Fastener + Fixing Magazine #110

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CONTENTS INDUSTRY NEWS

10-44

Financial reports, acquisitions and trade duty news

INSIGHT 104-114 Launching the ARK Berdan Civata: Developing quality assurance 27 years at the Apex

CONSTRUCTION FIXINGS

116-134

Practical issues with on-site testing of anchors Why you should consider concrete screws on your next project

COVER STORY

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wire速 PREVIEW

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wire速 anniversary for Carlo Salvi

A preview of the latest fastener manufacturing technologies at wire速 2018

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 136-138 Unique on the cobalt-free passivate market MacDermid presents ZinKlad速 at Fastener Fair USA

MANAGEMENT + SYSTEMS

141-144

New European HQ for Apex Suppy Chain Technologies

TECHNICAL 146-152

Torque vs Clamp How to ensure bolted joint integrity when using a compression limiter in a plastic assembly

EXHIBITIONS 84-102 Fastener Fair Turkey report EISENWARENMESSE report Fastener Fair USA preview

APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY

154-163

PRODUCTS + TOOLS

164-180

Slackening, an increasing problem in the fastener world

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EDITORIAL Will Lowry, editor, Fastener + Fixing Magazine

There’s no time like show time Every two years there is ‘exhibition season’ when several key fastener related shows all take place within two to three months – providing a great opportunity to find new market prospects, as well as the latest developments.

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key event for fastener manufacturing technology is wire® Düsseldorf, where exhibitors present their latest machinery and capabilities – with live demonstrations throughout the five days of the show. We have an in-depth preview of wire, as well as an exhibitor list focusing on fastener related companies, plus details on exhibitors’ plans for the show – providing all the information visitors need to prepare for a focused and productive visit.

The Cover Story also has a wire Düsseldorf theme as it focuses on Carlo Salvi – the Italian-based company that’s partnership with Hatebur was formerly announced at wire 2016. I visited Carlo Salvi’s headquarters in Garlate, Italy, and spoke to Marco Pizzi, chief commercial officer, to find out how the partnership has progressed.

Other shows that have already taken place during ‘exhibition season’ include Fastener Fair Turkey, with Executive Editor Phil Matten providing a full report on a show that attracted a wide range of international visitors; as well as EISENWARENMESSE – with Deputy Editor Claire Aldridge reporting from day two of the international hardware show.

Shows on the horizon include Fastener Fair USA and the Taiwan International Fastener show – both of which will be attended by Fastener + Fixing Magazine.

Also in this issue, we have an exclusive interview with Paul Lower, chief executive at Apex Stainless, who talks about the success story of the stainless steel supplier and his plans for retirement; Mr Hasan Şemsi describes how Berdan Civata achieves the highest levels of quality assurance for critical application construction fasteners; and Jessica Auld, marketing manager at the ARK Group of Companies, recalls the launch of the ARK brand, coming up to its year anniversary, and what it took to bring the brand to the market.

In Construction Fixings, John Muir, technical manager at the Construction Fixings Association, looks at the practical issues with on-site testing of anchors and Carl Ghinn, managing director at Fixmart Ltd focuses on ‘why you should consider concrete screws on your next project’.

There is also a technical article from Arconic Fastening Systems and Rings that analyses ‘torque vs clamp’ and what it means for joint integrity and vibration resistance; plus Tara B. Meinck, applications engineer at SPIROL International Corporation, concentrates on ‘How to ensure bolted joint integrity when using a compression limiter in a plastic assembly’.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Stanley Black & Decker to make US$440 million fastener acquisition Stanley Black & Decker reported 2017 group revenues of US$12.7 billion (€10.3 billion), an increase of 12% on the previous year. Engineered Fastening organic growth in the fourth quarter was 1%. The company also confirmed a US$440 million fastener acquisition for 2018.

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eporting overall company performance in 2017, Stanley Black & Decker attributed 7% to organic growth, with 7% coming from acquisitions. Growth was partially offset by the sale of the Group’s mechanical security business. Operating margin expanded to a record 14.8%. Diluted adjusted earnings per share increased 14% to US$7.45, “reflecting strong operational performance and accretive acquisitions”.

President and CEO James M. Loree commented: “Stanley Black & Decker delivered an impressive 2017, with strong execution aligned with our SFS 2.0 operating system. Our team delivered total growth of 12% with well above-market organic growth of 7%; 40 basis points of operating margin expansion; 14% earnings per share growth; and solid free cash flow conversion. We achieved these excellent results while successfully integrating multiple acquisitions on or ahead of plan.

We are particularly excited about the growth pipeline for 2018 and beyond, which includes core innovation, the Craftsman brand rollout, Lenox and Irwin revenue synergies, FlexVolt, emerging markets, and additional acquisitions such as Nelson Fastener Systems.”

“We are expecting 2018 to be another strong year as our continued focus on SFS 2.0, and our solid growth pipeline, position us to deliver sustained above-market organic growth with margin expansion. The team is energised by our company’s purpose –

‘For Those Who Make The World™’ – to achieve our 22/22 vision and to strive to become known as one of the world’s leading innovators, to deliver top-quartile financial performance and to demonstrate our commitment to social responsibility.”

Engineered Fastening, part of Stanley Black & Decker’s Industrial segment, reported organic growth at 1% in the fourth quarter 2017.

The company said that automotive fastener penetration gains and strong volume growth in general industrial markets was more than offset by lower shipments of self-piercing rivets to automotive and lower volumes in the electronics market.

Stanley Black & Decker confirmed it had agreed to buy the industrial business of Nelson Fastener Systems, excluding Nelson’s automotive stud welding business, for approximately US$440 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close at the end of Quarter 1 2018. Nelson is headquartered in California, USA, and is a global distributor of fastening systems, currently a subsidiary of the Doncasters Group, which noted: “The sale is part of Doncasters’ efforts to drive growth in its business by focusing on its core specialised markets: Aerospace, industrial gas turbine and specialty automotive. This transaction will enable Doncasters to pay down some existing debt as well as provide necessary capital to further invest in these markets and accelerate growth.”

Würth Group sales rise to record €12.7 billion In its preliminary annual financial statement, the Würth Group reported 2017 sales of €12.7 billion, a 7.5% increase over 2016. The Group’s operating result is also forecast to be at a record level, substantially higher than the previous year.

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ürth particularly noted that companies in eastern and southern Europe grew dynamically and that its electronics and production business units showed above-average growth rates. E-business sales also grew above-average by 19.3%.

According to preliminary calculations regarding the operating result, a new record of between €760 million to €770 million is expected, which Würth describes as a ‘considerable increase’ over the previous year (2016: €615 million).

“These figures motivate us and prove us to be on the right track implementing our multi-channel strategy.

E-business is gaining momentum – so with our developments and services, which we tailor to the needs of our customers, we have our fingers on the pulse of time. We must ensure speed, reliability and availability. These aspects are important to our customers,” Robert Friedmann, chairman of the central managing board of the Würth Group, said, declaring himself satisfied with the preliminary figures.

The number of Würth employees increased in 2017, by 2,634 from 71,391 to 74,025, of whom 32,295 are in the sales force. In Germany, the number of employees increased 4.3% to 22,620. The Group currently has 32,295 sales force employees on the payroll.

Würth will publish its full financial report for 2017 on 8 th May 2018.

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Hilti exceeds CHF 5 billion sales mark In 2017, the Hilti Group continued to grow throughout all business regions with sales increasing significantly to CHF 5.1 billion (€4.4 billion). Year-on-year, sales were up 10.8% in Swiss Francs and 9.6% in local currencies.

Bossard announces 13.1% increase in 2017 sales

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xpressing his confidence for 2018, CEO Christoph Loos commented: “We owe this milestone to our global team that is working with consistency and dedication to implement the objectives of our corporate strategy. Once again, we have launched more than 60 new products, extended our portfolio significantly, and strengthened our global sales team.

With this solid foundation firmly in place, we managed to make even better use of last year’s favorable market conditions. It is our intention to maintain this momentum.”

The performance of the business regions reflects the broad-based growth of the company. With all markets in good condition, Europe was up 9.7% in local currencies.

Growing at 8.5%, North America has taken yet another significant step ahead. In Latin America (+9.7%), the upward trend strengthened further although the economy as a whole continues to stabilise at a slow place. In Asia/Pacific, the Hilti Group maintains its growth trajectory, with sales up +5.3%. The dynamic performance of the eastern Europe/Middle East/Africa region (+17.4%) is particularly noteworthy, with Russia leading the way by reporting yet another set of strong growth figures.

Hilti acquires cable sealant company

Hilti Group has also recently acquired the Austrian-based – bst Brandschutztechnik Döpfl GmbH – as well as its sales organisation in Germany, in order to expand its offering of fire protection system solutions for the energy and industry sectors.

Since 2011, bst Brandschutztechnik has supplied Hilti with sealing solutions for cable penetrations – used in the energy and industrial sectors to seal cable openings against water, gas and fire. The company, headquartered near Vienna, Austria, currently employs 15 people in development, manufacturing and sales.

Together with the bst Brandschutztechnik team, Hilti plans to further develop its cable transit product range, allowing it to offer more comprehensive system solutions for cable sealing systems. The direct sales channels of both Hilti and bst Brandschutztechnik, along with that of the Norwegian Oglaend System Group, which Hilti acquired last year to expand its offshore business, will be used to develop additional customer segments.

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Bossard Group has released its interim report for full year 2017, showing sales increased 13.1% to CHF 786.2 million (€681.8 million) – reflecting double-digit growth in Europe, America and Asia.

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n Europe, where Bossard obtains 57% of its revenue, fourth quarter sales grew by 16.1%. In America the Group’s existing business contributed substantially to an 18.4% increase in sales. Bossard’s Asia business posted an increased of 12.8%, clearly benefiting, the Group says, from recent years’ investment in new capacities.

Bossard sees last year’s performance as an impressive confirmation of its growth strategy, combining investment to develop new capacities and targeted acquisitions that consolidated its market positions in Europe and America.

During 2017 European sales saw a steady climb in growth rates quarter to quarter, culminating in full year sales of CHF 444.9 million, an increase of 10.8% over 2016.

American sales increased to CHF 220.3 million in the year, attributable to both organic growth and acquisitions.

Business with the largest US electric vehicle manufacturer continued to thrive, Bossard reports, and business with a major agricultural technology customer also contributed to a solid overall performance. Arnold Industries, acquired in September 2016, also contributed to sales growth.

In Asia, Bossard benefited from past development efforts that substantially expanded capacities in China, Thailand, South Korea and Malaysia. This increased presence in key industrial zones laid the groundwork for increased sales to CHF 121 million, a 12.8% year-on-year increase.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Bufab reports accelerating growth curve Bufab Group reported accelerating sales growth in the final quarter of 2017, up 18% year-on-year, of which 14% was organic – plus an order book increase by 16% and higher than net sales.

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roup net sales for the full year were SEK 3,201 million (approximately €323 million), an increase of 12% over 2016. Operating profit (EBITA) rose to SEK 311 million from SEK 277 million for the previous year, with an unchanged operating margin of 9.7%.

President and CEO, Jörgen Rosengren, commented: “Sales in the fourth quarter rose 18%, driven primarily by organic growth. The gross margin remained under pressure from higher raw material prices and was lower than in 2016. However, the margin recovered somewhat from the third quarter, mainly as a result of the price increases we implemented. Our ambition is to continue with these in 2018.

Despite a lower gross margin, the strong growth generated a sharp increase in operating profit and an improved operating margin.”

Bufab’s international segment reported a 20% sales increase in Q4, with increased gross margin and lower costs as a percentage of sales. Both operating profit and the margin thus increased sharply. Bufab says improvement was across a broad front – in addition to contributions from acquisitions, there was favourable growth and improved earnings in most markets.

Sweden also displayed robust growth with the gross margin “somewhat stronger than in Q3 but significantly lower than in 2016”. Jörgen Rosengren added: “While we see the results of the price increases we have implemented, we also see a clear need to implement further such measures.”

Bulten enters new phase of growth Reporting a strong final 2017 quarter, healthy prospects from signed contracts, investment in additional production capacity, and a strong financial position, Bulten is preparing for a new phase of growth, with continued good prospects for winning new business.

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ulten AB reported final quarter 2017 net sales increased by 9.8% over the same period 2016. Net sales for the full year were SEK 2,856 million (approximately €288 million), a year-on-year increase of 6.7%. Operating earnings (EBIT) for the full year were SEK 210 million (2016: SEK 200 million), corresponding to an operating margin of 7.4% (2016: 7.5%). Order books increase to SEK 3,015 million, up 11% year-on-year.

President and CEO Tommy Andersson commented: “Bulten has entered a new phase of growth, with increases during the quarter in net sales of 9.8% and in continued strong order bookings of 12.8% – both compared with the same period last year. The growth stems from successive increases in volumes following model changes, as well as from the start of deliveries that are part of the previously announced contract worth €20 million annually.

Generally good demand for cars in Europe also had a positive effect.”

He noted that Bulten’s operating margin of 7.5% for Quarter 4, was “helped partly by currency effects but also negatively influenced by higher global market prices for steel and other metals”. Consequently, Bulten exceeded its operating margin target and strengthened its profitability on both a quarterly and annual basis.

Bulten also confirmed the commitment made during 2017 to invest in new capacity to meet increased demand and the rise in volumes connected to signed contracts. The planned supplementary plant in Poland, for production and distribution of fasteners, is expected to be completed in 2019 and, “will become one of Europe’s leading fastener facilities”.

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Reflecting on 2017 performance as a whole, Jörgen Rosengren said: “A key factor was the favourable development of industrial demand during the year. In parallel, we could clearly see our strategy was delivering results. We captured market shares in nearly all markets – a result of a systematic focus on the sales organisation over many years.”

He concluded: “There is no shortage of challenges.

For instance, we have to compensate for higher raw material prices using price increases and further streamlined purchasing processes. But we see even more opportunities. The strong development of industrial demand in 2017 was kept up during the latter part of the year, which was also evident in a favourable order intake in the last quarter. This is a positive signal as we head into 2018.”

NORMA surpasses €1 billion sales NORMA Group has reported preliminary financial results for 2017, showing a 13.7% increase in sales to €1.017 billion.

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ORMA credits the sales growth to the overall good economic situation and the high demand for reliable joining technology in important end markets in all three of its business regions. Global production of cars and commercial vehicles increased and the US market for commercial vehicles and agricultural machines recovered much more quickly than expected.

NORMA’s acquisitions of Autoline, Lifial and Fengfan contributed €57 million in 2017, but the Group achieved 8.6% organic sales growth. Currency effects negatively impacted sales growth by 1.4%.

Adjusted EBITA rose by 10.8% to €174.5 million. At 17.2%, the adjusted EBITA margin declined slightly due to higher commodity prices, but still remained in-line with NORMA’s forecast of more than 17% (2016: 17.6%).

“Surpassing the €1 billion mark is a milestone in NORMA Group’s history of growth,” said Bernd Kleinhens, chairman of the management board of NORMA Group. “2017 was a very strong year for us, with continued growth in all regions. Our investment worldwide, in research and development, plants, test laboratories and systems, will position us well for future growth and we are optimistic that we can continue our success.”

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INDUSTRY NEWS

fischer tops €800 million for first time

The fischer Group of Companies achieved 2017 sales of €812 million, a 9% increase on its 2016 total. Adjusted for exchange rates growth was 10%. All fischer divisions achieved good turnover growth.

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isher Group comprises fischer fixing systems, fischer automotive systems, fischertechnik, fischer Consulting and LNT Automation, the final 10% in the latter being acquired in 2017. fischer also acquired shares of 3D printing start-up ‘trinckle 3D’ last year and also bought into other start-ups. fischer Consulting founded subsidiaries in Italy and China in 2017, continuing its internationalisation strategy.

By the end of 2017, the fischer Group had increased its number of employees by 400 to a total of 5,000 – underlining its reputation as an excellently positioned medium-sized family business.

Education has been of utmost importance at fischer since the beginning. 105 apprentices and dual education students are currently employed by the company.

Overall, fischer provides training for 29 different technical and commercial jobs.

825 young people applied to 41 apprenticeship and dual education study places during the past financial year. fischer received multiple awards for its excellent training, which offers far more than other training companies with various seminars, initiatives and placements abroad. Since it opened in 2010, the Klaus Fischer BildungsZentrum (education centre) has recorded over 8,500 registrations for over 560 free events, which fischer employees can attend outside of working hours.

The fischer Group of Companies has also successfully operated at an international level for several decades. fischer’s Czech Republic subsidiary celebrated its 20 year anniversary with the opening of a new 7,200m2 production facility, at which 1,900 different fixing products are manufactured for export across the globe.

Chinese subsidiary fischer fixings Co Ltd in Taicang also looks back on a successful 20 years of company history, celebrating in June with the opening of a new 10,500m2 production facility for the fischer automotive systems division.

Particular attention was given to a sustainable method of construction for the modern building and fischer is pooling its manufacturing capacities in order to supply the Asian region even more efficiently. In Buenos Aires, fischer Argentina also looked back on its 20 year history in 2017.

In Germany, fischer opened a new location in Freiburg, comprising a total site area of 13,900m2 with 8,600m2 productive floor space. Relocating the operation from the neighbouring town of Emmendingen – previous site of the Upat brand.

The Group forecasts a similar level of turnover growth in 2018 and anticipates further companies joining fischer.

SFS reports strong group sales SFS Group reported 2017 sales at CHF 1.632 billion (€1.4 billion), a 13.7% improvement driven by strong organic growth of 7.4% and the consolidation of a major medical acquisition to its engineered components segment. Operating profit grew by 12.5%.

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he engineered components segment reported sales at CHF 925.8 million, up 20.5% on the previous year. SFS attributed the growth equally to the first consolidation of Tegra Medical and strong growth momentum in its automotive and electronics divisions. Realisation of ‘challenging new projects’ were a key factor behind the sales growth but advance outlays related to them, and project delays with customers, temporarily lowered operating profit margin.

The fastening systems segment sustained good momentum from the first half of the year into the second half, achieving annual sales of CHF 384 million, corresponding to a growth rate of 8%. SFS described the overall market environment

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as strong, with demand high, especially for the construction division in Europe and North America. SFS also noted that “key transformational projects” are nearing completion, with related cost savings becoming evident in coming years.

SFS’ distribution and logistics segment, serving the domestic Swiss market, reported growth of 3.2% to CHF 322.9 million.

The tools and fastening systems business units showed very good growth.

Group EBITA is expected to increase by 12.5% but SFS says the adjusted EBITA margin is projected at the lower end of a 14.2% – 15.2% range due to extraordinary operating effects.

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Change of leadership at Bossard in 2019 Bossard Group has announced that, after 15 successful years as CEO, David Dean will step down, at his own request, at the April 2019 AGM. The board of directors unanimously elected Dr Daniel Bossard to succeed him.

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he board of directors evaluated a number of both internal and external candidates before voting unanimously for Dr Bossard, who it believes represents “a highly qualified and internationally experienced executive to assume the top of the organisation”.

Since 2000, Dr Bossard has held a series of senior management positions in the Group and has been an executive committee member since 2009. He holds a degree in business administration from the University of St. Gallen, where he earned his doctorate with a dissertation on technology management, before acquiring substantial professional experience in innovation, e-business and information technology.

Dr Bossard joined the Bossard Group in 2000 as director of e-business. Prior to that, he was a consultant at Accenture. From 2003 to 2006, he was general manager of Bossard Denmark A/S in Copenhagen. From 2006 to 2008, he spearheaded the realignment of the sales strategies and the development of international customer relations in the Bossard Group. In the seven-member executive committee, Dr Daniel Bossard has been responsible for the northern and eastern Europe market regions since 2009, which under his leadership achieved above-average sales growth and outstanding profitability.

Dr Bossard will continue his current responsibilities until April 2019. Effective immediately, he will resign his seat as a member of the board of directors of Kolin Holding AG and his position as chairman of Bossard Unternehmensstiftung.

Kolin Holding AG, which is wholly owned by the Bossard families, and Bossard Unternehmensstiftung hold 56.1% of the voting rights of the publicly traded Bossard Holding AG. Dr Daniel Bossard is relinquishing these positions in observance of the principles of good corporate governance.

Born in 1970, Dr Daniel Bossard is married and lives with his family in Zug, Switzerland.

During David Dean’s fifteen year tenure as CEO, the Bossard Group has grown steadily, significantly improving its profitability and consolidating its market position in all major sales regions. The Bossard board of directors took the early opportunity to sincerely thank David Dean for “his tireless efforts in the pursuit of these excellent results” and announced that his election to the Bossard board will be petitioned at the 2019 AGM. The statement adds: “The board is looking forward to working with David Dean in the future and continuing to benefit from his wealth of executive and leadership skills.”

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ETANCO Group acquires IT-FIXING IT-FIXING – a French designer and manufacturer of thermal break fasteners for the construction industry – is now part of ETANCO Group.

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T-FIXING’s range of products will be a natural add on to ETANCO Group’s existing set of fastening solutions for the building envelope. “We share with ETANCO the same view on the future product innovations that will be necessary to accompany the development of building techniques for waterproofing and façade in the coming years. The collaboration between IT-FIXING and ETANCO has strengthened during the past two years. This new step is a major milestone for the future development of IT-FIXING,” says Alain Bourgard, IT-FIXING manager.

Through the acquisition of IT-FIXING, ETANCO internalises a complete range of thermal break fasteners such as IT-FIX Shutter and IT-FIX Dynamik, as well as a strong set of competencies in the field of construction thermal insulation.

“The development of our capabilities in fastening thermal break solutions for the construction industry is a strategic axis for the Group. The acquisition of IT-FIXING gives us the opportunity to accelerate in this direction,” explains Ronan Lebraut, CEO of ETANCO Group. www.etancogroup.com

New chairman for Deutscher Schraubenverband KAMAX Group chief market officer, Dr Wolfgang Scheiding, has been elected as chairman of the German association of fastener manufacturers – the Deutscher Schraubenverband.

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r Scheiding has personally been involved with the DSV for more than 20 years. As a postgraduate he was a scientific assistant at the research department maintained by the DSV at the Technical University of Darmstadt. Following completion of his doctorate, and during his first years working for KAMAX, he played a part in the technical committees of the DSV. At the beginning of 2016 Dr Scheiding was elected to the DSV executive board as chairman of the automotive section.

Dr Scheiding is especially focused on training and development.

The DSV already offers annual decentralised fastener technical training, for up to 40 attendees. It is now considering whether to establish an academy to offer a higher number of participants a professional qualification as a fastener specialist engineer, fastener specialist technician or fastener expert.

Together with the Italian manufacturers’ association, UPIVEB, the DSV plays a leading role in international cooperation as a member of the European Industrial Fasteners Institute (EIFI).

INDUSTRY NEWS

NORM Holding receives R&D award NORM Holding was recently awarded first place in the Metal Products Category at the 6th R&D Centres Summit – organised by the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology of Turkey at the end of 2017.

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ORM Holding was represented by the NORM Civata R&D Centre and the NORM Somun Design Centre, with the NORM Civata R&D Center receiving the the first place award based on several criteria including number of patents, utility models and international publications.

NORM Civata R&D Center was granted the same achievement in 2015.

NORM Holding is one of the founding members of the SMART Cluster.

SMART was recognised and labelled as a EUREKA Cluster focused on advanced manufacturing technologies and fostering cooperation across European R&D centres, SMEs, large companies and universities. Based on the EUREKA scheme, joint projects will be funded by national funding agencies.

TR retains level 2 JOSCAR status TR Fastening Ltd has retained level 2 status in the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR), a database of firms that have undergone accreditation to prove they have the systems in place to supply to the aerospace, defence and security industry.

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he JOSCAR system was established to aid aerospace, defence and security firms to select partners and suppliers as prime contractors across their varying requirements. Vendors are assessed on a number of issues such as business continuity, counterfeiting, IT security, supply chain procedures and modern slavery.

Having the accreditation register in place ensures that potential vendors are assessed for risk, compliance and quality of materials and services. Buyers have access to a single source of accurate, comprehensive and quality data relating to these factors, so they can make informed decisions quickly and assuredly.

Kevin de Stadler, director of sales UK and Ireland at TR Fastenings, comments: “We strive for the highest levels of quality in every sector that we operate in, and we understand that for the aerospace, defence, and security sectors there is an additional need to assess suppliers against key criteria due to the high-risk nature of the work these firms carry out. Being part of the JOSCAR initiative is hugely important to us and shows our customers in these industries that we take our commitment to quality and standards very seriously, and we are very proud to have retained level 2 accreditation.”

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Considering the future enforcement of CO2 emissions in Europe, NORM Holding initiated a weight reduction programme for the fastener solutions in its R&D Centre.

The programme aims to support OEMs to satisfy the CO2 emission criteria. Within this scope, initial trials of aluminium bolt forging was carried out successfully. The mass production is planned in the near future depending on the customer needs and expectations. www.normholding.com

KOHLHAGE invests in new high bay warehouse Anyone who is currently on the move in the industrial estate Hönnestraße in the Küntrop district of Neuenrade, Germany, can see them – excavators, bulldozers and construction workers. The reason? KOHLHAGE is building on a grand scale.

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arger excavations are still underway, but KOHLHAGE Group has set an ambitious schedule with the new high bay warehouse due to be completed in October 2018. A key factor in the construction of the new high bay warehouse was KOHLHAGE’s automotive division receiving a major order from the e-mobility sector. At the same time, the KOHLHAGE fasteners division continues to grow continuously.

Marc Schreiber and Sven Lehecka, both managing directors at KOHLHAGE, commented: “The previously available storage, logistics and production space had become considerably too small.

Hence enlargement and the new high bay warehouse.”

The decision to build a new high bay warehouse has already had far reaching consequences for the company. As early as last December, the previous warehouse of KOHLHAGE Fasteners, including the employees working there, was completely relocated to Werdohl. Now a new production area of approx. 1,600m2 is being built where KOHLHAGE products were previously stored. “This is a feat of strength for us. This is precisely why we are proud to have met all our deadlines so far. But that only worked because the whole team was involved,” said Schreiber and Lehecka.

The next step is to build a new high bay warehouse – 2,500m² of floor space, 8,400 pallet spaces, and modern packing stations.

“Our logistics employees are already looking forward to returning to a completely redesigned workplace in the autumn. Until then, we’ll have to cope with our outsourced logistics,” added Schreiber and Lehecka. “Once we are done, we’ll be even more efficient.”

INDUSTRY NEWS

Rapierstar nears 100% mark with customer delivery and stockholding focus Customers of Rapierstar Ltd are benefiting from its latest investment in logistics and supply chain technology, as it reports a near perfect record in ‘On Time in Full’ (OTIF) deliveries over the last 12 months.

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apierstar’s latest customer service data reveals that 99.4% of all orders last year were delivered OTIF and error free, when promised. This record high figure comes at a time when Rapierstar has increased its customer base to supply a market share of over three-quarters of the UK and Irish window industry, and it has increased stockholding at its warehouse and distribution centre to over one billion screws.

David Furness, Rapierstar managing director, says: “We’ve been supplying fasteners to the UK and Irish door and window markets for over 25 years now, and through our strategy of continuous improvement we are doing things better for our customers year after year. This now means we get almost 100% of orders to our customers ‘On Time in Full’, which we are immensely proud of – given the huge variety of screws and installation fixings we supply and the geographic spread of our customers.”

“It’s a reflection of the professionalism that underpins every aspect of Rapierstar. For many years we have committed to the ISO 9001 quality management system, plus the Investors in People training and development standard. We also operate on the award winning Microsoft Dynamics fully integrated ERP software, which is programmable, multi-site, multi-currency and synchronises with HMRC for running our customs warehouse.”

Rapierstar operates from a purpose-built head office and 100,000 square foot (approximately 9,300m2) bonded distribution centre near Congleton in Cheshire, with supporting sites in Belfast and Norwich ensuring smooth distribution to all parts of the British Isles.

Its own branded products are designed and manufactured to exacting speed of insertion, strength of drill point, and high plating standards, with quality assured through comprehensive testing at both its manufacturing plants and its in-house R&D test facility at Congleton. This industry leading regime enables Rapierstar to comply with all appropriate British, European and international quality standards and to continuously improve product performance thorough innovation.

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David adds: “It’s easy to take fasteners for granted, but without having the right types in stock when you need them, production would simply be brought to an abrupt halt or the wrong types of fastener would need to be used as a substitute.

Neither is an appealing option. That’s why we invest so heavily in making sure our global supply chain is strong – utilising the latest technology and the deepest stockholding, in combination with our decades of experience, to deliver a reliable service for our customers.”

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PERSPECTIVE

by Phil Matten, executive editor, Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Phil Matten reflects on some of the key topics currently involving the fastener industry I’m just back from Istanbul, visiting the fourth Fastener Fair Turkey. With London gridlocked by a snowstorm, getting there was not the easiest task, and I did ponder why I still head for the airport as often I do.

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s always, however, having got there, the rewards outweighed the challenges. For a start, it is always a pleasure to be in Turkey, for the food, the hospitality, the culture. OK, yes – there are aspects of the political environment that concern me, but one cannot but admire a business community that has demonstrated, whatever the odds, how persistence and commitment will reap rewards.

Establishing a Fastener Fair in Istanbul was another far from easy journey and Show Director Olivia Griscelli, and her team, deserve massive credit for again demonstrating that persistence and commitment will win through.

One of the great features of the event is how members of the Turkish fastener industry have adopted it as their own. No question that BESIAD chairman, Mustafa Tecdelioğlu, has been influential in engendering that ‘ownership’.

However, it is naturally reflected by many of the Turkish exhibitors.

Hence, I shared their disappointment, two years ago, when perceived security concerns kept almost all European visitors away – and mentally, at least, revelled with them this time, as those visitors returned to receive an open-armed welcome from their Turkish hosts.

Talking of hospitality, Mac Rahman, sales manager at Fastener + Fixing Magazine, and I were privileged to join NORM Group at its ‘first night’ gala dinner. The calibre of the guest list spoke volumes for how Turkey’s largest fastener manufacturer has developed in forty-five years – and how intent it is on reaching further and higher in the future. At the event, NORM Holding’s chairman, and son of its founder, Fatih Uysal introduced Kamil Başaran as the Group’s new CEO. Two things particularly struck me from Mr Başaran’s own speech. Firstly, here is a man with 37 years of experience, ultimately at the very top level, in the Turkish automotive industry who, rather than opting to wind down, clearly sees and is prepared to invest in NORM’s global potential.

The other was one of those moments when someone says something that encapsulates what you believe but have never quite managed to articulate. “We all know that the road to success begins by getting inside the customers’ minds, then their heart and lastly to their pockets.”

Actually, I am not convinced we do all know that. Too often the focus seems to be getting into the pocket without consideration for hearts and minds. My insurance company’s none-tooendearing habit of rewarding my loyalty by trying to charge me a higher annual premium than it offers to a new customer springs aptly to mind.

Or rather I should say my previous insurance company.

And that is the point: Cynicism is always rewarded by cynicism. Sure, really engaging with one’s customer or supplier runs the risk of abuse – it also runs the serious risk of being rewarded beyond all expectations.

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NORTH AMERICAN NEWS

by John Wolz, editor, GlobalFastenerNews.com

End of 2017 FIN Survey: Majority say sales up Two-thirds of participants in the 39th annual GlobalFastenerNews Survey reported sales increases for 2017, with even more anticipating sales increases during 2018. Close to 80% of participating companies plan to raise fastener prices in 2018.

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wo-thirds of participants in the survey reported sales increases for 2017; with 20.8% experiencing sales drops; 12% said sales were level.

This compares with 2016 survey results, which showed over 60% reporting sales increases.

The sales forecast for 2018 showed three-fourths anticipate a sales increase; 16.67% a decrease; and 8.33% expecting sales to remain the same as 2017.

Nearly a 70% majority anticipate a profit increase in 2018 (69.75%); unchanged 21.74%, decrease 8.7%.

Looking at capital expenditure for 2018, 12% forecast an increase but more than two-thirds plan a decrease, with 8% unchanged. That prediction follows 20.83% reporting a ‘strong’ increase in capital expenditures for 2017 over 2016 and another 29.17% a ‘moderate’ increase. More than one-third reported unchanged capital expenditures; 8.3% a ‘moderate’ decrease and 4.1% ‘strong’ decrease.

