected spruce and birch woods. The aerofoil shape of the blades was hand crafted and each blade was attached into a forged machined steel adaptor using a custom tapered threaded root. The blades were then attached to the hub using the RotaBolts.

The use of an adaptor allowed the blade pitch to be adjusted to alter the flow in the tunnel, unlike the fixed pitch blades, which were simply sandwiched between two hub plates.

“The main characteristics of laminated wood blade construction are high structural integrity and resilience to operating stresses.

Another key benefit is the freedom from fatigue – a quality also found in bolted joints that use RotaBolt measurement technology to successfully achieve and maintain the correct tension throughout their life… even if that is 30 years.”

Tentec fulfils major bolt tensioning order for wind turbines Working together with its distributor in China, HTS Engineering and Equipment Corp Ltd, Tentec has sealed a major order for its bolt tensioning equipment from a leading international wind turbine manufacturer.

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he order involves the supply of 50 specially designed WTB blade bolt tensioners for the new G114 wind turbines.

Tentec’s standard Aero WTB series is a purpose designed range of hydraulic bolt tensioning tools to suit most wind turbine bolting applications. All WTB tensioning tools have the capacity to achieve the specified proof load requirements as detailed in EN ISO 898-1:1999 and ASTM A490M for grade 10.9 bolts.

Tentec explains that these feature packed tensioners have been

designed with rapid tensioning in mind and offer a safe, reliable and consistent method to simultaneously tension many bolts.

The tools that have been delivered to China have been modified in line with the customers’ specifications. All work was carried out by Tentec’s in-house engineering team, enabling the customisation costs to be kept to a minimum.

“Thanks to the excellent local support from HTS in China, all orders for this customer will now be handled directly in China.”

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Welding made simple Heinz Soyer Bolzenschweißtechnik GmbH, the German stud welding machine manufacturer, launched the new multifunctional automatic welding head SK-5AKS (patent pending DE 10 2013 201 463 A1) at EuroBLECH 2014.

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einz Soyer explains that the SK-5AKS is a welding head that unites all the elements for gap and contact welding in one compact housing and can be switched instantly from one operation to the next in one simple hand movement. Thus eliminating painstaking conversion or the need to switch the welding head. This represents not just a practical but also an economic gain for the user, as in future there will be no need to acquire a second welding head and the cost of purchase is thus nearly halved.

The company also presented its new machine and weld stud catalogue for 2015/2016 at the show. This catalogue, with over 100 pages, contains a complete range of stud welding machines from simple handheld devices to CNC controlled stud welding systems. Also included are numerous innovative welding systems and welding accessories such as the mobile stud welding station – HesoMatic-9 – which for the first time unites energy source, control and feeding units in one single and compact housing.

The new catalogue also contains an extensive range of weld studs. Since 2002 all welding studs and weld fasteners have been produced in Soyer’s own production centre. This guarantees that the complete range of products comes from one single source. www.soyer.de

Barton introduces 3D printing service UK manufacturer of bespoke critical fastenings and special cold forging, Barton Coldform (UK) Ltd, has launched a 3D printing service to dramatically reduce product launch timelines.

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ollowing over a year of research and development with a leading UK university, Barton says the service will complement its existing product launch process in the design and development of fasteners.

Barton points out that analysis of initial results have shown that the rapid, almost instant, 3D printing process allows for a much faster, therefore less costly, development phase. Typical turnaround can be 4 – 5 days rather than the several weeks normally expected for ‘off tool’ parts.

The 3D service allows engineers to gain a better understanding of their component or product before and during the tooling design and development phase, and enables them to review their products and undertake multiple iterations in the same time it would previously have taken to produce the first ‘off-tool’ parts. All that is required to take advantage of this service is a copy of 2D or 3D design drawings from which the 3D part can be created.

Barton’s first 3D customer said: “The ability to see and touch a part that was previously just a CAD design really helped me to understand and communicate the changes that needed to be made, which ended up cutting both costs and development time.”

Lesjöfors supplying Volvo Polestar Lesjöfors Fjädrar AB has been chosen to be a supplier of chassis springs to Volvo S60/V60 Polestar, a high performance car focused on the driving experience.

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Photo © Volvo Car Group

olestar introduced the concept car as a further development of the standard version of the Volvo S60 and V60 where great efforts have been made on improving the genuine driving experience combined with a high-level of performance and aerodynamics. The target group has very high demands on the car features, where the suspension is a central part.

The development process of the chassis springs was characterised by a close cooperation between the development engineers and operators of Lesjöfors and Volvo Polestar – with quality as a main parameter. The final product was an optimal spring of very high-quality that opens up for other future collaborations.

“We are very pleased and proud to have been selected as spring supplier to Volvo. This is the first step in what we hope in the future is a close and successful relationship for both parties,” says Mats Blåder, managing director of Lesjöfors Fjädrar.

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Makita expands brushless range Makita has introduced three new tools featuring brushless-motor technology – a high torque 18V combi-drill, a drill driver and a three-stage impact wrench – which it says provides improved reliability and performance.

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ach of the three new tools, DHP481 LXT combi-drill, DDF481 LXT drill driver, and DTW281 high torque impact wrench, have a reduced overall size as the body length is now up to 20mm shorter, making them more compact and manoeuvrable than previous models.

The DHP481 LXT combi-drill is powered by an 18V lithiumion battery and the brushless motor enables up to twice the run-time of traditional motors and is rated at 640W output. This two-speed drill will run up to 2,100rpm in high gear, delivering 31,500 impacts per minute and 550rpm in low gear, delivering 8,250 impacts per minute. The 13mm single sleeve keyless chuck enables 16mm capacity in masonry, 13mm in steel and 76mm in timber. Torque can be adjusted to 21 alternative settings and can generate up to 60Nm of fastening torque (soft joint) and 115Nm (hard joint).

The Makita DDF481 LXT drill driver mirrors the main features of the DHP481, without the percussion function and will run up to 2,100rpm in high gear and 550rpm in low gear. Both have twin LED job lights with afterglow once the variable speed trigger is released and a new side handle configuration gives light tool control.

