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More than just fixings Fastener + Fixing Magazine • Issue 62 March 2010

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Causing a bit of a fright A senior purchasing manager in a multinational fastener distributor sent me an email the other day for which the subject line read “Sea Fright”. Curious I thought, I didn’t realise he knew I was a bit phobic about being on the water. It turned out to be a typographic error, and should have read “Sea Freight” but as I read on it became apparent the title could easily prove prophetic.

he obvious point was that container rates have been pushing up rapidly as carriers slash capacity in response to economic conditions. The trend appears set to continue according to Danske Bank’s container rate index, which indicates that Asia-Europe container spot rates will hit US$2,000 per teu soon. Shipping companies are still fighting to contain losses as Maersk’s recently released results, recording a US$2.09 billion loss, amply demonstrate. Part of that fight is not just simply cutting capacity but also, it appears, fundamentally changing approaches to container shipping. Maersk, amongst other carriers, has laid up some of its fastest container vessels and adopted “slow steaming” – dramatic reductions in speed to achieve economies in fuel consumption. The implication is slower transit times, which combined with routing that now appears involve increased stops on the way, implies an impact on lead times from Asian factories. Of course, it is easy to adopt green principles in a depressed market and it remains to be seen what happens once traffic picks up significantly. It’s a topic on which we will now keep a close eye anyway. Perhaps as significant is the general issue of ‘fright’. I could have well chosen to discuss concerns over increasing steel prices throughout the world – European fastener manufacturers tell me

they fear imminent increases of as much as 100 euros per tonne. Wire rod prices are increasing in the US and across Asia. These increases are driven by expectations of sustained increases in the cost of raw materials, iron ore, coking coal and for stainless steel, nickel and molybdenum. The deepest concern is that they are cost driven while there remain serious doubts over demand recovery wherever one looks in the world. Green shoots, yes, but still real risks of severe frosts. It is a harsh fact that cold heading wire is not a significant element of the steel companies’ overall wire rod demand, and as fragmented an industry as ours has little concerted muscle with which to resist cost increases. It is an equally harsh fact that the fastener industry’s ability to pass on costs is dependent on demand recovery. As a result, the real fear may actually prove to be, less about rising costs – which, let’s face it, if sustained and gradual are normally healthy for the fastener industry – but more about unpredictability. As prices in most commodities or services increase there is plenty of currently unutilised capacity to feed into the market and soften prices. In the short term the interplay of supply and demand is seldom smooth. The potential for a bumpy ride out of recession appears all too real.

CONTENTS INDUSTRY NEWS Europe and World .................................................................. 6-18 America ................................................................................ 20-22 Russian & CIS ...................................................................... 24-26 Asian .................................................................................... 28-30 Associations ...............................................................................78

FOCUS ON Decking, wood, collated screws & nail systems ................ 70-73

COVER STORY More than just fixings .......................................................... 32-33

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY wire 2010 Introduction......................................................... 83-84 Indepth company previews.................................................. 86-95 Manufacturing technology news ....................................... 96-100 Fastener related exhibitors ..............................................102-116 2010 manufacturing technology directory .......................117-130

EXHIBITIONS Events calendar ......................................................................... 34 Fastener Fair Budapest preview ............................................... 36 Exhibition news..........................................................................38 International Hardware Fair Cologne report ...................... 40-42 Cologne Innovation Center winners ................................... 44-46 Totally Tools, Totally DIY & Totally Secure report ............... 48-50 CONSTRUCTION FIXINGS Construction fixing news..................................................... 52-58 Heavy duty anchors ............................................................. 60-62 Catching up with Uwe Seeger ................................................... 64 Learning the lessons ................................................................. 66 Strength is the sum of the parts ...............................................68

MANAGEMENT + SYSTEMS News ......................................................................................... 74 Looking at things logistically .................................................... 76

CATALOGUE RACK UK & Ireland .....................................................................136-141 PRODUCT NEWS Application technology news............................................... 80-82 Tools news.........................................................................131-134 Products news ..................................................................142-162 RECRUITMENT & ADVERTISERS INDEX ............................... 162