Just 4.17% of the participants expect to lower prices in 2018 – but close to 80% plan to raise fastener prices this year. That follows nearly 80% reporting 2017 costs were higher than 2016; 70.8% reported ‘moderate’ increases and 8.3% ‘strong’. Just 8% found ‘moderate’ cost decreases and 12.5% ‘no change’ during 2017. A 57% majority predict cost increases in 2018; 21% decrease; and 21% remaining the same.

Other operational measures

Manufacturers participating in the FIN Survey reported operating from half to 90% of capacity – generating an average of 70.2%. They forecast a slightly higher level for 2018 at 75.4%. Steel prices have risen an average of 7.1% in the past six months.

The average gross margin for distributors responding to the survey was 37.7% but the range of reported margins was extensive. Participants reported inventory turnovers from 1.8 to 2.8, averaging 2.85.

Half the companies added employees during 2017; employment total remained the same for one-third; 16.7% decreased the number of employees.

Estimates of pay increases in 2018 ranged from zero to 5%, averaging 2.9%.

Confidence levels

45.8% responded with a ‘high’ level of confidence in overall North American economic conditions for 2018 and another 37.5% ‘moderate’. Only 16.67% reported a ‘low’ level of economic confidence. A lower percentage, just 16.7%, of fastener executives rated their confidence in the global economy for 2018 as ‘high’; a 70.8% majority had ‘moderate’ confidence; 12.5% ‘low’.

Turning to political confidence on business issues, the White House has the confidence of more fastener executives than the US Congress. More than 80% rated the current White House with ‘high’ (46.7%) or ‘moderate’; only 16.67% as ‘low’. By contrast, no participants rated confidence in the US Congress as ‘high’; 12% pegged it at ‘low’.

The biggest problems faced by companies in 2017 were reported as: Revenue growth.

Government regulation/taxation.

Conglomerates driving out the independent distributors.

Rising costs from suppliers and challenges getting customers to accept increases.

Hiring skilled technical employees.

Imports.

Increased lead-times.

Deliveries.

About the end of 2017 FIN Survey

A 54.55% majority of participants were distributors; 22.73% were importers; 18.18% were manufacturers; and 4.55% were machinery suppliers.

Participants reported fastener product sales ranged from 14% to 100%, averaging 55% of total company sales. The number of employees ranged from 1 to 2,000, averaging 57. The number of facilities averaged 5.4.

The FIN Survey has been conducted since 1979.

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NORTH AMERICAN NEWS

Aerospace lifts FINdex in 2017 For the second consecutive year, the GlobalFastenerNews Fastener Stock Index achieved growth of 20% or more.

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he FINdex rose 20.2% during 2017. In most years, that would be a notable achievement but with US stocks closing out their best year since 2013, it was no ordinary year.

Despite this, industrial stocks performed well. An index of related industrial stocks achieved 22.7% growth during the year, besting a solid performance by the FINdex.

During 2017, aerospace led the way, with aerospace fastener supplier KLX Aerospace Solutions – the former B/E Aerospace fastener division – achieving a 51% increase in share price, driven by sales to commercial aerospace manufacturing customers.

Another FINdex winner during 2017 was Arconic – the former Alcoa Fastening Systems and Rings business, which achieved a 47% increase in its share value. During 2017, Arconic named veteran General Electric executive and metallurgist Charles ‘Chip’ Blankenship as CEO. Blankenship, 51, brings 20 years of aerospace

experience to Arconic, having worked across GE’s aviation businesses, including aero engines, industrial gas turbines and aerospace alloy development.

Other fastener companies posting double-digit gains during 2017 included Carpenter Technology Corporation (up 41%); Fastenal (up 16.4%); ITW (up 36.2%); Simpson Mfg (up 31.2%); Stanley Black & Decker (up 48%); and TriMas Corporation (up 13.8%).

FINdex stocks losing share value during the year included Chicago Rivet (down 23%); Dorman Products (down 16%); Tree Island Steel (down 43%); and Wesco Aircraft (down 50%).

In 2016, the FINdex rose 20%, outpacing an 11.1% increase by an index of related industrial stocks.

IFI’s McCreight knows metals industry from previous jobs What drew Ken McCreight to take the managing director role of the Industrial Fasteners Institute?

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fter growing up on the streets of Cleveland, on his first day as a high school graduate, McCreight walked into Fredon Corporation looking for a job in manufacturing. In the ensuing eight years, he rose to shop foreman. After four more years working in a tool and die plant, he opened his own precision machine shop – American Standards Tool & Die in Cleveland.

He joined the IFI from Cleveland-based Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network (MAGNET). Previously vice-president of the National Tooling & Machining Association, he designed and developed NTMA-U (a certified and registered on-line apprenticeship training program), and he was an advocate for manufacturing organizations. Before his association role, he developed Workforce & Economic Development initiatives at Cuyahoga Community College and North Central State College in Ohio.

Along the way McCreight earned a bachelor’s degree in applied technology education and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering technology.

With his tool and die, and manufacturing, experience, he enters the IFI with a practical understanding of such issues as galling, hydrogen embrittlement and workforce. That education and work background makes being the managing director of the fastener manufacturers’ organization “like being a kid in a candy shop, but seeing all new candy”, McCreight said.

In November 2017 he officially began as the seventh managing director in the IFI’s 87 years. He has spent most of January touring IFI member plants, because “I don’t know what I don’t know”.

One of his early stops was touring Industrial Nut Corporation with Jim Springer. Next he was heading to Detroit, where there are eight fastener manufacturers, then onto Chicago.

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He quickly found differences from his days in a tool and die shop. Cell phones now make communication with suppliers and customers so much easier. And there are different problems – for example, substandard imported threaded rods in violation of ASTM A307 and the role government should take.

McCreight succeeds Rob Harris – managing director since 1995 who retired at the end of 2017.

McCreight appreciates that he isn’t alone. Salim Brahimi is the director of engineering technology; Laurence Claus is the director of education & training; Barbara Grachanin and Michelle Lightfoot, administrative staff; and three ‘retired’ IFI members head divisions: Pat Meade, aerospace; John O’Brien, automotive; and Bob Hill, industrial.

Harris and retired director of engineering technology Joe Greenslade remain on consulting retainers.

“These guys have been warm, welcoming and wonderful,” McCreight said in expressing that “he feels part of the family already”.

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NORTH AMERICAN NEWS

FDI rose ‘slightly’ in January The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index increased ‘slightly’ to 60.8 in January, continuing to gain ground for the second straight month, according to David Manthey, R.W. Baird analyst.

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anthey writes: “In the January survey, a full 82% of respondents indicated sales were ‘better’ relative to seasonal expectations – the highest percentage recorded since FDI inception.” This produced a seasonally adjusted sales index of 72.7, up versus 68.4 in December and suggesting selling conditions remain very strong overall.

“Pricing was again a solid tailwind as 73% of distributors saw higher prices y/y (up versus 66% in December) amid strong end market demand,” Manthey noted. This resulted in an FDI pricing index of 86.4 (versus last month’s 82.9 reading), which was above the 2017 average of 75.

A majority of respondents continue to view customer inventory levels as “in-line with expectations (64% of responses), while 33% believe inventory levels are too low.” The FDI Forward-Looking Indicator (FLI) accelerated again, coming in at 64.7 in January versus December’s 59.6. “Gains were again driven by a more bullish six month outlook and improved hiring sentiment.” Manthey added that market conditions still appear likely to remain in growth mode in the coming months.

Hiring sentiment was again slightly higher this month among survey respondents, with 33% reporting higher employment levels in January relative to seasonal expectations versus 20% in December, while 67% saw employment as in-line with seasonal expectations.

The resulting FDI Employment Index was 66.7, up versus December’s 58.6 reading.

“December commentary was a bit more mixed but respondents were largely expecting strong January trends,” Manthey noted. “This dynamic played out as expected with the FDI accelerating and respondent commentary skewing positively.”

One distributor characterised this month as the “best January ever!” Another respondent, however, expressed concerns regarding pricing pressure in the channel coming from large customers.

Manthey said quantitative survey data “continues to point to a mostly positive outlook with 76% of respondents expecting higher activity levels over the next six months (also an FDI record and improved versus 60% in December), along with another 21% who expect similar activity.”

The FDI is a monthly survey of North American fastener distributors conducted with the FCH Sourcing Network and the National Fastener Distributors Association. fdisurvey.com

ZaGO voted ‘small manufacturer of the year’ ZaGO Manufacturing Company was recently voted Manufacturer of the Year in the small business category at the New Jersey Manufacturing Awards celebration – sponsored by the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP).

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ew Jersey Manufacturing day is a day-long celebration honoring “key members of New Jersey’s economy… manufacturers who demonstrate industry leadership, innovation, growth and a commitment to development of their employees and their communities” according to John Kennedy, CEO of the NJMEP. New Jersey is the most densely populated state in New Jersey and is the home of over 10,000 manufacturing companies with over 330,000 employees.

The average manufacturing business in New Jersey employees just 30 people.

Manufacturing day featured a panel of four state lawmakers who are part of the bipartisan New Jersey Legislative Manufacturing Caucus with a mission of developing strategies to increase manufacturing jobs in New Jersey and make the state more welcoming for manufacturing companies. In addition, ZaGO’s vice-president, Gail Friedberg, led a breakout session panel on ‘Women in manufacturing’ discussing leadership, branding and creating social impact.

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“At ZaGO, we have known for 25 years that New Jersey is an excellent state to base manufacturing operations,” comments Gail Friedberg. “We are incredibly pleased that we, as a company, and New Jersey as a state, are being recognised for our contributions to the manufacturing industry.”

What ZaGO is most proud of, however, is to have been recognized for is its commitment to excellence.

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New general director at BelZAN Igor Yesin was appointed general director of Autonormal Belebeyevsky Plant (BelZAN, a part of AutoVAZagregat) in Bashkortostan region in Russia.

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e replaced Sergey Ovchinnikov, who headed the enterprise since 2009. Company shareholders decided to replace the plant director on 27 th December. The contract of Sergey Ovchinnikov expired on 31 st December and Igor Yesin’s contract commenced 1 st January 2018. No announcement has been made on the term of his contract.

Construction anchors now have official Russian descriptions Anchoring technology for construction is obtaining a normative base in Russia. A new GOST R 57787-2017 ‘Anchor fasteners for construction. Terms and definitions.

Classification’ came into force on 1st January 2018.

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ntroduced for the first time, the new Russian standard for the terminology of anchor fasteners in construction is available for review on the website of Rosstandart (the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology).

Developers of GOST R 57787-2017 took into account suggestions offered by the specialists of various organisations, including members of the Russian Fixing Union, which took an active part in preparing the document.

Construction national standards work programme approved The work programme of Subcommittee 7 ‘Building materials and products of engineering infrastructure facilities’, Technical Committee 144 ‘Construction materials and products’ was approved at its recent meeting.

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Severstal online store extended Severstal’s online store, piloted in 2016 and launched for most Russian customers in January 2017, will be further extended in 2018.

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etails of the system were explained by Timur Makhalin, director of the Severstal e-commerce project. About one million tonnes of steel was sold online by November 2017, equating to around 10% of Severstal’s annual production volume. The system is built on the SAP Hybris platform with the addition of Severstal’s own design features. Neither Severstal nor SAP disclosed the level of investment in developing and launching the online store.

In 2018, online purchasing will extend to all the company’s counterparts and in 2019 it plans to launch sales in Latvia, Belarus, Poland and Ukraine.

Currently there is a minimum order volume of 20 tonnes but Severstal plans to remove this in 2019 and to start working with small enterprises and private customers.

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China invests in steelmaking in Russian Far East The Ministry of the Russian Federation for Development of the Far East announced plans to create a steel processing cluster in Primor’ye region, north east of Vladivostok and bordering China.

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he main investor in the project is Deban Guangdong, a Hong Kong company founded in 2004 by the state owned Hebei Luanhe Industrial Group. The project will be realised in three stages and involves the construction of ten million tonnes of steelmaking capacity.

Deban Guangdong Company chairman, Yao Xiaodong, estimated the total project investment at US$5 billion.

China has formed a consortium of investors to support the metallurgical project, including Sinosteel Corporation, Rizhao Steel Holding Group, and Jianlong Group. The strategy is to relocate steelmaking capacity into Russia in response to tougher government environmental requirements placed on Chinese enterprises.

CNC machinery production starts in Moscow region The first Russian-Chinese production of high-precision metalworking machines and CNC centres has started operation in the Moscow region.

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ussian enterprises have previously bought such technology for machine building and defense-industrial sectors from foreign companies. Now these machines will be assembled and serviced at the Moscow Machine Building Plant.

A training centre for operators, mechanical assemblers, and engineers has also opened there. The Chinese partner is Dalian Machine Tool Group, which has a 69 year operational history in China. Specialists from the Soviet Union were originally involved in its foundation – now it is one of the world’s top three producers of metalworking machines.

Mariya Valiakhmetova, editor in chief, Metiz Magazine, Ukraine

BMZ increases profitability and gains automotive quality standard Belarus BMZ Steel Works has increased its profitability almost fivefold in 2017 and is one of the first CIS companies to achieve IATF 16949:2016 accreditation.

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uring 2017 BMZ stabilised its financial position, increasing production and export across its range of products.

During the year it produced 2.34 million tonnes of steel, a year-on-year increase of around 7%. 85% of production was exported to 54 countries, 24 of them new markets. Close to 50% of exports went to European markets, with 22% to the Russian Federation. Production of steel wire increased by nearly 15% to 238,900 tonnes.

Following an audit in December 2017, BMZ received its IATF 16949:2016 certificate from TÜV Rheinland. BMZ said that once its Rolling Mill No. 2 became operational, it had stepped up cooperation with European companies – supplying automotive components to leading automakers, including Daimler, Volkswagen, BMW and MAN.

Severstal-Metiz starts new drawing line The new line is the fourth stage of equipment modernisation at the Cherepovets plant, generated from investments of more than €11 million, of which more than a quarter was dedicated to the latest stage.

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he new operation was officially opened on 29 th January, and as a result of the four modernisation stages now has 36 new drawing lines. Hot galvanising processing has also been modernised. As a result of the upgrades the wire production shop’s output has increased 30% to 25,000 tonnes monthly.

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ASIAN NEWS

New president and new plans for Asian fastener association Many Asian fastener associations elected their presidents earlier this year. Here is a round-up of the key appointments and some insights into their expectations during their terms of office.

Taiwan Industrial Fastener Institute (TIFI)

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Mr Tu-Chin Tsai of Sun Beam Tech Industrial was elected as the new chairman of TIFI. The Sun Beam Group is Taiwan’s largest processor and applicator of zinc oxide for fastener manufacturers.

n 1990, five years after its foundation in Kaohsiung, the Sun Beam Group established Jiuh Yang Metal Industrial Sdn Bhd in Penang, Malaysia, providing hot dip zinc coating services – a market in which it now reckons to hold a 90% share.

TIFI was established in 1969, so will soon be approaching its fiftieth anniversary, a time Mr Tsai believes will be a critical focus for member unity and enhancing the development of the Taiwanese fastener industry.

“The future fastener industry will definitely upgrade and expand to high value-added market sectors such as the automotive, aerospace and electronics industries. The focus of future development will be the automotive fasteners market that saw a growth of over 30% in 2017.”

“Facing intensifying global competition, Taiwan must consider technical upgrade and industrial transformation, and see a sustainable

fastener industry as the ultimate goal. We should also consider upgrading – starting from the automotive, railway and 3C markets to create more added values,” the new chairman said, reflecting on the fact the that the world’s total automotive fastener demand represented some 20% of global fastener production in 2016, up 3% over 2015.

Tsai added: “By exchanging and improving technology, and breaking free from price competition, everyone can share the same target and head for high value automotive fasteners, and Taiwan may have the chance to become the giant of automotive fastener supply by 2020.”

Mr Tsai succeeds Mr Anchor T.H. Chang.

Source: TIFI

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Elections for the board of the Hong Kong Screw and Fastener Council were held on 22nd January at the KHPC Building, Kowloon. Ms Wu Wai Yee was re-elected as chairman of the Council.

Mr Shen Jiahua, president of Haiyan Yuxing Nuts Co Ltd, was re-elected as president of the Zhejiang Fastener Industry Association.

The election, together with the ZFIA’s second board meeting, was held at the Haili New Century Grand Hotel, Haiyan, on 14th January 2018.

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s Wu Wai Yee addressed the meeting and presented a work report, outlining the many activities organised by the seventh board of the Council to promote its members. These activities helped improve technologies, expand business opportunities, and enhance friendships.

Mr Zhang Jianming and Xu Binghui were elected as the executive vice-chairmen of the Council. Xu Jiahong, Wu Hongqiao, Lin Jingwen, Ding Zhaojun and Li Weiyu were elected vice-chairmen, and Mr Li Weiyu the treasurer.

After the election, the first general meeting of the new board was held to discuss projects for 2018. Ms Wu Wai Yee told Fastener World Magazine the focus of the Council was on two main topics: Cooperation and Industry 4.0. She said Hong Kong fastener companies needed not only to upgrade but to catch up with the world by adopting cooperation instead of sticking to traditional competing relationships. She went on to say Hong Kong’s fastener industry was small and delicate, dedicated to small batch and customised production, which meant it had to introduce Industry 4.0 – including holding production data on the Cloud and satisfying customer requirements through services such as inventory search.

Source: Fastener World Magazine

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he following were elected as executive vice-presidents: Mr Xu Pengfei, president of Ningbo Jinding Fastening Piece Co Ltd, Mr Huang Chengan, president of Zhejiang Aozhan Industry Co Ltd, and Mr Jiang Wenguo, president of Zhejiang Junyue Standard Part Co Ltd. Vice-presidents also elected at the meeting included: Mr Deng Jie, president of Zhejiang Dins Auto Parts Co Ltd, Mr Minghua Ren, president of Jiashan Zhongsheng Metal Products Co Ltd, Mr Ying Chengzhao, president of Cixi Zhencheng Machinery Co Ltd, Mr Yang Junfeng, president of Chinafastener.com, Mr Zhao Guanxiang, president of Zhejiang Rising Fasteners Co Ltd, and Mr Cai Zhengxiong, president of Tong Ming Enterprise Co Ltd. During the meeting, the association’s new work plan for 2018 and other decisions were approved.

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Taiwan Fastener Trading Association (TFTA) Mr Jimmy Chang, president of Special Rivets Corporation (SRC), is the new chairman of the TFTA. SRC produces some 500 million rivets per month supplying to more than 100 countries.

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tarting in 1976 as a trader, Jimmy Chang invested in manufacturing rivets and focused on export markets, scaling up his business, in his own words, by a business model of “emphasis on marketing”, “corporate image management” and “customer orientation”, which he credits with having boosted sales to America from 10% to 40% of company turnover.

Chang says TFTA’s activities for the past year have brought many contributions to the fastener industry. He particular notes the success of the second generation delegation formed by TFTA to participate in exchange and visits with export market participants. He sees that the Taiwan fastener industry is “continually going high-end”, with companies already improving their quality and technology in order to take business in high-end fastener markets such as automotive, aerospace and medical industries. “I think what is more important for now is to upgrade, because transformation requires perfect timing but upgrade can be done anytime.” He referred particularly to what could be learned from Japanese industrial companies, giving as an example of Osaka Rashi Mfg Co Ltd, which he recently visited. “I saw it spare no effort in purchasing equipment. It’s whole plant adopts highly efficient machines made by National Machinery. It not only makes its dies, but also has its own tooling development team.”

The keywords for the future of the Taiwan fastener industry, says Jimmy Chang, will be “Upgrade” and “Lean Manufacturing”.

Source: TFTA

Shenzen Fastener Association Founded in 2014, the Shenzen Fastener Industry Association has expanded rapidly to now have more than 150 members, specialised in the manufacturing and sales of fasteners, materials, tooling and surface treatment.

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n 10 th January 2018, the first board meeting of Shenzhen Fastener Industry Association in 2018 was convened in Shenzhen, with representatives of its company members attending. During the meeting, the secretary of the association declared the 2018 work plan and confirmed the responsibilities of the association. Attendees discussed the plan for its annual meeting in March, the publication of its directory, and the schedule for its key work in 2018. The association will organise the 19 th Shenzhen Machinery Exhibition in 2018.

Recent new members include Shenzhen Shenxiang, Dongguan Jinda, Guangdong Quansheng, Dongguan Honghui, Dongguan Keli and Huanan Aozan.

Source: chinafastener.com

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Taiwan fastener exports grow in 2017 Taiwan’s exports of fasteners, including steel nails, increased to 1.59 million tonnes in 2017, a year-on-year increase of close to 4%. Export value increased 13% to US$4.297 billion (€3.494 billion).

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he United States continues to represent the single largest destination for Taiwanese fasteners – accounting for 40.8% of the total by volume, and 38.6% by value. The second largest recipient is Germany accounting for 9.5% by volume, and 9.3% by value. Taiwan experienced volume growth to eight of the top ten recipient countries, with exports falling only to the UK (-4.92%) and Poland (-0.25%). However, the value of exports increased to all ten countries reflecting increasing costs of fasteners during the year, and also suggests an upwards shift in the value mix of Taiwanese fasteners.

The top ten export destinations accounted for 75.6% of Taiwan exports by volume, and 73.5% by value.

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Fastener imports and exports 2017 Official statistics show that China and the USA topped Brazil’s import sources for fasteners in 2017, each with a share of around 17% of total annual imports – valued at US$595.5 million (€483.3 million).

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ccording to the Brazilian Ministry of Industry and Trade (MDIC), during 2017 the country purchased 112,193 tonnes of fasteners from overseas sources, worth US$595.55 million – putting the average price around US$5.3 per kilogram. Fasteners represented just 0.47% of the total value of manufactured products imported to Brazil in 2017, ranking the product group forty-fifth in the general classification.

Fastener imports from China were worth US$103.3 million, representing 17% of total fastener imports. This figure diverges from data reported on Chinese exports to Brazil, by China Fastener Magazine (CFM) and published in Revista do Parafuso in January 2018. This report indicated exports to Brazil totalled 30,300 tonnes at an average price of US$1.66/kg, which suggests a value around half that recorded by the MDIC. Virtually side by side with China, imports from the USA were valued by the MDIC at US$101.63 million, followed by: 3rd Japan – US$74 million (12%) 4th Germany – US$61.9 million (10%) 5th Italy – US$58.5 million (9.8%) 6th France – US$35.5 million (6.0%) 7th Taiwan – US$30.6 million (5.1%) 8th South Korea – US$25.9 million (4.3%) 9 th Spain – US$12.5 million (2.1%) 10 th Sweden – US$10.9 million (1.8%)

Brazil exported more than 24,000 tonnes during 2017, generating revenue of around US$114 million. China is not the principal destination for Brazilian fasteners, but the divergence between MDIC and CFM appears once again. According to MDIC, Brazil earned US$2.35 million from sales to China. On the other hand, CFM reports that Brazil sold more than US$34 million (5,600 tonnes) of fasteners to China. If the CFM data was correct, it would put China as the biggest fastener buyer ‘Made in Brazil’.

However, according to MDIC, at the top of the most important fastener customers for Brazil is Argentina, with US$27.5 million (24%), followed by the USA, with US$17.1 million (15%, 2 nd).

The other top ten destinations were: 3rd Paraguay, US$9.4 million (8.2%) 4th Germany, US$8.4 million (7.3%) 5th India, US$6.2 million (5.4%) 6th France, US$5.9 million (5.2%) 7th Mexico, US$4.97 million, (4.3%) 8th Uruguay, US$4.31 million (3.8%) 9 th Chile, US$3.8 million (3.3%) 10 th Bolivia, US$3.1 million (2.7%) Brazilian fastener exports are very modest, occupying the 104th place in the MDIC ranking of manufactured products, with less than 0.5% share of the total. www.mdic.gov.br

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Brazilian automotive production grows strongly Overall automotive production, including motorcycles, increased by more than 18% during 2017.

Car production alone expanded in January 2018 by 24.6% compared with the same month in 2017.

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inally, the Brazilian economy – to general relief – is entering an expansion cycle, with industrial growth of 2.5% last year, the highest since 2013. The changes needed on ‘Social Security System Rules’ still represent a serious threat for national stability, but Brazil certainly isn’t the only country around the world with retirement problems.

Around 70% of the economy in Brazil is generated from domestic consumption, with exports still strongest in commodities. For manufactured products Brazilian exports are strongest in the South American markets.

This author has been very optimist for the last three years, but things walked more slowly than I was thinking. Now, the situation is clearer, and the reference we always use as the most reliable is the automotive industry.

Production of all automotive vehicles (motorcycles, passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks and buses) totalled more than 3.58 million units in 2017, an increase of 18.03% over 2016 (3.03 million). According to the Brazilian automakers’ association, ANFAVEA, the production of motor vehicles was 2,485,980 units, 25.2% more than in 2016. Alongside this, the motorcycle

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In a press release, ANFAVEA also reported that export sales were at a record level of 762,000 units, a massive 46.5% increase over 2016 (520,100). The best previous historic result was 724,000 exported in 2005.

January 2018 closed with 216,834 cars produced, an increase of 24.6% over January 2017 (174,713 units).

In January, Nissan of Brazil began a recall involving the Frontier pick-up model, in order to inspect a lower bolt on the steering column.

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issan says, following a general quality analysis, it identified in the assembly process potential risks that, in case of severe use, could lead to wear of the connection between the gasket and casing – reducing its durability and generating noise. There had, however, been no record of issues with vehicles on the road, up to the time of the recall announcement.

In early February 2018, Land Rover Brazil also started to recall Discovery Sport models, manufactured between 31st August and 26th September 2016. The company said the recall was necessary to carry out maintenance on fastenings on suspension arms, due to the possibility of premature fatigue as a result of excessive torque applied during assembly.

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wire® anniversary for Carlo Salvi

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At wire® Düsseldorf 2016 Hatebur formerly announced the acquisition of Carlo Salvi, bringing together the skills and knowledge of two leading businesses within the cold, warm and hot forming sectors. Two years later, and with wire 2018 approaching fast, Editor Will Lowry visited Carlo Salvi’s headquarters in Garlate, Italy, to find out how the partnership has progressed.

arco Pizzi, chief commercial officer at Carlo Salvi SpA, is emphatic when asked how the previous two years have been: “Busy! We have invested a lot of time to not only grow but also, where possible, to consolidate the two businesses to create new services, new opportunities and new projects.”

Marco continues: “Everybody knows the previous owner, Dr Ziotti, had no family involved with the organisation and there was a need to guarantee the future of Carlo Salvi. We had arrived at a crossroads and we needed to decide which way to go. Hatebur was the perfect partner as there were benefits for both sides.”

The benefits for Carlo Salvi included being acquired by an established and respected company – enabling it to increase its sales and expand into new markets – as well as the introduction of a more structured and organised approach to sales and engineering. For Hatebur, it was an opportunity to increase its capabilities in the cold and warm forming area, where previously it had limited involvement. Carlo Salvi’s experience and technical knowledge would also help open up new sectors and allow Hatebur to grow.

“Together with Hatebur we can build a new entity that is stronger and more flexible,” states Marco. “The strategy is to create mutual benefits for both companies and to find new targets and markets so we can develop new business around the world.”

The evolution of Carlo Salvi

Introducing a new strategy is something Carlo Salvi has already achieved after the successful introduction of a long-term project in 2000. “Carlo Salvi was previously known for single die machines, with the sector representing 80% of sales,” explains Marco.

“We also supplied 2-die 4-blow machines and progressive headers, but this was only a small percentage of our sales. We realised we needed to change our focus, so we decided to concentrate on progressive headers and how we could provide additional services – such as tool development and customising machines. We also adapted our R&D strategy to develop specific projects for applications.”

Today progressive headers, of different dimensions and sizes, represent 60% of Carlo Salvi’s sales

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By setting these targets and taking small steps, Carlo Salvi was able to completely switch its markets so that today progressive headers of different dimensions and sizes represent 60% of the company’s sales, with 20% represented by 2-die 4-blow machines and the remaining 20% by single die machines.

“A key factor in our success was the ability of our R&D department to develop the warm series machine with a heating system integrated inside the machine bedframe, which is particularly suitable for the aerospace sector,” points out Marco. “This gave us the chance to grow quickly in this market to the point we are now one of the biggest players supplying warm forming machines – thanks to our leading technology, speed and efficiency, as well as a quick changeover.”

In terms of market, Carlo Salvi has also seen a significant shift since 2000. Previously, 60% of the company’s business was foreign markets, with the remaining 40% the local Italian market. The USA represented 40% of Carlo Salvi’s export sales. “Today, unfortunately the Italian market is only 6% – 8%,” mentions Marco. “Export accounts for 92% – 94% – with 35% Germany, 40% the USA, and the outstanding sales from a selection of different markets, such as eastern Europe and China.”

“Over the last few years the Chinese market has represented almost 10% of our sales and has proven a very good market for us, growing day by day.” Marco is keen to highlight that Carlo Salvi’s success in China is with Chinese companies, not European or American companies with Chinese branches. “Of course we have European and American customers with subsidiaries in China that ask us

Carlo Salvi’s experience and technical knowledge helps open up new sectors

for machines and services. However, we are also working with local Chinese companies,” explains Marco. “The target initially for China was to start slowly and introduce our technology. We thought entering the Chinese market would be a difficult process, but it has been a lot easier than foreseen. Instead of wanting cheaper machines with standard technology, we discovered Chinese customers wanted high technology – especially in the aerospace and the automotive markets.”

“We believe there is an opportunity not only for our progressive headers and 2-die 4-blow machines, but also for our smaller 1-die 2-blow machines.

China is changing, and will continue to change. Whilst the ‘simple fasteners sector’ is a competitive market, quality is becoming more and more significant and that is where our machines stand out.”

Being able to provide a first class service throughout the process has also been vital in Carlo Salvi’s success in targeting new markets. “Providing a service has always been important. It is 100%, no 200% important… 300%.

It is more than 100% for sure,” says Marco passionately. “This is one of the main reasons Carlo Salvi is so established in the market. We have a very rich warehouse in terms of spare parts, which is crucial because all around the world customers ask for this capability – especially in China and Japan, as well as in the USA. In Europe, it is easy to supply a good service – our headquarters in Italy, as well as branches in Germany and the UK, enable us to offer a prompt service at all times. However, to do it in Asia or USA is crucial and we are able to offer a first class service and spare part capabilities. It is something that has always been important and it will continue to be so in the future.”

Forward together

So what does the future hold as part of the Hatebur Group? “Being able to combine the R&D knowledge of Carlo Salvi and Hatebur has been a huge positive – in terms of benefits, as well as sharing the experiences of two historical companies,” says Marco. “If we use this know-how, and introduce new people and ideas, we can really be successful in developing new projects and new solutions for both companies. It will not be easy, but it is a target we have set as a Group and I think it is achievable. The customers will also see the benefits, as we will have a team that will be able to work on both sides of the Group. And when you have this capability, and you work in the same way, the benefits will be significant.”

Plans for the future also include a new location for Carlo Salvi’s electrical department, which currently produces all the electrical systems for the machines – giving Carlo Salvi total control over the process. “A key limitation for us at the moment is the internal space we have available at our Garlate headquarters,” explains Marco. “We are looking for a new area for the electrical side, close to the headquarters. We can then use the space left in the existing factory to increase other parts of the production process. We are at the beginning stages, but by 2019 we should have relocated the electrical department and we will be in the right condition to reach all of the targets we have set as a Group.”

wire anniversary

During the 2016 wire show in Düsseldorf the partnership between Hatebur and Carlo Salvi was formerly announced, so what are Marco’s thoughts about the upcoming 2018 show? “Two years ago customers were congratulating us but asking: ‘What will happen in the future?’. Well the future is now and our customers are welcome to our stand to find out how we are stronger together,” states Marco. “In fact, today we are two brothers, and one family. We have two similar but different markets, with different targets, but we can cooperate together so that we both succeed. We have already done a lot, but it is still a work in progress and there is still a lot of opportunities for the future.”