The Makita DTW281 high torque impact wrench is rated at 280W and will generate up to 280Nm tightening torque. This ½ inch square drive impact wrench has a three-stage power selection function that will produce 3,500 impacts per minute in high setting, 2,600 impacts per minute in medium and 1,800 impacts

per minute in low setting, enabling torque flexibility for varying applications to prevent over-tightening. The impact wrench weighs just 1.7kg and measures 147mm in length – 18mm shorter and more compact than the current DTW251 model.

Accurate torque levels with RED ROOSTER

PREBENA utilises Optiwear Technology

Rami Yakota B.V says its new RED ROOSTER cordless impulse wrenches provide high tightening speed combined with good accuracy.

German manufacturer of pneumatic staplers and nailers, compressors and fasteners, PREBENA Wilfried Bornemann GmbH & Co KG, has developed a new generation of pneumatic staplers and nailers with Optiwear Technology.

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ffering bolt tightenings up to torque levels of 45Nm without reaction forces, the cordless impulse wrenches also offer high repeatability and increased productivity. Rami says the tools are best suited for applications where cables and hoses impede handling flexibility of tools, such as the interior of cars, coaches and trains.

Torque adjustable, with a run-down speed up to 4,500rpm, the tools feature a brushless motor and 18V lithium-ion battery – with a choice for 2Ah or 4Ah capacity. Process safety is also improved as there is no tightening functionality when battery charge is low.

An LED status also indicates reverse, OK, NG, and battery low.

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REBENA pneumatic stapler 1GP-A16 is the first tool with the new Optiwear Technology, which PREBENA says guarantees the tool maximum performance, optimum energy efficiency and longevity, making it a versatile tool for industry and trade – particularly ideal for continous use in industrial manufacturing, especially for the upholstery industry.

The pneumatic stapler 1GP-A16 processes staples type A from 4mm – 16mm and the seal kit, piston and bumper are manufactured from new materials for an extremly high number of shots and a long service life. The tool also features a smooth trigger system with an extremly fast shot capacity providing a user-friendly operation.

The Optiwear Technology is tested and certified by German technical control association TÜV and PREBENA plans to add its Optiwear Technology to more of its range of pneumatic nailers and staplers.

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Arpel – a proud distributor of Lobster® tools Arpel Ltd, a rivet, rivet nut and tooling supplier, is currently the sole supplier within the UK and Ireland for Lobster® – a Japanese professional tooling company that produces high-quality rivet and rivet nut tools.

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teve Auld acquired the majority shareholding of Arpel in April this year and since then the company has been committed to raising its profile through planned campaigns and promotions.

Arpel is currently promoting the Lobster® R1A1 blind rivet tool – a lightweight, heavy-duty riveter capable of setting structural rivets.

The pneumatic hand tool features a narrow frame head to allow use in tight spaces, easy grip, and air inlets for greater flexibility and operator productivity. The tool also has 30% reduced air consumption to minimise compressor costs, a long stroke, on-board vacuum on/off switch and a lightweight durable design. Improved efficiency and productivity can also be achieved with the oversized mandrel container.

Steve Auld explains: “Arpel supplies a wide range of Lobster brand battery, pneumatic and hand tools and has subsequently increased investment in Lobster tool spares. We are currently taking weekly deliveries of Lobster products, which has reduced the lead time for spares to be delivered to customers.” www.arpelchilterns.com

Rivit’s new head extensions Rivit Srl has added new head extensions to its range of accessories for rivet nut tools that allow the user to install rivet nuts in limited and unreachable areas.

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ead extensions are to be chosen according to the diameter – M5 for a working length of 123mm (overall length 140mm), M6 for a working length of 153mm (overall length 170mm) and M8 for a working length of 188mm (overall length 205mm).

The head extensions were designed for use on the RIV938, but they can also be used for other Rivit tools, such as the RIV912, RIV941, RIV942, RIV949 and RIV905.

“The launch of these new accessories makes us absolutely delighted and proud of our comprehensive range of reliable products for the fastening world.” www.rivit.it

Precision and accuracy from BOSTITCH®

Quick and secure rivet installation

Smart Point™ technology is now available from BOSTITCH® on four of its finish nailers – the 18 GA Brad Nailer, 16 GA Finish Nailer, 15 GA ‘DA’ Style Finish Nailer and 15 GA ‘FN’ Style Finish Nailer.

UK based Laser Tools has launched two new rivet nut installation tool sets, part numbers 5829 and 5830, which it says will install nut and rivets quickly and securely even when access is limited.

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esigned for finish and trim work, the new Smart Point™ nailers also include an oil-free design to provide long-life and to help prevent staining the work surface. The tools also feature a selectable trigger system for sequential or contact actuation; rear exhaust to direct air away from the user; and a tool-free nail jam release for easy nail removal. The precise countersinking of nails can also be achieved with the nailers’ Dial-A-Depth™ control.

Jorge Silveira, product manager at BOSTITCH®, said: “After extensive research our team of engineers developed a nailer that allows for quick and accurate nail placement through a tool nose design that integrates the contact trip.”

BOSTITCH points out that the noses on these new finish nailers are 80% smaller than previous BOSTITCH nailers, and eliminate the need to push against the work surface to actuate. This allows users to fit the nose into narrow spaces, improving visibility for accurate nail placement compared to previous BOSTITCH nailers.

Complete with a seven year limited warranty, the four Smart Point nailers each include the tool, carrying case, ¼ inch fitting, sample nails, pencil sharpener, three no mar tips and a belt hook.

MADE IN GERMANY

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aser Tools says that its British designed and manufactured tools are very robust, have a compact design and are able to install up to M10 rivet nuts with ease. When the internal mandrels wear out they can also be easily replaced and a full set of spare mandrels are included in the set.

During application, a rivet nut can be screwed on to the mandrel then inserted in the pre-drilled hole in a panel. The main driver of the tool is designed to be turned by hand to secure the rivet nut, but if assistance is needed for the larger sizes a 10mm ratchet spanner is included, which locates on the tool head.

Two sets are available from Laser Tool – part number 5829 including mandrel drivers for M4 to M8 and part number 5830 including a mandrel driver for M10.