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Mack Brooks Exhibitions announces acquisition of Fastener Fairs Limited International show organiser, Mack Brooks Exhibitions Group, has acquired the entire shareholding of Fastener Fairs Limited for an undisclosed figure. Fastener Fair, which takes place in Stuttgart, Germany, is Europe’s largest trade exhibition for fastener technology: 625 exhibitors and some 6,000 visitors attended the record exhibition in October 2009. With Fastener Fairs Limited, Mack Brooks also acquired Fastener + Fixing Magazine, read by more than 30,000 fastener professionals worldwide.

ack Brooks’ chairman and CEO, Stephen Brooks, commented: “The highly targeted international trade show Fastener Fair fits in perfectly with the Mack Brooks portfolio of industrial trade exhibitions. We see significant potential to take forward the Fastener Fair brand as the leading event in the fastener and fixing sector.” Mack Brooks Exhibitions Group has specialised in organising international trade events worldwide since 1969. As a privatelyowned, independent and professional show organiser, the company organises a programme of highly specialised trade exhibitions throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas, in the fields of engineering, transport, metalworking, information technology, textiles, food and beverages, railways, construction, tunnelling, printing, converting, airport management and aviation. The Group also publishes related directories, magazines, sector reports and internet sites. In Germany, Mack Brooks Exhibitions organises leading international technology fairs such as EuroBLECH, international technology exhibition for sheet metal working, in Hannover

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and inter airport Europe, international exhibition for airport equipment, technology, design and services, as well as ICE international exhibition for the paper, film and foil converting industry, both in Munich. Jerry Ramsdale, founder and managing director of Fastener Fair since its inception in 1995, said: “There is no easy time to part with something that has been central to your life for so many years. However, it was clear that the exceptional growth of both the Fastener Fair and Fastener + Fixing Magazine had taken the existing business close to its limits. Now, with the experience and resources of a much larger exhibition organiser it is guaranteed that Fastener Fair will be further developed as the world’s leading fastener industry event.” Stephen Brooks said: “We are delighted to have secured Jerry Ramsdale’s services in an advisory capacity to help us ensure Fastener Fair clients will only benefit from the company’s new ownership. Mack Brooks will assure continuity of organisation and provide all attendees, both exhibitors and visitors, with the highest level of service when participating at Fastener Fair.”

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Acument divestment of French businesses progressing Acument Global Technologies says the divestment of most of its French fastener organisation is progressing. In November LISI confirmed interest in the Bonneuil-sur-Marne (plastics components) and La Ferte Fresnel (washers, nuts, clips, rings and special stampings) plants. At the time LISI said the plants generated an estimated 40 million euro revenue and employed 350 people.

cument has also confirmed it received notice of interest from Agrati for its remaining facilities in France - this excludes the Avdel sales and distribution facility in Paris which is ‘outside the parameters of the pending divestiture’. Agrati has already indicated to French unions that, if it goes ahead with the acquisitions, it would not take on the Amiens (bolts and cold formed parts) plant but would continue production at Fourmies (bolts and SEMS) and Vieux Conde (automotive parts and specials). Acument also has a sales and engineering office at Creteil scheduled as part of the divestment plans. Acument’s director for corporate communications, Timothy G. Weir, says “the negotiations are continuing and have the support of the French government and our primary automotive OEM customers in France.” No date has been given for completion of either deal.

Böllhoff acquires Armstrong Precision Components Böllhoff Verdindungstechnik GmbH acquired the entire shareholding of Armstrong Precision Components Ltd from Caparo Engineering on 26th February 2010.

ull based APC was the Helicoil® licensee for the UK market until it and other Caparo subsidiaries went through administration in 2006 as the group sought to escape a crippling pension liability. Helicoil® rights reverted to Emhart Fastening Teknologies Group and APC began producing and marketing wire thread inserts under the Armacoil brand. It also produces and supplies brass inserts under the ArmaSert name. Böllhoff has been the longstanding Helicoil® licensee elsewhere in Europe. The 3,250 square metre APC plant in Kingston-upon-Hull employs around 60 people. In a customer letter jointly signed by Michael W Böllhoff and UK managing director, Andy Witts, Böllhoff emphasies it remains business as usual at this time.