“We will continue to develop new technology that will offer benefits to the customers. Through the knowledge and experience of the Hatebur engineering department, as well as our own internal engineering team, we will build new projects offering mutual benefits to both customer groups. This commitment to develop and invest in new solutions and applications is something we work on every day, so that we are ready to compete in the market and provide solutions to our customers.” carlosalvi@carlosalvi.it

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WIRE® PREVIEW

wire® – fastener manufacturing technologies From 16th – 20th April 2018 the world’s leading trade fair wire® – the international wire and cable fair – and Tube® – the international tube fair – will simultaneously present technology highlights from their respective industries at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre, Germany.

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aken together, wire® and Tube® have a net floor space occupancy of 120,000m2, which is about 10,000m2 more than the final figure for the two trade fairs in 2016.

The number of exhibitors who have so far registered for wire 2018 is currently 1,180 (as of January 2018) representing 50 countries. Over 65,000m2 are occupied in Halls 9 to 18. The occupancy level for Tube in Halls 3 to 7, 7a and 16 to 18 is over 52,000m2, with 965 exhibitors from 53 countries.

As before, the two Düsseldorf events have impressively demonstrated their number one positions as the world’s leading trade fairs in their industries. Innovative technologies, new machinery and equipment, as well as products and services from the wire, cable and tube industries, will be presented across five days. wire 2018 will be held in Halls 9 to 16 and partly also in the temporary Hall 18. It will feature machines for the manufacturing and finishing of wire, tools and auxiliary materials for process engineering, as well as materials, special wires and cables. The trade fair will also cover innovations in measurement and control engineering, test engineering and a range of specialist areas.

2018 will have an even greater focus than previously on the potential of glass fibre technology. Glass fibre is more efficient, faster and often more reliable than conventional materials. In this way Messe Düsseldorf is responding to the increasing use of glass fibre technologies in the energy sector as well as in the construction and communication industries.

The segments of wire and cable machines, wire and cable production, the retail trade and glass fibre technologies will be presented in Halls 9 to 14 and 16, while connection and fastener technologies can be viewed in Hall 15. Mesh welding machines and spring making can be found in Hall 13.

Tube 2018 will present itself in Halls 3 to 7, 7a, 16 and 17 and also partly in the temporary Hall 18. The range of showcased products will cover machinery and equipment for tube production, treatment and processing, as well as raw materials, tubes and accessories, pre-owned machinery, process technology tools, auxiliary resources and measuring, as well as control and test equipment. Furthermore, the lineup will include pipelines, OCTG technology, profiles and plastic tubes.

Halls 16 and 17 will feature tube accessories, while the tube trade and tube manufacturing can be found in Halls 3, 4, 7 and 16, and tube forming technology in Hall 5. Machinery and equipment, as well as tube processing machines, will be presented in Halls 6 and 7a. Profiles and plastic tubes will be shown in Halls 3 to 7, 7a, 16 and 17.

Ongoing demand from China has made it possible once again to set-up a Chinese Pavilion. Chinese companies from the wire, cable and tube industries will be jointly represented in Hall 16 under the slogan ‘Meet China’s Expertise’.

Hall 15 for fastener manufacturing technologies

More than 140 companies will present fastener manufacturing technologies in Hall 15. Technologies on show range from cold and hot forging machinery for all types of fasteners and complex parts, thread rolling and secondary operations, tooling, materials handling and transfer, inspection and packaging equipment, as well as process monitoring systems and simulation software. Leading European, American and Asian manufacturers are all strongly represented.

This special preview highlights the innovative technologies to be encountered in Hall 15 and provides an insight into developments from many of the leading manufacturers.

Fastener + Fixing Magazine will be on hand throughout wire 2018, interviewing senior industry participants and preparing an in-depth post show report.

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3VIEW.COM INC AACHENER MASCHINENBAU GMBH AICHELIN HOLDING GMBH ALTRIMEX PACKAGING EQUIPMENT B.V ANU EXTRUSIONS PVT LTD ASAHI SUNAC CORPORATION CO LTD BASS GMBH & CO KG TECHNIK FÜR GEWINDE BENEKE WIRE COMPANY BILWINCO A/S BRITISH STEEL LIMITED BRUNE GMBH CAN-ENG FURNACES INTERNATIONAL LTD CARL BECHEM GMBH CARLO SALVI SPA CEVIZ PRES DOKUM SANAYI VE TICARET A.S CHAMPS TECHNOLOGIES SRL CHI NING CO LTD CHIEN TSAI MACHINERY ENTERPRISE CO LTD CHING CHAN OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD CHUM YUAN CO LTD CHUN ZU MACHINERY INDUSTRY CO LTD CONDAT LUBRIFIANTS SAS CONSTRUCCIONES MECANICAS JOSE LAZPIUR S.A CPM GESELLSCHAFT FÜR COMPUTERANWENDUNG, PROZESS- UND MATERIALTECHNIK MBH CTR CARBIDE DIES (B’HAM) LTD DIMAC SRL DIPL.-ING. FRITZ LICHTHART BETRIEBSGESELLSCHAFT MBH DR. ING. GÖSSLING MASCHINENFABRIK GMBH DRAWING TECHNOLOGY INC (DTI) EDK EISENMANN THERMAL SOLUTIONS GMBH & CO KG ENKOTEC A/S EVORT ITALIA SRL FASTMATEC FASTENER MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, S.L FOCALSPEC LTD FORPLAN AG FRANK SIEBER GMBH TOOLS AND DESIGN GEM INTERNATIONAL CO LTD GENERAL INSPECTION, LLC GIOVANNI ANCESCHI SRL GÖKCÜOGLU MAKINA SAN VE TIC A.S GPP CHEMNITZ GESELLSCHAFT FÜR PROZESSRECHNERPROGRAMMIERUNG MBH GRÜN & KÖDER GMBH GWI WERKZEUG UND STAHL VERTRIEBS GMBH H.S. AUTOMAZIONI SRL HARITON MACHINERY CO INC HATEBUR UMFORMMASCHINEN AG HELMUT STEINFELS GMBH & CO KG HEROSLAM S.A.L HYODONG MACHINE CO LTD I. PENKERT METALLBEARBEITUNGS-GMBH IMANPACK PACKAGING AND ECO SOLUTIONS SPA INFINIX PRECISION CORPORATION INGRAMATIC SPA JAGULAR INDUSTRY LTD JANKOWSKI GMBH & CO KG JENN TAI MACHINE ENTERPRISE CO LTD KADIMI SPECIAL STEELS PRIVATE LTD KEIUI INTERNATIONAL CO LTD KINGWIN PRECISION CO LTD KONFU ENTERPRISE CO LTD LAW-NDT MESS- UND PRÜFSYSTEME GMBH LM INDUSTRY SRL LOOMIS INTERNATIONAL LTD M.D.M. SRL SPECIAL TOOLS MANASSERO & C. SRL MARPOSS GMBH MAYES & WARWICK LTD MEA MASCHINEN GMBH

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MECTRON ENGINEERING CO INC/MECTRON INSPECTION SYSTEMS METAL FORMING SYSTEMS INC NABERTHERM GMBH NAKASHIMADA ENGINEERING WORKS LTD NATIONAL MACHINERY LLC NEDSCHROEF HERENTALS N.V NEW BEST WIRE INDUSTRIAL CO LTD NINGBO SIJIN MACHINERY CO LTD NIPPON TAPPER CO LTD NOVEX TRADING (SWISS) SA ORT ITALIA – MICO SRL PEE-WEE KALTWALZ- UND ROHRBEARBEITUNGSMASCHINEN GMBH PLAN-E-TECH INDUSTRIES INC POLYPROFILS S.A.S PROFIROLL TECHNOLOGIES GMBH PTG HI-LIFE TOOLS SPS INTERNATIONAL LTD PUSH-UP THREAD DIES PVT LTD R.L.S. TOOLING LTD REDIMO GMBH REGG INSPECTION SRL ROCKFORD MANUFACTURING GROUP INC ROHMANN GMBH ROLLING TOOLS SRL ROLLWALZTECHNIK ABELE + HÖLTICH GMBH RTM PRODUCTS INC SACMA LIMBIATE SPA SAKAMURA MACHINE CO LTD SALA PUNZONI SRL SAN SHING FASTECH CORP SAN YUNG ELECTRIC HEAT MACHINE CO LTD SCHWER + KOPKA GMBH SCORTA SRL SFOB S.A.S (SOCIÉTÉ DE FABRICATION D’OUTILLAGE DE LA BRIE) SHIMADZU EUROPA GMBH SIKA SRL SILVER ALLOY CO LTD SKAKO VIBRATION A/S SMART MACHINERY SRL SMF SERT METAL KALIP SANAYI VE TIC A.S SOLING IMPACT S.L STEFAN HERTWECK GMBH & CO KG STREICHER MASCHINENBAU GMBH T.L.M. SRL TALLERES SASPI S.A TECHNOROLL SRL TECNO IMPIANTI SRL TECNOPRESS SRL TEMSA – TRANSFORMACIONES Y ESTUDIOS METALURGICOS S.A TEUDELOFF GMBH & CO KG TICHO INDUSTRIES LTD TOOLING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED TRANSCO DREHAUTOMATEN GMBH TSIN YING METAL COMPANY TURBO-CLEAN GMBH U QUEEN MACHINERY CO LTD UGIVIS S.A.S ULDRIAN GMBH MASCHINENBAU UNIVERSAL PUNCH CORPORATION UTA AUTO INDUSTRIAL CO LTD VEGA ORIENTAL CORPORATION VIDEX MACHINE ENGINEERING LTD VISION ENGINEERING LTD WAFIOS UMFORMTECHNIK GMBH / E.W. MENN WEIGHPACK, WPI SERVICES B.V WORLES S.L WRENTHAM TOOL GROUP WTN WERKZEUGTECHNIK NIEDERSTETTEN GMBH & CO KG YESWIN MACHINERY CO LTD ZEUS TECHNO INC ZWEZ-CHEMIE GMBH

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Our performance. Your advantage.

Carlo Salvi CS 001

1 die - 2 blow header for highest precision and productivity The perfect machine for the production of screw blanks and solid parts. Small quantities as low as 5‘000 parts are profitable due to the minimized set-up time.

carlosalvi@carlosalvi.it Please get in touch for any questions you may have.

For technical information and brochures,

Highlights Suitable for the heading of very small parts – Up to 660 parts per minute – Wire diameter from 0.6 mm up to 3 mm – Equipped with Toggle Action system for smooth forming process – Complete with P.K.O.‘s on both punches

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Innovations into the spotlight

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Together with Carlo Salvi, Hatebur is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of machines for horizontal cold and hot forming and will present the groundbreaking cold former COLDmatic CM 725 and the impressively fast Carlo Salvi CS 001 on its booth at this year’s wir® Düsseldorf.

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atebur’s COLDmatic CM 725 is a seven station former designed for the forming of the highest precision parts with a length of 8mm to 125mm and a wire diameter of up to 22mm. With these specifications, the COLDmatic CM 725 is ideal for suppliers of the automotive industry.

“Our engineering team implemented several innovations to make our clients more efficient and productive. With a production capacity of up to 180 parts per minute, the CM 725 is much faster than previous machine generations,” reports Reinhard Buehrer, head of marketing and sales at Hatebur.

Hatebur has also minimised the changeover times considerably for the CM 725. Plus, at the wire infeed, a linear servo motor ensures that the grippers push the wire forward with the highest precision. In addition, the volume variation of the cut-off parts is below 0.35%. Together with the high-quality of the sheared surface, which is typical for the COLDmatic, this results in a cut-off quality that allows forming from the first station.

The centerpiece of the COLDmatic is the newly designed transfer system on which the grippers for the part transfer are mounted. All grippers are individually driven by servo motors and can be individually opened, and closed, as well as programmed.

“This programmability brings enormous advantages when it comes to changeover times.

Instead of changing all the parameters manually, all previously saved settings can be applied in just a few seconds,” explains Reinhard Buehrer.

Because of the servo motors, the COLDmatic CM 725 uses much less mechanical parts than previous machines, reducing the overall cost by almost 20%. The innovative fast changing system allows operators to lift out all seven punches and dies at once and exchange them with prepared units. All tools can be exchanged in only ten to fifteen minutes.

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Speed, flexibility, precision and minimised changeover times: The new Hatebur COLDmatic CM 725 makes manufacturers more efficient.”

660 parts per minute: The Carlo Salvi CS 001 is ideal for the production of screw blanks and solid parts.”

As well as the COLDmatic CM 725, the Hatebur and Carlo Salvi booth will also highlight the Carlo Salvi CS 001, which will be in operation. The CS 001 is designed for very thin wires from 0.6mm to 3mm. With one die and two punches, it can form an impressive 660 parts per minute.

The CS 001 also offers minimised set-up time and is easy to changeover and to operate – making it ideal for the production of screw blanks and solid parts. Even small quantities as low as 5,000 parts are profitable due to the minimised set-up time.

Hatebur Group Hatebur is synonymous with first class hot and cold massive forming, exceptional customer service, premium quality precision tools and process engineering. Thanks to the integration of Carlo Salvi, Hatebur customers around the world benefit from a wide range of innovative solutions.

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his traditional company, founded in Switzerland in 1930, employs an international network of fully owned subsidiaries and sales partners to guarantee high-quality products and services that are never far away from its customers. After an in-depth consultation and design process, Hatebur offers a machining solution for producing high volumes of precision metal parts that meets the customer’s needs and requirements perfectly.

“Whether for the automotive, rolling bearing, aviation or fastener industry, we create solutions that offer maximum performance and efficiency in accordance with our guiding principle: ‘Our performance. Your advantage’.”

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What’s brewing with Dimac for wire® 2018 The countdown is on, from 16th – 20th April 2018, the world’s most important trade fair for the wire and cable industry takes place, and Dimac Srl aims to be a key attraction – with a newly designed stand to attract visitors to a friendly meeting space to discuss proposals and new projects.

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ommitted to revolutionising fastener inspection technology since 1988, the family-owned company is today recognised as one of the leading suppliers for fastener manufacturers looking for 100% quality.

“At this year’s show, we will present a number of technological highlights for our special 30 th anniversary,” comments Dimac CEO Massimo Agrati. “We are proud of the route we have driven along, during these years, in a highly competitive market, which has seen frequent innovations. Our in-house research and development team is constantly looking to improve our product offerings to better meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.”

Dimac always strives to offer the world’s best machines for today and tomorrow’s application needs – such as the iconic MCV rotary table-based series, which will be on display at the show. Visitors will be able to experience the latest technologies and state of the art inspection and sorting machinery live in action. wire® 2018 will also see a preview of Dimac’s ‘breakthrough equipment’ to be launched to the market soon. For instance, expanding Dimac’s product range, the SPC-ROBOT has been conceived to significantly shorten the quality process chain.

Visitors will also be able to attend special workshop sessions and consult Dimac experts in the choice of suitable application solutions, and discuss the latest 4.0 news – such as Dimac integrated ecosystem of Apps and cloud services; plus upgraded software packages such as the new MCVx optical system; the predictive forming control tool Volume Plus; and the program to manage machines online – MCVx Remote.

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Freshness and variety are important ingredients to Dimac’s creative engineering approach. The consistent commitment for high-end, ‘Best-in-the-Business’ smart solutions is mixed up with an openness attitude enabling it to establish trustworthy and loyal partnerships with customers.

Actually, this commitment to excellence keeps the Italian company in a very good shape – improving its facilities with important infrastructure projects, such as the construction of the new headquarters.

“We expect to confirm the success of the previous editions, exchanging expertise and building new business partnerships,” concludes Massimo. www.dimacsrl.com

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Global tooling supplier With a strong fastener manufacturing background, San Shing’s tooling factory has developed to become a global tooling supplier. The company has been active in the fastener production sector for the past 50 years, serving its customers with established tooling production techniques.

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an Shing’s extensive product range includes tooling for cold forming, hot forging, press production and task specific parts applications in industries ranging from the standard fastener industry and automotive industry to aerospace.

The company’s factory is fully equipped with a total of 360 sets of processing equipments including CNC milling, CNC turning, grinding machines, EDM wire cutting and EDM discharge. San Shing keeps up with the latest machining advancement, incorporating 5-axis and 9-axis machining centres from Mazak Japan in the production line. 350 staff members working two shifts supply up to 5,000 pieces of dies and 15,000 pieces of punches every month.

Continuous improvement is one of the core elements that underpins the growth of the tooling factory. In order to cope with the growing demand from customers, San Shing Fastech Corporation expanded its tooling factory in May 2015 adding up to 6,000m2 for its manufacturing related operations.

Recent machinery renewal and procurement is also done as part of the expansion plan, which is not only focused on space but the advancement of overall productivity efficiency and production capability.

With the addition of new facilities, equipment, and manpower, San Shing will be able to take on the increasing tooling demands from customers in various industries, and looks forward to welcoming customers to its stand at wire® Düsseldorf. www.sanshing.com.tw

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Continuous improvement is one of the core elements that underpins the growth of the tooling factory.”

The world’s leading producer of stainless wire rod and wire See our company presentation film www.fagersta-stainless.se Visit us at WIRE in Düsseldorf April 16-20, 2018, booth 11 G 25

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Performance more effective, maintenance simpler WAFIOS Umformtechnik is looking to attract a particularly high number of specialist visitors to its stand at wire® and Tube® 2018 in Düsseldorf, with the introduction of its innovative 1-die double blow machine, the HT 5-40.

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he special features of the HT 5-40 include the intelligent use of two dies in order to achieve an especially high-level of efficiency. In addition, with this operating principle – with a crankshaft revolution, a double blow part is produced and thereby the machine load is minimised.

Productivity: Designed and optimised for longer continuous operation

Through the newly developed technology, the production time between two tool change stops is very nearly doubled. In practice this means that with this forming machine a ghost shift with considerably higher productivity can be operated.

Time saving: Tool change preparation parallel to production

The changeover times, too, have been reduced through the new machine concept. So, amongst other things and in parallel to the running machine, the punch and the gripper jaws, mounted on a common baseplate, can be pre-prepared at an external set-up station.

So that customers can save costs, the tool dimensions of existing machines have been adopted. Thereby WAFIOS has enabled evolutionary and capital investment-friendly modernisation. The new HT 5-40 has been developed by focusing intensively on the wishes of the customers and based on a great deal of practical experience.

“We have listened carefully and now offer a solution that satisfies requirements extremely well,” explains Volker Wengenroth, graduate engineer, manager of engineering and development at WAFIOS Umformtechnik.

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Innovations: Developed from practice for practice

In addition to the enormous increase in productivity, the very compact double-blow forming machine combines numerous additional benefits and innovations. The tool space is completely sealed so that no ‘oil carryover’ of the products takes place and thereby expensive consequential costs are avoided. A further innovation is the play-free slide guideways, which through the smooth machine running associated with this ensures a longer service life of the tools. WAFIOS Umformtechnik has developed a completely new scheme for the claw feed system. The new system distinguishes itself through a significant simplification and a simultaneous increase in efficiency and has already been registered for a patent.

With the new design, WAFIOS has been able to reduce the individual parts by around 30% compared with conventional double-blow headers and significantly improve the accessibility. In total, it is streamlined in that the maintenance work and costs are significantly lower and the operating costs have been reduced.

Digitalisation: Fit for the future with reproducible processes

Customers are well equipped for the age of digitalisation as well. All the values of the machine and the pre-settable tooling are reproducible through scaled settings. This means the settings can be stored as retrievable data for repeat orders. Manufacturers who must have their processes certified in audits for the automotive industry benefit from this. At any time and with little effort, they can call up the precise settings of the machine via the control and then once again produce the desired customer’s products with the highest precision and constant quality.

Precision. Innovation. Integration.

WAFIOS Umformtechnik GmbH is among the leading manufacturers of innovative machine technology and tools for cold and warm forming with traditional brands including HILGELAND, KIESERLING, EW MENN and NUTAP. The focal point of its product portfolio are cold formers for the production of high-quality fasteners made of steel wire, stainless steel, high alloy, and exotic materials. Furthermore, its integrated solutions are completed with secondary operation machines, long life quality tools and a comprehensive service. www.wafios-umformtechnik.com

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Cold Former HT 5-40 Hilgeland Kieserling EWMenn Nutap

Made in Germany Cold Former HT 5-40 1-die-2-blow with oscillating die block High profitability High-precision clearance-free and sealed slide guidance Punches and gripper completely pre-adjustable outside of the machine Operating principle allows entire “ghost-shift” Precision Parts Forming Machinery

WAFIOS Umformtechnik at the WIRE SHOW from 16th – 20th April 2018 in Düsseldorf, Germany Hall 10 Booth 10F40

Manufacturer WAFIOS Umformtechnik GmbH Im Rehsiepen 35 42369 Wuppertal · Germany Phone +49 (202) 46 68-0 sales@wafios-umformtechnik.de www.wafios-umformtechnik.com

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Cold forming processes assured

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Marposs is exhibiting its extensive product line of technical measurement and testing solutions for cold forming at this year’s wire® Düsseldorf.

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arposs’ main focal point will be the FactoryNET 4.0 software suite that functions as a powerful interface between machine, operator, production and resource planning, and higher-level ERP systems. Unlike other data acquisition systems, FactoryNET 4.0 enables end-to-end documentation of the processes, which results from interconnecting directly with process monitoring.

The innovative Brankamp X-series has been upgraded on the process monitoring systems. The X9 makes it possible to capture several machines with one process monitoring system. A large screen and a modified user interface are available for the display, which visualises the current status of other machines and makes switching the display to other machines possible.

With another new development, now even systems without process monitoring like automatic sorters, washers, hardening furnaces, or packaging machines, can be included in the data acquisition

and integrated in the FactoryNET 4.0 information loop as a result.

The T1 terminal can be connected to the FactoryNET 4.0 by network interface. and the respective orders and quantities are downloaded to the terminal. Stop codes are entered and on reaching the order quantity the system is stopped.

In addition to the Brankamp in-process monitoring systems, Marposs is also presenting at wire® the Optoflash – an exceptionally fast optical measurement system that takes 100 static component measurements in two seconds. Marposs states that the Optoflash is the first optical measurement system in the world that can measure components up to 300mm long at this accuracy using fixed 2D image sensors. From multiple cascaded cameras, the sectional views of the workpiece measured are fit together for an overall view without breaks or gaps. www.marposs.com

Marposs Monitoring Solutions for SMART forming

A Reliable Supplier of Precision Tools In the search for optimal results, more and more nail manufacturers are changing to Håmex. Håmex tools are the key to high precision, long life and low costs.

Håmex has more than 40 years experience in producing nail manufacturing tools. We will be pleased to help you get the most out of our technical skills and knowhow.

Tool protection

Quality control

Production management

Set up aide Machine protection Productivity increase

Process optimisation Big Data analysis

Håmex Hårdmetallverktyg AB, Box 1117, 581 11 Linköping Tel +46-13 357 650, info@hamex.se

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Precision cold forming solutions at wire®

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National Machinery and its alliance partners SMART Machinery Srl, Nakashimada Engineering Works, Mectron Inspection Engineering, and Drawing Technology (DTI) Inc, will all be present on stand A26 in Hall 15 at the upcoming 2018 wire Düsseldorf show – providing a full product range for the metal forming industry.

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his year the focus of National Machinery’s booth will be its Industry 4.0 command centre. This dedicated smart factory station will be equipped with live feeds to off-site and in-booth FORMAX® and SMART threading machines. Customers can view live data from a machine in production to see how that information can be transmitted to other personnel, increasing efficiency and helping to create a ‘smart’ factory. The display will show how useful information from the cold formers and threaders can be easily accessed, displayed and utilised.

Representatives from National’s ‘Customer Support Services’ will be available to explain the company’s thorough rebuilding process; machine evaluation packages with beneficial trending data; and detail National’s extensive inventory with fast global delivery of spare parts.

National Machinery’s dedicated process development technology division, Met-MAX Innovations, will be present to inform guests about the newest technology and applications for net-shape part forming.

SMART Machinery experts will be performing live demonstrations on three different models of SMART machines.

The NGXL flat die thread roller, the NP14 pointer, and the RNG rotary thread rolling machine, will all be threading and pointing parts utilising SMART’s patented direct drive and servo driven systems.

Nakashimada will also present its newest 2-die 3-blow parts former, model XP6. The all new advanced 2D3B XP6 delivers a superior cutoff-surface with a new squaring device, while the quick change punch cassette, and modular jig, also drastically improve changeover time.

Other equipment featured on the booth will include Mectron’s Qualifier Q-5000 series, a RCD-9500 eddy current crack detection system and a Surface Qualifier 7500 (SQ-7500) on display. Plus DTi will display a standalone wire drawer, model 4325-120TSHC. “Experts from National Machinery, SMART, Nakashimada, Mectron and DTI will be available to answer any questions and help visitors determine the best machine and technology to suite their specific part application needs.” www.nationalmachinery.com

Pictures from National Machinery’s stand at wire® 2016

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A dedicated partner for nail manufacturing needs As always, ENKOTEC A/S will be presenting the latest news within nail production technology at the wire® show in Düsseldorf. This year, visitors will be able to see two running nail manufacturing lines – one of them equipped with new data surveillance features. ENKOTEC will also focus on its extensive service offerings, which now includes new digital services.

ENKOserv – for best performance

ENKOTEC will have reserved areas on its booth, where staff can show visitors how the company can offer help with ensuring high nail production efficiency. The services currently being developed include a digital technical service manual; online spare parts ordering; sensor-based process monitoring; data collect and data analysis for improved OEE; and management training for best performance.

ENKOTEC will also be exhibiting one of its high-speed rotary nail manufacturing machines of the ENKOnail+ series, the NI02, which will be producing head marked nails during the show. The machine includes a PLC control system and data surveillance features for improved production efficiency.

Also on display will be the highly efficient plastic stick collator, type CPS01, running with a strip handler, type PSC01, both engineered and built by BAUSSMANN. The collating machine is intended for making plastic collated strip nails, using servo-drive technology in all processes.

Visitors to ENKOTEC’s stand will also be able to find out information about the number of new highly efficient machines that are getting ready for launch.

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We develop individual and flexible solutions for our customers.

We maintain a large inventory of over 2,000 different tools, ready for same day shipping.

We provide fast turnaround on special made-to-order tools.

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• Gages • Trim Dies • Recess Punches • Planetary Dies • Thread Rolling Dies Lichthart is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008.

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These include the ENKOnail+ machine, type NS02, which produces 2,000 nails/min, and nails down to 25mm; the ENKOpack nail counter packaging machine, type NCP03; the ENKOclean washing system, type KSN01; and the ENKOllator plastic coil collator, type CPC01, with a capability of 1,500 nails/min.

“We hope that many of you will visit our booth at the wire® 2018 show in Düsseldorf. ENKOTEC staff will be pleased to discuss how our highly efficient nail machinery can match your production requirements.

You may also be introduced to many new ENKOTEC service products, designed to improve our service and customer support even further in 2018,” commented Gert Kjeldsen, managing director at ENKOTEC. www.enkotec.com

ENKOserv for best performance ENKOTEC is more than high-tech nail machines Data drives development - See what we can do for you with our new digital services

ENKOTEC Booth 15D13

Your no. 1 partner in nails www.enkotec.com ENKOTEC is the world-leading supplier of high-performance machinery for nail production. With more than 35 years of experience, we have in-depth understanding of your market and the challenges you face.

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Practical solutions for Industry 4.0 in forming technology Industry 4.0 is currently a well talked about topic and has been implemented in numerous applications in the metal forming industry – networking production resources and collecting data from machines is in full swing. At this year’s wire® show, Schwer + Kopka puts a focus on Industry 4.0 and shows how meaningful information gained from different sources will bring real benefit to the end user.

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chwer + Kopka’s MES-Software SK-go! collects all relevant data from the connected machines such as up and down times, reasons for breakdowns, production volumes and speeds. From the gained data the system calculates the widely used OEE-factors. Breakdown statistics clearly present flaws in production that can then be addressed by production management.

Linking maintenance planning with the real production times of the machines in MES will remind the operator of due maintenance cycles and prevent superfluous activities at the same time. Combined with the assessment of important data from machine sensors, such as bearing temperatures or power intake, a truly preventative maintenance becomes possible.

Pairing of MES and CAQ ensures consequent and traceable compliance with quality standards. The machine user will be reminded of all due SPC inspections. If mandatory inspections are not carried out in time, or if taken measurements are out of tolerance, the machine can be stopped automatically if required.

Important process data like force graphs and the process monitoring limits can be stored and archived as well, to close existing gaps in documentation, and to generate reliable evidence of a stable, repeatable and controlled process.

In addition, SK-go! supports the demands of the new IATF 16949.

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The MES-software SK-go! benefits from a newly designed and intuitively operated graphical user surface. Every user can create their own individual dashboard, meeting individual demands for information from many available modules.

The new generation of Schwer + Kopka process monitoring systems will premiere at the wire® show.

The entirely new developed hardware with modern high performance processors and latest capacitive 16:9 touch screens build the foundation for future improvements. The new systems will also show the new operating philosophy of Schwer + Kopka.

The user interface aligns even more with logical work flows and always shows supplementary information to the currently used screens. All Schwer + Kopka process monitors today are available with OPC-UA data interfaces. www.schwer-kopka.de

SKAKO Gear Tipper at wire® SKAKO Vibration is excited to reveal the newly designed and compact SKAKO Gear Tipper will be on its stand at wire® Düsseldorf.

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he Gear Tipper gives SKAKO’s customers a compact, safe and cost-effective method for handling bulk materials. Complete product discharge is ensured by 180 degree tipping, combined with a repeat tipping function. The Gear Tipper is placed directly on top of a silo, feeder or any type of container, giving it a compact and efficient footprint.

Visitors will be able to see the Gear Tipper in operation, including the use of the gentle handling hydraulic gate. The tipper will be placed on top of a vibrating storage feeder, making it a 3.5m high structure, which will be hard to miss.

In addition to the Gear Tipper, SKAKO will show a second generation semi-auto packaging system. SKAKO’s packaging system has been well received by the market and, since wire 2016, SKAKO has further developed the system. As well as this, a CCU vibration trough will also be on display.

This trough is designed to be integrated with a sand blasting machine, to feed products into a transport box while cleaning the products from blasting material.

“We look forward to sharing the benefits of SKAKO’s second generation packaging system with all wire visitors, as well as introducing the new additions to the SKAKO product portfolio, and as always, we are ready to discuss any industry challenges that our customers may need to have addressed,” comments Dirk Ehrenheim, regional manager at SKAKO Vibration AS. www.skako.com

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What’s new at SASPI After a successful year for SASPI, the company will once again attend the wire® show in Düsseldorf full of energy and excitement to show the new things it has to offer.

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or SASPI it has been a successful few years, especially in the aerospace and automotive markets; due to its machines’ reliability and accuracy – both of which will be represented at wire®.

A brand new prototype combined pointer will be on show with a completely new design. This type of machine is mainly made for the aerospace industry and highly appreciated for its speed and precision, as well as its high technology and versatility.

The machine’s main characteristic is its possibility to carry out three operations at the same time – shaving, drilling and broaching. The user-friendly pointer combines a brand new machine with all the experience and features of the well known SASPI MPA pointing machine.

Also on display will be a brand new GV3-20, a heavy-duty thread roller. This machine is fully motorised with the patented die block adjustment that, together with other motorisations, makes it one of the easiest and quickest machines to set-up.

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SACMA continues to innovate

The leitmotiv of SACMA Group is to innovate steadily and provide the most reliable range of machines – making customers more competitive in a continuously evolving market. This will once again be on display, as SACMA Group welcomes all the actors of the forming world to its booth at wire® Düsseldorf, which promises to be an exceptional exhibition that SACMA is dedicating to Mr Giancarlo Rampezzotti.

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ACMA’s stand will display the most important innovations launched by both SACMA and Ingramatic, which are either immediately ready for the market or coming soon. This includes the progressive header model SP270-WF300° from SACMA, which package consists of a light WF version, as an alternative to the fully integrated warm forming machines. This six dies header will demonstrate to users the benefits of forming parts up to 300°C. The machine has the patented S-Feed wire feeding system, driven by servomotor, and allows a very precise and reliable cut-off operation. The header is designed for Industry 4.0 and equipped with the SACMA Load Matic made by Brankamp. The 7 th transfer finger has a pneumatic opening, to be used for quality management in connection with the loading control.