With the brushless motor and the setting force of 10.000 N the AccuBird® Pro is extremely fast and able to set blind rivets up to Ø 5 mm, all materials. The brushless motor has a very long life duration, with almost no wear or friction. The optional auto-stop and auto-reverse functions also contribute to shorten the setting cycle and immediately re-arm the tool for the next cycle.

NEW

Advantages • Powerful and longer-lasting brushless 18 V DC motor • 25 mm stroke • 10 kN setting force • Adjustable lighting (1) • Increased stability due to large footprint • Easy handling through softgrip areas • New slide-in Li-Ion battery (2) • Reliable battery charge indicator (3) • Auto-stop and auto-reverse functions

AccuBird® Pro The newest generation of battery powered riveting tools. Up to 4-times faster than any other riveting tool on the market!

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The experts in blind riveting

GESIPA Blindniettechnik GmbH Nordendstraße 13-39 64546 Mörfelden-Walldorf Germany

T +49 (0) 6105 962 0 F +49 (0) 6105 962 287 info@gesipa.com www.gesipa.com

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AccuBird Pro: As fast as air ®

GESIPA® says its AccuBird® Pro battery powered blind rivet setting tool is up to 4 times faster than customary battery powered rivet setting tools on the market.

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aunched at the EuroBLECH and Motek trade fairs in October 2014, the AccuBird® Pro has a practically non-wearing brushless motor with 10kN setting power, as well as an auto-stop/auto-reverse function. The intelligent control system detects the mandrel break-off, stops the pulling process and immediately moves the jaw assembly back into the working position.

Enabling the AccuBird Pro to achieve the setting speed of

pneumatic-hydraulic setting tools, such as the Taurus® 3.

“The AccuBird Pro achieves the setting speed of pneumatic-hydraulic setting tools and is equipped with the jaws system, as well as the ergonomic design of the Taurus® series. It is thanks to these special features that the AccuBird Pro was met with keen interest at the Motek and EuroBLECH exhibitions and has made an extremely successful start to its planned market launch early in 2015.” www.gesipa.com

Hitachi launches DV18DGL combi drill Hitachi Power Tools has launched the DV18DGL – a new 18V combi drill that comes with two 1.5Ah lithium-ion batteries – designed with user comfort and convenience in mind.

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eighing just 1.7kg with the battery attached, Hitachi says the DV18DGL delivers 55Nm of torque driven by a full metal gearbox. The DV18DGL also features an LED light for use where visibility is difficult and has a built-in drill bit holder for easy accessory storage. A spindle lock function ensures user safety when changing drill bits and rotational speed can be controlled with a simple switch.

Supplied with the Hitachi UC18YRSL battery charger, the 1.5Ah lithium-ion battery charges in just 40 minutes, and the batteries are compatible with any of Hitachi Power Tools’ 18V cordless slide battery range, due to their slide design.

“The new 18V 1.5Ah lithium-ion DV18DGL doesn’t compromise on the Hitachi promise of tougher, faster, more advanced power tools,” explains Simon Miller, brand manager. “This is a tool that delivers powerful performance and great value.”

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Increase productivity with Milwaukee’s screwdriver range Milwaukee Tool has expanded its screwdriver range to include two compact 8 in 1 multi-bit drivers, which it says deliver versatile performance in a compact design, and also three precision screwdriver sets, which it says deliver four times more durability.

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vailable in both non-ratcheting and ratcheting models, the new compact 8 in 1 multi-bit drivers are available in ½ inch – 3 inches and ½ inch – 4 inches respectively to work in tight spaces where full size screwdrivers are too large. Featuring in-handle storage for maximum user convenience, each bit is chrome plated for marine grade rust protection and power tool compatible for additional versatility.

The precision screwdriver sets also feature an all-metal core and are heat treated for added strength.

An additional feature includes an impact resistant 360 degree spinning back cap that allows the user to work in precision environments with more control. Each cap is colour-coded for easy identification and features an anti-roll design for added user convenience.

“The tools are also backed by a limited lifetime warranty and the new products confirm Milwaukee’s commitment to best-in-class durability. We will continue to grow and offer innovative solutions for the trades that will increase productivity.”

November 2014

Nuts, washers + locking systems This issue’s Focus On is dedicated to nuts, washers + locking systems.

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…

Stainless steel + non ferrous Contact Tom Allen Tel: +44 (0) 1727 814 508 email: tom.allen@fastenerandfixing.com

Aerotight Manufacturing

BÜLTE

Aerotight® all-metal self locking nuts

ANTI-LOSS WASHERS

Aerotight Manufacturing offers the time-proven solution to vibration problems. The Aerotight nut has built a reputation for quality and reliability over many years, with a well-proven design that has become established throughout industry. It is the leading all-metal stainless steel self-locking nut and is also available in brass, aluminium or steel. There are no vulnerable inserts to be affected by heat or oil and it is re-useable, with the self-locking function remaining effective. In both its steel and stainless forms it can be used up to 300°C. The Aerotight nut will remain in position whether tightened down or not, providing the locking element is engaged, and does not have to achieve recommended torque to be effective. No additional parts are required for the Aerotight to function so no special tools are needed. All stainless steel bar used in the manufacture of the M5 to M20 range achieves an ultimate tensile strength of 700N/mm2. The nut is available in most thread forms, including Metric, UNC, UNF, BA, BSW and BSF. Customer specials – for example thin types – are available to order. Aerotight Manufacturing is part of the Apex Stainless Fasteners Organisation.

Tel: +44 (0) 1788 537 979

www.apexstainless.com

Don’t lose your washers during assembly Are loose fit washers holding up your assembly process? Speed things up with BÜLTE anti-loss washers.

Quick assembly: just push the washer onto the screw and the smaller cone diameter will grip the screw thread and stay on the screw.

Anti-loss: to remove the washer from the screw you will have to unscrew the screw from the washer.

Sealing & locking: upon compression during tightening, the cone profile of the washer is squeezed into the threads. This creates a seal and also helps to prevent the screw coming loose.