Fabory enters joint venture in India Fastener specialist Fabory has entered into a joint venture with Sterling Tools Limited, a manufacturer of high tensile cold forged fasteners for the Indian automotive industry. Sterling and Fabory will each hold a 50% stake in the joint venture.

he new company, named Sterling Fabory, aims to benefit from the fast growing demand for non-automotive fasteners in the emerging markets in South Asia. It will act as the exclusive distributor and value added services provider of the Fabory product range in South Asia. Sterling Fabory’s facility is located at Faridabad, India. The company is run by local staff. Sterling has the knowledge of operating and selling in India, and Fabory will make its knowledge of global sourcing and supply chain management available to the new company. “The joint venture with Sterling, a leading Indian supplier of automotive fasteners, provides us with an excellent partner to distribute our complimentary products and services to the fast growing Indian market. It also enables us to support our global customers who are significantly increasing their activity level in India and require the type of local support the joint venture will provide”, said Oswald van den Belt, Fabory’s CEO.

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DESA and SIMES merging DESA SA (Barcelona) and SIMES Group (Pamplona) have confirmed the two fixings specialists are working towards a merger, which will result in the “birth of the premier industrial fastening group in southern Europe.”

he process began in September 2009, and is understood to include share exchanges between the two companies, which will result in a 40 million euro turnover business said to have more than 15,000 customers, 20,000 stock items, 60,000 square metres of premises, 265 staff and 40 export markets. Its facilities, factories and main headquarters are in Spain with branches in Portugal and France. The companies have manufactured products for a variety of industrial, construction, wood and agricultural applications since 1957. To fulfil demanding customer needs, the companies’ statement says, they have developed their own technologies to offer “the best solution in fixing systems”. Both companies are certified to the ISO 9001:2008 quality management standards. A technical office in Shanghai also ensures that products manufactured in Asia follow precise specifications. The two brands jointly exhibited at the recent International Hardware Fair Cologne.

Staytite buys Portafix Staytite Ltd has announced the acquisition of Andover based fastener company Portafix Ltd, by its parent company Staytite Holdings.

taytite explains that since Portafix’s inception it has built up a reputation that has made it the first choice for fasteners and fixings locally. Portafix’s product range has grown and now includes both standard and special fasteners, ‘C’ class components, packaging, tools and PPE. Staytite also highlights that Portafix has a wealth of experience in Kanban JIT deliveries and supplying custom kitting to its vast customer base. “This acquisition will enable us to build on our unrivalled wealth of technical fastener expertise and experience, by combining the logistical and ‘C’ class components capabilities of Portafix to make us your number one choice for your fastener and ‘C’ class components.” Staytite also reports that due to an increase in demand for its products in the Far East, it is planning to open a logistics centre in April 2009, which will be based in Hong Kong. This will allow Staytite to offer next working day deliveries into China.

Indutrade AB acquires Techno Skruv AB

Swedish industrial products group Indutrade AB has acquired all the shares of Varnamo-based fastener distributor Techno Skruv AB.

ounded in 1993, Techno Skruv is a supplier of standard and special fasteners and fittings to Swedish industry with annual sales of SEK 70 million (6.9 million euros). Its customers are in engineering, energy and the vehicle industry. The company will be part of Indutrade’s industrial components division, which had net sales of SEK 1,401 million (138.5 million euros) in 2008. Other companies in the same division include Colly in Sweden and Finland, and Finnish construction fastener suppliers, Kinnike-Kolmio OY and Vipmek OY. Indutrade has three other divisions (engineering & equipment, flow technology, and special products). Group companies include both manufacturers and distributors. Total 2008 Group sales were SEK 6,778 million (670 million euros), delivering a net profit of SEK 510 million. web: Indutrade.se Technoskruv.se

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UGIVIS president turns the page Following the planned resignation of Adriano Lemmi in December, Giacomo Cassigoli has been appointed president and CEO of UGIVIS, the stainless steel fastener manufacturer, based at Belley, France.

riting to customers Giacomo Cassigoli extended warm thanks to his predecessor and said, “Now it’s time to turn the page”. Starting in 2008 UGIVIS introduced an integrated system allowing it to automate manufacturing from raw materials through to preparing shipments to customers. By streamlining production and enhancing quality control the system was designed to deliver drastic cost reductions and a highly efficient manufacturing process. Describing UGIVIS as “representing Europe’s highest technological expression in the cold forming of stainless steel fasteners”, Giacomo Cassigoli acknowledged that the start-up phase of the various automation systems “gave us some inconveniences while we were tuning them.” Today, he continued, “they finally grant UGIVIS the possibility to produce at competitive costs a wide range of products both in standard and