The S-Feed wire feeder, the first mechatronic application of SACMA Group, is now joined by the brand new S-Transfer – a transfer driven by linear motors allowing the operator to set-up and manage all the operations from the touch screen panel, SC Matic.

Customers will see a precise, reliable and effective servo transfer, reaching the typical targets of SACMA Group machinery. The S-Transfer provides additional functions to run difficult parts requiring dedicated set-up for a perfect transportation.

A showcase will be dedicated to the new S-Transfer unit at the wire® show, explaining the concept and the features. SACMA customers are used to saying ‘when we buy a SACMA machine, we know what we buy’, and the S-Transfer is also the result of the synergy with Ingramatic in the application of servomotors for different functions.

The sharing experience strategy makes the new projects safe and durable from the beginning. The S-Transfer will be progressively introduced in SACMA headers over a short period.

SACMA has also extended its product line by introducing the

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WIRE® PREVIEW new six die combined header models SP59 and SP59-C, with 24mm wire cut off, DKO 180mm and 110mm – meeting the demand of the automotive industry to produce ever more complicated threaded parts. The SACMA combined headers maintain the performances of the progressive headers, from which they derived.

During the wire show Ingramatic will have a world premiere, showing the smallest threader inspired by the I-Thread concept, the model RP020 for the high-speed production of very precise miniature screws. The machine is equipped with the latest technologies available such as an innovative tool holder, an introduction system driven by a linear torque motor and a slide running on linear guides (with ball circulation skates) in order to ensure high accuracy for rolling operation. The machine is equipped with the same advanced functions of the I-Thread machines, like the self learning adjustments of the starter unit, the frame made of spheroidal cast iron and the SC-Matic interface for fully motorised adjustments.

Ingramatic fast and strong in innovation

A member of the SACMA Group, Ingramatic is a worldwide leading company for designing and manufacturing thread rolling machines. The well known modular I-Thread machine line provides many innovative features such as the motorisation of the die match and the single starter units driven by torque motor motion, as well as the patented double starter unit driven by servomotors. These two types of starter units have, as a standard function, the self learning adjustment of the starter fingers to make set-up of the blank introduction quick and easy. Ingramatic says it is the first worldwide company having engineered a solution for the whole range of machines from M1 to M33.

In addition, to give a better understanding about the undisputable capacity of Ingramatic to design modular machines with the highest level of sophistication, and to serve the most exigent users, the company will have an additional demo with the large thread rolling machine model RP820 (TR8/W60). This machine is the best for running ultra high-tensile bolts for the automotive and truck industries or structural bolts for the construction industry.

To keep up all its customers and potential partners, SACMA Group has created two teaser videos showing the Winning Technologies® recently implemented by SACMA and Ingramatic on the SACMA Group YouTube channel.

In both teaser videos, SACMA and Ingramatic are revealing the new interesting packages to produce sophisticated parts and improve the way to use cold and warm forming machines.

SACMA Group staff will be pleased to welcome visitors at wire Düsseldorf 2018, Hall 15 booth E26, to show and explain all the new technologies and the capacity to support all customers around the world. www.sacmagroup.com

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The strategic choices behind TLM machine technology In its 40 years of operations, TLM Srl has been able to observe an unmistakable tendency on the fastener market. European manufacturers of fasteners, nuts and bolts have experienced increasingly lower profit margins, while competition with Asian producers remains critical. Labour in Asia is abundant at much lower costs, there is more favourable taxation and less restrictive constraints compared to EU regulations.

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he need has thus arisen for European companies to produce large quantities using machines that are reliable over the long-term, as well as being easy to use and quick to equip, to simplify operators’ tasks.

To offer this possibility to fastener manufacturers, TLM has calibrated its machines to produce parts – above all special parts – at an above-average cruising speed. The company has given priority in its projects to reliable mechanics without electronic complications, which would require expert intervention in the event of default. Good mechanics are accessible to everyone, while complex electronics require a specialist.

Moreover, it is wrong to assume that an electronic synchronism can easily replace good mechanical kinematics. Even if the new generations find it more instinctive to type on a touch screen rather than carrying out accurate mechanical tuning, TLM says its machines – which are not strictly electronic – offer something more than the competitions’ machines.

TLM threading machines are made up of two parts. The first is the ‘head’, the most important part of the machine, which holds the rod linkage, the insertion kinematic mechanisms, the guide movement and fixed die lock. The second part is the ‘base’, which houses the motorisation with tilting utensil, the bracket for lifting the screw loading vibrator, and any auxiliary module units such as the washer loader or the pointing machine.

Both machine parts are made of electro-welded steel. After welding, they are normalised so as to eliminate the stresses of the welding itself.

The reason why it was decided to construct two structures and not a single monolithic structure is due to the fact that almost the entire mechanics of the machine reside in the rolling machine head. For this reason, TLM takes particular care of all processing and finishing.

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We are the only manufacturer that offers such a complete range of machines, with the added value of being able to combine different types of machines…”

TLM states that it is the only manufacturer that grinds the rolling machine head to obtain precision, parallels and squares in the range of one hundredth of a millimetre (0.01mm). The bronze plates where the slide carrying the threading tool moves are fixed on the ground surfaces, and this technology allows for tighter tolerances on the screws produced – guaranteeing even better precision in the machined piece.

The slide carrying the threading tool is built in high resistance Ergal aluminium and finished in steel plates. During rolling machine head composition, the reaction block is coupled in a forced manner and then jointly welded so as to create a single body that is integral with the structure of the head.

This offers the enormous advantage of greatly reducing structural bending and collapsing during rolling, because in the case of reclaimed screws or screws that have been thermally treated, the rolling deformation requires many tonnes of load.

The machines are equipped with an additional lubrication system for hard screws or screws with a great deal of deformation. The additional lubrication system is composed of a control unit that maintains pressure so as to ensure a genuine hydrostatic bearing to maintain oil during slide sliding and to counteract the load generated by rolling – guaranteeing longer sliding component life.

Furthermore, the oil is recovered and filtered by the control unit, which then sends it back into circulation. The drive that controls screw insertion into rolling is completely mechanical and mechanically connected to the rod linkage that moves the die holder slide.

Since the insertion of screws into the rod linkage is mechanically connected, the user is sure to always insert the screw in the same position between the dies (tools) – ensuring that the threading phase is maintained. For this reason, TLM has never changed to electronic insertion solutions, which are rather delicate and unreliable.

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The complete range of TLM machines is composed of die rolling machines (M1 – M30), rotary unit rolling machines, chamfering machines, screw and washer assemblers – available in three formats depending on the diameters of the washers to be loaded, micro, standard and heavy washer assembly units, screw and bushing assemblers, combined machines, die rolling machine and rotary unit rolling machine, die rolling machine and chamfering machine, as well as die rolling machine and washer loader (single or double).

The latest TLM products include a micro-rolling machine with die technology and micrometric adjustments, and vertical elevator loading machines with belt system screw orientating system.

TLM states: “We are the only manufacturer that offers such a complete range of machines, with the added value of being able to combine different types of machines to ensure cascade functioning processing, optimising production times and reducing costs.”

“The solidity, accuracy and precision with which TLM rolling machines are built have made the company a leader in the sector, highly appreciated by the largest producers of fasteners and screws in general.” www.tlmweb.it

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New all-in-one machine produces 24,000 bolt blanks per hour At wire® 2018, Aachener Maschinenbau GmbH (AMBA) will introduce its new all-in-one machines for the production of up to 200mm long bolts at unsurpassed rates.

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n AMBA’s machines, several upsetting operations take place simultaneously.

Compared to conventional machines, this achieves an increase in throughput many times over – also with bolt heads of complex shapes.

Bolts in lengths between 160mm and 180mm are typically produced at a rate of 60 pieces per minute. In contrast, the new all-in-one machine offered by AMBA produces upset bolt blanks of 60mm to 200mm length at a much higher rate. The first machine of this new all-in-one design can produce up to 400 bolts per minute or 24,000 pieces per hour.

The new AMBA machines achieve this dramatic increase in throughput by first upsetting one end of the rod, then rotating the rod and upsetting the opposite end – in an integrated secondary upsetting station. The produced bolt blanks therefore have a head at both ends. At the end of the process, they will be cut in half. This means that at a production rate of 180 to 200 pieces per minute the machine actually delivers 360 to 400 bolts.

“To produce heads of complex shapes, we can arrange several upsetting stations in a row to perform several, let’s say, three or four, blows at one end of the bolt blank. This is extremely helpful in order to cater to, for example, the growing demand for increasingly bigger flat heads. As all the upsetting operations take place simultaneously, we can also produce sophisticated head shapes at the same high rates,” explains Manfred Houben, one of the two managing directors of AMBA.

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The machines can handle bolts with diameters between 4mm and 10mm, in lengths ranging between 60mm and 400mm, depending on the rod diameter.

The new machines are built according to the all-inone principle that AMBA also uses in many other machine designs. What makes the machines so special is the fact that all process steps take place within one single machines – everything from the synchronised decoiler of the wire, upsetting of the bolt heads, and thread rolling, down to placing the finished products in an automated process in transport boxes. As all process steps are mechanically coupled, the highest process reliability is guaranteed.

Thanks to the modular design of the machines, additional functions such as pinching of the tip, machining or milling of grooves, or turning and deburring of tube ends, can be easily integrated.

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WIRE® PREVIEW

Wire drawing machines on display at wire® On its stand at this year’s wire® show, Italian-based Tecno Impianti Srl will be showcasing a range of its machines, which can all be customised according to customers’ needs.

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ncluded in Tecno Impianti’s offering will be the horizontal wire drawing bullblock Mod MO20 with integrated push pointer for wire diameters up to 20mm. Also on display will be the in-line wire drawer Mod SKP14 with new compact design and new transmission group, which permit a great saving in space and reduced maintenance.

The horizontal power-driven uncoiler Mod AP25I will also be showcased at the show, with integrated cutoff unit and coil-compacting device for easily recoiling, compacting and strapping of the unutilised part of the wire coil.

Then there is the wire pointing machine Mod AT14-4 for maximum wire diameter 14mm – installed on a carriage and equipped with four rolling cylinders for executing the wire head preparation before its threading into the drawing die.

Also available is the bestseller Mod M026 (pictured) – a coil-to-coil wire drawing sytem with bullblock.

IN-LINE WIRE DRAWING MACHINES For calibrating wire from 2,0 to 35,0 m, in-line with cold headers and machines for chains.

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Tecno Impianti designs and manufactures an extensive range of machines for the fastener industry such as in-line wire drawers, which work in-line with cold headers; machines for chain; straightening and cutting machines; coil to coil wire drawing bullblocks for wire diameter up to 36mm; horizontal power-driven uncoilers with single arm or with double arm and rotating base; vertical power driven uncoilers; feeding/ pre-straightening machines; wire pointing machines; and coil-tilting machines. www.tecnoimpianti-italy.com

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Threading tools for the production of nuts At this year’s wire® show, BASS, a specialist for the machining of internal threads, will be setting its focus on the machining of internal threads within fastening elements.

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igh-quality materials, adapted geometries, and new coatings, enable thread cutting and roll tapping with a higher cutting speed and therefore lead to an increase in performance. The lower machining time and high tool life also reduce the production costs.

With the DURAMAX family, BASS GmbH & Co KG offers a thread forming tool in all standard dimensions for a process reliable machining. New coatings specifically tailored to the particular application, for example the innovative BT-coating, lead to higher tool life.

The combination of threading tool and reamer is perfectly suitable for the production of union nuts, with the threads for the union nuts manufactured in a reversing tapping cycle.

The tools with reamer are customised for each application individually and provide higher tool life and consistent process reliability.

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BASS has also developed a tool solution consisting of three components for the fully automated production of nuts in a run-over tapping process. This three part system – produced with the AMGB V – captivates by its reusability of shank and threading tool.

The cartridge connects the tap nip with the bent shank. The cartridge has a predetermined breaking point that ensures – even under high torque as a result of tool wear – the assembly of the shank and tap is intentionally disconnected, so that both elements are reusable.

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WIRE® PREVIEW

Lubricants for all forming applications Being present at all stages of the wire process with its lubricants, CONDAT has three stands at this year’s wire® Düsseldorf (Hall 5 C10 – Hall 10 A52 – Hall 15 B43) – concreting its place as the most complete supplier for the fastener industry with strong lubrication expertise, a comprehensive range of products, as well as a range of innovative abilities for responsible and sustainable solutions.

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ith over 160 years’ experience in the lubrication field, CONDAT has developed a wide range of products to answer the processing needs of its customers. Applications within the fastener industry cover various operations including surface treatment, drawing skin pass, cold heading, thread rolling, and heat treatment. For instance, the high pressures exerted between the tool and the part require the use of high-performance lubricants to avoid premature wear and breakage of tools.

CONDAT dedicated solutions include: Non-reactive surface treatments of wire rods.

Soaps for skin-pass or wire drawing operations before cold heading.

Multipurpose forming oils – mineral or vegetable-based.

Heavy-duty forming lubricants for all kind of material.

Extreme pressure neat cutting oils for thread rolling and tapping.

Quenching oils and polymers.

Ancillary products such as slideway lubricants or rust preventive products are also available.

Inspection machines and precision forging tools at wire® Lazpiur will be present at wire® 2018 with its latest developments – presenting a comprehensive family of machines for fastener inspection, in addition to a wide range of forging tools.

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n Düsseldorf, the Spanish company will be showcasing a comprehensive range of fastener inspection machines and, as a test, will include its latest development – the BEGItech MRT machine, boasting an inspection system that can integrate different technologies into the same machine, such as vision systems, photometric systems, eddy current systems, and mechanical inspections.

The company will demonstrate a leading position in the production of fastener inspection machines, with cutting edge technology including dimensional vision inspection, surface defect analysis with photometry, mechanical checks of mountabilty/go – no go, and eddy current to check for cracks and/or verification of heat treatments. All of this is managed by one single software system, which is applicable to the various types of machines.

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Lazpiur is also a leading player in the forging tools sector.

The century-old company will present its latest innovations in this field, where it says it has to become an international benchmark. The company has also broadened its range of cold forging products in recent months with new types of dies based on new technological developments. The benefits of this new technology include manufacturing cost savings, which can be of special interest in the automotive sector.

Lazpiur explains: “Out of more than 1,000 exhibitors at the 2018 wire® show, we are unique in that we are able to present two lines of very different products (tools and inspection machines), both of which share common factors: Innovation, precision and quality.”

EXTRUGLISS GREEN: Sustainable cold heading oil

Concerned for the future, CONDAT is committed to a responsible approach and offers its customers technical solutions enabling them to reduce their impact on people and the environment.

For cold heading operations, CONDAT has developed EXTRUGLISS GREEN – a vegetal-based oil that improves productivity and tool life. Thanks to the high-level of lubricity of vegetal-base oil (three times more efficient than standard mineral-base oils), EXTRUGLISS GREEN enables the manufacture of very difficult parts while increasing the OEE (efficiency of your machine) and reducing the tooling budget. These oils can also be used for heavy-duty forming operations (screw, bolt, nuts and extrusion). Its high flash point ensures lower mist and smokes, giving operators a friendly working environment.

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Fastener Fair Turkey welcomes return of international visitors Two years ago, security concerns kept most international buyers away from Fastener Fair Turkey. This year, exhibitors at the fourth edition of the fair were delighted to welcome the return of many high calibre international visitors – as well as strong growth in domestic attendance.

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isitors this year totalled 2,900, representing a very impressive 70% growth over a 2016 show that was still successful despite security worries. Significantly, 11.2% of 2018 visitors were from 47 countries outside Turkey, reflecting the continued strengthening of Turkey’s fastener manufacturing base and its export performance, and the location of the show in a very accessible Istanbul.

According to Mustafa Tecdelioğlu, chairman of Tecde Group and of BESIAD – the fastener manufacturers’ association, Turkey’s fastener manufacturing sector grew by 15% in 2017, with exports valued at US$365 million increasing by 17% and imports declining by 4%. That is significant for an organisation committed to strengthening the self-sufficiency of Turkey’s fastener industry. Equally important to the fastener sector is Turkey’s growth as an automotive, domestic appliance, and other engineered product manufacturing and exporting nexus – as a result of which BESIAD estimates indirect exports of fasteners are now worth close to US$1 billion.

In addition to a buoyant fastener industry and the welcome return of foreign buyers, Fastener Fair Turkey 2018 also expanded to three days, including opening for the first time on Saturday, which clearly also contributed to visitor growth and to the show’s reputation as the crossroads of Asia and Europe.

Fastener Fair Turkey is an excellent showcase for Turkish manufacturing – making for ease of access to companies that may be based anywhere up to 1,500km from Istanbul. Visitors to the main hall were immediately presented with rows of highly professional stands, symbolising the strength, enthusiasm – and hospitality – of Turkey’s top fastener producers.

Appropriately located centre front row, was the NORM Group.

Turkey’s largest fastener manufacturer now operates nine modern production facilities in İzmir and Salihli, with a combined annual output approaching 100,000 tonnes. NORM Group is unquestionably at the vanguard in advancing and projecting Turkey’s fastener making capabilities, particularly to the influential automotive sector. As a result, NORM’s presence at Fastener Fair Turkey represents a powerful magnet for both international and domestic visitors, evidenced by the calibre of the 150 international and domestic guests invited to NORM’s first night gala dinner.

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Not withstanding Mustafa Tecdelioğlu’s long-standing and very active role as BESIAD chairman, his family’s Tecde Group also played a major role in drawing visitors. The Group is aiming for 30,000 tonnes production in 2018, 40% of which is exported.

A new Tecde plant in Malatya has a 25,000m2 covered area, and will be a major recipient of some US$13 million in planned investment in new machines, coating and heat treatment lines.

Ambitious growth and investment plans are far from limited to these two leaders. Berdan Bolt has emphatically stamped its mark in fastening technology for wind energy and mega projects. Also, BOLT, located in the automotive hub of Bursa, opened a new R&D centre in 2017, and reckons that 70% of its output is now in special fasteners, with 25% exported.

SME producers are equally committed to growth, with many expanding or relocating to increase capacity and aiming for major output and export growth in 2018.

Partially because of the strength of its domestic industry, Turkey is not the easiest market for overseas fastener companies to penetrate. Fastener Fair Turkey, therefore, represents an excellent research and proving ground, the success of which is evidenced by those companies that now have Turkish subsidiaries at the show or have established representation via Turkish companies.

There is another dimension that adds to Fastener Fair Turkey and makes it quite distinctive. The presence of so many fastener manufacturers, as exhibitors and visitors, has made it a particularly effective platform for manufacturing technology suppliers – whether cold forming and thread rolling machinery, heat treatment, coating lines and systems providers, inspection systems or wire suppliers. Most were located in the second show hall, together with a limited number of Asian fastener suppliers.

While understandably quieter than the main hall, exhibitors here were clearly doing good business throughout the show.

Many now have firmly established Turkish agents and service supporters – SACMA Group and Regg Inspection, for example, are ably represented by Santech. Simar represents primarily Asian machinery makers including Hyodong and Chien Tsai, as well as Israel’s Videx. Others continue to have their own stands; San Yung is one that affirmed the penetration of its heat treatment lines in Turkey and throughout Europe.

Yesmin Machinery from Taiwan, was among several displaying machines destined for delivery to Turkish manufacturers.

The Turkish political climate may remain uncertain, but its fastener industry is definitely doing well – and looking to do better. It also clearly has confidence in the professionalism of Fastener Fair to deliver a pivotal event at which it projects its capabilities to domestic and international buyers.

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Innovative products on display at EISENWARENMESSE From 4th – 7th March 2018, EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair Köln – saw more than 2,700 exhibitors from over 55 countries present the latest tools, workshop equipment, industrial supplies, as well as fastening and connection technology. Here Deputy Editor Claire Aldridge gives a report from the second day of the show.

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eld once again at the Koelnmesse, the show halls were separated into tools, industrial supply, fasteners, fixings and fittings, and home improvement. The majority of fastener exhibitors were housed in Hall 5.2, and some in 5.1 – including Ambrovit SpA, Chemfix Products Ltd, ESSVE Produkter AB, pgb-Europe nv, F.REYHER Nchfg GmbH & Co KG, Schäfer + Peters GmbH, Kyocera Senco, and INDEX Fixing Systems – with the latter benefiting from a new stand position at the front of Hall 5.2.

“We were happy to invite visitors to our newly positioned open planned stand, to do business in a relaxing, friendly atmosphere,” commented Koldo Càmara, marketing manager at INDEX Fixing Systems. “It was the perfect position at the front of the hall to attract the interest of every visitor.”

There were also some fastener related companies that exhibited within the ‘Tools’ halls, such as Australian-based industrial cutting tools and accessories supplier Bordo Industrial Tools – with the company showcasing its latest insert – Loksert®. Loksert keylocking inserts are an easily installed thread assembly that are ideal for replacing damaged or worn threads in virtually any material – ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic. They are constructed from high-quality carbon steel or extremely hard wearing stainless steel. Lokserts are suitable for repairing and creating threads in a wide range of applications, including forgings and castings, and are especially suited to situations that experience heavy wear and vibration, such as mining, construction and earthmoving equipment.

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“We are pleased to be at the Köln show with our Loksert. The show is always a great opportunity to get innovative new products in front of the international industry,” commented Iain Brown, managing director at Bordo.

Another new product on show was from Beck Fastener Group, exhibiting in Hall 4.1, with its LignoLoc® collated wooden nails and FASCO LignoLoc pneumatic nailer. LignoLoc is the first ever pneumatically driven wooden nail for future-oriented use in industrial production and ecological timber construction, as well as many other applications. LignoLoc wooden nails are made from indigenous beech wood and boast a tensile strength similar to aluminium nails. Their mechanic properties allow the nails to be driven into solid structural timber with the FASCO LignoLoc pneumatic nailer, without any pre-drilling, to form an inseparable bond with the timber.

Throughout the show, new innovative products were displayed across all Halls. This included the winners and nominees of the EISEN Innvoation Award 2018 – presented during the Welcome Party on the evening of the first day.

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EXHIBITIONS Powered by ZHH (Central Association of the Hardware Trade e.V.) the EISEN Innovation Award 2018 went to HAZET-Werk Hermann Zerver Gmbh & Co KG for its HiPer fine-toothed reversible ratchet 916 HP – 1,000Nm, 90 teeth.

Wiha Werkzeuge GmbH was also presented an award for its Wiha SpeedE® – which the company says is the world’s first electronic screwdriver in the handheld tool section.

Other fastener products that were nominated included the ESSDRIVE wood screw from first time exhibitor ESSVE. ESSDRIVE is a screw with a patented tip designed for minimum pressure and a patented head for a nice finish. The tip reduces compressive force needed by more than 50% compared to other screws. For a craftsman who puts in 500 screws a day, ESSDRIVE reduces workload by 1,000kg of pressure, resulting in better ergonomics and fewer injuries over time.

“We are taking this opportunity in our first show outside Scandinavia to bring the ESSDRIVE to the market and look for international distributors. We’ve had some really good interest. We are really pleased with the results so far,” commented Caroline Larsson, marketing manager, new markets at ESSVE. Also showcasing innovative products was the Taiwan excellence stand in Hall 2.2 – which first appeared at the 2016 show. On display were Taiwan’s most innovative products that provide tremendous value to users worldwide.

All products on the stand carried the ‘Taiwan Excellence’ symbol, having been selected for specific ‘Taiwan Excellence Awards’ based on their excellence in design, quality, marketing, R&D, and manufacturing. Initiated in the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), R.O.C in 1992, the symbol of ‘Taiwan Excellence’ is recognised by 101 countries. Products on display included a smart tool torque display from KILEWS Industrial Co Ltd, a digital torque wrench from Sunheng Technology Co Ltd, and an industrial 1 inch twin hammer air impact wrench from Airboss Air Tools Co Ltd. Although only the second day of the show, fastener exhibitors were pleased about the quality of visitors, and were optimistic about the remaining days.

Some exhibitors, however, questioned a Sunday beginning as aisles were significantly busier during the weekday.

EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair Köln will next take place from 1 st – 4th March 2020.

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BUDMA: The heart of the Polish construction industry There was a wealth of demonstrations at this year’s BUDMA – the international construction and architecture fair, held on 30th January – 2nd February 2018, with nearly 1,000 manufacturers and distributors of building materials showcasing over 150 registered new products. Deputy Editor Claire Aldridge reports from the show.

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eld at the Poznań International Fair – one of the fastest growing trade fair and conference centres in central and eastern Europe, with 80 trade fairs and 400 congresses held every year – BUDMA is one of the most important meeting places for Polish producers and distributors of modern technologies and building materials.

46,000 visitors headed to the four day event, comprising of trade representatives (44%), contractors (35%), architects (12%), and developers (8%). 53% of visitors were management and 44% were employees/contractors.

International vistors totalled 7,000 from 43 countries including 14% from Germany, 13.5% Lithuania, 10% Ukraine, 9% Scandinavia, 6% from Belarus, 6% the Czech Republic, 5% Slovakia, 3.5% Russia, 3% Latvia, 3% the UK, and 2.5% from Belgium. This year also saw a successful buyers programme running alongside the show with over 200 international buyers across 25 countries invited to BUDMA. BUDMA focused on a variety of key construction markets, including manufacturers of roofing and accessories; recognised brands and new manufacturers of windows, doors, gates and fences; the latest trends and design solutions for flooring and parquet; as well as mounting systems and new technological solutions.

Ample new products were on display during the show, with 35 MTP Gold Medal awards handed out – the prestigious award presented by the show underlines a product’s high-quality, technology, and innovation, and looks to highlight products that will make a difference in the construction industry in 2018.

“Polish buyers are changing the way they do business – prefering to instead see the technical information and quality of a product, before the price,” explained one exhbitor – a trend that was clearly reflected throughout the show.

Demonstrations at BUDMA included those from TJEP Fastening Systems, showing its rebar tying solution TJEP RE-BAR XP – an effective alternative to manual binding, which is traditionally a monotonous and stressful task. The ergonomic re-bar tier not only improves working conditions, it is also an economic, reliable and effecient solution.

Also attracting visitors to its stand was the Polish specialist in construction connection technology B.PRO, with demonstrations of its wide range of gas powered nailers, pneumatic nailers, staplers, and cordless screwdrivers.

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Over 100 conferences, presentations, training sessions and events took place during the fair, including the second economic forum of civil engineering and architecture. Topics discussed included new regulations; rules of the ‘National Property Holding’; competitiveness of Polish construction companies in foreign markets; the competitiveness of Polish construction companies and manufacturers of construction products on export markets; and the future of the construction industry – ‘is automation of production and exports a chance for the continuous development of Polish construction companies’.

This year’s BUDMA was also accompanied by the KOMINKI fair, INTERMASZ and INFRATEC fairs, presenting the latest proposals in the field of fireplaces, construction machinery and equipment, as well as technologies for infrastructure construction.

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India’s capital city set to host Fastener Fair India 2018 Fastener Fair India, the country’s premier exhibition for the industry, takes place from 18th – 19th May 2018 at the Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre, in New Delhi.

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ompanies throughout Europe and Asia will join India’s leading companies at Fastener Fair India 2018, giving the show a truly international feel. Fastener Fair India covers a wide product range of industrial fasteners and fixings, assembly and installation systems, storage and logistics services, fastener manufacturing technology and construction fixings.

New Delhi is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, with a flourishing economy to match its rich historical and cultural importance. The city’s standing has encouraged many multinational companies to establish offices in New Delhi. This importance makes New Delhi the perfect host for an edition of Fastener Fair India.

Furthermore, the Delhi region acts as a hub for the automotive industry and many automotive companies have opened manufacturing centres. The city has also quickly become a trading hub for electronics and white goods.

The last edition of Fastener Fair India held in New Delhi took place in 2016 and welcomed 151 companies from seven countries. Both exhibitors and visitors deemed the exhibition a resounding success.

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Fastener Fair India 2018 provides excellent networking opportunities to all industry professionals, including distributors, suppliers and engineers. Due to high-levels of sales and interest in the exhibition, limited stand space remains for prospective exhibitors. Contact the Fastener Fair India 2018 team now to avoid disappointment.

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Fastener Fair USA to offer unique educational sessions and industry insights Fastener professionals will have a unique opportunity to get the latest industry information, forecasts, and technical education with keynote sessions and breakouts, at the inaugural Fastener Fair USA, which will take place 11th – 12th April 2018 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

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astener Fair USA is the premier event bringing together manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and end users in this focused fastener and joining technology exhibition. The show offers a first-hand look at the latest solutions and technology available in the marketplace, as well as networking opportunities, and top-notch educational programmes developed and delivered by industry experts.

There will also be networking events to facilitate relationships and collaborations with industry peers – a highlight will be the opening reception at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Fastener Fair USA’s educational sessions will be led by experts from a variety of backgrounds and will cover topics on maintenance and repair, aerospace applications, growing a distribution business, managing data, fastener basics for newcomers to the industry, marketing, leadership, and much more.

One of the show’s industry experts – Dr Andrew L. Gyekenyesi, associate chief scientist and research team manager at the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) in Cleveland, will be joined by an expert from NASA to present: ‘Looking into the future of space technology’. Dr Gyekenyesi has over 25 years of experience in material development, mechanics of materials, advanced NDE, structural health monitoring, and thermal management. He has published over 80 papers, edited over 30 books, co-authored book chapters, and participated in task groups to develop engineering standards.

Show management has put together a strong line-up of educational sessions for professionals in the entire fastener supply chain, with unique sessions for specific industries and experience levels. For example, distributors will appreciate the sales and marketing sessions sponsored by Earnest Machine Products Company, featuring two recognised industry speakers.

Paul Reilly, author of ‘Value Added Selling’ will present tips on improving sales tactics and driving more revenue to the business. Ian Heller of Modern Distribution Management (MDM), will be speaking about digital trends in distribution, marketing and the effect Amazon is having on MRO distributors.

“The line-up of respected speakers we have sharing their knowledge and expertise makes Fastener Fair USA a truly valuable experience for attendees,” said Jessica Boweak, exhibition manager for Fastener Fair USA. “In addition, the strong support from Earnest Machine Products Company, with its sponsorship of the educational theatre and networking lounge, will help make this a show people won’t soon forget.”

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Educational highlights

Fastener Training Institute (FTI) will present two pre-show workshops on 10 th April 2018: Fastening 101 – presented by Laurence Claus, president of NNI Training and Consulting Inc. A 30 year fastener industry veteran and mechanical engineer, Claus is certified Six Sigma Black Belt and knowledgeable in the manufacture and use of automotive, industrial, and aerospace fasteners.

Understanding the bolted joint – presented by Carmen Vertullo, founder of CarVer Consulting: A consulting, engineering, and training company specialising in fasteners and bolted joints.

He is a certified fastener specialist at FTI and holds a BS in manufacturing engineering technology.

Phil Matten, executive editor of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, will be sharing ‘Perceptions from across the pond’ on both 11th April and 12 th April. He will look at the most significant trends and issues – global and local – affecting the European fastener industry.

It will be a unique chance to compare notes, ask questions and explore concerns in both the US and European markets.

Gavin Brown, executive director, Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association will be presenting: ‘Aerospace: Taking the cost out of the cost’.

Other technical training sessions will be offered by John Doda of APM Hexseal, Willem Sundblad of Oden Technologies, Dennis Stritter of Atotech, Liberato Pietrantoni of CJWinter, and Michael Mowins of Phillips Screw Company.

Marketing and management sessions will be offered by Young Fastener Professionals and Women in the Fastener Industry.

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Fastener Fair India New Delhi New Delhi, India 18 May – 19 May 2018 www.fastenerfair.com/india/delhi The fastener event for India.

Hardware + Tools Middle East Dubai, UAE 2 Apr – 4 Apr 2018 www.hardwaretoolsme.com Tools, hardware, materials and machinery.

CONSTRUMA Budapest, Hungary 11 Apr – 15 Apr 2018 www.construma.hu International building trade exhibition.