It will be necessary to use the clearance hole sizes indicated on the web site in order to be certain of good locking and sealing.

Anti-loss washers are available in the following sizes: M3.5, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10 and also for witheworth and self tapping screws.

The standard material is natural Polyamide, but these washers can also be manufactured in other materials such as: PE, PP, POM, PVDF, (black, red… on request) and feed quality or more flexible on request. www.bulte.com

email: bulte@bulte.com

www.fastenerandfixing.com

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FOCUS ON NUTS, WASHERS + LOCKING SYSTEMS DS Fasteners

ND Jig & Gauge

Stover Nuts • Nylon Insert Nuts Cleveloc Nuts • Castle Nuts Phillidas • Vargal HDG • Stainless Steel

Square Plate Washers, Round Washers Standard & Non Standard

DS Fasteners Products Ltd was established in 1976 as a specialist self locking nut supplier.

Flange Bolts Serrated Flange Bolts

We set out to stock a large range of the more unusual sizes and pitches with the emphasis also on higher grades. This allows us to reduce lead times and get orders delivered quicker.

Our main stock items are the Stover nut (DIN 980V), Nylocs (DIN 985/982) and also Flange nuts (plain & serrated) and Stover Flange (DIN 6927) Nyloc Flange (DIN 6926).

These are available in most finishes and in Grades 8, 10, 12.

(Metric & imperial).

To further compliment the range we also stock Serrated Flange Bolts (DIN 6921) in a range of sizes.

With over 60 years in the manufacture of washers, N D JIG & GAUGE has the knowledge and expertise to suit your requirements.

We hold extensive stocks of standard black washers, square plates, through hard washers, taper washers and stainless steel washers.

As manufacturers we have the capability for non-standard washers, special nuts and pressings at our factory in Wednesbury and with this, we can turnaround special square plates and round washer requirements in days. We have extensive stocks of raw material whether it is mild steel, stainless steel, copper, brass or an exotic alloy specials are also held in stock for call off.

We are also increasing our stock of Stainless Steel (A2 & A4) parts again in the fine pitch and the more unusual sizes.

Recently added to the stock is a range of Philidas nuts.

We have also added Hot Dipped Galvanized Nylocs to our range.

The standard washer ranges we stock are, BS 4320 form E, F & G. BS 3410 Table 7 & 8. BS 4395 through hardened washers, square plates from 40mm sq x 3mm thick upto 150mm sq x 25mm thick. Specials made to order, self colour, zinc plated, hot dip galvanised, sheradized and dacromet.

If it’s a locking nut you require, with our knowledge and stock we are sure to be able to help.

Phone your enquiries to our sales office direct, for immediate response and for more information on our products and services please visit our website.

Tel: +44 (0) 1842 763 000

Tel: + 44 (0) 121 556 0824

www.dsfasteners.co.uk

www.ndjig.com

Premier Washers Ltd

Staytite Locking Nuts

­­Premier Quality and Service @ Premier Washers Ltd

Staytite has been dedicated to meeting all your fastening requirements for over 30 years.

Our unrivalled knowledge, industry experience and outstanding customer service has come to be regarded as the best in the industry.

A Midlands based manufacturer, with comprehensive industry knowledge, supplying washers and pressings to the automotive, construction, white goods and other industries.

An extensive range of machines including CNC and high speed coil fed presses enable us to supply high and low volumes with production capabilities from outside diameter of 6mm up to 150mm, in thickness from 0.2mm up to 10mm.

We can supply our products in a large range of materials including mild steel, carbon, brass, stainless steel, copper and other exotic metals and in a wide variety of finishes including heat treatment, grinding, machining and surface treatments.

In house toolroom facilities enable us to produce tools quickly in response to customers ever-changing needs.

An excellent service and 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 of our customers.

Tel: +44 (0) 1902 307 121

email: sales@premierwashers.co.uk

Our experience makes us the premier supplier of all Metal Self Locking Nuts. We are the number one trusted source for both technical advice and extensive range of solutions to the age-old problem of sourcing the right nut for the right application at the right price, not to mention availability from stock.

Our extensive range of All Metal Locking Nuts starts from the most basic deformed thread type to the complete engineering solution offered by the use of the HardLock Nut. We have in depth experience of advising customers within the Automotive, Construction, Distribution, Railway and White Goods industries.

For help sourcing and specifying the correct All Metal Locking Nut for the relevant application, please call or email us, where one of our experienced team will be happy to assist.

Tel: +44 (0) 1494 462 322

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email: distributors@staytite.com

Staytite Shakeproof Bolts

TR Fastenings

Staytite stock ITW’s Shake Proof Bolt.

It is the answer to eliminating patches and unreliable prevailing torque features used today to combat loosening on tightened joints or fasteners shipped in the partially assembled condition.

TR Fastenings is a leading manufacturer and distributor of quality fastenings to all industry sectors. With operations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, TR supplies over 150 million components every day to thousands of customers.

ITW’s Shake Proof Thread is engineered to take up the inherent clearance (Gage-Gap) between mating threads in a joint, eliminating the potential for relative motion and the cause of loosening.

The TR Binx® All Metal Self-Locking Nut is one of the many parts sold globally, exclusively manufactured by TR. The Binx® Nut is an industry standard, used in applications where vibration or stress is present.

The technology manipulates the pitch diameter of the thread in the direction of the trailing flank in a pattern providing universal application. The result is an engineered mechanical interference, in a precise and re-useable geometric form that can be qualified using non-destructive Go/No-Go thread gages, where the performance is no longer defined by the degree of prevailing torque typically audited at the time of installation.

Compact – The Binx® locking mechanism is incorporated into a nut head of no greater height than that of a standard nut and is ideal for use in restricted places.

For help sourcing and specifying the correct Shake Proof Bolt or Screw for the relevant application, please call or email us, where one of our experienced team will be happy to assist.

Versatile and reusable – The Binx® is all metal and can be confidently used in environments containing oil and other contaminants and its torque resistance is maintained after many applications.

Strong – The Binx® locking mechanism acts on both the effective diameter and the pitch of the thread, countering the threat posed by vibration and stress.