in special fasteners.” Initially the 8,000-pallet space automatic warehouse also “produced more inefficiency than benefits” but “today allows us to react quickly to customer demands.” Giacomo Cassigoli also announced changes to the company’s organisation. From December 2009 Giuseppe Denti returned as UGIVIS sales manager and Lamine Diouf took responsibility for the supply chain. The company has also introduced a number of new double stroke cold formers and recruited specialised technicians previously working for Tevi. This, said, Giacomo Cassigoli, would allow UGIVIS to enlarge its production range and was “the answer to special fastener requirements which we plan to meet with increased professionalism and competence.” UGIVIS was founded in 1965 and became part of the Amenduni Acciaio Group in 2004. Web: ugivis.eu

Blind bolt failure on offshore platform reported The latest issue from the Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety (CROSS) notes a recent failure of a 30 tonne winch base under load testing on an offshore platform. There were no injuries but significant business impact.

he reporter says the failure occurred in tension of a holding down arrangement of locking pin/cam type blind bolts. Causes of failure related to competence and checking of calculations but the reporter also highlights concerns over “the presentational quality of the downloadable information on the manufacturer’s website which led to confusion by the designer between ultimate and allowable capacities”. The reporter goes onto say: “The failure also raised concerns over the application of blind bolts in tension where failure is rapid and catastrophic, with no ductile warning of overload”. CROSS comments on the unregulated nature of web information and notes that in three previous CROSS reports issues have been raised in relation to blind bolts. CROSS is a strictly confidential reporting service operated by the Standing Committee on Structural Safety, an independent body established in 1976 and supported by the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers and the UK Health and Safety Executive to maintain a continuing review of building and civil engineering matters affecting the safety of structures. The CROSS website address is www.cross-structural-safety.org

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Reyher wins RWE Innovation Award RWE Service GmbH strategically manages a procurement volume of 6.7 billion euros with 15,000 suppliers for the whole group. F. Reyher Nchfg. GmbH & Co. KG was the first and only company awarded the RWE Corporate Procurement Supplier Award in the category Innovation.

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he strategic partnership between RWE and Reyher is based on technological and creative solutions in the field of e-business and logistics. The internal logistics of Reyher was praised as “outstanding” by Juergen Weber, head of purchasing materials + IT. This prize also honoured Reyher supply chain management and the flow of goods along the chain through to the optimisation of order processing. “We feel strengthened in our philosophy of assessing today what our customers will need tomorrow,” said Harm Schmitt, managing director of Reyher.

Silver for Saturn Aerospace fastener manufacturer Saturn® Fasteners, Inc., an operation of Acument Global Technologies, has been awarded a 2009 Boeing Performance Excellence Award.

he Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognise suppliers achieving superior levels of performance. Saturn Fasteners, located in Burbank, California, received the award for the second consecutive year. This year, Boeing recognised 486 of its suppliers who achieved either a Gold or Silver level Boeing Performance Excellence Award. Saturn Fasteners is among 358 suppliers to receive the Silver level of recognition.

fischer takes further IP action at Cologne Teams of armed Customs officials descending on fixings exhibitors are beginning to be a familiar sight at German trade fairs as the fischer Group wages an apparently concerted campaign to protect its intellectual property rights.

ustoms officials, accompanied by a team led by Dr Ulrich Suchy, head of Patents and Licences of the fischer group, raided two European fixings exhibitors at the Cologne International Hardware Fair. The Customs team, which was also accompanied by a camera crew from German consumer TV channel WISO, visited the stands of PGB and Wrek-Met. A fischer Group spokesperson later confirmed it had identified alleged copies of its GK Plasterboard Fixing with Installation Tool and SX Plug. fischer instigated similar action against Taiwanese and European exhibitors at last year’s Fastener Fair Stuttgart. Koelnmesse has been one of the most active exhibition centres at trying to head off IP infringements during its events, this year launching a highly visible “No Copy” poster featuring a red card image, as well as providing exhibitors with assistance on infringement issues.