MosBuild Moscow, Russia 3 Apr – 6 Apr 2018 www.mosbuild.com Construction technology, materials and equipment.

wire® Düsseldorf Düsseldorf, Germany 16 Apr – 20 Apr 2018 www.wire.de Wire and cable, including fastener manufacturing technology.

Taiwan International Fastener Show Kaohsiung, Taiwan 10 Apr – 12 Apr 2018 www.fastenertaiwan.com.tw Specialist fastener show.

INTERSTROYEXPO St. Petersburg, Russia 17 Apr – 19 Apr 2018 www.interstroyexpo.primexpo.ru International construction exhibition.

Nordbygg Stockholm, Sweden 10 Apr – 13 Apr 2018 www.nordbygg.se Nordic construction industry.

National Hardware Show Las Vegas, USA 8 May – 10 May 2018 www.nationalhardwareshow.com Connects retailers, dealers, wholesalers, distributors and manufacturers to the marketplace.

FEICON BATIMAT São Paulo, Brazil 10 Apr – 13 Apr 2018 www.feicon.com.br Construction industry fair.

Global Automotive Components and Suppliers Expo Stuttgart, Germany 5 Jun – 7 Jun 2018 www.globalautomotivecomponentsandsuppliersexpo.com Automotive components exhibition.

Fastener Fair USA Cleveland, USA 11 Apr – 12 Apr 2018 www.fastenerfair.com/usa The fastener event for the USA.

Guangzhou International Metal & Metallurgy Exhibition Guangzhou, China 6 Jun – 8 Jun 2018 www.julang.com.cn Metal industries and materials including fasteners.

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Fastener Fair France gathers pace This year, on 28th – 29th November, Fastener Fair France – the only international exhibition in France dedicated to fastener and fixing technology – will be playing host to stakeholders in the market for screws, bolts and fastening systems at the Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles.

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astener Fair already enjoys a solid reputation internationally, boasting exhibitions in Germany, Italy, Turkey, the United States, Mexico and India, and now, for the very first time, France.

Over the course of two days, Fastener Fair France will afford industry professionals a unique opportunity to meet, discover globally significant innovations, and above all, forge new business relationships.

For its first edition in France, Fastener Fair will bring together manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and end users of fastening and fixing systems, as well as associated products and services. The exhibition is aimed primarily at industrial stakeholders that require assembly and installation systems, fastener manufacturing technologies, plant and storage equipment, and associated services.

These requirements span a wide range of industries and business sectors, including construction, car manufacturing, aerospace, marine, electric and electronic equipment, civil engineering, energy, communication technology, metal products, furniture manufacturing, and plumbing and sanitary equipment.

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The French screw and bolt manufacturing market has been growing for the last seven years, attaining a figure of 4.5% in 2017*. In 2016, French screw and bolt manufacturers enjoyed a favourable business environment as they were able to capitalise on the dynamic growth in some of the industries that they work with closely. In the French and European automotive industries, manufacturing output increased by 4% and 5% respectively, while the French aerospace industry saw a 4% increase in production. French screw and bolt exports rose by 3.4% in the first 10 months of 2016. *Source: Xerfi France

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Taking Industry 4.0 to the next level The digital integration of industry, energy and logistics is gathering pace, with traditional boundaries between industries breaking down, productivity rising and new business models popping up. In April 2018, HANNOVER MESSE and CeMAT will lend their combined weight to this trend and take Industry 4.0 to the next level.

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In every smart factory scenario of the future, the starring roles will be played by two main factors – people and machinery. In order for them to achieve top performance, however, the power of digital integration will need to be leveraged to the fullest. “The integration of automation technology, IT platforms, and machine learning, will take Industry 4.0 to the next level,” commented Dr Jochen Köckler, chairman of the managing board at Deutsche Messe.

“With ‘Integrated Industry – Connect & Collaborate’ as its lead theme, HANNOVER MESSE 2018 will enable visitors from all around the world to experience the completely new forms of business, work and collaboration that are being made possible by our increasingly connected, digitally networked industrial landscape.

They will witness first-hand the benefits of integrated industry – enhanced productivity, future-proof jobs and exciting new business models.”

“HANNOVER MESSE is the place to go to experience the rapid rise of Industry 4.0 and its benefits first-hand,” remarked Köckler. “The world’s leading manufacturers of automation technology, big name robotics providers, and global IT and software corporations, will all be there, making the show an absolute global hotspot for Industry 4.0.”

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Fastener Fair Italy 2018 – bigger and better There’s keen industry interest in Fastener Fair Italy 2018, which takes place on 26th – 27th September, with the show set to be even bigger and better than the first event two years ago.

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eing staged at MiCo –Milano Congressi in the centre of Milan – the show will take place in the larger South Hall to accommodate more exhibitors and visitors. Fastener Fair Italy 2018 is dedicated to presenting and promoting new fastener and fixing products and technologies. The show brings together the manufacturers of fasteners, fastener production systems and stock management technologies, material suppliers, distributors, resellers, and end users.

Fastener Fair Italy enables participants to meet face-to-face, see and ensure the quality of products first-hand, source and sell products and services, arrange factory visits, initiate and strengthen business partnerships, and build trade networks – all under one roof.

Build-up to Fastener Fair Italy 2018

So far 170 companies have confirmed their participation at Fastener Fair Italy, 126 of which attended the show in 2016, and 44 of which are newcomers. Companies from 12 countries are taking part, with many big name and smaller exhibitors from Italy being joined by exhibitors from France, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Commenting on the build-up, Exhibition Director Olivia Griscelli said: “Buoyed by the huge success of the last show, which attracted 2,600 high-level buyers, engineers and managers from 58 countries, this time we’re expecting even more exhibitors and visitors. We’re seeing great interest in participation, strong demand and confidence in the industry, and this is all helped by healthy economic growth in markets worldwide.”

New seminar programme

Following a successful seminar programme in 2016, Fastener Fair Italy 2018 will include free seminars on industry innovations, topics and trends. Led by industry experts, these seminars will include insights into technical, regulatory and market issues such as requirements for stringent quality control. Devised by show partners Fasten.it in collaboration with event organiser Mack Brooks Exhibitions, the seminars will take place on 26th – 27 th September and are open to both exhibitors and visitors.

INSIGHT

Launching the ARK Last year Rivco, Arpel and Kamtech launched ARK – both as the name for the Group of Companies and as an extensive brand programme for riveting products. The behind the scenes driving force for ARK is Marketing Manager Jessica Auld – so we asked her how it happened and what it took to bring ARK to the market.

Tell us about yourself, Jessica.

“I studied at Aston Business School graduating with a 2:1 degree in 2010. My first job out of university was a B2B role in a finance company where I found my feet as a marketing executive and had my first taste of an in-house marketing agency environment; working with graphic designers and a digital team to create internal and external campaigns for different brands. In 2012 I moved into a faster paced, multi-channel B2C agency environment, working on campaigns featuring anything from a poster for toilet doors, to radio campaigns and TV adverts for horse racing events. I learnt a lot about the digital side of marketing: SEO, web and email analytics, and content writing for websites and social media.

Two years of that whirlwind and I joined Rivco and Arpel as marketing manager.

I jumped in at the deep end, on the sales desk, getting to grips with – for me – an alien industry – becoming familiar with our products, the supply chain, the customers.

It was a brilliant way to assess the marketing opportunities.

Three years down the line and I now handle all marketing activity for the ARK Group of Companies, and brand manage the ARK range of rivets.”

How does the ARK Group and brand fit together?

“The ARK Group of Companies consists of Rivco Ltd, Arpel Ltd and Kamtech Fasteners Ltd – the approved master distributors of ARK branded rivets, rivet nuts and associated tooling. The Group was specifically formed to facilitate the ARK brand and to manage its product inventory – holding the permissions and licensing agreements with factories to produce ARK branded rivets and rivet nuts. The ARK brand’s key objective is to support distributors in developing and profiting from sales of blind fastener solutions to the general industrial sector. With a combined 25 years technical and engineering experience, and a commitment to sustained profitability through reliable, quality products and added value services, ARK is best placed to service this niche market sector.”

When and how did the ARK concept start?

“We identified an emerging gap in the market – noting, as did our customers, how major brands had started to distance themselves from supporting the general industrial sector, to focus on the volume demand from aerospace, automotive and electronic market sectors. That big brand loss of focus on the general industrial sector led to decreased service and pricing support for distributors. We saw a real opportunity to fill this gap and set about creating ARK branded rivets.

ARK now fills a unique position in the market place; supporting distributors in the general industrial sector – providing the opportunity to obtain strong gross margins supplying quality, reliable branded products. Alongside competitive pricing, ARK supports distributors by holding the largest standard range of rivet and rivet nuts, ex stock, based in the UK.”

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Where does ARK position?

“As approved ARK master distributors Rivco, Arpel and Kamtech are clear that their position in the market is to support the distributor. The Group of Companies is not seeking direct end user business, and the ARK brand is not here to shorten the supply chain; it is here to support the distributors within the supply chain. That contrasts graphically with the big brand trend to target end users direct and cut out the distributor. Let me be extremely clear – supporting the distributor supply chain structure is at the absolute heart of ARK brand ethics and systems, from conception to delivery.

ARK covers a wide range of rivets, structural rivets, rivet nuts and associated tooling. The core stock is dispatched from our central warehouse in the West Midlands where we have the largest standard range in the UK, available for next day delivery. The complete range has been sourced from approved and audited factories, with which we have long-standing and solid relationships – licensed by ARK to produce its products.

ARK quality is guaranteed through the product knowledge, technical experience and commercial acumen within the Group of Companies – and that really is second to none.”

What does ARK mean for its front-line distributors?

“When discussing the long-term goals and success of the ARK brand, we clearly defined the opportunity for front-line ARK distribution. The ARK Group of Companies provides a solid, sustained link from specialist volume manufacturers to our front-line distributors. The ARK brand is already robust in its key attributes of quality, reliability and excellent value – the product, customer support and logistical competences.

As ARK wins more market recognition, which has happened really quickly I am pleased to say, the opportunities in being an ARK front-line distributor become more and more compelling.

For an SME in the fastener industry, we think it is a bold statement to become an approved ARK distributor. It involves financial and legal commitments and distributors will need to feel a natural affinity for ARK’s ethos. We expect that the ARK brand values will really resonate with distributors looking to make an investment to ensure sustainable, above average gross margins. ARK is for SMEs who want to differentiate and strengthen their niche position, as well as ease away from cut throat generalist commodity sales.

In exchange for their commitment, an approved ARK distributor enjoys a wealth of benefits and support packages. These include readily available ARK product catalogues, which can be dual branded with the distributor logo. Marketing support is available for customer promotions and ARK product advertising. An e-commerce website is available as an approved distributor option. In addition to marketing support, the ARK product is packaged to suit the distribution chain. ARK branded boxes are colour coded by range and offer the flexibility of inner and outer box quantities, eliminating the need for the distributor to re-box and relabel before dispatch to their customer.”

The ARK brand’s key objective is to support distributors in developing and profiting from sales of blind fastener solutions to the general industrial sector.”

What differentiates ARK from just another own label programme?

“Brand integrity is key to the success of ARK, and this is what differentiates our brand from other big players. ARK was created to support the distribution chain; when other brands have either moved away to focus on bigger markets, tried to cut out the distributor completely, and/or reduced the opportunity to achieve strong gross margins on their branded product. We recognise that we are in a niche industry and we have a great handle on the value ARK branded products will bring into the market place. The ARK brand supports the distribution chain and our model makes it easy for customers to buy and sell ARK branded products.

Rivco, Arpel and Kamtech Fasteners, the ARK Group of Companies, are very good at tailoring our product offering and providing a unique service to our customers.

We understand our products and provide a dependable service to customers interested in quality and reliability. The ARK companies own the ARK brand – the guarantee of long-term commitment and profitability for our distributors.

We want to extend this relationship we have with our customers, and future customers, even further by expanding the front line of ARK distribution. We see this as a natural progression of the ARK brand, solidifying and strengthening the distribution chain, where some brands have previously threatened and weakened it.”

What do you see as the core values/ benefits ARK is designed to deliver?

“They are plain and simple: End to end supply – ARK branded boxes mean no re-boxing, making delivery faster and easier for distributors; flexible delivery solutions with scheduled delivery, next day delivery, specific time slots – and all delivery options can be tracked and traced; technical and engineering support with telephone and on-site support for and on behalf of our customers. Crucially we also provide tool hire and repair services.

We also work to international quality standards – ARK products are guaranteed as our licensed factories are approved to all required international quality standards. We are determined and committed to supporting distributors, providing an added value service and quality products so they can obtain strong gross margins. Plus, we have an extensive range, locally stocked – we have the largest standard range of rivets and rivet nuts, ex stock, in the UK.”

How did you design the launch and development campaign?

“I wanted to design a brand, which visually stood out from the majority, by giving it a modern look and feel, through use of colours and font. Most importantly I wanted it to represent ARK’s transparent approach – simple, to the point and no-nonsense.

Our catalogues are very user-friendly; designed with a colour coded contents section for each product type – rivets/structural rivets/rivet nuts. That follows through to the materials, making it simpler to deal with a mix of different product types and materials.

Colour coding is a big part of the ARK brand identity, translating the usability of our catalogues, through our web and advert designs, onto our product boxes. Want to order rivets? Select from the catalogue green section and expect to receive a green box. Structural rivets? beige catalogue or web section, beige ARK branded box. Rivet nuts? think white!

To our customers it should look and be simple. However, it is the outcome of some three years thought and concerted effort, from initial concepts, through listening to feedback from our customers, to making it all come together.

Our relationship with Fastener + Fixing Magazine has been instrumental in the roll out of ARK: From the first double page feature last May we immediately received great feedback and interest from all stakeholders. We adopted a strategic campaign approach, linking ongoing email marketing and postal campaigns, tied into our marketing and advertising plans.

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INSIGHT The latest development has been the release of the ARK catalogue. We’re currently sending out hard copies to existing customers – you’ll spot the catalogue in its distinctive delivery envelope, and it will be available for download across all of our Group websites.

Most importantly, we are talking with our customers every day, by phone or email, highlighting the ARK benefits but also listening hard – the key to ensuring we are really focused on supporting our distributors.”

Any brand is only as good as its product performance – how did you assure that?

“Setting up the supply chains for ARK branded rivets and rivet nuts was intricate but, you’re right, absolutely essential to the foundation of the ARK platform. Ensuring the licensed agreements were in place to produce quality, reliable products to brand specification was a paramount starting block.

At the start, regular visits to manufacturers where pivotal in ensuring the supply chain would be robust, including ensuring they have the financial strength to support the growth of the ARK programme, without compromise to its quality and performance. Now the supply relationships are stable, quality assurance can focus on when the goods are received to the ARK central warehouse.

There are always challenges with raw material price and currency fluctuations but that is something the ARK team has long been accustomed to and here the strength of our manufacturing relationships is also very important.”

We have selected the manufacturers to produce ARK under our licence with a great deal of care

Coming up to its first year, how is ARK measuring up to your expectations?

“It was a big job – and a few sleepless nights. Living and breathing ARK from conception to birth, it is a delight to see how quickly its values have been recognised by our stakeholders both in the market place and our supply chain.

We had unexpected challenges – early on the ARK product boxes failed us and we worked closely with our packaging suppliers to get that right. Stock management is always a challenge, especially when you are growing the way ARK is – we’ve just set another record trading month, and we know it won’t be the last. Our industry expertise serves us well, but we are constantly alert to the challenge.

Overall, we are really pleased; it’s been exciting, and it’s been really rewarding to receive great feedback confirming the ARK approach really does compliment and meet distributors’ needs. It’s also been exciting to gain new customers, and brilliant – since our initial marketing focused on domestic markets – to gain them internationally, in Australia, the USA, Finland and, would you believe, Mallorca.”

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Where does ARK go from here?

“Coming up to a year from launch we know the future for ARK is bright; we have built a brand with integrity and solid values and I am sure the infrastructure around ARK will ensure continued success.

We are committed to maintaining high visibility for ARK, through this magazine, our web presence, online and in print – and also within our own team members. That activity will continue to reinforce the core values of the ARK brand, to which we are all dedicated.

Another area in which we are committed to making more progress, is developing educational resources to increase recognition and communication of the benefits of engineered, blind fastening products. Low prices, next day delivery, no carriage charges, it’s a mantra in the hyper competitive UK fastener market, but we’ve already seen that what ultimately differentiates ARK distributors – and enhances their gross margins – is demonstrating expertise and delivering consistent product reliability and assurance. www.arkbrandedrivets.co.uk

The Group of Companies is not seeking direct end user business, and the ARK brand is not here to shorten the supply chain; it is here to support the distributors within the supply chain.”

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Berdan Civata: Developing quality assurance For forty years Mr Hasan Şemsi has directed and inspired the development of Berdan Civata, based in the ancient city of Tarsus, in south-east Turkey. Here he talks about how a small business grew to be a fully integrated production operation and, remarkably candidly, of the mistakes that taught him how to achieve the highest levels of quality assurance for critical application construction fasteners.

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n Turkey in the 1980s, an employee who had worked for 15 years over a 25 year period was entitled to retire. That is how I was able to retire from Temel (STFA) Bolt, then the biggest bolt factory in Turkey, aged 43, and join my brother, Yunus, in setting up a 200m2 workshop in Tarsus with five employees.

We realised that we had no possibility to be competitive in low strength bolts so we needed to produce high value-added bolt and nuts. At our workshop, the bolts were hot forged and the threads either machined or rolled. Then they had to be taken to a company 40km away for quenching and tempering. Then they were shipped 450km to Ankara for hot zinc coating. Finally they were tested by a state institution in Adana, around 40km from our workshop.

I already had twelve years’ experience in the bolt and nut sector, half of it in business management at the oldest and biggest bolting factory, called Denet Civata, in Istanbul, and the rest at Temel Bolt, the newest one in Adana. I had gained a great deal of knowledge about bolts, nuts, materials, surface coatings, heat treatment and testing. However, we still had things to learn and in some cases we had to learn expensive lessons.

We gained our first lesson by sending two containers of bolts, destined for a power plant in Ankara, to a coating company for hot dip galvanising. However, we did not realise that while this company had coated thousands of Class 5.8 bolts every year, it had insufficient knowledge and experience in coating Class 10.9 bolts like these. We were informed that our precious 10.9 quality bolts had been cleaned by acid pickling in the same way as the low strength 5.8 quality bolts. Obviously, by keeping them in acid for a long period of time, they had all been exposed to the risk of hydrogen embrittlement. As a result, we had to scrap all the bolts and produce new ones to replace them.

We carried out more research on Class 10.9 and 12.9 after this heavy loss, equivalent to nearly one year of earnings for the 10 – 12 employees in our small and new business. The ASTM F568 standard, which confirmed our own belief, recommended that Class 10.9 or 12.9 bolts should not be hot dip galvanised, because of the risk of embrittlement failure as a result of the hydrogen introduced to the steel while pre-cleaning with acid.

However, on some big projects abroad we saw exactly these grades of bolts covered with HDG. So we thought if this could be done outside of Turkey we should be able to coat our bolts in a similar way. Finally, through careful research and testing, we achieved a safe methodology.

Now, in our eco-friendly HDG facility, we protect both the health of our employees and the environment by performing mechanical cleaning instead of pre-cleaning with acid. Most importantly, the bolts are not exposed to the risk of hydrogen brittleness. We have taken out a patent for this methodology and started declaring to our users, through trade fairs and professional publications, that the hydrogen embrittlement risk on 10.9 hot dip galvanised bolts has been eliminated

by Berdan FOREVER at our eco-friendly coating premises.

This announcement was so effective that we rapidly needed to increase our capacity by two or three times and this coating method has made such a great contribution to our growth. By these operations we realised that there have been so many steel fastener users, both domestically and outside of our country, suffering from the hydrogen fragility.

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We received our second hard lesson from our heat processor. We learned that it had hardened the Class 10.9 bolts we had produced from 42CrMo4 material by heating them in a rich carbon semiconducting cabinet, instead of hardening in a neutral bath.

Because of the heating in this abundant carbonaceous salt bath, carbon deposits in the valley of our bolt threads developed.

These 10.9 bolts were used in a 50m – 60m high tower. The tower that was to be lifted to the top of a building was broken into two or three pieces. The small bolts in the tower structure had broken as a result of hitting the crane. During laboratory tests in Germany, tiny cracks in the valley of the threads were discovered due to the carbon deposits, causing the fracture of the bolts because of the abnormally high hardness induced during heat treatment.

We realised that we had no possibility to be competitive in low strength bolts so we needed to produce high value-added bolt and nuts.”

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INSIGHT The bolts not only had to be manufactured once again but the failure also cost us a lot of money as the replacements had to be airfreighted to the jobsite in Egypt. We had to take another expensive lesson and became determined to have our own in-house heat treatment facilities – so we could rigorously control the processes and protect ourselves from ever again facing the consequences of such mistakes.

Now we have our own cabin furnaces for bolts and studs up to two metres long in Class 10.9. We use a well-type furnace for wind tower anchor bolts up to 3m long and a continuous mesh belt automatic quench and temper heat treatment line for smaller bolts, up to M30 x 200mm, and nuts. We no longer send any bolts or nuts to external companies for heat treatment.

Today, besides our hot dip galvanising plant, we have installed our own electro galvanising plant, as well as a zinc lamella coating line. This means we do not need to send any of our bolts and nuts out for coating against corrosion.

We also decided to make some more investments into our test laboratory when we had problems with external laboratory tests, even though they were relatively minor.

As time went on, we increased our laboratory testing equipment – so much so that our laboratory is now the best equipped in the bolt-nut sector in Turkey and we are the only manufacturer with laboratory accreditation to ISO EN 17025.

Over the years, we have received new test equipment for the growing needs of our global customers or we have developed equipment ourselves to meet our specific requirements. Today, we hold the patent for and have the most powerful tensile tester in Europe at the Berdan laboratory. While the capacity of the biggest tensile tester in Turkey is 250 tonnes and stands 3.5m high, our patented device performs tensile testing up to 500 tonnes, utilising compression – and it stands just 1.5m high. Similarly, one of Europe’s most powerful torque testers, with a capacity of 30,000Nm, is in our laboratory.

Today Berdan is the only integrated fastener company in Turkey that can carry out notch impact tests at very low temperatures, down to -150°C. Thanks to our own surface coating facilities – for hot dip galvanising, electro galvanised coating and zinc lamination coating – we have achieved great success taking on unexpected orders and projects.

One example is a drinking water project, 250m underneath the Mediterranean Sea to Northern Cyprus, 80km away from Mersin. We produced stainless steel and 10.9 Grade steel bolt-studs and nuts to connect all the flanges of this 1,600mm plastic pipeline. We were requested to coat all the flange bolts nuts and studs with a very special coating to provide resistance against corrosion for about 150 years. Although we had not previously applied such a coating, we achieved the salt spray test for 6,500 hours (270 days).

After this project, which we successfully realised in cooperation with two universities, another huge project named TANAP (Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline) found us. For this project, we successfully manufactured all the flange connection studs and nuts, corrosion tested to 2,000 hours, for the pipeline from Azerbaijan, which will travel east to west across Turkey to Greece.

Recently we manufactured Class 10.9 anchor bolts each weighing 780kg and 10m long, as well as many other size connection elements for Europe’s second longest bridge.

We are now the only supplier in Turkey for the biggest wind tower manufacturers in the globe – including GE, Goldwind, Siemens, Enercon, Nordex, Senvion Alstom and Gamesa – thanks to having the biggest size and capacity hot forge serial nut press together with two cold forming machines in our integrated fastener factory. www.berdancivata.com

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27 years at the Apex In November 2015 the Bufab Group acquired Apex Stainless Holdings Ltd, the largest UK stainless steel fastener supplier. Ever since, one question has been recurrent: ‘When will Paul Lower retire – and what happens when he does?’ Executive Editor Phil Matten got the definitive answer, from the man himself… and met his successor.

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aul Lower founded Apex Stainless in 1991, with a target to grow the business by GB£1 million annually. “For 2018 we are heading towards GB£30 million (€34 million) in sales,” says Paul, at Apex’ Rugby headquarters, “so we’ve more than done what we set out to do – and that’s a great achievement for everyone in Apex.” That growth has not been about price movement, it has been about growing market share including export business, through the consistency of the Apex business model. “We measure the number of pieces we despatch monthly. Historically, we saw the average grow to around 60 million, with a previous record of 70 million. Last month we achieved 80 million pieces, so you can see real volume growth is still coming through despite our strength in the market.”

The Apex formula for success sounds relatively straightforward.

“Having the right product on the shelf, at the right price, at the right time – and having robust, uncomplicated, disciplines in the business.” More than 20,000 stock items and a current inventory value of GB£13.5 million, whilst delivering above Group average profitability to the Bufab accounts since acquisition, attests to the commitment to and potency of that formula.

Not that achieving it is by any means straightforward in a product permanently influenced by the ebb and flow, sometimes ascent and plunge, of its most influential raw material. In the last ten years the cost of nickel has ranged from a peak of some US$54,000 per tonne to a low of around US$8,500/tonne.

Incisive reading of that supply market has long and widely been acknowledged as one of Paul Lower’s most important attributes. The ‘radar’ is evidently as acute as ever: “Just in the last week we’ve seen stainless steel fastener prices from China jump significantly. That’s the first sign of a deferred increase, which is still to come through to the wider market.

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For 2018 we are heading towards GB£30 million (€34 million) in sales, so we’ve more than done what we set out to do – and that’s a great achievement for everyone in Apex.”

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INSIGHT Nickel suddenly pushed up in December. If you look at it now it’s around US$13,500/tonne, compared with June 2017 when it fell below US$9,000/tonne. There’s been some fluctuation day-to-day, but the curve is definitely upwards from mid last year to now.”

“What has suppressed the market price movement for fasteners, however, is currency. I would have expected nickel to have driven fastener prices up by 7% – 8% in January, but the currency movements offset that by 4% – 5%.”

“Now that deferred increase is coming through, and Dollar prices from China are up by 10% – 12% over a six week period. Added to that, the Dollar has recovered slightly against the Pound and Euro. It’s not just us seeing that, the whole of the European market is seeing it.”

“Look forward, and in the longer term there is still a lot of uncertainty about the impact of electric vehicle batteries on nickel demand and how it may change the fundamentals. However, more immediately, most economies in the world are showing positive growth, which means increased demand for all stainless steel products and hence for nickel.”

It’s a brief but eloquent demonstration – so when Paul Lower says: “I will retire at the end of April this year”, the inevitable question is how is that intuitive grasp of the stainless market to be substituted.

“People forget that I am accountancy trained, and that Apex Stainless has long had very robust, straightforward, procedures and disciplines in place. We also have a long standing and very knowledgeable team that have operated to those standards, and closely with myself, for many years.

Yes, I am leaving, and my sons Edward and Matt have already done so, but since the acquisition we have all worked to ensure this company continues to be in the best possible shape for the future. That’s why I came back into the business after the acquisition, as chief executive, and why I have stayed until I was absolutely satisfied that continuity was assured.”

Bufab has recognised and respected that Apex has a distinctive way of trading that has built a unique and strong position in the UK fastener market.”

“You need to look at the calibre of the people we have in key business roles. Gareth Whiteford, our purchasing director; Jim Carter who runs Rugby with his sales colleague, Daniel Rule; Stewart Lavender, business development manager at Bilston; and Lawrence Waller, who handles all our marketing as well as being involved in the purchasing; plus numerous others. These are all experienced, committed, long-serving Apex people.

Where necessary, we have strengthened our team, and a key appointment has been Gordon Davies as commercial director – bringing with him more than 25 years’ experience in stainless fasteners.”

“The other important thing to recognise is that the two years since Bufab bought the business have worked tremendously well. We have grown our domestic and export volumes and continued to strengthen both the depth and breadth of our range.”

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“Jörgen Rosengren gave you a great insight into the Group management’s approach to its acquisitions, in the interview* you published recently and from our perspective all of that has been accurate. Bufab has recognised and respected that Apex has a distinctive way of trading that has built a unique and strong position in the UK fastener market. There has been no question of the Group coming storming in and changing the way we operate – quite the opposite, the focus has been on understanding how and why we are as successful as we are.”

Which leaves the big question, who will sit in that chair come May? “Willy Einungbrekke has actually been working with Apex for most of the last two years – since he took on Bufab responsibility for the UK region. He knows our business intimately now, he knows the people, and just as importantly they know him.”

Willy Einungbrekke has actually been working with Apex for most of the last two years – since he took on Bufab responsibility for the UK region

So who is Willy Einungbrekke? A 53 year old Norwegian, he first became involved with fasteners in 1989. In 1996 he joined Bufab as a sales manager; in the following year taking on the managing directorship of Bufab Norway.

Between 2000 and 2002 he made his mark in the Group by turning around the Norwegian business to deliver excellent performance and results. From 2012 to 2015 he further extended his general management responsibilities, adding the role of regional manager for Bufab North.

In 2016 he took on the regional management of Bufab’s rapidly expanding portfolio of fastener businesses in the United Kingdom; in 2017 relinquishing his responsibilities in Norway to concentrate on the UK. Willy comments: “Following the acquisition of Apex Stainless in 2015 we decided to build up a new region within Bufab, so I have been on the board here from that time, gradually becoming more directly involved.

Supplying the distribution market is far from new to me – even today, more than half of Bufab Norway sales are to resellers, particularly because of the distances involved in travelling and moving product around the country.”

Willy adds: “It has been really encouraging for me to see how well Apex is performing. As you know, it is not the Bufab way to impose itself on a successful sister company, and as with Apex, we often learn as much if not more than we pass on. Now, of course, the middle management in Apex will have to demonstrate what they have learnt over the years but it is clear that everybody understands how the company works at its best, so I am sure we can all look forward to another very successful Apex year.” www.apexstainless.com *Fastener + Fixing Magazine, Issue 109, Pages 84-86

CONSTRUCTION FIXINGS

Practical issues with on-site testing of anchors

By John Muir, technical manager, Construction Fixings Association In our recent article in Fastener + Fixing Magazine (published in Issue 109, pages 130 – 131) we discussed site testing of anchors and more importantly when a test is required and when not.

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aving established that an anchor test regime is required, we need to consider the practical issues that are involved in such tests.

As covered in our previous article, there are two key reasons to tests anchors: Proof testing of working anchors on a project to verify the quality of the installation.

Tests to establish the allowable load for the specific application where no performance data is available. These tests can involve testing to failure to enable calculation of the allowable load.

There are, however, a number of practical issues that need to be taken into account to enable testing of anchors on-site. For allowable load testing, the anchors used are sacrificial and used only for the test. As such all the practical issues can be taken into account in the planning of the testing exercise.

Practical issues with on-site testing

Proof testing involves working anchors that are part of the completed project, and will involve many of the issues we will examine here: 1. The fixture is in place at the time of the test: This is likely to be a steel plate and section, or bracket, and with this in place it may not allow the test meter to be located in position axially over the test anchor, which is essential for an accurate test result.

It is also vital that the support legs of the test meter bridge

are not sitting on the fixture, and are in fact located so that the

bridge is spanning across the fixture. This is required to enable

the tensile load on the anchor to be applied with no restraint

from the plate, to restrict failure, particularly in the case of

concrete cone failure.

2. An anchor type that has a projecting stud with nut and washer: With this type of anchor, it is important that the test adaptor has sufficient thread engagement on the anchor stud. Therefore when it is likely that proof testing on a random sample of installed anchors is required, it is necessary that the following actions should be taken at the installation stage.

In the case of torque controlled expansion anchors, a sufficient section of the threaded stud projects above the nut after setting. This enables connection of the test adaptor.

However, if there is only a small number of threads projecting (generally less than four) then the test load may fail through thread stripping of the anchor. It is advisable therefore to insert the anchor with one or two threads exposed above the nut at installation stage, whilst ensuring the required embedment depth is still achieved.

For resin bonded stud anchors it is important to ensure there are sufficient threads exposed after insertion of the anchor rod into the resin mortar, to accommodate the fixture and packing, nut and washer, and the test adaptor. This should be achieved whilst ensuring the required embedment depth is still achieved.