Available in a wide range of sizes, from M3 to M36 and materials including mild steel, brass and stainless steel. Contact us today for more information.

Tel: +44 (0) 1494 462 322

email: distributors@staytite.com

www.trfastenings.com

email: info@trfastenings.com

Vöhrs GmbH & Co. KG

Washer Factory Ltd

Innovative, flexible, competent words which will lead you to our company!

We are the premier manufacturer of non-standard washers and light pressings, offering a quick turnaround in steel, stainless, copper, brass and other exotic materials, especially duplex stainless and nickel alloys.

With 50 years experience, quality products, and professional service, we have become one of the leading international manufacturers of nuts and stampings.

Whether made out of ordinary steel, high-grade steel, bright or standard finish surfaces – we offer the perfect solution for all your requirements.

Our progressive and flexible production allows us to manufacture exactly to your specifications so you get the product you need – with no compromises!

Nuts and Stampings Forms: square nuts and rhombic nuts (in flat or profiled versions), hexagonal nuts, rectangular nuts (thread in centre or one-sided, one or more threads), special parts (diverse special shapes, f. ex. contact nuts for the electrical industry with riffle, waffle-type and/or lifted edges. Also oval nuts and pointed nuts for different areas of application).

Materials: steel, high-grade steel, brass, aluminium, in flat or profiled versions.

Surfaces: bright/blank, any kinds of electroplated coatings, thermally zinc-coated (TZN), Geomet, Dacromet, other finishes on demand.

Material Thickness: 5mm x 1.3mm – 40mm x 8mm, length 6mm – over 200mm.

Threads: M2.5 – M12, 1/8” – 5/16”, thread in center or one-sided.

Tel: +49 (0) 2359 7011

www.voehrs.de

We strive in all that we do to maximise customer satisfaction. Technical advice is offered freely, where required and we believe in treating customers fairly so if we know that a standard washer is available we will say so.

Our production team has many years of washer making experience.

Whilst traditional methods of manufacture are employed, our flexible approach, extensive tool stock and skilled work force mean that we can offer a fast turn around.

Having a national supplier base we are able to quickly source most materials (including non-metallics). Products can be supplied in any surface finish ranging from simple zinc to organic plating, they can be heat treated or machined.

We currently supply to a diverse customer base across many markets including construction, automotive and white goods. In many cases our products are far from the standard perception of a washer, take a look at our web site to see some examples of what we can do!

We have no minimum manufacturing quantity or minimum charge so for a friendly fast and reliable service supported by a quality product please contact us.

Tel: +44 (0) 1902 865 777

www.washer-factory.com

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TR Fastenings to showcase expanding range at Fastener Fair Stuttgart As a designer, manufacturer and supplier of superior quality industrial components, TR Fastenings is able to offer an extensive range of products to European fastener distributors, which it will be showcasing at Fastener Fair Stuttgart in March 2015.

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rom its own range of branded components to the Euro rivet bush and K Series nut, as well as brass inserts and an extensive range of plastic fasteners, TR Fastenings supplies over 1.4 billion self clinch fasteners per annum to high profile companies across a wide range of industry sectors.

The company intends to continue to strengthen its position as a leading supplier in the sheet metal sector with the introduction of a new range – high strength studs for thin sheets. The new high strength studs are available in hardened stainless steel, with the standard flush head stud available in two new sizes – M2.5 and M8. Across the range sizes are ex-stock in diameters from M2 – M10 and lengths from 5mm – 50mm.

The power of plastic Since TR Fastenings introduced its first plastic fasteners in 2012, the range has expanded greatly with new products being added all of the time. From PCB hardware and cable management to cable ties and nylon fasteners – as well as the recently introduced plastic coated aluminium self-adhesive clips and products for polyurethane bumpers – companies across many industries are now converting to plastic for the weight benefits it gives. TR Fastenings points out that not only can one plastic fastener be used for a variety of purposes, but they have other qualities, including ease of use, strength at low and high temperature, resistance to impact, abrasion, organic solvents and gasoline, retention of shape and stiffness at high temperature.

Also, TR’s plastic range meets with the necessary industry standards and sizes, all products satisfy the RoHS compliance legislation, are ISO 14001/2004 compliant and are available in flame-retardant versions.

Becoming a Master Distributor for TR Fastenings

The vast majority of TR’s stud and nut range is produced by the company’s manufacturing plant in Singapore, and the newly available sizes of self-clinch studs have been introduced in response to customer demand and are not readily available from many other UK or European suppliers. The stud and nut range can be used by sheet metal subcontractors for a variety of applications, such as medical equipment, marine, automotive, white goods, telecommunications, electronics and general engineering.

Trifast plc, the parent company of TR Fastenings, has also recently further consolidated its presence in Europe with the acquisition of Viterie Italia Centrale Srl (VIC), an Italian manufacturer and distributor of fastening systems. The acquisition will form a key part of Trifast’s future expansion by providing an additional manufacturing facility in Europe to complement the extensive network of TR manufacturing sites in the UK, Singapore, China, Taiwan and Malaysia – ensuring that it can operate locally but with the resources of an international player in the fastener industry.

“We would like to sincerely thank our European network of Master Distributors for their tremendous ongoing support, loyalty and dedication in the distribution of the TR branded fastener ranges,” comments Adam John, European distributor sales manager at TR. “We are keen to appoint more distributors to work with us. By becoming a Master Distributor you will benefit from the wealth of sales and marketing support and exceptional resources TR Fastenings offers and of course, you will be part of a highly successful, professional, well-motivated and forward-thinking team. To find out more, please visit us on stand C160 (Hall 4) at Fastener Fair Stuttgart.” www.trfastenings.com

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NeoBolt® for heavy-duty applications POP® Avdel®, a division of STANLEY Engineered Fastening, says its NeoBolt® Lockbolt Fastener System is ideal for heavy-duty structural applications and delivers vibration resistance and structural strength with no pin break.

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he two piece NeoBolt® fastener features a collar and a pin with annular fine pitch locking grooves that POP® Avdel® states when installed, provide unmatched vibration resistance and fatigue performance. Unlike traditional lockbolt fasteners, there is no pin break so there is a reduction in noise, as well as no metal waste or installation shock. There is also no risk of pintails being dropped into the application or work area and no corrosion at a pin break surface. With no shock loads, tool life is extended and operator fatigue reduced.