Nordin leaves NORMA Group Lars Nordin, managing director of distribution and industry for NORMA and ABA recently left the company after 21 years.

ars Nordin joined the company in 1988 as general manager for sales and marketing when the company was still trading as ABA Group. In 1995 he became executive vice president of the Swedish company ABA. In 1997, Lars Nordin became president and CEO of ABA Group. After the merger of ABA and NORMA, he was appointed to the management team of NORMA Group as the managing director for distribution and industry. His responsibilities have included global marketing, sales and all distribution centres. Mr. Nordin left NORMA at the end of last year, but will continue to assist the company in an advisory capacity. As a result, Mr. Bernd Kleinhens, is now responsible for the new sales and business development unit. “My management colleagues and I greatly regret Lars Nordin’s decision. On behalf of the entire management, I would like to thank him for his outstanding work, and I’m convinced we will be able to rely on his invaluable advice in the future“, says Werner Deggim, CEO.

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Appian gets PEM distributorship Appian Fasteners has been selected as an authorised distributor for PEM on the Island of Ireland both North and South.

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bigHead appoints technical director bigHead has announced the appointment of Phil James as technical director.

ince joining bigHead in 2004 Phil has managed customer specific fastening solutions for bigHead customers. Customer specific solutions are a vital part of bigHead’s service, making up for more than half of bigHead’s sales. They require an in-depth technical Phil James, bigHead technical director knowledge combined with a commercial awareness and customer focus. “Phil has impressed customers, suppliers and colleagues alike with his expertise. His promotion to the board, and the creation of this new position, underlines bigHead’s commitment to bring the best technical solutions to its customers,” explains bigHead’s MD, Matthew Stevens. He goes on to explain: “Since 1966 we have made over 5,000 unique bigHead fasteners for customer applications. Making bigHeads locally in our UK factory means we are able to work closely with customers and respond quickly to their design needs. The creation of this new position and Phil’s appointment underlines the value we place on the technical service we offer customers”.

Earnest appoints new business development manager Earnest Machine Products has announced the appointment of Stuart Southall as UK business development manager at its West Midlands UK facility.

upplying a wide range of imperial and niche metric fasteners, Earnest is looking for Stuart to oversee expansion into the UK and European fastener market. With 20 years of fastener sales and management experience in both specialist manufacture and supply chain provision “I feel that all of my past experience has built up to this position”, Stuart said. “Earnest is a top notch supplier, focusing on high quality, high strength products. The in-house engineering support enables us to quote bespoke parts alongside our standard product range and aids in any application issues that our customers may have.” Stuart adds: “The strength of Earnest’s nearly 50 years of importing fasteners connects us to a solid supply base, and I am eager to capitalise on Earnest’s reputation for high quality products and excellent customer service, and to branch out and grow our influence into the European market.” Earnest is a family owned company that has been operating since 1948, with a strongly established reputation for product quality and customer service. Stuart Southall joins an established and knowledgeable sales and sourcing team at Kingswinford with over 30 years of combined experience.

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Francis Kirk and Philidas at Infrarail

Francis Kirk (Socket Screws) Ltd has coupled up with British lock nut manufacturer Philidas to host a joint stand at April’s Infrarail 2010 at the NEC, Brimingham.

rancis Kirk has been a major distributor for Unbrako and Holokrome since 1989. In 2006 the Manchester-based company signed an agreement to become the sole European distributor for Unbrako’s Durlok® vibration resistant fasteners. In the following year Francis Kirk introduced stock of the entire Philidas range, establishing a relationship that has gone from strength to strength and has now reached a position where the company acts as a master distributor with ISO 9001-2008 accreditation. Thomas Kirk, 5th generation of Francis Kirk’s said “With Philidas’ ability to produce a quality and reliable product and our philosophy of holding large quantities of stock and using next day delivery methods, it is certainly a relationship that can and will develop further as we have proven with our previous British manufacturers. “Francis Kirk’s aim is to stock the highest quality product, coupling this availability with knowledge of its staff, which in turn allows the company to keep on progressing in changing times and continually operate as a highly successful family business.” Infrarail runs for three days 13th - 15th April 2010 at the NEC, Birmingham. Francis Kirk (Socket Screws) Ltd and Philidas will be on Stand 452.

Nailing the counterfeiter Sometimes intellectual property issues can involve careful consideration but not so when Don Quichotte’s Peter van Echtelt discovered a blatant counterfeiting operation in Dubai. There was no question about the crime or, for Peter, about the action to be taken.