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3. The anchor is a bolt head type: Many anchors are configured with a bolt head, which does not directly allow for the connection of test apparatus. Proof testing of this type of anchor should be considered very carefully, as it involves considerable disturbance of the anchor that can lead to a negative influence on the anchor’s performance.

One method to test such a bolt head, is to slacken off the bolt to a dimension suitable to allow a test piece to be inserted below the head of the bolt, to facilitate the test. However, if the length of the bolt does not allow the required number of threads to be engaged within the cone, to sustain the test load after unscrewing the bolt from the cone, then in this case it is not possible to test the anchor.

An alternative method is to remove the existing anchor bolt and replace with a longer test bolt to ensure sufficient thread engagement. This method runs the risk of dislodging the cone and any collapsible section that exist in some anchors.

Should this be the case, it may not be possible to replace the bolt and thus make a working anchor unusable. For this reason, this method is not recommended.

There will be occasions where the difficulties outlined above will effectively prevent anchor testing being a viable option. Where this is the situation, we can look at alternative methods of providing a quality control check.

Torque checking of anchors

For all anchorages, the anchors require a specific torque to be applied to induce a clamping force, which ensures the fixture is held tightly to the base material with no movement (for torque controlled expansion anchors, the torque applied also sets the anchor). These torque values are determined by the manufacturer through calculation and testing to induce a pre-stressing force on the anchor. This pre-stressing generates the clamping force in the anchorage, which is balanced by a tension force in the anchor bolt.

The magnitude of this induced tension force is well in excess of the applied (characteristic) action.

To understand how this force is induced from the torque setting, we can look at the relationship between torque and tensile pre-stressing (or clamping) force as shown in the equation below.

Fs,v =

T 0.5 . d2 . tan(δg + α) + 0.5 . d k . tan(δk)

T = torque d 2 = nominal diameter d = head friction diameter δ = thread friction angle δk = head friction angle α = pitch angle of thread It may be easier to illustrate this with a simplified equation:

Fs,v =

T k.d

In this equation k is a constant, which is more or less independent of the thread diameter for the same form and surface roughness bolt head and thread.

Example

An M12 anchor electrogalvanised dry torqued to 50Nm (using k = 0.2 for worst case): The clamping force

Fs,v =

50 20.83 kN 0.2 x 12

The recommended resistance of a 12mm bolt anchor in C30/37 non-cracked concrete is circa 13kN. A test load would therefore be typically 13 x 1.5 = 19.5kN. Values in cracked concrete would be even less.

By applying 50Nm torque you have already induced an approximate 20.83kN pre-stressing force in the bolt.

This represents a minimum factor of 1.6 over recommended load, which is likely to be closer to 2 over applied load. Since the calculation of test load uses a factor of 1.5 (BS8539:2012), the tension load applied to the bolt through torque setting will be in excess of the test load.

Whilst torque checking can never replace the accuracy of tension load testing, it can provide an indication of load applied to the anchor through pre-stress force. Since this load is in excess of the test load, torque checking can be used as a practical alternative.

When using the torque checking method there is one other issue that needs to be considered. After installation, the pre-stressing force (and thus clamping force) will decrease as a result of levelling irregularities in the stressed thread pitches, as well as creep and relaxation of the stressed concrete.

Over time, the pre-stress force can reduce to 40% – 50% of the original value. However, the greatest reduction takes place over the first 48 hours, so this must be taken into consideration when torque checking is carried out.

So, where we have issues as illustrated in sections 1, 2 and 3 the above use of torque checking can provide a good indication of installation quality. www.the-cfa.co.uk

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Why you should consider concrete screws on your next project

By Carl Ghinn, managing director at Fixmart Ltd

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In the two years since the BREXIT vote, the UK construction industry has faced a large amount of uncertainty. This has been exacerbated by a lack of skilled workers and cost issues in the supply chain. As a result, many companies have been analysing the build process to find ways to save money whilst improving efficiencies on-site. This is particularly apparent in the installation of services.

n 2015, Amendment 3 to the 17 th IET Wiring Regulations stipulated that all escape routes should be fitted with fireproof fixings. The 18 th Edition BS 7671:2018, which will be available in July 2018, has extended this to include all fixings throughout a building. Electrical installers will be given a six month transition period to get up to speed with the changes, as from 1 st January 2019 it will be a requirement that all electrical installations after this date comply. As well as improving fire safety, the change will force the industry to review the way it uses certain fixings, and encourage innovation within the sector.

Historically, companies have used wedge anchors for heavy-duty fixings. These are a very cost-effective solution as they are typically cheap to buy and good to use in crumbly substrates, however they are fairly complex to install. Not only do they require significant additional equipment including a drill, hammer and setting tool, they also require extra fixings to secure the brackets, such as bolts and washers.

Another issue is that many workers aren’t trained to correctly use and install them. We are regularly asked to carry out anchor pull tests and as a result, we are increasingly aware of the lack of training when installing wedge anchors as many either fail or underperform in the test. Wedge anchors must be set correctly to ensure they meet the load requirements, and if one anchor fails, the rest will follow and this could have catastrophic consequences. In such circumstances, it is the owner of the company that will be held liable rather than the operative.

As a result, there is an increasing number of companies choosing to use concrete screw anchors as an alternative for heavy-duty loads. In fact, we have seen a year-on-year rise of 198% in concrete screw purchases as there are many benefits to using this alternative.

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Speedy installation

Concrete screws are exceptionally simple and quick to install.

As they are drilled directly into the concrete, they don’t require many additional tools or further fixings. This significantly reduces the time it takes to install and, as a result, can be an excellent way of increasing efficiencies on-site especially on time sensitive projects.

Flexible

Another key benefit is the ability to completely remove and reuse the screw. As concrete screws don’t rely on expansion they also allow for fixings to be placed close to edges or to each other. In situations where an unexpected change occurs on-site, concrete screws can dramatically reduce the risk of a costly and time-consuming alteration. This is especially useful where there are multiple trades working in the same space and workers need to be flexible.

Fool proof

Unlike wedge anchors, concrete screws are exceptionally simple to install meaning workers don’t require a lot of training. This particularly helps contractors address the skills shortage where they may have to employ temporary staff that may not be as qualified as permanent workers.

Less dust

Concrete screws require smaller drill holes, compared to wedge anchors, creating less dust. This is increasingly becoming a consideration on-site as contractors focus on protecting workers through both providing the correct PPE and minimising risk.

Cheaper overall

Finally, the combined benefit of all these is that the solution is more cost-effective. In some cases, the actual product may be more expensive, but the fact that it requires less additional equipment, and takes less time to install, can save substantial amounts of money.

Conclusion

To conclude, with the new 18 th Edition BS 7671:2018 IET wiring regulations coming into effect in July this year, and an increasing pressure on contractors to find time and cost saving solutions, concrete screws are an excellent and readily available alternative for heavy-duty fixings. At Fixmart, we have tripled our range of concrete fixings in order to support this increase in demand, and would encourage other suppliers to the industry to do the same to fulfil customers’ needs.

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New line of R-LX concrete screw anchors Finding genuinely effective, quick and lasting anchoring for cracked and non-cracked concrete or hollowcore slabs, as well as in masonry substrates, brick or even timber, can prove to be a challenge for contractors and construction specialists – particularly when considering the growing requirements and increasing creativity of designers and construction engineers. Rawlplug has undertaken this challenge by developing and delivering the all new R-LX line of concrete screw anchors.

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hat makes the R-LX concrete screw anchors superior to the throughbolts so popular in many markets? Rawlplug explains that the R-LX concrete screw anchors are functionally unique thanks to the patented and specially designed high-low type thread. The perfect combination of both thread profiles allows it to bite into the material and develop a truly reliable and lasting connection.

The operation of the concrete screws is not based on the expansion principle, instead they undercut the substrate in order to be able to transfer increased loads. The design of the screws enables them to evenly distribute the forces affecting them over the entire thread, even under increased loads.

In practice, this means that force distribution in the substrate is analogical to that of elements embedded in concrete and resembles the resistance of reinforcement bars against the substrate. Rawlplug points out the effect is that the R-LX anchors attain the highest available load capacity compared to other anchors in the class.

“We have once again concentrated on innovation, and in doing so, created a truly original solution,” comments Rawlplug. “The R-LX screws feature two separate threads with different pitch heights. The primary thread is responsible for the material undercutting, which helps in distributing the forces affecting it more effectively and decides the anchor’s load capacity.

The secondary lower thread enables anchor stabilisation during installation, while also increasing its resistance to shear loads. Both these structural features – the optimum double thread diameter and the special curvature – have been patented, with the product offering unique parameters and unparalleled functionality.”

When the Rawlplug R-LX concrete screw anchors are installed, the borehole material is undercut, and at the same time the undercut grooves are filled with output. The secondary hydration that takes place in the process adds to the load bearing properties of Rawlplug’s screws, as they simply bond to the substrate.

Quality in details

The innovative design of Rawlplug’s R-LX concrete screw anchors has been developed by a team of dedicated experts – practitioners who cooperate on a daily basis to keep track of actual needs of construction professionals. In response to their expectations, the brand’s specialists focused on developing an unprecedented, optimised forging and heat treatment process performed at one of Rawlplug’s European manufacturing plants. The solution owes its innovativeness to the finished product’s high steel Class and the possibility of multiple use, depending on the concrete substrate Class and grain size.

Corrosion resistance – it matters!

Rawlplug states that the process it has designed has additionally allowed it to eliminate the risk of hydrogen embrittlement, which can be a concern for contractors when deciding to use products made of high hardness carbon steel.

“Rawlplug’s R-LX concrete screws are simply immune to hydrogen corrosion,” explains Rawlplug. “Even in the basic version, the product offers high surface hardness parameters, which significantly simplifies and facilitates installation

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in concrete. Moreover, the core remains flexible enough to avoid cracking while the stresses occurring in installation, dismantling, or operation under load, are transferred.”

Users should also keep in mind that Rawlplug’s R-LX concrete screws have been designed in two variants, both conforming with the requirements of EAD’s Option 1, and come with high-quality zinc electroplated finish or zinc-flake finish – highly resistant to corrosion. The corrosion resistance parameters of the brand’s products have been confirmed in a salt spray chamber test, with a result of 1,500 hours.

Now it’s official

Rawlplug’s R-LX concrete screw anchors meet all the relevant requirements of European Assessment Documents EAD 330232-00-0601, Part 3 (metal anchors for concrete – undercutting anchors) and EAD 330022-00-0601, as well as the guidelines laid down in part VI of ETAG 001.

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CONSTRUCTION FIXINGS Spectacular spectrum of applications

Rawlplug’s R-LX concrete screws are intended to be used in a truly wide range of applications – both highly specialised ones, since they offer impressive load transfer capabilities in cracked concrete, matching ETA Option 1 (ETA – 17/0783) requirements (suitability for use in expanded zone), and typical ones that involve multiple point installation and fixing, as per part VI of ETAG 001.

“The specificity of design and characteristics of operation of Rawlplug’s R-LX concrete screws not only ensure increased load capacity, but also make it possible to maintain smaller than required axial and edge spacing, while all advantages of traditional expansion throughbolts are maintained. All these aspects combined means that our anchor is in fact the number one product of choice, especially when facing massive anchoring needs – installing balustrades and railings, gates and fences, shelves, seats and benches in public spaces, steel cable ducts or structures, bumper rails, cladding restraints or subframes.”

Additionally, the R-LX concrete screws require no special tools for installation, and even more importantly – they can be completely removed when needed without making any damage. The multiple use feature proves particularly invaluable in temporary applications, including formwork, barriers and fencing in construction sites or scaffoldings.

What about installation?

The user simply drills a hole to a diameter slightly smaller than the screw itself by following the clear drill size guidelines provided in the screw product code.

A properly prepared hole ensures appropriate screw guiding, while the concrete screw’s main thread will create precise undercutting of the substrate material as it is screwed in.

The R-LX line is very extensive, encompassing even highly specific requirements and satisfying the needs of professionals from all construction segments. The R-LX line is available with as many as six different head variations – hexagonal version with integrated washer, countersunk version for flush installation, internally threaded socket version, threaded rod version, cylinder head version and hexagonal version without integrated washer for temporary fixing. Additionally, each variant covers sizes from 5mm to 14mm and lengths of up to 200mm.

Reliability and trust

“The R-LX concrete screw is a genuine combination of state of the art technology and 100 year experience in product development. It is the most highly advanced solution ensuring impressive use properties and efficiency.

It is also not without relevance that it comes with a package of complementary services from Rawlplug’s portfolio, starting from technical consulting and specialised training, to comprehensive documentation.”

Complete portfolio of models and technical drawings BIM Rawlplug is an online application that contains a complete portfolio of models and technical drawings of Rawlplug’s mechanical anchors ready to be automatically applied in BIM and CAD environments of the vast majority and widely used design software solutions.

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IM Rawlplug is a proprietary tool developed in collaboration with customers, based on shared experience and by focusing on innovativeness of the solutions deployed.

Moreover, BIM Rawlplug was developed in-line with the NBS (National BIM Library) guidelines. It is for the above reasons that the features, files and information available in BIM Rawlplug are so specialised and complementary, corresponding to the actual needs of construction engineers, designers and architects.

BIM Rawlplug is intended to be used by construction engineers, designers and architects in their day-to-day jobs.

The simplicity of operation and the complementary nature of the information, models and technical drawings available in BIM Rawlplug, as well as the automation solutions the application features, improve the flow and efficiency of work.

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BIM Rawlplug offers a variety of features including: Two-dimensional (2D) technical drawings for direct application in the chosen design software, as well as three dimensional (3D) product views and models in real colour patterns.

Users can select the right fixing type based on the parameters that are most crucial for the investment or the object being designed, such as the substrate type, fixing diameter, coating/material type, but also reference documents – including certificates and approvals.

Each product can be viewed in six projections – isometric view as well as front, back, top, bottom and side view – all of which can be zoomed in and out.

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Bossong’s new heavy-duty anchors Bossong SpA is constantly conducting research and development not only on new materials and applications, but also keeping updated on regulatory aspects of fasteners in construction.

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ocusing on heavy-duty anchors, Bossong has announced that two new heavy-duty anchors are now available on the market.

These two new products are the new concrete screw CLS-CE and the new mechanical anchor NWS-CE1 – both of which have been assessed following the recent EAD 330232-00-0601.

CLS-CE

Available in galvanised and A4 stainless steel, three different kinds of heads are available – hex head, countersunk head and pan head. Each type of head has a different type of assortment, with different lengths and diameters.

Bossong’s other new product is the mechanical anchor NWS-CE1, which has been assessed for cracked and non-cracked concrete (ETA – 17/0506), has fire resistance R120, and also the seismic qualification in category C1 and C2 according to EAD 330232-00-0601.

NWS-CE1

The new concrete screw CLS-CE has a European Technical Assessment for cracked and non-cracked concrete (ETA – 17/0471), with seismic qualification in category C1 and with fire resistance R120.

Available in a range of diameters – 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm and 14mm – the strengths of the CLS-CE concrete screw include a high mechanical performance and high flexibility in use – thanks to three different depths of installation for each diameter.

The CLS-CE requires small minimum distance between anchors and small minimum distance from the lower edges. Plus, a smaller hole diameter means a lower installation time is required in respect to other anchorage systems. There is also the possibility of adjustment after installation of the screw – the CLS-CE can be recoiled twice up to 10mm if the nominal embedment depth is guaranteed.

The strengths of the new Bossong mechanical NWS-CE1 anchor include a very high mechanical performance and a wide range of diameters – 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 24mm and 27mm. The NWS-CE1 also offers high flexibility thanks to two different setting depths and is available in galvanised steel, stainless steel A4 and high corrosion resistance steel HCR. The main applications for both the CLS-CE and the new NWS-CE1 are shelves, base plates, railing, anchoring of equipment, and anchoring of beams or metal profiles. www.bossong.com

High performance injection mortar from Team Pro Team Pro states that thanks to its technical superiority it is now able to provide TP E SD – a high performance injection mortar.

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eadquartered in the United Arab Emirates, the Team Pro philosophy is to provide construction expertise through cost-effective and quality assured fixing systems, suited for all construction needs.

Team Pro’s TP E SD mortar is a two component reaction resin mortar based on a pure epoxy and is delivered in an exclusive two cartridge system. This high performance product may be used in combination with a hand, battery or pneumatic tool and a static mixer.

TP E SD was designed especially for the anchoring of threaded rods, reinforcing bars and internal threaded rod sleeves into concrete (porous and light), as well as solid masonry.

The TP E SD mortar is characterised by a huge range of applications, with an installation temperature range from +5ºC and a service temperature up to 72ºC. The mortar also provides high chemical resistance for applications in extreme ambiences, such as in swimming pools (chlorine) or applications close to the sea (salt).

The mortar has received a European Technical Assessment to TR029 in Option 1 and Option 7 (ETA – 11/0132); US approval according to AC 308 in concrete (ICC-ES) ESR-3245; is certified for drinking water applications according to NSF Standard 61; and is certified to fire resistance test report: 3122/388/11.

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EAD 330232-00-0601

ETA - 17/0506

ETA - 17/0471

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RESISTANCE R120 EOTA - TR 020

ETA

ETAG 001 Part 2 OPTION 7

ETA - 11/0377

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At the start of 2018, pgb-Europe also moved to a new ERP package to further optimise its service to customers. The layout of the quotations, order confirmations, and invoices, will be modernised so that information is clear at a glance.

New robot controlled pallet warehouse

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Recent ETAs for fixings Following an agreement with the European Organisation of Technical Assessments, here is a list of recent ETAs published in the last two months on the EOTA website.

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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 1 st July 2013, as a result of the Construction Products Regulation, new ETAs are known as European Technical Assessments. European Technical Approvals published before 1 st July 2013 will 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

ETA NUMBER

TRADE NAME

COMPANY

ETAG 001 Metal Anchors for use in Concrete (all parts) ETA – 09/0313

SMK Nail anchor MND 6

SMK Meister GmbH & Co. KG

ETA – 10/0352

Injection system fischer FIS VL

fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KG

ETA – 12/0394

RAWL R-KEM II / RAWL R-KEM II-S / RAWL R-KEM II-W and RAWL RM50 / RAWL RM50-S / RAWL RM50-W

RAWLPLUG S.A.

ETA – 13/0652

Mapei Injection System Mapefix EP for concrete

Mapei SpA KEW Kunststofferzeugnisse GmbH Withen

ETA – 13/1002

VM EP,VM ES,VM EW

ETA – 15/0820

TEKAFIX Anchor VE PLUS

TKK Srpenica

ETA – 15/0851

CHEMOFIX V 300

OUTIMAT-DRILFIX BVBA

ETA – 16/0966

Vesta VCS

Fikstek Baglanti Teknolojileri San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.

ETA – 17/0435

fischer Injection system T-BOND PRO.1 or Injektionssystem FIS C700 HP PRO.1 for concrete

fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KG

ETA – 17/0444

Fix Master Injection system FIT-Ve 200 or FIT-Wi 200 for concrete

Ferrometal Oy

ETA – 17/0454

TEKNO YAPI Anchoring System TEKNOBOND401 or TEKNOBOND401 NORDIC for concrete

Tekno Yapi Kimyasallari San. Ve Tic. A.S.

ETA – 17/0499

Injection system HZI 345 for rebar connections

HZI-HYDRAULIKZENTRUM INDUSTRIEBEDARF GmbH

ETA – 17/0524

Injection system Meinl Multi Injektions-Befestigung, Meinl Multi Injektions-Befestigung-W and Meinl Multi Injektions-Befestigung-T for rebar connections

Wilhelm Meinl Gesellschaft mbH ESSVE Produkter AB

ETA – 17/0567

Drop-in Anchor ESSVE EKD / EKD-K

ETA – 17/0568

Nail Anchor ESSVE ENA

ESSVE Produkter AB

ETA – 17/0570

VJ Technology Injection system 420+ Hybrid for concrete

VJ Technology Lusan Fijaciones y Anclajes, S.L

ETA – 17/0572

SQR bonded anchor Capsula Quimica Rotacion

ETA – 17/0623

Drop in anchor WDI1 / WDI1L / WDI1R

J. van Walraven Holding B.V.

ETA – 17/0628

Betongskrue mekanisk galvanisiert

Hitachi Power Tools Norway AS

ETA – 17/0679

RAMSAUER Anker Kleber 680

Ramsauer GmbH & Co KG

ETA – 17/0680

Injection system 680 ANKER KLEBER

Ramsauer GmbH & Co KG Franz Moser GmbH

ETA – 17/0681

Injection system MOSER Anker Kleber

ETA – 17/0682

AGRO KC Anker- und Dübelkleber

Avenarius – Agro GmbH

ETA – 17/0683

MOSER Anker Kleber

Franz Moser GmbH

ETA – 17/0687

Anchors Ancu

INDEX Técnicas Expansivas S. L.

ETA – 17/0718

Injection system AGRO KC Anker-und Dübelkleber mortar

Avenarius – Agro GmbH

ETA – 17/0756

Outimat Injection system CHEMOFIX V 300 or CHEMOFIX V 300 Nordic for concrete

OUTIMAT-DRILFIX BVBA

ETA – 17/0757

TAKTFEST Injection system DAUER VE-SF or DAUER VE-SF Nordic for concrete

Taktfest SRL

ETA – 17/0783

R-LX

RAWLPLUG S.A

ETA – 17/0802

Stickfix

drehfix©-Systems GmbH – Technical Solutions GmbH

ETA – 17/0852

AKEMI ® BF 200 UP

AKEMI ® GmbH PROFAST Ankersystemen B.V.B.A.

ETA – 17/0857

V-PRO 170, V-PRO 170 WINTER, V-PRO 170 SUMMER

ETA – 17/0863

X-PRO 500 & X-PRO 100 for rebar connection

PROFAST Ankersystemen B.V.B.A.

ETA – 17/0864

X-PRO 500

PROFAST Ankersystemen B.V.B.A. PROFAST Ankersystemen B.V.B.A.

ETA – 17/0865

V-PRO 170, V-PRO 170 SUMMER for rebar connection

ETA – 17/0875

QEP585 for rebar connection

ÂNCORA CHUMBADORES LTDA

ETA – 17/0876

QEP585

ÂNCORA CHUMBADORES LTDA

ETA – 17/0899

Rebar connection with injection mortar fischer T-BOND PRO.1 – FIS C700 PRO.1

fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KG

ETA – 17/0916

SINMAST EPOXYFAST ANCHOR

SINTECNO S.A. Zettex Europe BV

ETA – 17/0964

Universal Styrene free chemical Anchor

ETA – 17/1008

P410+/P300+ or PC410+/PC300+

VJ Technology Ltd

ETA – 17/1035

IM BOND ETA 7 Bonded anchor

Ter Laare Verankeringstechnieken BV

ETAG 020 Plastic Anchors (all parts) ETA – 07/0121

fischer frame fixing SXR/ SXRL

fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KG

ETA – 07/0219

Hilti frame anchor HRD

HILTI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

ETA – 08/0188

KTS façade anchor KT 10 and KT 14

KtS Kunststofftechnik GmbH

ETA – 08/0189

allfa AUR 10 universal frame anchor

allfa Dübel GmbH Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG

ETA – 08/0190

Würth Plastic Anchor W-UR

ETA – 10/0305

EJOT SDF 10V and EJOT SDF 10H

EJOT Baubefestigungen GmbH

ETA – 12/0270

Rogger RSD – System anchor

Rogger Fasteners AG

ETA – 12/0293

ESSVE façade plug grey extra long

ESSVE Produkter AB

ETA – 12/0374

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SCELL – IT EJOT Baubefestigungen GmbH

ETA – 13/0502

EJOT SDP-S-10G and EJOT SDP-KB-10G

ETA – 13/0030

MULTIEXPANSION Nylon Frame Anchor

TRUTEK Fasteners Polska Sp z o.o

ETA – 13/0135

Tecfi frame/multi-purpose anchor VS Handyplug (R)

TECFI SpA Vorpa Srl

ETA – 13/0725

VORPA frame/multi-purpose anchor VPC

ETA – 17/0294

BOSSONG universal frame anchor JNS-PLUS

BOSSONG SpA

ETA – 17/0774

Mungo MQL Plus Universal Frame Plug

Mungo Befestigungstechnik AG

ETA – 17/0811

URD 8, URD 10, URDL 8, URDL 10, URDL 14

Upat Vertriebs GmbH

ETA – 171002

TOX Facade Anchor Fassad and Fassad XL

Tox-Dübel-Technik GmbH & Co KG

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CONSTRUCTION FIXINGS

Joint work sets new standards The Wood Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC) in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, features inventive and conceptual use of wood solutions – combining modern design and day-to-day demands – with SWG Schraubenwerk Gaisbach GmbH playing a key role.

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he WIDC is an application for the modern use of wood, leading to social sustainability and durability. With more than 1,400 cubic meters of wood used, the WIDC is an example for experience in design and construction of tall wooden buildings. To be able to securely screw together such large quantities of wood, connectors complying with certain standards are necessary. These guidelines and tolerances, as well as design values, are defined in the prevailing Canadian National Building Code ‘Evaluation Report CCMC 13677-R’.

SWG’s wood construction screws have the appropriate approval and are distributed by the company’s sales partner MyTiCon Timber Connectors Inc in Canada. Through MyTi Con Timber Connectors,

SWG was able to contribute 78,000 screws for the WIDC building – ASSY® 3.0 SK and ASSY® 3.0 Combi screws in diameters 8mm to 10mm and a length of 160mm to 430mm.

The building was erected in a dry construction method, i.e. without using concrete. This is a new way of construction, away from the traditional building construction, while nevertheless maintaining all safety aspects. To convince the government that all standards are complied with special fire safety tests were carried out. The tests gave evidence that wood in terms of fire safety even achieves better results than other materials. During the testing phase the CLT panels were exposed to a fire of 1,600ºC.

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LUSAN plans international expansion LUSAN fijaciones y anclajes S.L was founded with the intent of supplying anchors and fixings of the highest quality to the Spanish market, before expanding into international markets.

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hrough the experience of its founders, the company was able to specialise in the manufacture of these products – enabling it to constantly grow its sales and customer base. This increase in customers resulted in LUSAN needing to further grow its offering in order to satisfy increasing demands.

Today, LUSAN believes it possess one of the most complete catalogues of the sector, including all kinds of metal and nylon fixings, screws in steel and stainless steel, clamps, lifting elements, as we as a variety of other complimentary products.

The company’s flagship product is the FIXBOLT – a metal anchor in Grade 8.8 with CE certification and available in multiple diameters.

LUSAN also has a wide range of wedge anchors in steel and stainless steel, resins of different qualities with multiple accessories, chemical capsules, nylon cable ties, standard screws, nylon plugs, blind rivets, eye nuts and snap hooks. This wide range enables LUSAN to offer products for sectors as diverse as construction, naval, industrial machinery, as well as the automotive industry.

The company also offers a personalised service that enables it to adapt to customers’ needs in the supply and manufacture of special screws and pieces. This has become an integral service supporting customers in finding significant time savings, as they do not need to search for suppliers.

LUSAN recently obtained the quality management system certification ISO 9001:2015, which has improved substantially its control of the production process, further improved the quality of the products, and supported the company’s plans to expand into more demanding international markets.

A firm commitment to the search for new markets has resulted in LUSAN being present around the world, including Portugal, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, Greece, Costa Rica, Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Israel.

“Our immediate goal it is to consolidate our presence in these markets, which will enable us to reduce our heavy dependence in our domestic market,” explains LUSAN. “This will enable us to further increase the quality of our products and services so that we can compete with suppliers around the world.”

Other goals for LUSAN include establishing a trade network in strategic countries and building the LUSAN trademark to become a reference in the fastener market. www.lusan.es

Extended range of CE approved Lindapter steelwork fixings Lindapter has gained CE Marking for its latest range of girder clamps and floor fixings, further demonstrating its commitment to high-quality manufacturing and transparency of product performance.

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indapter’s most recent products to receive CE Marking include: High-slip resistant clamps (Types AF and AAF), adjustable clamps (Types CF, D2, F9, LR, LS, and flush clamp), and floor fixings (Grate-Fast, FloorFast and Type 1055).

This latest announcement follows multiple CE approvals achieved by Lindapter since 2011 and offers engineers an extensive range of options for designing CE approved steelwork connections to Eurocode 3. Almost every conceivable steel connection can be quickly accomplished without on-site drilling or welding by using Lindapter’s clamping systems.

CE Marking provides specifiers and contractors with the assurance that the product will perform as declared in the published Declaration of Performance (DoP).

DoPs and certificates for all Lindapter products with CE Marking can be found on the company’s website.

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INDEX Fixing Systems: Guaranteeing maximum quality INDEX Fixing Systems manufactures and controls the production process for a wide range of its products, enabling it to guarantee the maximum quality and an optimum service.

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ith its commitment to high-quality, INDEX Fixing Systems has an extensive list of products with assessments and certifications to the highest standards. “Based on the principles of our philosophy, and thanks to the continuous improvement in all areas of the company, services and production processes, we are able to offer products of the highest quality, adapted to our customers’ needs,” states INDEX Fixing Systems.

The company already has a wide range of chemical anchors, to which it recently introduced new livery and has also added a new pure epoxy range with 3:1 versions in 385ml and 585ml. The chemical anchor range is available in various modalities for different base materials, including all cracked, non-cracked, reinforced concrete and brick.

These anchors are indicated for heavy loads and to absorb vibrations, due to the distances to the edge and between anchors being smaller, and also that they do not generate pressure inside.

In relation to metal anchors, the MT-Anchor family is characterised by having an expansive clip. While applying torque to the anchor, the clip expands due to the cone shape of the bolt, making high pressure on the inner side of the hole, which creates the necessary friction between the clip and the base material. This family of anchors has the most rigorous certifications and approvals of the market such as EOTA, fire and seismic resistance.

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On the other side, INDEX Fixing Systems can supply TH concrete screw anchors with Silver Ruspert coating. The main advantage of this metal anchor is that it does not introduce stress into the base material, due to low distances necessity between the anchors or the edge. Also, it can be used in cracked and non-cracked concrete; can be used from medium to high loads; and its installation – the same for uninstallation – is quick and easy. These anchors also have EOTA certification and is fire resistance approved.

Furthermore, the HE-HO and the HE-CL version with flared lip have an ETA in Option 7 for structural and non-structural uses in concrete. The drop-in anchors work by expansion of the anchor body, and are installed by hitting the expansion cone with a hammer and the specific installation tool EXP. In the plastic anchor family, the reference is the TN4S nylon anchor. This four way expansion nylon plug, provides optimum force distribution within the material, and offers a huge range of load capacities in both solid and hollow building materials.

Another product in the plastic anchor family is the T-NUX, which focuses on fixing medium loads. This nylon plug knots itself on expanding in hollow materials, making it especially suitable for hollow materials or when base material for fixing is unknown.

It has a wide range of fixing lengths (from 60mm to 230mm) and thicknesses.

INDEX Fixing Systems also incorporates a range of polyurethane foams into its product portfolio, an indispensable material due to its versatility. These foams are used to fill and seal gaps, mount doors or windows and are also used as thermal and acoustic insulation. Due to their easy application the polyurethane foams have become an essential product for construction users and has been introduced as a faithful ally for the DIY users.

Also, there has been an extension of products and accessories for drywalls, introducing tapes and trapdoors, as well as a new TC-SP plastic anchor for this type of material.

Finally, the company has recently presented two new 2018 catalogues – a general catalogue that features a wide range of products, including the latest additions available at the company; and a plumbing and HVAC catalogue that comprises a specialised range of products in the supply channel for plumbing and heating fixings and accessories. Both catalogues contain technical information for each product, allowing the user to make the most suitable choice for their requirements. www.indexfix.com

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

Unique on the cobalt-free passivate market Cobalt has previously been widely used in conversion coatings as it’s a key contributor to heat resistance and corrosion protection. With a steadily increasing cobalt price, industries are calling for a cobalt-free alternative without sacrificing performance.

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An alkaline zinc fastener after baking at 210°C for 6 hours

An acid zinc fastener after plating

An acid zinc fastener after baking at 210°C for 6 hours.