Apart from the elimination of metal waste, the reduced pin weight and size of the NeoBolt versus normal lockbolts offers environmental benefits of using fewer raw materials and less energy throughout manufacturing, shipping and storage. The company says its NeoBolt fasteners are quickly and easily installed in seconds to provide a secure, maintenance-free, long lasting joint and offers greater vibration resistance compared to traditional nut and bolt assemblies.

To install the NeoBolt fastener, the pin is placed through the materials to be joined and the collar screwed onto the pin thread with just a single turn. This collar ‘fit-up’ feature enables easy pre-assembly in joints and avoids the need to support the pin during the subsequent swaging operation. A tool with an open collet is placed over the pin tail end and when actuated

the collet closes and pulls the pin. The anvil moves onto the collar, closes any joint gaps, and swages the collar wall down into the pin locking grooves. Once full swaging load is reached, the tool travel stops and returns to release the pin.

NeoBolt lockbolts are available in a variety of sizes from 3 /16 inches to 1 inch (4.8mm to 25.4mm) diameter, with a grip range from 0.520 inches to 6.23 inches (1.3mm to 158mm).

Designed for industries ranging from rail, truck and trailer to mining, construction, commercial vehicles, and alternative energy applications, NeoBolt fasteners can withstand the stresses of the toughest applications and environments.

Bespoke designs from Veck Bonding fastener manufacturer and supplier, Veck Composite Fasteners Ltd, is widening the potential applications for its range of fasteners by offering more bespoke designs to its customers.

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eck explains that features that may not be available in the existing standard range of bonding fasteners can now be included in custom versions, designed and produced specifically to customer requirements. This may include more than one fastener within an assembly, producing many important benefits as a result, such as a simplified moulding process – helping to reduce costs and improve the final product.

One project that Veck recently undertook that demonstrates these advantages involved combining three female threaded collars with one non-standard base plate for use as a fixing point within the hulls of a catamaran. By using one large fastener assembly, compared to three smaller ones, it was easier to fit within a mould – thereby saving time by simplifying the customer’s manufacturing process. In addition, by increasing the overall base plate area by more than three times the combined size of the previous bases, load distribution and strength were increased markedly, thereby significantly improving the strength of the final moulded assembly. A 10% cost saving was also made as a result of the change because of the relative ease of manufacture compared to producing one assembly instead of three.

“At Veck we prefer to offer solutions rather than simply products and it is often only through a bespoke service that compromises in design and cost can be minimised or removed altogether.

A standard product range works very well for many customers but it is recognised that others have more specific needs that can only be satisfied by a custom solution, which is available quickly and easily.”

A global source for all your products

You need to use Advance Spares Ltd! High quality fasteners from low cost sources Flange Bolts • Shoulder Rivets and Bolts Trilobular Screws and Bolts • SEMS Cold Formed Specials • Machined/Turned Parts Plastic Trim Panel Fasteners • Metal Edge Clips Tubular Brass Rivets • Kitting

t: +44 (0) 1978 823 900 e: sales@aslgroup.uk.com w: www.aslgroup.uk.com Supplier to the OEM and automotive industry

Unit 21, Vauxhall Industrial Estate, Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6HA, UK

Spring-loaded plunger ideal as positioning pin PennEngineering® says its PEM® Type PTL2™ spring-loaded plunger assemblies are ideal as positioning pins for moving sliding components without requiring tools.

ALLTHREADS, MACHINE SCREWS, HEX HEADS AND CUP SQUARES • M3-M12 OR 5/32”-1/2” L10mm-180mm • METRIC, UNC, UNF, BA, BSW, BSF THREADS • BRASS, BRONZE, ALU, STEEL AND STAINLESS • CUSTOMER SPECIALS ON REQUEST ASK FOR A COPY OF OUR EXTENSIVE STOCK LIST Park Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands B63 2QY, UK T: +44 (0)1384 569 832 E: sales@londonscrew.co.uk www.londonscrew.co.uk

ESTABLISHED 1870 Manufacturer of Quality Industrial Fasteners

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EM ® Type PTL2 spring-loaded plunger assemblies install permanently into aluminium or steel sheets as thin as 0.060 inches (1.53mm) with hardness of HRB 80 or less. Their engineering allows the reverse side of the sheet to remain flush when the plunger is retracted.

Easy installation begins with a properly sized mounting hole in the host metal sheet. The fastener is placed into a recessed anvil and then the work piece (punch side) is placed over the fastener’s shank. With punch and anvil surfaces parallel, squeezing force is applied until the shoulder of the fastener’s retainer comes into contact with the sheet material, which completes the installation process.

Racks, slides, access panels, consoles and similar equipment can be moved to new positions – a unique lockout feature in the standard product line keeps the fastener’s spring-loaded plunger fully retracted until the plunger pin drops into final position. A simple quarter-turn of the fastener activates the retracted locking and unlocking functions.

For applications where the lockout feature is unnecessary, companion Type PSL2™ spring-loaded plunger assemblies can also be supplied.

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Fast packaging from Stafa In addition to the delivery of premium-quality standard fasteners and special components, Stafa Group is also able to offer added value in the form of automated high-speed bagging and kitting and the efficient packaging of components under customers’ own private labels.

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ith modern packaging machines Stafa is able to put together custom made sets, exactly to customers’ wishes. Thanks to its 100% continual controls during and after production, Stafa says that is able to reduce the amount of packing errors to a minimum. Also, stock management is possible so that customers are assured of a reduced burden on their capital. Unclear overhead costs can be eliminated and the cost structure is made transparent to the customer – resulting in efficiency and cost savings.

Stafa is able to deliver fasteners in packaging with customers’ own private labels and has lots of different packaging options – cardboard, metal, synthetic, etc – whether it be in boxes, cases, bags, blisters, etc. If required Stafa can also take care of purchasing and stock management, with private labelling starting with as little as 25 packages.

“Stafa offers you flexible packaging solutions in which process management and quality management are important key elements. We feel strongly about quality and regularly take quality control measures on our products, services and processes. We are also ISO 9001:2008 certified.” www.stafa.nl

Fastenright’s new Tricone® security bolt Fastenright Ltd, a specialist in the supply of security fasteners, has launched the Tricone® – a patented premium security bolt that has been developed specifically for end users.

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he Tricone® security bolt features three equally spaced blind holes that are formed into the head, with a cone projection protruding from each of the holes.

This patented design makes removal of the fastener extremely difficult without the dedicated unlocking tool.

Whilst security of the bolt has always been the company’s number one priority, Fastenright has also ensured that the look of applications aren’t compromised, with each bolt featuring a polished head offering a unique aesthetic appearance.

The security bolts are manufactured from high-quality A2 stainless steel and stocked in M6, M8 and M10, in lengths ranging up to 100mm and other sizes available on request. The bolts and tools are only available from Fastenright and are not permitted for resale.

Dave Wright, managing director of Fastenright, says: “Each Tricone tool is fully traceable through the use of a unique laser number that is registered to each customer. Combined with the fact that the bolts and tools are only supplied to end users with resale prohibited, we are confident that the Tricone offers one of the securest fasteners on the market.”

Standard Listed – you know who’s best!

But contact us for all the rest . . .

Tel:

+44 (0) 117 – 972 8560

Fax:

+44 (0) 117 – 972 8570

Email:

sales@avonstainlessfasteners.co.uk

Non-preferred Metrics – Intermediate Sizes Short and Long Lengths – Slotted Grub Screws A4/80 Bolts & Socket Caps – 6 Lobe (TX) Drive Screws All Metal Self-Locking Nuts – Studding Connectors And many more . . .

Online Product Guide: www.avonstainlessfasteners.co.uk

Unit 10, Riverside Business Park, St Anne’s, Bristol, BS4 4ED, UK

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Standard / Norm Parts Automotive / Drawing Parts 304, Gupta Arcade, Inder Enclave, Rohtak Road, New Delhi-87, INDIA Ph. +91 11 4620 0400, 4620 0401 | Fax +91 11 2528 2667 www.mohindra.asia | fasteners@mohindra.asia

www.bulte.com ®

BÜLTE GMBH - KUNSTSTOFFERZEUGNISSE Carl-Sonnenschein Str.22, D- 59348 Lüdinghausen - Germany Tel : 02591 / 91 94-0 - Fax : 02591 / 59 77 bulte@bulte.com - www.bulte.com

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Joining lightweight materials with ONSERT® DELO Industrial Adhesives LLC says it has developed ONSERT® technology, an innovative joining method developed alongside assembly specialist Böllhoff, for fast curing in a variety of materials.

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ELO says that ONSERT® technology, based on stud welding, combines bonding and screwing by equipping fastening elements, such as threaded metal bolts, with a transparent plastic base and bonding it to fibre composite materials. The threaded rod of the ONSERT can be screwed and – when necessary – removed again.

With ONSERT, composites, thin sheet metals, plastics and other materials are equipped with a multi-purpose connection element. Composite materials, such as CFRP and GFRP, take established joining technologies including welding, screwing and riveting to their limits.

The special feature of the ONSERT technique is its speed as the adhesive is cured within approximately 4 seconds using an LED lamp. It is also possible to fully automate this process and the bonded connection can be loaded immediately. Bonded bolts with a base diameter of 25mm achieve a pull-off strength up to 2,000N on CFRP. When applying higher forces, a predetermined breaking point in the base ensures that the laminate of the composite material remains intact and no fibres are torn out. Nevertheless, the ONSERT is robust as shown by salt spray and VDA climate tests.

In addition, ONSERT excels due to its flexibility in design and production. First, the structural shape can be defined by the user to a great extent, particularly in terms of rod length and base diameter. Second, they provide much freedom in production as bonded bolts can be attached to the raw body and prior to final assembly of lacquered elements.

Böllhoff and DELO have tested this technology in a series of pilot projects including fixing of cables, claddings and other components of the BMW i3.

ONSERTs are suitable for a broad variety of applications including cable harnesses, control units, sensor retainers, brake lines, claddings or exterior attachment components, cover plates, insulating materials, floor panels in airplanes, and white goods.

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Bülte Plastiques France SA has introduced new CO 251 and CO 252 wing body versions for its Plastimont range.

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O 251 and CO 252 are plastic knobs in kit form that enable users to insert their own hex screw or nut made from steel, stainless steel, brass, nylon or other materials.

For CO 251 the Plastimont is available in M4 and M5 x 28mm and for CO 252 it is available in M5 and M6 x 31mm. The Plastimont body’s ergonomic shape and use of small grooves enables a good grip, with the bodies also stain resistant, light and insulating, as well as offering a good alternative to over moulded products.

The standard material is polyamide (nylon), which is resistant to various chemical products. It also has excellent mechanical properties including wear resistance, low friction coefficient, a high melting point, good impact resistance, as well as being very light. The working temperature range is -30°C to +100°C. Thanks to its special properties nylon is also suitable for a wide variety of industries including: Military, medical, aerospace, railway, toy, food, chemicals, electronics, electrical and building.

“A significant finished products stock, efficient production process, and reliable logistics, enable Bülte to deliver these products in small quantities and in competitive lead times.” www.bulte.com

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Square panel access solutions GBK UK Ltd is now offering a screw rivet, quarter turn rivet and push lock rivet as part of its ‘Panel Access Fastener’ range for applications where it is not always possible or desirable to use a round mounting hole.

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The quarter turn rivet (42087) can also be pushed to set, and has a quarter turn to release. It features a 4mm – 4.5mm panel range and has a 9mm square hole mounting.

The push lock rivet (42066) can be pushed to set and its head can be lifted to remove. It has a 4mm – 7mm panel range and a 6.3mm square hole mounting.

The products are taken from the three key sub sectors of GBK’s ‘Panel Access Fastener’ product family. The company also offers the possibility of different sized mounting technologies and parts to suit a particular application – helping to create a new solution.