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coTri® NoCo 2.0 is Atotech’s new high performance Cr(III)-based iridescent passivate for alkaline and acid zinc, completely cobalt and fluoride-free. The newest generation offers an innovative feature that is unique to cobalt-free passivates – the ability to withstand hydrogen de-embrittlement baking even after passivation.

After baking at 210°C for 6 – 8 hours, EcoTri NoCo 2.0 exhibits no significant changes in appearance or evidence of corrosion. It shows excellent colour stability even after baking. 96 hours – 120 hours against white corrosion in barrel application and 120 hours – 168 hours in rack application are proven after baking.

The chemical reaction of Cr(III)-based passivates – also referred to as conversion coatings – releases a precipitation of Cr(OH)3 and the acidic attack of the zinc surfaces. EcoTri NoCo 2.0 shows reduced attack to zinc surfaces and consumption of additives, which consequently increase the lifetime of the passivate.

“EcoTri NoCo 2.0 makes us very proud,” explains Markus Ahr, global product manager for corrosion resistant coatings at Atotech.

“It manifests our innovative strength and also our insistence towards achieving previously unattainable results: A cobalt-free thick film passivate for zinc offering the same high performance as cobalt, containing passivates, truly is a milestone. It helps our customers reduce the environmental footprint and save costs.”

For many years, Atotech’s brand EcoTri has stood for excellent corrosion protection and reliability. Products from the EcoTri range are widely recognised and approved by the automotive industry. In line with Atotech’s strategy to provide sustainable plating solutions, new generations of EcoTri products offer simplified wastewater treatment and economic operation at ambient temperature without compromising performance. www.atotech.com

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Zwick launches next step in Rockwell hardness testing Zwick Roell Indentec’s newly introduced machine takes Rockwell hardness testing beyond the ordinary. In addition to accommodating the usual range of hardness tests on metallic materials, this machine also accommodates hardness tests on plastics, carbonaceous materials, and laminated flooring products – all in accordance with internationally recognised standards.

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he nose mounted indenter enables access to and visibility of awkward test points, eliminating the need for time consuming and expensive test sample sectioning.

Utilising closed loop force application, test forces of between 1kgf and 250kgf can be employed to cater for both Rockwell and Rockwell Superficial tests on the one machine. The latest technology integrated into this machine guarantees a high-level of test point repeatability and reproducibility for result output of the highest integrity.

The instrument is also capable of performing Brinell tests, where a certified portable microscope is included to measure the indentation.

The robustly constructed machine provides a standard vertical test space of 250mm with an option available for an extended test space version. Featuring a colour touchscreen user interface, it simplifies the selection of test methods, test configuration, and result output, to help eliminate potential operator error. It provides the user with the option of selecting a manual test or a user defined automatic cyclic testing function, with definition of the test number and interval between tests, to reduce time to test to an absolute minimum.

Measured values determined on the hardness tester can be transferred to testXpert lll, the testing industry standard software, via a serial port for logging, data archiving and processing.

“A comprehensive range of support anvils are available for testing different materials and we also provide a design capability to facilitate the provision of special purpose component holding fixtures.”

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MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

MacDermid presents ZinKlad® at Fastener Fair USA Surface treatments are vital for increasing the lifespan of fastener components, as well as improving the quality and ultimate end user experience. At Fastener Fair USA 2018, MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions will present its range of cutting edge surface finishing solutions for various automotive applications.

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inKlad®, MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions’ unique quality assurance programme, will be the company’s main focus at the show. Used and approved by renowned automotive companies worldwide, the programme includes a variety of performance levels and audit processes, to ensure its global applicators meet the growing industry demand for consistent, high performance surface coatings.

Across the two day event, a range of MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions’ ZinKlad coatings for anti-corrosion specification will be on show including: ZinKlad 750: An electroplated deposit especially designed for electrical grounding fasteners in automotive applications.

The first of its kind available to the market, ZinKlad 750 consists of 70% – 75% tin that can resist 23 cycles of GMW14872 cyclic corrosion testing or 1,000 hours of neutral salt spray testing.

ZinKlad 1000: For use on exterior fasteners for superior quality and appearance. Compared to organic-based alternatives, ZinKlad 1000 offers more control over the thickness of coatings. Additionally, compared to other electroplated sacrificial coatings, it also reduces the effect of hydrogen embrittlement.

ZinKlad 1000 B: Delivers the same high corrosion resistant performance as ZinKlad 1000, while providing a glossy black appearance. The finish is used by OEMs across the world for its consistent, aesthetic appeal.

ZinKlad 250: The original hexavalent chromium-free finish for powertrain fasteners. With low total film thickness and consistent coefficient of friction properties, ZinKlad 250 offers superior corrosion and abrasion resistance.

ZinKlad 72: Used in engine and gearbox applications to give fasteners predictable coefficient of friction properties.

The coating provides applicators with several advantages including economical low consumption, cost-effective working temperature and reduced sludge formation.

To find out more, visit booth 427 at Fastener Fair USA, Ohio, between 11th – 12 th April 2018 or visit the MacDermid website to download the ZinKlad guide for corrosion protection in the automotive industry. www.macdermidenthone.com/industrial

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A spotlight on the inspection of tomorrow Angor-Intools is partnering up with Italian-based Dimac Srl and exhibiting at the upcoming Fastener Fair USA – displaying their very latest technologies and products.

Experts will also be on hand to discuss how both companies can participate in cost reduction within supply chains, and how they can offer new, alternative, cost-effective solutions.

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ere Andrew Dreger, owner of Angor-Intools, and Massimo Agrati, general director at Dimac, discuss their plans for Fastener Fair USA, which will take place in Cleveland, Ohio, from 11th – 12th April 2018.

Both companies are dedicated to developing alternative solutions and promoting innovation in the fastener industry.

What is your forecast for Fastener Fair USA? Andrew Dreger: “Fastener Fair USA in Cleveland is a truly global supplier sourcing opportunity and gives us the chance to build business with the key international players of the fastener industry supply chain, especially in an essential market for our segment such as the United States.”

What can visitors expect to find at the Angor-Intools and Dimac stand?

Andrew Dreger: “As always it is an opportunity to come together and experience the latest developments in inspection and sorting. We will present our material handling equipment, belt conveyors, and automatic packing solutions developed in cooperation with Dimac, such as AVBC-BOX and L-BOX.” Massimo Agrati: “At Fastener Fair USA we will focus on the latest software upgrades we have introduced at Dimac, which are available for a variety of applications. For instance, the new MCVx program offers very accurate optical measurement; the MCVx Remote offers remote inspection and sorting management; and the Volume Plus is an advanced predictive forming control tool.”

What other highlights will you focus on at Fastener Fair USA? Massimo Agrati: “We will present the restyled and modernised releases of MCV1 and MCV5 at the Cleveland show.

MCV1 is a high productivity index and continuous rotary table machine that marked a turning point on quality control over 20 years ago. It is renowned for its efficiency and high technology when inspecting a wide spectrum of cold forged and turned parts, using high resolution optics and advanced NDT device – guaranteeing to obtain all the indicators to approach 100% OK parts.

We are working to clothe it newly, increasing its performances and facilities. The MCV5 glass rotary table model is following the same footsteps. The MCV5 is probably the most efficient machine we produce – with great performances, including the ultimate high-speed eddy current heat treatment detection station.” www.dimacsrl.com

MANAGEMENT + SYSTEMS

New European HQ for Apex Supply Chain Technologies Apex Supply Chain Technologies Ltd has expanded its presence to better serve its growing European customer base. An official opening ceremony was held at Apex House, the company’s new facility in Hartlebury, Worcestershire, for customers, local dignitaries, industry partners and employees.

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ore than double the size of its previous UK footprint, Apex House is a 46,000 square foot (4,300m2) facility bringing together employees from assembly, sales, operations, customer support and administration across multiple locations into a single, customer-focused facility.

Central to the facility is a purpose-built, 3,750 square foot technology centre, featuring the latest solutions from Apex’s range of automated dispensing systems – powered by Trajectory Cloud™, a powerful and secure business intelligence platform that enables users to track, manage, control, monitor and analyse their real time supply, materials, equipment and product inventories 24/7. The technology centre houses an extensive selection of systems for demonstrations and has ample meeting space for customer training and for promoting collaboration across employees, customers and partners.

“By investing in a larger footprint at a single location for our European operations, Apex is positioned to deliver even greater value to our customers,” says Julian Adams, CEO of Apex Supply Chain Technologies Ltd. “As our customers and prospects see the positive impact self-serve automation has on operational processes, Apex can more easily meet their changing needs.”

Apex established a UK presence in 2011.

Since then, it has expanded the application of self-serve, automation technology to a set of industry sectors as diverse as retail, restaurants, foodservice, warehousing, logistics, and industrial manufacturing.

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Attracting and retaining customers in a distribution business Finding a niche in a busy fastener and fixing market can be rewarding for many years, but over time the information stored will need to be looked at and a proactive approach will need to be taken towards keeping data accurate to ensure continued business growth.

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hether business is gained via email marketing, telephone calls or visiting a potential customer, having the correct information readily available is crucial in the selling process. Sales reps out on the road will be aware of this when gathering contact information on a prospect, as will the administrative staff sending out customer communications, but do records always match? Is the information always readily available in one user-friendly system?

An individual contact can have a number of roles and therefore interact with staff for different reasons. This can often lead to duplicate or inconsistent records being held about a single individual in different locations. No matter the scenario, the key is to have a central system that is open to employees to share and store information in an efficient, secure and timely manner. Wasting precious time searching for customer information can damage both customer relationships and staff morale, not to mention the risk involved if the information is incorrect or lost.

Helping staff provide the best level of service to existing customers should be a top priority. Trying to impress a prospect using out of date information can be near impossible for sales staff, leading to decreasing orders and disgruntled employees. Having the ability to quickly access customer contact details, past queries, quotations, and previous buying history, is vital in a fasteners and fixings distribution business and could drastically impact sales margins.

Other issues such as staff absence can also mean no access to vital customer information, leaving room for competitors to gain ground with prospects. OGL’s business software, prof.ITplus, manages all documentation centrally in an integrated CRM module, helping to remove these obstacles and giving full visibility of past communications, contact information and related records.

Access to live data regarding customers will be possible from any location, giving a sales team the power to maximise sales opportunities by cross-selling, up-selling, offering discounts and plugging special offers.

Bossard deploys Smart Factory Logistics in healthcare sector Bossard Group has entered a partnership with healthcare logistics provider Cosanum AG to deploy its Smart Factory Logistics solutions in the healthcare sector.

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osanum supplies an extensive range of products to hospitals, nursing homes and home care organisations throughout Switzerland. Bossard says the cooperation with Cosanum has the potential to automate supply processes across the healthcare sector following the Industry 4.0 model and turn into a long-term partnership.

Both companies believe the approach has benefits for all parties involved and harbours major opportunities for development. One significant advantage of automation is the amount of time it saves caregivers.

Relieved of time-consuming materials management tasks, they can devote themselves to looking after patients.

It has always been Bossard Group’s philosophy that its logistics systems must contribute measurably to its customers’ competitiveness, a philosophy that has proven itself in industry. Bossard’s subsidiary Effilio AG will now market these logistics systems in other industry sectors outside of Bossard’s core business. By expanding its portfolio with Bossard developed logistics solutions like SmartBin flex and SmartLabel, Cosanum expects to set new performance standards for its customers.

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Helping staff provide the best level of service to existing customers should be a top priority.”

Both partners are well aware that a long-term partnership is viable only if it results in a win-win situation for everybody, including the customers.

According to the terms of the agreement, Bossard and Cosanum will remain independent firms and no cross holding is planned.

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Reliable C-part supplies using innovative Kanban solutions Digitalisation and integration are continually making inroads into intralogistics and REYHER is showing how logistics processes can be more efficiently structured using digital technology and innovative Kanban systems.

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OM REYHER Order Management from REYHER offers a powerful, efficient Kanban-based system for C-part management, facilitating sourcing and process reliability and at the same time reducing errors. Diverse customer oriented RFID systems simplify and automate C-part sourcing.

Fill volume improved with new Kanban boxes

The new ROM LTB is a particularly innovative solution.

The new Kanban small load carriers, developed in cooperation with SSI SCHÄFER, can be transformed from open fronted bins into transport boxes with just one simple action. They facilitate inventory optimisation with up to 28% increase in fill volume and ergonomic handling. A transparent label holder protects the label from dirt, damage or loss.

Last year at the company headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, REYHER implemented a new fully automatic high rack warehouse, two levels, one above the other, with 40,000 pallet bays. www.reyher.de

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OrderWise revamps innovative CRM system UK-based software specialist OrderWise has kicked off 2018 with a whole new customer relationship management (CRM) system, which is being rolled out to new customers as well as established clients.

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avid Hallam, managing director at OrderWise, explains: “The new CRM system, designed to be used in combination with our software for marketing and business intelligence, will help streamline company activities when nurturing sales leads or managing complex projects.

It is a thorough and reliable way to see all your sales processes, marketing activity, and sales pipeline, in one place and it allows the ability to direct staff time management.”

OrderWise CRM enables businesses to target the right customers at the right time to build stronger and more profitable relationships. This is done by having a simple drag and drop style interface that is user-friendly and allows a pipeline-style display of easily accessible information on potential and existing leads.

This new CRM module is an improvement on existing technology, as it combines some of the most useful and valuable additions OrderWise has made to the system in the last 18 months – including business intelligence alerts.

The CRM system also appears the same in both the desktop and mobile App versions of OrderWise, meaning those who work in the field can expect to see changes made by others as and when they happen and in the same way.

“The integration offered by our new product is the key selling point. A lot of our customers had used OrderWise in the past but were using separate third-party CRM systems to do business.

This was proving difficult as they had to move sets of data around.

This not only presented time constraints, but allowed mistakes to be transferred too. Because all the data and systems are now in one place, visibility of processes like sales, marketing and lead generation is far easier to manage,” adds David.

David concludes: “Having OrderWise CRM in place also increases profitability. If customers are paying for multiple systems when they can have it all under one umbrella, it negates any savings they could possibly make. Having it in one place is obviously advantageous.”

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TECHNICAL

Torque vs clamp – and what it means for joint integrity and vibration resistance

By Kirsti Hurne, marketing executive, Arconic Fastening Systems and Rings For most heavy equipment applications, design engineers have focused on a stable, consistently tight joint for long-term durability and vibration resistance. At the same time, torque has long been the standard by which the tightness, and maybe even the overall integrity, of a joint is measured.

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his conventional thinking was based on the idea that the more power applied to a nut and bolt assembly in the form of torque, the tighter, more secure, and vibration resistant the joint. And as it turns out, like much conventional thinking, the belief that higher torque resulted in a more secure and durable joint was wrong.

Torque, as it relates to fasteners, is the twisting force required to spin a nut along the thread of a bolt. The basic formula for torque is T = (KDP)/12, where T = torque in foot pounds, D = nominal diameter in inches, P = desire clamp load or tension in pounds, and K = coefficient of friction. The problem with this equation is that K is extremely hard to predict or measure, since it is impacted by a wide range of variables such as surface texture, oil, rust, debris, type of thread, material, and even humidity.

Another element in the joining equation, tension, is the stretch or elongation of a bolt that provides the clamp on the joint. A further explanation would define tension as the load on the joint brought about by drawing the fastener components together. Critical to the joining process, tension, is for the most part unrelated to torque. At best, torque is an indirect measurement of the tension applied to the bolt.

Not only is clamp the true measurement of joint quality, it is critical to its long-term durability. If there is low or inconsistent clamp, a bolt can experience the very same service load as the joint. With a loose bolt, the cyclical loading is put on the bolt, which will subject it to fatigue. This pattern of failure usually occurs when there is high frequency loading, and often only several cycles are required to slowly propagate a crack across the cross section of a bolt. The nut and bolt will either loosen or fail when the diminished cross-sectional area of the bolt is low enough to where it can no longer support the load.

Similarly, if there are several bolts in a joint and inconsistent clamp exists between them – some bolts having more than others – the outcome is going to be problematic. The bolts having more clamp will carry more of the service load. The bolts that are less clamped contribute little or nothing to the strength of the joint as compared to those exhibiting proper clamp.

For instance, in an application where only three bolts out of six exhibit proper clamp, those three fasteners having proper clamp are forced to carry most of the load. Since the design of the joint calls for the use of six bolts, the joint is actually being supported by only three of the six bolts originally envisioned in the design.

Because those three bolts are carrying most of the load designed for six bolts, they are highly prone to failure.

Clamp – the real measure of joint integrity

Clamp, defined as the load on the joint brought about by the drawing together of the fastener components, is virtually unrelated to torque. In fact, ongoing studies of clamp using sophisticated Skidmore-Wilhelm pre-load test equipment have clearly established that even when torque between two or more nuts and bolts is absolutely the same, the clamp value of these fasteners can vary by more than 30% (Chart one). By comparison, a HuckBolt® lockbolt will vary by 5% or less. This is an important point, given the fact that clamp is the critical element in joint integrity and durability.

Chart one: Torque at 225ft/lbs Grade 8 fastener

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Nylon lock nut

21,500

18,000

18,000

24,000

33%

Stoverised lock nut

26,000

21,000

28,5000

23,000

36%

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Not only is clamp the true measurement of joint quality, it is critical to its long-term durability.”

True clamp – not achievable through the application of torque

The dated belief system is that a nut and bolt are brought to consistent clamp via the following simplified process: The bolt or nut is torqued to prescribed torque value.

The bolt is stretched.

Desired clamp is achieved.

However, the process does not normally play out in such a predictable manner. The X factor is K, the coefficient of friction, being highly variable based on the many factors listed previously.

Based on the many variations of K, the following scenarios could play out after the bolt is torqued to the estimated value: The bolt may be stretched, but not to the required length.

The bolt may be over-stretched, exceeding its yield point.

The tool output may not be accurate to the required torque setting.

Eliminating the effects of vibration

In addition to providing the most reliable clamp performance, there are several design elements of HuckBolts that also ensure their ultimate resistance to the effects of vibration. In conventional nut and bolt installations, gaps between the nut and bolt threads are universally encountered – providing the opportunity for loosening in high-vibration environments. By contrast, the Huck design, featuring the collar fully swaged into the locking grooves of the pin, creates no such problematic gap (Chart two).

Chart two: Gap comparison HuckBolt

Standard nut & bolt

The swaged collar forms over the lock thread, and eliminates the gap

Regular nuts and bolts have gap, which allows for loosening by vibration

These and many other unmanageable variables can, and will, create unpredictable results.

Direct tension fastening – the surest method for achieving consistent clamp

Today, many product engineers are moving away from conventional nuts and bolts fastening, with even various locking washers and nuts being seen as inadequate to provide the consistent clamp and secure locking needed for high vibration applications.

Direct tensioned HuckBolts, offered by Arconic Fastening Systems and Rings, are more often being utilised to provide both the reliability of consistent clamp, along with vibration resistance.

Structural HuckBolts, offered in a wide range of sizes (up to 36mm) and materials, have been proven in some of the most challenging equipment applications including heavy transportation, agriculture, and mining. Consisting of a pin and collar, these fasteners are installed via a direct tension technique, in which the pin is pulled and the collar is simultaneously swaged into the locking grooves of the pin. Based on their design and unique direct tension installation, HuckBolts deliver consistent clamp for a strong, long-term stable joint. A comparison of various fastener installation methods is included in the table below:

Instead of the deep threads required to achieve a tolerance fit between conventional nuts and bolts, the HuckBolt pin requires only shallow locking grooves into which the collar is swaged.

The shallow design of the locking grooves allows for a much larger root radius, which contributes significantly to the fatigue strength – up to 5 times that of a conventional nut and bolt. Overall, a HuckBolt lockbolt provides superior vibration resistance as indicated by the study charted below (Chart three).

Chart three: Transverse vibration comparison

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Method

Variation

Torque

Impact wrench

+45%

Torque

Feel

+35%

Torque

Torque wrench

+30%

Tension

Turn of nut

+15%

Tension

Load-indicating washer

+10%

10,000

Tension

Elongation measurement

+5%

5,000

Tension

Swaged lockbolt

+5%

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Clamp (LBF)

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50

100

150

200

250

300

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TECHNICAL Vibration resistance equals maintenance-free performance

As advanced Huck® brand fastening technology is proven to withstand the effects of vibration without ever loosening, HuckBolts never need to be inspected, tightened, or re-torqued.

The benefits that accrue from this ability to withstand the effects of vibration are significant: One costly aspect of tower maintenance is eliminated, since there is no need to expend the manpower and time required to periodically inspect, tighten, and torque existing fasteners.

In addition, a tower assembled with HuckBolts may never need to be taken offline for inspection and remediation of fasteners.

Finally, by using vibration resistant HuckBolts, the chance of a safety problem resulting from a failed fastener is virtually eliminated.

The unique vibration resistant performance of HuckBolts is further confirmed by the fact that the BobTail® HuckBolt is the only fastener of its kind to be certified as maintenance-free by the prestigious DIBt Institute (12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 20mm, and 1 inch diameters). Based on this certification, one can now use the advanced BobTail; secure in the fact it meets the Institute’s high standards for both static and dynamic civil engineering applications.

BobTail® – the HuckBolt for wind tower applications

The DIBt certified BobTail HuckBolt has proven its value in the fabrication of wind towers. In addition to proven vibration resistance, this advanced lockbolt fastener delivers five times the fatigue strength of conventional nuts and bolts. BobTail is available in sizes ranging from 10mm – 36mm, making it applicable to a wide range of wind tower related fastening applications.

A typical BobTail® HuckBolt

Unlike conventional lockbolts, the BobTail does not require a pintail to be snapped off as part of the installation process – eliminating the potential issue of corrosion in the exposed pin break area. In addition, ergonomic BobTail tooling does not subject installation personnel to the constant jarring that occurs when a conventional lockbolt pintail snaps. Workers are much more productive, and certainly less prone to the kinds of repetitive stress issues that can result from the jarring that occurs when a pintail is snapped.

There are a number of other benefits associated with employing BobTail fasteners technologies in the fabrication of wind energy structures. Installation is fast and easy, and very little training is required for installation personnel. Additionally, all that is required to ensure the fastener is accurately installed is a quick visual inspection.

A typical Huckbolt installation engages the following sequence:

The pin is inserted into the prepared hole, and the collar is spun on to the pin.

The installation tool is applied to annular pull grooves. When the tool is activated, a puller in the nose assembly draws the pin into the tool, causing the swaging anvil to press on the collar, drawing up any sheet gap.

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At a predetermined force, the anvil begins to swage the collar into the pin’s lock grooves. Continued swaging elongates the collar and pin, developing precise clamp.

When swaging of the collar into the pin lock grooves is complete, the tool ejects the fastener and releases the puller to complete the sequence.

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How to ensure bolted joint integrity when using a compression limiter in a plastic assembly

By Tara B. Meinck, applications engineer, SPIROL International Corporation Compression limiters are used to protect plastic components in bolted joints and maintain a threaded fastener’s clamp load by eliminating plastic creep.

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o function properly, the bearing surface beneath the bolt’s head must extend over the compression limiter to contact the plastic component. If this bearing surface is too small, the host component may not be retained by the bolt – resulting in a poor No clamp joint (shown to the right).

There are several methods to ensure sufficient bearing surface under the bolt’s head. These include the use of a flanged bolt, washer, or headed compression limiters (shown below).

Flanged bolt

Washer

Headed compression limiter

The individual component cost, ease or complexity of assembly, and overall cost of each configuration, influence which method is best suited for each application.

How much plastic should be compressed?

Ideally, compression limiter length is equal to or slightly less than the host thickness. The amount of material compressed under the bolt’s head varies depending on the application’s loading and plastic properties. This area of compression must be large enough to withstand forces attempting to pull the assembly apart, yet small enough to allow sufficient plastic compression so that the compression limiter contacts both the bolt and the mating component (shown right).

Plastic compressed by bolt’s bearing surface area (highlighted in red)

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Assembly considerations

Several factors including speed and assembly method must be considered when determining the most cost-effective solution for a specific application.

Assembly speed

Various fastener combinations were manually assembled to determine approximate differences in efficiency. Results are as follows:

Assembly speed Fastener configuration

Average speed (seconds)

Flanged bolt, symmetrical compression limiter

1.24

Bolt, headed compression limiter

1.44

Washer, bolt, symmetrical compression limiter

2.48

Assembly with a flanged bolt was the fastest, followed by a headed compression limiter, which must be orientated. As expected, the addition of a third component (the washer) significantly slowed the assembly process – requiring twice the assembly time.

Automating assembly

When an assembly is automated, it is imperative to ensure the design is as efficient as possible. The addition of a third component, such as a washer, may not be desirable when automating due to feeding and alignment challenges.

Other common factors affecting efficiency include the number of components and ease of orientation. All bolts, headed compression limiters, and some washers require orientation. Due to their relatively low head to outer diameter ratio, and short length, headed compression limiters and washers are more difficult to mechanically orientate than bolts. Conversely, symmetrical compression limiters do not need to be orientated. An assembly with a flanged bolt only requires one component’s orientation while that with a headed compression limiter or washer requires two components to be orientated.

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Relative cost differences between bolts and compression limiters vary depending on component supplier and bolt characteristics.�

Design intangibles

Use of a headed compression limiter or flanged bolt in serviceable assemblies may be preferable as there would be no washer that could be accidentally omitted during reassembly. These are also preferable in applications where there are multiple assembly locations and/or poor quality control.

Individual component costs

Generally, fasteners are the least expensive components in an assembly. The following chart shows representative pricing for each component combination previously discussed, based on an annual usage of one million assemblies incorporating an M6 joint.

Estimated cost of individual components per thousand pieces Component

Cost

Washer

US$5

Bolt

US$42

Flanged bolt

US$83

Symmetrical compression limiter

US$20

Headed compression limiter

US$100

Overall cost

The following shows an estimated overall cost analysis of each configuration assuming a US$50/hour labour cost to assemble one million components:

Fastener configuration

Component cost per million

Average assembly speed (seconds)

Total cost of assembly per million

Washer, bolt, symmetrical compression limiter

US$67,000

2.48

US$101,444

Flanged bolt, symmetrical compression limiter

US$103,000

1.24

US$120,222

Bolt, headed compression limiter

US$142,000

1.44

US$162,000

Estimated cost of combined components per thousand pieces Fastener configuration

Cost

Washer, bolt, symmetrical compression limiter

US$67

Flanged bolt, symmetrical compression limiter

US$103

Bolt, headed compression limiter

US$142

Relative cost differences between bolts and compression limiters vary depending on component supplier and bolt characteristics.

Of these three potential combinations, the method with a washer, bolt, and non-headed compression limiter provides the lowest component cost for controlling bearing surface. However, as previously stated, the cost of the fastening components is often the least significant compared to the overall cost of the assembly.

Conclusion

The best method to ensure adequate bearing surface on the plastic in a bolted assembly depends on an application’s requirements and limitations. A washer may be preferred in lower volume and/or non-serviced applications. In higher volume, automated, and/or serviceable applications, a non-headed compression limiter with a flanged bolt is the easiest to assemble and provides the lowest total cost. Both configurations with a washer or flanged bolt will provide a lower cost solution than using a headed compression limiter.

Although this article offers general design guidelines, it is recommended that application engineers, who specialise in fastening and joining, be consulted to ensure a properly configured joint is employed for each application. www.spirol.co.uk

Not captured in this analysis are the administrative costs associated with ordering, handling, and maintaining inventory of components as well as their suppliers. The addition of a third component may increase these costs. Additionally, if the assembly process is automated, the technology required to feed and orientate a washer will also increase overall cost. Regardless, a flanged bolt or washer can replace a headed compression limiter in most applications to increase assembly efficiency and lower the overall cost of the assembly.

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Optimas increases productivity for cancer diagnostic equipment manufacturer Early diagnosis of cancer can greatly improve survival rates, with health centres utilising the latest technology to ensure identification of the condition is achieved sooner. Cancer diagnosis machines are at the forefront of this technology, which emphasises the importance of smooth manufacturing operations when producing such equipment. When one leading manufacturer was experiencing downtime due to fastener issues, they contacted Optimas to help improve productivity.

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he manufacturer was suffering between 15 minutes – 30 minutes of downtime on a daily basis, with the entire production line coming to a halt in such circumstances. The fasteners were identified as the cause of the stoppages – certain components that were installed via airgun presented multiple issues. Firstly, fasteners were becoming jammed during installation into the machine’s sheet metal. Furthermore, fasteners were becoming stripped of their coating, and in more severe cases, the applied torque was forcing the airgun out of the operator’s hands – causing health and safety concerns.

Optimas was contacted by the manufacturer due to a proven track record of developing and supplying fastener solutions globally to OEM manufacturers of medical equipment. The business operates a vast component portfolio, backed by a highly efficient logistics network that blends global capability with local points of contact. Often consulted at the initial design stage of projects, Optimas was a logical choice to tackle the challenges presented by this particular component.

Working closely with the manufacturer’s engineering teams and the part supplier, Optimas fastener experts started to assess what aspect of the fastener was causing issues. Dialogue between the teams at this stage was key, and resulted in the identification of the cause.

A section of the thread featured a nylon coating, which is often referred to as a ‘patch’. The patch offered increased integrity, ensuring that the fastener could not back out from its aperture

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over a prolonged service life. However, Optimas engineers were able to identify that the coating was too thick, which was causing the jamming issues during the installation of the component.

Having identified the root cause, Optimas engineers worked in conjunction with the supplier’s engineering team to deliver a solution. Leaning on experience from originating custom parts for a wide range of demanding applications, Optimas and the supplier were able to design and source a component where the nylon coating was reduced by 50%. The new component was introduced to the production line, and trialled in the manufacturing process.

The benefits were clear. Jamming, stripping and associated injuries were entirely eliminated, minimising potential risk to workers and greatly increasing the efficiency of production. By the introduction of this component alone, the manufacturer was able to increase productivity by 27%. The component was such a success, that it has now been accepted as an industry standard. Known as the ‘light patch’ the new component delivered the engineering performance required, but with the benefit of easy installation.

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STANLEY Engineered Fastening, a division of Stanley Black & Decker, points out that the unique splined rivet combines high strength with low weight to make it the strongest speed riveting system in the world. According to STANLEY Engineered Fastening, NeoSpeed installation is also four times faster than a regular breakstem rivet and is the more efficient system after only 10 rivets are placed. The labour saving NeoSpeed rivet cartridge also eliminates the need to reload podded rivets into their mandrel.

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NeoSpeed is available in 3.2mm to 4.8mm (1/8 inch to 3/16 inch) aluminium alloy, steel, and stainless steel A4, with mushroom and countersunk head styles.

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s the industry continues to look for new ways to decrease displacement while maintaining power output, the need for alternatives to mechanical and glue bonding methods continues to grow. tesa’s reactive HAF thermosetting adhesive tapes are a proven solution to the industry’s greatest bonding challenges. With its resilience, chemical resistance, and high bonding strength, tesa HAF® has been especially designed for situations where new designs and ideas are creating compact lightweight designs that reduce emissions and fuel consumption. When combined with advanced materials such as aluminium and carbon composites, tesa HAF offers automotive OEMs a unique set of synergies to help them pursue greater levels of fuel efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The proven benefits of tesa HAF®

Until now, metal replacement in vehicles has typically focused on lower-load parts, but in order to incorporate these new lightweight materials into higher-load, harsher environment applications, manufacturers need a more reliable and rugged method of structural bonding.

With an adhesive layer that contains nitrile rubber and a phenolic resin, tesa reactive HAF solutions function as thermosetting adhesive tape. When heated, a chemical reaction is started that creates a securely bonded system. Once fully cured, the heat activated film adhesive does not revert to its original state when reheated.

This also offers high chemical resistance to engine oil and solvents and a high cohesiveness at frictional heat (up to 350°C). tesa HAF bonds very well to steel and carbon fibre, which makes it an excellent solution for bonding carbon fibre linings to synchroniser rings, but the potential of this next generation bonding solution is not limited to a vehicle’s transmission.

Other proven applications include bonding carbon fibre to clutch discs, mounting sensor plates for gear control, and brake shims to brake pads.

Bonding of friction materials in clutches and transmissions

Where temperature variation, steady mechanical load, and chemicals, cause high stress, a reliable bond is needed. tesa HAF provides bonding strengths comparable to liquid high performance adhesives and is five times stronger than conventional double-sided adhesive tape solutions. It also offers very good resistance to chemicals, oils and high temperatures, with a sealing function to prevent contamination by dust and humidity.

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Bonding magnets to rotors

In electric motors, where changing loads apply, permanent magnets are often used to create a magnetic field. tesa HAF provides long-term stability at high load, high chemical and heat resistance, with a constant and even adhesive layer providing stability on small bonding surfaces.

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tesa HAF is used to reduce noise from the braking process by bonding brake shims to the brake pad backing plate.

Offering high temperature resistance, good damping properties and long-term stability at high load, tesa HAF boasts excellent adhesion to rubber, metal and coated backing plates and is suitable for die-cutting.

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Heat Activated Films (HAF) are used in the bonding of materials such as leather and fabrics to dashboards to reduce the effect of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in car interiors. With low VOC and good adhesion to fabrics and heat sensitive materials, tesa HAF provides a flexible feel after application and a short curing time.

With products that offer all the elements required by OEMs to keep pace with high-speed automotive innovations, tesa is well placed to provide its customers with a full range of services. This includes product consultation, on-site support by a team of technical experts and customer specific analyses and assessments under laboratory conditions at the company’s state of the art Application Solution Centre in Hamburg, Germany.

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Automotive lightweighting outpacing joining advancements Advanced material combinations are being developed to meet aggressive CAFE Standards and ACEA Agreements. However, the requirements for advanced material combinations is outpacing joining advancements.

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n example is traditional resistance spot welding, which is limited in joining mixed material combinations – requiring new joining technologies that are higher cost while offering lower manufacturing flexibility.

Additionally, the trend for joining advanced aluminium to itself, and ultra-high strength steel, is limited by the formability required for mechanical fastening. As these material classes become mainstream, new joining methods must be developed, commercialised, and validated. Any new technology will need to balance capital and consumable costs while maintaining the flexibility to manufacture both legacy and new material combinations.

Welding and fastening expertise yields RSR™

The ideal, most economical joining technology in a mixed material world, would seemingly be some hybrid of welding and mechanical fastening. It is cheap and easy to spot weld steel and aluminium within their material families, and effective but complicated to mechanically fasten across material families, so why not take the best characteristics of these two schools of thought and combine them?

Mixed material welding specialists at the Arconic Technical Center and mechanical fastening engineers at Arconic Fastening Systems and Rings have collaborated to this end – to develop the all new Resistance Spot Rivet™.

The Resistance Spot Rivet (RSR™) is a consumable fastener that is fed to a steel spot welding station to allow it to now perform mixed material welds. This RSR weld yields higher strengths than traditional spot welds of the materials themselves, with the flexibility to join nearly any combination of steel and aluminium sheets or extrusions a vehicle designer may need.

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St to St spot weld

St to Al RSR™

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Rather than gutting stamping and spot welding cells to replace them with drilling, assembling, and joining cells, RSR is a small addition that can be made to spot welding guns, while still allowing for backwards compatibility to steel spot welding. When sheets are fed to the upgraded welder, an RSR is dispensed through the added feed system to become part of the weld.

The rivets are available in both steel and aluminium to match the bottom sheet(s) in the joint; the primary target of the weld process. A wide range of top sheets can be accommodated with the RSR joining process, including painted and non-metallic materials, and a wide range of sheet thicknesses, with only a handful of rivet part numbers. The joints are weight and cost favourable to blind riveting and flow drill screw joining, and are even compatible with adhesive layers in the joints.

Arconic explains: “If a customer can spot weld a location in a steel structure today, they can RSR that location with mixed material architecture tomorrow, with higher strength, and better adhesive compatibility.”

Rotor Clip has announced that it recently passed the IATF 16949 audit, which is the new automotive standard replacing the previous one known as ISO/TS 16949. otor Clip USA and Rotor Clip Ltd are now formally certified to IATF 16949:2016. The primary focus of the IATF 16949 standard is the development of a quality management system that stresses continuous improvement with the goal of preventing defects and waste throughout the supply chain. The key to this is risk assessment, driving the organisation to learn from the many inputs it experiences such as customer complaints, internal and external audits, and improvement efforts, to provide better product and service to the customer.

Rotor Clip has instituted a number of specific changes to comply with the requirements and, more importantly, the spirit of the standard. These include installing digital gauges on certain processes to automatically output data for more efficient analysis; automating lab equipment maintenance to ensure testing is done on a timely basis so that customer shipments are not delayed; improving the production of its wire EDM machines by selecting premium brass wire to maximise available cutting time; and producing tools quickly and efficiently. www.rotorclip.com

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Slackening, an increasing problem in the fastener world One of the main reasons for bolt loosening is slackening. Slackening leads to loss of preload which ultimately leads to bolt loosening. As the use of polymers and sandwich composite materials continues to increase in industrial applications, the problem with slackening will increase. But there is a solution.

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omposite materials have an impressive strength-to-weight ratio, and great corrosion resistance, and this makes them attractive in the search for lighter, better materials.

Hence the use of components made of composites is constantly increasing and they can easily be found almost everywhere from cars to wind turbines and aeroplanes.

Adhesives are often used when assembling polymers and composites. Adhesives, however, make it difficult – if not impossible – to open the joined parts when needed. Therefore, the industry normally prefers to use bolted joints to allow facilitated maintenance.

Bolted connections are, however, also affected by the new materials introduced in the joint and slackening becomes an increasing problem.

Slackening can be divided into three subgroups: Slackening caused by settlement; slackening due to relaxation over time; and slackening resulting from gradual temperature changes (creep).

Settlements are related to surface roughness and surface irregularities. The pressure on the clamped surfaces after pre-loading causes any irregularities on the surface to start to flatten. When the irregularities have been flattened out the parts will be less tight and the pre-load will decrease. If the reduction of pre-load is significant enough the joint may rotate loose. Low pre-load also increases the risk of fatigue failure.

Relaxation occurs when materials become more compact over time, resulting in additional loss of pre-load. This is common for materials such as polymers, composites, copper and soft metals.

Creep is the tendency of a solid material to move slowly or deform permanently under the influence of stress. It occurs as a result of long-term exposure to high-levels of stress that fall below the yield strength of the material. Creep is more severe in materials that are subjected to heat for long periods and close to their recrystallisation temperature. Creep always increases as the ambient temperature rises.

There is a solution that counteracts these slackening effects so designers no longer have to worry about how to compensate for slackening in the joints. The Nord-Lock Group, a company specialised in bolt security, has developed a multifunctional washer called X-series.

The conical shape of X-series washers creates an elastic reserve in the bolted joint to compensate for the loss of preload due to slackening.

The elastic reserve is combined with wedge-locking technology, preventing the bolt from rotating loose due to vibrations and dynamic loads. The Nord-Lock X-series provides maximum safety for the joint even at a low clamp load. The multifunctional wedge-locking technology has a number of advantages over conventional bolt securing solutions. It ensures total bolt security and is ideal for applications that incorporate challenging materials, designs, and/or conditions.

The Nord-Lock Group is focused on making the world a safer place with secure bolting solutions. The Group offers a unique combination of bolting expertise and a comprehensive product range to provide the best suited solution to bolting challenges in all industries. www.nord-lock.com

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Settlement: When bolting materials together, the pressure will cause any irregularities on the surface to begin to flatten out immediately, with significant settlement within the first hours of tightening.

Relaxation: Certain materials, such as soft metals, composites, and polymers, become more compact over time, resulting in additional loss of preload.

SPIROL introduces the Mark VI Controller SPIROL has announced the redesign of its Mark VI Controller for its Series 2000 high performance feed systems. The Mark VI Controller introduces a 7 inch touchscreen display with 50 recipe storage capacity and ethernet interface for remote access and control.

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PIROL states that its Mark VI is unique when compared to conventional feeder controls; because it monitors the operation of the Series 2000 feed system and continuously adjusts the output drive frequency to match the natural resonant frequency of the drive unit.

The controller automatically adjusts the power level and synchronises it with the two independent axes of motion, within the drive unit, to achieve maximum feeding efficiency.

An input port and cable allows for remote stop/run, track sense on/off, vertical inhibit – which will idle the bowl, and feed direction reversal of the S2000 Drive. A large capacitor bank recycles energy, promoting efficiency and conserving energy – effectively reducing the carbon footprint.

Other enhanced features include a USB receptacle that provides access for firmware updates while in the field and an RS232 receptacle that provides serial communication, with queries and commands, to set power levels.

The elliptical bowl motion generated by the coordination of the two axes of motion provides smoother, gentler feeding – eliminating damage and significantly reduces noise levels. It also provides a consistent part per minute feed rate with high speeds up to 2.5 times quicker than conventional system rates.

Finally, there is the option for bowl interchangeability on one drive unit without the need for mechanical tuning, as well as the ability to discharge all product from the bowl to accommodate small batch runs.

SPIROL comments: “Remote access, multiple program feature, and continuous feedback loop, puts the SPIROL Mark VI Controller with Series 2000 high performance feed system on the leading edge in feeder technology.” www.spirol.co.uk

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STANLEY® covers all riveting requirements Built to cover a wide range of industries, and suitable for small bench assembly through to heavy-duty engineering, the new POP® Avdel® Proset XT range features four riveting tools that have all riveting requirements covered.

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TANLEY Engineered Fastening’s ProSet XT can be used in virtually any workstation configuration. The left or right 90° hand mounted swivel air fitting allows for maximum versatility by providing additional flexibility, conserving energy, and reducing operating costs.

The innovative, ergonomic design of the ProSet XT range ensures maximum user comfort and efficiency. The quick vacuum filter access of the mandrel collection system means undesirable air exhaust can be directed away from the operator. With the mandrel collection system, spent mandrels are instantly collected and with the quick-disconnect system, disposal takes no time keeping work areas safe and clean with minimal downtime.

The range is optimised for high volume efficiency and requires no tools for routine maintenance and cleaning. Both front and rear end components can be serviced in minutes without removing the tool from the production line.

The patented quick disconnect nose housing and jaw ensure rapid cleaning and maintenance of the front end without the need for any tools.

“The Proset XT range replaces the existing Avdel Genesis and POP ProSet tools. With a new design and improved usability combining the best features from previous tools, the ProSet XT tools are lighter, faster and more powerful than the tools they replace,” says Servee Paes, product manager for POP Avdel power tools.

The compact, lightweight and reliable ProSet XT1 is amongst the highest force to weight ratio blind riveting tool in the industry. The ProSet XT1 will set 2mm micro rivets; 2.4mm (3/32 inches) and 3.2mm (1/8 inches) diameter rivets in all materials; and up to 4mm (5/32 inches) all steel open end rivets.

The ProSet XT2 sets a new standard for pneumatic rivet tools. Designed specifically to set a wide range of breakstem rivets, this tool delivers 8.9kN of pull force with an outstanding force to weight ratio of 7.18kN/kg.

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The ProSet XT2 will set 3mm and 3.2mm (1/8 inches), 4mm (5/32 inches), 4.8mm (3/16 inches) and 5mm diameter rivets in all materials – including high strength structural stainless steel rivets. The ProSet XT2 will also place up to 7mm sealing plugs with an additional nose assembly.

The ProSet XT3 can be used in a variety of applications, setting a large range of breakstem rivets, lockbolts and sealing plug sizes. The extremely large stroke of 26mm allows the placement of longer rivets like Monobolt and Interlock in one set.

The ProSet XT3 will set 4mm (5/32 inches) to 6.4mm (1/4 inches) diameter rivets in all materials.

It will also set 4.8mm (3/16 inches) diameter lockbolts and up to 9mm diameter sealing plugs with additional nose assembly.

The ProSet XT4 is the strongest tool of the ProSet family.

With 23kN the XT4 delivers the highest pull force in the range but weighs in at just about 2kg. As well as structural breakstem rivets, the high capacity of the XT4 also allows installation of Avdelok®, Maxlok® and Avtainer® lockbolts. The tool features an ultra high-tensile piston rod for maximum tool life and a hydraulic damping for smooth operation.

The ProSet XT4 will set 4mm (5/32 inches) to 6.4mm (1/4 inches) diameter rivets in all materials. It will also set 4.8mm (3/16 inches) to 6.4mm (1/4 inches) diameter lockbolts and 6mm to 12mm diameter sealing plugs with additional nose assembly.

All four tools in the range offer a range of useful features including a high force to weight ratio; quick disconnect nose housing and jaw case for easy maintenance and service; clear quick release mandrel collector bottle to reduce downtime; and integral exhaust valves for fast setting cycles. Each tool has lightweight construction with balanced handling, comfortable low activation force trigger and an adjustable vacuum exhaust direction.

To improve economy and safety, all four tools also include an air isolation switch during mandrel collection system removal, a left or right swivel air fitting minimises air consumption and noise, and conserves energy, and piston bearing rings ensure maximum robustness and tool life. The rubber bases have also been designed to avoid damage.

Qonnect, European Rivet Association is a well-known producer and distributor of a complete range of blind rivets, blind rivet nuts, and associated tools. From our central warehouse in Holland we supply to all our customers in Europe and Russia.

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The Q-Tool R50 processes blind rivets with a capacity from diameter 2.4 mm up to and including 5.0 mm for all materials.

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More than small, light and smart VVG is a system provider of high-quality rivet processing tools, developing and producing modern series tools and realising individual special solutions – such as the RivSmart next level battery riveter combined with the next generation of DMSD process monitoring system.

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MSD has stood for professional process monitoring in fastening technology for more than 25 years, with Group company HONSEL receiving the first patent for process monitoring of blind rivet processing back in 1990 – improving and optimising DMSD continuously.

This second DMSD generation is a further development in-line with the steadily growing and changing demands of the industry in recent years.

New measurement transducers, which require a faster sampling rate; parallel and faster data processing; and new networking options; are the main characteristics of the newly designed DMSD 2G. Additional systems facts: In-process monitoring of joining and assembly procedures.

Early detection of quality deviations in the manufacturing process.

Minimisation of QA effort.

Transparency in the production process leads to faster feedback.

Traceable process results.

Reduction in additional test routines.

All VVG HONSEL standard tool components for blind rivets, rivet nuts or coils can be connected to the new DMSD 2G. When connected to the RivSmart eBZ battery tool, a unique combination of almost unlimited possibilities in matters of process monitoring and mobility is achieved.

RivSmart also won the ‘Route to Fastener Innovation’ award at last year’s Fastener Fair Stuttgart with its low weight of 1.3kg, compact size and the multitude of smart features.

Maximum power in mobile riveting for the strongest rivets

RivdomTWO 2.8 with an enormous setting force of 24,000N, and a working stroke of 30mm, is designed especially for high strength blind rivets up to 7.8mm diameter with grooved mandrels.

The perfect balance of clamping jaws and clamping mechanism, as well as the included retention nose pieces, guarantees a reliable processing.

Did you know…? …that rivet setting tools can also be sustainable. With GESIPA® battery powered setting tools the environment can be protected and users can focus on sustainability.

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ESIPA® does not waste energy for setting up or using the setting tool, it even uses the energy generated when decelerating the motor, after the rivet has been set, to charge the battery. When the rivet mandrel has broken off, the pulling mechanism immediately returns to its initial position and is thus ready for setting the next rivet.

This means that the tool needs less energy in total, since both features ensure higher battery efficiency and a higher rivet setting frequency.

GESIPA points out that the jaws used in its ProSeries are hardened and provide secure grip even after having set hundreds of rivets, with other guns having long lost their bite by then.

The ergonomic design of the ProSeries tool makes work easy for the operator and is perfectly tailored to the operator´s needs. The 2K handle fits comfortably in the user’s hand, and a work angle of 12° – in combination with a specially lightweight battery – enables users to continue to set one rivet after the other. In addition, short setting processes reduce noise to a minimum and relieve the strain on the operator‘s ears.

Last but not least, GESIPA tools are high-quality products, manufactured and tested in Germany with a long service life. www.gesipa.com

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Spotlight on rivet nuts Rivet nuts are fasteners that can create a thread on pre-holed plates, having access from one side of the workpiece only, also known as ‘blind application’.

Their application does not cause damages or deformations on superficially plated materials.

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ivet nuts are bushings with threaded seat and a chamber to be expanded into a permanent deformation on metal or plastic sheets. They are suitable for receiving other elements to be assembled through the use of screws. This type of fastener is recommended for assembly of boxed-shaped and tubular parts.

They can be used to assemble thin sheet materials for a wide variety of industries, including light carpentry, furniture, automotive and domestic appliances.

Coming in all different materials such as zinc plated steel, stainless steel, aluminium – and with different head types such as dome, countersunk or reduced – rivet nuts can feature either cylindrical or hexagonal shank.

Rivit Srl can supply the steel FTC rivet nuts, featuring cylindrical shank and dome head, which is the most popular used type. A special innovation from Rivit is represented by the introduction, in addition to the existing range from M3 to M12, of the M16 – designed for use in heavy-duty carpentry and in all applications requiring high torque resistance characteristics.

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For the installation of the rivet nuts, Rivit proposes an extensive range of tools that can be either manual, hydro-pneumatic or battery powered. The hydro-pneumatic RIV916B is the latest innovation in rivet nut tooling, particularly dedicated to M16 rivet nuts, and can be used for installing M12 – M14 and M16 – M20. The tool can install rivet nuts of different hardness, up to 8,000kg (80,000N) of pitch force. www.rivit.it

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DEGOMETAL’s new battery riveting tool French manufacturer of rivets, DEGOMETAL, says its new battery riveting tool GO 248 is fast and light, as well as being equipped with excellent ergonomics.

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eaturing many advantages, the GO 248 has a transparent mandrel collector for optical control; LED light in front – which turns off after 60 seconds of inactivity; a pilot light to indicate battery level; and a USB connector that enables the charging of various devices.

The GO 248 permits the riveting of aluminium, steel and stainless steel rivets from 2.4mm – 5mm in diameter. The tool is also supplied in a plastic box along with one charger and two standard 18V lithium ion batteries – depending on the model (GO 248 L1 or GO 248 L2).

Hitachi launches combi drill and impact driver twin pack Hitachi Power Tools has launched the powerful KC18DGL(S)/JF 18V 5Ah twin pack kit, featuring Hitachi’s 18V DV18DGAL combi drill and 18V WH18DGL impact driver.

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ackaged in a robust carry case ideal for the rigors of the building site or van, the twin pack offers all the quality and performance a user would expect from Hitachi Power Tools. The twin pack also features two 5Ah lithium ion batteries, compatible with each tool, and a UC18YFSL charger – all in one case.

Weighing 1.6kg the DV18DGAL combi drill packs a punch with a maximum tightening torque of 70Nm (hard). It can drill 13mm into brick and steel and 38mm into wood. The WH18DGL impact driver weighs 1.4kg and has a maximum tightening torque of 145Nm (hard) and comes with a 6.35mm (1 /4 inches) hex bit holder.

The twin pack is backed up with added peace of mind thanks to a three year warranty, subject to it being registered online within four weeks of purchase.

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TITGEMEYER supplies convincing fastening solutions for trade and industry across the globe. As one of the world’s leading fastening technology and vehicle component companies, the TITGEMEYER Group develops and produces innovative products and services with its almost 500-strong workforce. A sizeable selection of commercial items adds to the total range of 30,000 articles. TITGEMEYER products are used successfully in the automotive, vehicle manufacturing, white goods and solar technology sectors, as well as in numerous other sectors of trade and industry. Many of the prod-

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Fastening technology is becoming an increasingly diverse field, and the demands placed on it by trade and industry more and more complex. This is precisely where TITGEMEYER comes into its own and develops industry-specific fasteners together with its customers – from the initial design stage all the way through to the construction of intricate assembly systems comprising automated work stations. Short communication paths to its customers are especially important here.

With subsidiaries and partner companies in numerous countries, nine sales offices and a region-wide network of sales representatives and application consultants, customer support is assured.

Gebr. TITGEMEYER GmbH & Co. KG Hannoversche Straße 97 49084 Osnabrück, Germany Phone: +49 (0)5 41/58 22-0 E-mail: info@titgemeyer.com www.titgemeyer.com

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High flexibility and good torque accuracy Through its RED ROOSTER brand, Rami Yokota has introduced its Series RRI-BI cordless impact wrench with electronically adjustable shut-off – making it suited for assembly applications with a need for good torque accuracy.

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specially suited in areas where cables and hoses impede handling flexibility, the light weight of the tool – combined with the high torque output – is one of a number of reasons Rami Yokota says its RED ROOSTER tool has gained popularity. As well as this, the natural characteristic of impact wrenches – the lack of reaction forces – results in a very high flexibility for the operator.

Featuring a brushless motor, a 20V lithium ion battery, a two step trigger and an adjustable torque (50 steps), the Series RRI-BI cordless impact wrench has a speed of 2,300rpm and can be used in a variety of applications. These include assembly lines of construction machinery, agricultural machinery and the assembly of buses and coaches.

RED ROOSTER is a brand of Rami Yokota B.V, a Dutch family company distributing power tools and air hoists throughout Europe and beyond. The company was founded in 1896 and changed its focus towards air tools in 1963. Its target fields range from service workshops to car manufacturers and from material handling to industrial and offshore applications.

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A challenging climate, the huge forces experienced in buildings and special hygiene requirements – the products have to withstand all these extremes, and the selected material and quality must be just right. It’s a huge responsibility.

We are the specialist in high-quality fasteners made from stainless high-grade steel and special materials. We are used to extreme conditions and face the toughest challenges on a daily basis. We never lose sight of our aim to give the customer just what they want. And we always offer that little bit extra.

So, why not contact us? We are looking forward to your call.

In the course of the harmonisation of standards the category of corrosion resistance classes (CRC) has been regulated by the Eurocode 3/DIN EN 1993-1-4, annex A. Many European countries are therefore encouraged to consider these newly determined stainless steel grades for the calculation and construction of steel structures.

TOBSTEEL is the only stockholder for fasteners who covers all corrosion resistance classes (CRC) I to V according to Eurocode 3 – annex A.

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A competitive advantage with BX 3 02 The Hilti Group has launched the next generation of its award-winning BX 3 battery powered direct-fastening tool, to create the BX 3 02, which has been adapted for faster and quieter operations.

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he propellant-free cordless tool weighs just 4kg and is powered by Hilti’s 22V batteries – allowing it to fix up to 800 nails into steel, concrete and wood on a single charge.

The magazine – which contains 30 nails measuring up to 36mm in length – gives both a visual and audible alert when empty. Its advancements deliver lower recoil and minimal noise, making it fully compliant with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance.

The BX 3 02 comes with Hilti Connect, an easy to use tool management App, which connects to a smartphone or mobile device via Bluetooth technology.

It provides instant access to data including tool type, serial number, activity tracking, ownership, warranty, service and repair schedules and how-to videos.

“We know that speed is imperative for drylining contractors – and the BX 3 02 has been created to give them the competitive advantage they need,” explains Stefano Acquati, Hilti product manager for direct fastening in northern Europe. “When compared to more traditional gas powered tools, the new BX 3 02 is much less likely to suffer nail jams and offers a more reliable fix rate – resulting in increased productivity and profitability.

The tool is also propellant-free meaning that operators don’t have the hassle of dealing with hazardous waste on the job site.”

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Jubilee® Clips to make a splash The share of Jubilee® Clips’ being utilised by companies in the field of waste water technology has been steadily increasing, as companies involved in the installation, repair and maintenance of waste water systems have come to appreciate the very high standard of clamping technology Jubilee® is able to offer.

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he installation, repair and maintenance of waste water systems has become increasingly important because of rising demand from growing populations, on top of an ageing infrastructure in need of repair. Although the vast majority of waste water systems remain unseen, as they are either buried underground or hidden behind interior walls and floors, the need for top quality equipment and materials is even higher than in standard installations, as access is either limited or non-existent and thus repairs can be very difficult and costly.

Digging up roads and laying underground pipes is expensive, time-consuming and disruptive work.

Therefore all elements used, including clamps on flexible connections in the pipework, will need to be highly durable, as well as leakproof, because subsequent repairs or replacement could prove extremely costly and would cause further traffic disruption. Using Jubilee Clips gives companies peace of mind in this respect.

Renovation of down pipes is also a growing market with the housing stock from the post war boom in many countries now in need of repair.

Jubilee states that its clip is the first choice for engineers performing less invasive maintenance work of existing pipework in these dwellings.

Jubilee Clips will therefore be exhibiting at this year’s edition of IFAT, the trade show specialising in water, sewage, waste and raw materials management, held at the Messe München from the 14th – 18 th May in Munich, Germany. www.jubileeclips.co.uk

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Be well organised with the colourful Wiha ErgoStar The new Wiha L-keys – in a nine piece set – unites several practical benefits in a single element thanks to the colour coded product design and practical ball end shape. Storage in the ErgoStar holder also ensures simple handling and organisation for professionals in their daily work.

Tecfi’s wide range of rivets Italian-based Tecfi SpA is able to supply a wide range of rivets, developed according to the standing ISO standards, including the aluminium alloy open end blind rivet with dome head – available in a number of colours.

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sers are highly familiar with all too common problems such as dropping, forgetting or losing L-keys while using them on equipment and machines. Wiha Tools now offers the solution with safe storage and a highly visible, colourful appearance. Users can avoid unnecessary delays affecting the entire production process or worse – consequential damage to equipment and machines due to such oversights and mistakes. Thanks to the UV paint, L-keys are quick and easy to find, even in the dark or in poor lighting conditions, when users shine a suitable light, such as the Wiha torch, on them.

The innovative ball end also helps to increase efficiency, making it easier to access screws and allows users to work at angles down to 25°.

There’s yet another advantage in terms of handling and saving time – practical storage into the ErgoStar holder. It’s also extremely easy to remove or insert L-keys into the holder. Users simply need to twist any L-key in the holder to activate a floating mechanism, which turns all keys to the side at the same time and conveniently offers the required key. Suitable clamping makes sure keys cannot fall out regardless of whether the holder is open or closed.

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ecfi’s aluminium alloy open end blind rivet with dome head, with zinc plated steel break pull mandrel, is available in a wide variety of painted aluminium colours, such as RAL 9010 pure white, RAL 9002 grey white, RAL 3009 oxide red, RAL 8004 brick red, RAL 8017 chocolate brown, and RAL 9005 black. A new colour will also be launched in a few weeks – the RAL 1013 oyster white.

Also available from Tecfi are the aluminium alloy open end blind rivet with large dome head, with zinc plated steel break pull mandrel; A2 (AISI 304) stainless steel open end blind rivet with dome head – with stainless steel break pull mandrel; copper and zinc plated open end blind rivets with dome heads, both with zinc plated steel break pull mandrel; and the aluminium alloy open end blind rivet with countersunk head, with zinc plated steel break pull mandrel.

As well as the wide range of rivets available, Tecfi has also launched three lines of zinc plated knurled open cylindrical shank rivet nuts including with dome, countersunk, and with reduced head.

In addition, Tecfi also offers a wide range of hand riveters, while pneumatic riveters will be available soon. Additional types and colours of rivets and rivet nuts are also available on request, with quantity and delivery time negotiable. www.tecfi.it

Three new products from Bülte This year will see the launch of at least three new products in plastic hardware from Bülte Plastics – TORX® grub screws, washer faced hex screws with TORX®, and the Plastilocknut®.

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specialist in the design and production of plastic protection parts, as well as plastic and plastometal fasteners, Bülte’s three new plastic protection parts and fasteners are light and non-conductive to electricity in comparison with metallic parts. Their very good thermal properties and mechanical strength also allow a good resistance to shocks and will resist staining.

Bülte Group is certified to ISO 9001 and comprises Bülte GmbH in Germany, Bülte SAS in France, and Bülte Ltd in the UK – all of which play their own crucial roles in providing the most suitable plastic solutions to clients from any industry according to their specific needs.

For more than 60 years, Bülte’s team has been composed of highly responsive technical advisors and product experts that support customers all over the world – offering experience and expertise. Bülte guarantees personalised advice and support, and a vast array of standard polyamide fasteners, as well as a panel of specific, innovative solutions using other materials.

The company’s extensive product range includes more than 30,000 references, a wide range of standard products in polyamide, as well as specific and innovative parts in various materials. Bülte’s washers, screws and nuts are close to the specific standards DIN, ISO and NFE (standards dedicated to metallic parts).

“As we deliver to more than 140 countries in the world, we can be at your side from product design to completion, whatever the branch of industry you are belonging to, whatever your location,” says Bülte. www.bulte.com

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Keep updated with fastener technology Harrison Silverdale, a supplier of threaded inserts and specialised fasteners to the plastic moulding industry, is able to offer customers an extensive range, engineering expertise and knowledge of the fastener market – making it best placed to provide a cost-effective supply solution for all fastener requirements.

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arrison Silverdale’s Press-In Type FL range of inserts are designed for press fitting into thermoplastic. The combination of knurls and ribs on the body provide high torque and pull out performance. The inserts should be fitted with a squeezing action rather than a blow for optimum performance.

Also available are Press-In Type DMR inserts, designed to provide strong reusable threads in thermoset and other hard plastics.

On installation, the insert collapses as it is pushed into the receiving hole. Insertion of the screw expands the sharp diamond points of the Press-In Press-In knurl into the surface of the hole Type DMR Type FL and penetrates the plastic. This provides a high resistance to torque and pull out loads. The DMR has a slot through the head. The screw entering the insert from the opposite side to the head, with the head therefore gives additional resistance to pull-through loads.

The Mould-In Type HXB HXT Moldcerts are suitable for moulding into all types of plastic material during the moulding cycle. They are available with blind or through threads (HXB or HXT). The hexagon body gives very high torque resistance even in soft materials.

Another insert, the Mould-In Type FT, is designed for over moulding into thermoplastic or thermoset materials. The unique design of three herringbone knurl bands, combined with the Mould-In included recesses, offer Type FT excellent rotational and pull out performance. The open end has a counter bore, which locates onto a shouldered pin within the tool to eliminate plastic ingress into the threads.

As a major distributor of Mould-In Type standard fasteners Harrison HXB HXT Silverdale has also joined BIAFD (the British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors). www.harrisonsilverdale.co.uk

TR Fastenings goes Stateside Global fastenings manufacturer and distributor TR Fastenings Inc is exhibiting at the Fastener Fair USA in Cleveland, in order to promote its brand and its growing capabilities in the North American region.

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R has exhibited at the Taiwan International Fastener Show and Fastener Fair Stuttgart shows for many years, and networking with exhibitors and attendees at these events has allowed TR to make excellent connections, resulting in considerable business.

The TR stand will be attended by a number of senior team members from the company, signifying TR’s serious commitment to the event and the region. Attending the event will be: Glenda Roberts, global sales director – Trifast plc, Jeremy Scholefield – director of strategic business for electronics, Joe Haymes – USA sales manager, Kevin Rogers – global plastics commodity manager, Brad Allen – automotive sales manager USA and Bret Pastryk – automotive technical manager.

TR Fastenings Inc is part of Trifast plc, which has 28 sites globally, including 8 manufacturing facilities. TR USA is based in Houston, and operations in the region have doubled in size in the last few years.

As a result, the firm has relocated to a much larger facility to manage the growth of business in the automotive and electronics sectors.

TR is a full service provider to customers across multiple sectors, assisting them both in terms of local support and in extending their global reach. TR has an extensive product range, which is detailed on its website, many of which include state of the art animations

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and interactive models. The company is a full service provider, offering customers design and technical support, as well as distribution and manufacturing services.

“As a global business, Fastener Fairs are vital platforms for us to attend, and have always enabled us to make great business connections.

As our operations continue to grow and evolve in the USA, we are delighted to be exhibiting at Fastener Fair USA in Cleveland, and are looking forward to networking with event visitors and exhibitors. This is a unique opportunity to inform them of our capabilities in the region and across the globe,” comments Glenda Roberts, global sales director at Trifast Plc. TR representatives will be happy to discuss individual requirements, provide technical support and advice, as well as demonstrating TR’s product range on stand 222.

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