Adding to the Jubilee® family Jubilee® Clips has now added Quick Release Straps and P Clips to its extensive range of products to assist users with their fastening needs.

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he new range of Quick Release Straps is available in zinc protected mild steel 11mm band width and a 304 stainless steel range in 7mm and 11mm. Designed for convenience, the pre-assembled clip can be used in applications where slipping a clip over the end of a fitting is not possible.

Jubilee® has also added the new range of Jubilee P Clips, which has an EPDM liner to ensure a superior temperature operating range. The clips also give an enhanced resistance to creep, abrasion UV and ozone weathering, and are available in 304 stainless steel and zinc protected mild steel. This new range can also be purchased in a convenient 110 piece assortment pack.

Both ranges are manufactured in Birmingham, UK, after the acquisition of Elms Lightning Fasteners, which also enabled Jubilee to increase its involvement in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and sign fixing markets.

Ian Jennings, managing director at Jubilee Clips, said: “Jubilee is famous for the finest worm drive hose clip in the world. That is why we have been so pleased with the integration of our Birmingham facility. The staff take real pride in the quality of the items that they produce and were instrumental in getting the quick release clips to market and are now part of the Jubilee philosophy and family.”

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INDEX Abbey Clamps....................................... 15

Defremm SpA........................................ 73

King SpA.................................................. 4

Rotor Clip Ltd........................................ 29

Achilles Seibert GmbH.......................... 33

Degometal........................................... 135

Kingwin Precision Co Ltd...................... 89

SACMA.................................................. 61

ACT Fasteners & Components Ltd..... 146

Don Quichotte B.V................................. 85

Lederer............................................ 22, 24

SAIMA Corporation............................. 138

Acton................................................... 125

DS Fasteners Ltd................................ 107

Lichthart Betriebsgesellschaft mbH.... 97

San Shing Fastech Corp....................... 91

Adolf Pühl GmbH & Co KG.................... 19

E.U.R.O Tec GmbH................................ 83

London Screw Company..................... 138

Saspi Talleres...................................... 105

Advance Spares Ltd............................ 137

EFC International................................ 123

M&W Fastener Co Ltd.......................... 35

Schnorr GmbH...................................... 33

Albert Pasvahl GmbH & Co................... 50

Essebi Srl.............................................. 65

MEKR’S, s.r.o (Ltd).............................. 109

Shanghai Fast-Fix Rivet...................... 125

Alca Fasteners...................................... 23

Fareast Metal International Co Ltd.... 119

Merlin Business Software.................. 107

Shin Chun Enterprise Co Ltd.............. 145

Alloy & Stainless................................. 144

Fastbolt................................................... 2

MFI Metall + Fastening Industrie.......... 81

Smith-Bullough Ltd............................ 144

ALPEN-MAYKESTAG GmbH.................. 44

Fastener Fair India.............................. 143

Mitsutoyo Kiko Co Ltd........................... 99 Tecfi SpA................................................ 77

Ambrovit................................................ 13

Fastener Fair Stuttgart......................... 41

MKT....................................................... 85

Anzi Sinolink Europe B.V.................... 127

FERROFORMA 2015.............................. 46

Mohindra Fasteners Ltd..................... 141 Test GmbH............................................. 95

Tecno Impianti..................................... 105

Arpel.................................................... 128

Fixi Srl................................................... 87

Mustad Spa........................................... 69 TI Midwood............................................ 79

Atlantic man Srl.................................... 73

FK Moore & Sons................................ 119

Nakashimada Engineering Works........ 21 Tillex ..................................................... 37

Avon Stainless Fasteners Ltd............. 140

Friulsider SpA....................................... 67

National Machinery............................. 101 Titibi....................................................... 79

Baker & Finnemore Ltd...................... 111

G & B Fissaggi Srl................................. 73

ND Industries........................................ 27 Totally DIY:Totally Tools......................... 45

Bendfast Ltd........................................ 146

Gesi Gewindesicherungs GmbH......... 104

NOF Metal Coatings Europe................. 93

Berardi Bullonerie................................ 31

GESIPA Blindniettechnik GmbH......... 129

Norm Civata AS....................................... 5

UBK....................................................... 51

Berdan Bolt & Nut Co Ltd.................. 135

Graewe GmbH & Co KG........................ 31

NORMA Group......................................... 9

UDIB...................................................... 17

Biing Feng Enterprise Co Ltd............. 139

Greenslade & Co................................. 102

omniTECHNIK Mikroverkapselung....... 98

Vipa SPA................................................ 11

Birlik Baglanti....................................... 97

Growermetal..................................... 1, 55

Peter Schröder GmbH.......................... 23

Vogelsang GmbH & Co KG............ 37, 120

Blakeacre Ltd........................................ 31

Hafren Fasteners Ltd.......................... 107

PGB ...................................................... 81

Volt...................................................... 121

Bossong SpA......................................... 75

Harrison & Clough Ltd......................... 25

Pinstructure Ltd.................................... 15

Vorpa..................................................... 71

Bralo...................................................... 49

HECO-Schrauben GmbH & Co KG........ 87

Polyprofils zi.......................................... 97

Wafios Umformtechnik GmbH.............. 89

Brighton-Best International............... 148

Heinz Soyer......................................... 125

Precision Technology Supplies Ltd....... 43

Wagener & Simon GmbH & Co KG..... 113

Bülte.................................................... 141

Hexstone Group.................................... 47

Rexlen Corp........................................ 136

Wan Iuan Ent Co Ltd............................. 95

C&T Distribution Ltd............................. 81

Hugo Benzing GmbH & Co KG............ 135

Reyher................................................... 23

Wilh. Lüsebrink GmbH........................ 119

Carlo Salvi....................................... 56, 57

Index - Técnicas Expansivas S.L............ 3

Rivco Ltd............................................... 15

WPI Services B.V................................... 89

Ching Chan Optical Technology.......... 103 Johan Smit........................................... 108

Rivelit...................................................... 7

Yi Tai Shen Co Ltd............................... 141

Colombo Ezio........................................ 63

Rivit Srl................................................ 147

Kee Safety ............................................ 79

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