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For more than a year,” says Peter, “I had information that a certain hardware business in Dubai was involved in selling counterfeit versions of Don Quichotte hardened nails in the United Arab Emirates but it was very difficult to get proof as the sales were made without formal paperwork. Any direct contact was impossible as the owner hid himself – until earlier this year when I was in Dubai and managed to speak with him by phone.” Peter offered a choice – talk with him personally to resolve the issue or talk to the police. A meeting took place at Peter’s hotel. “After many hours of pressure from myself and one of our official importers we were given more and more details of this man’s illegal activities. Finally he agreed to take us, the next day, to his ‘secret warehouse’ in one of the industrial areas of Dubai.” There, Peter was to discover a large stock of copied Don Quichotte boxes filled with nails, evidently imported from China. There were also many pallets with unused counterfeit outer cartons and Don Quichotte small boxes as well as Don Quichotte tape and labels. “It was clear that he had been importing nails and packing them himself for over a year. Then he had started to import the nails from a Chinese factory - we found out the name of the company involved - already packed in copied Don Quichotte printed boxes.” The photographs tell the rest of the story. The nails remained the property of the hardware dealer – the counterfeit packaging was removed and destroyed. A satisfying outcome for Peter van Echtelt? “Yes”, he agrees, “but the reality is counterfeiting of this type robs our customers of the quality product they expect to receive – and creates a very serious risk of injury if a sub-standard nail disintegrates in use. It also denies the genuine manufacturer a return on the investment in materials, technology and skills needed to produce a high quality product. This is an increasing problem, and one about which we all need to be concerned.”

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‘Sales’ dominate end of 2009 FIN Survey

“Sales,” “sales,” and “sales” were the most frequently mentioned problems by participants in the 32nd annual FIN Survey.

verall, three out of four fastener companies participating in the GlobalFastenerNews.com survey saw sales decline in 2009, with another 14.1% reporting steady sales. Less than one in ten (8.3%) claimed sales grew last year. Nearly 80% of both distributors and manufacturers said sales fell last year, while 18% of distributors reported profit gains compared with 15% of manufacturers. Only 5% of distributors participating in the survey achieved sales growth in 2009, compared with 6% of fastener manufacturers. About 67% of importers found sales declined in 2009. In 2009 the FIN Sales Index bottomed out at 1.84 - its lowest level since FIN began tracking fastener industry sales in 1994. The 2009 FIN Sales Index was 44% lower than the 3.3 level achieved in 2008. The 2009 index also declined 29% from the previous low of 2.6 recorded in 2001. The bottom line was thinner, too, with 63% of fastener

companies reporting “moderate” to “strong” declines in profit. About 18% of survey respondents claimed stable profit, while nearly 17% achieved profit increases last year. Fewer than one in five fastener companies were able to boost profit in 2009 amid widespread sales declines, the End of 2009 FIN Survey found. Fastener distributors were slightly more profitable than manufacturers during 2009. At 2.14 the FIN Profit Index sunk below the previous low mark of 2.6 set in 2001. The profit index dropped 30% from the 3.1 level achieved in 2008. The fastener industry expressed optimism in 2010, with the sales index expected to more than double to 3.8 this year and the profit index forecasted to gain more than 65% to 3.6. More than 93% of manufacturers forecast rising orders in the next six months, including 21.9% who expect a “strong” increase in sales. About three in four distributors expect sales to grow, including 10.8% who foresee strong revenue gains.

Fastener prices stable - for now Nearly 6 in 10 fastener companies reported stable prices in 2009, while 19.5% said prices fell an average of 14% during the year.

ust over 20% of FIN Survey respondents achieved price increases last year, with the average increase reaching 9.4%. Those results starkly contrast with figures from 2008, when more than 85% of fastener companies raised prices at an average rate of 13%. More than 60% of fastener companies intend to keep prices at current levels during the first six months of 2010, while 34% plan price increases at an average rate of 8.6%. Among distributors, 36% reported price hikes in 2009, with an average rate of 10%. Just over 50% of distributors kept prices unchanged. More than 67% of manufacturers reported stable pricing last year, while 17.5% cut prices an average of 9%. About 3% of manufacturers achieved price gains in 2009, at an average of 8%. Among importers, roughly 16% managed to raise prices by about 3% - 5%, while 25.2% cut prices an average of 17.4%.

Layoffs prevalent in 2009

GlobalFastenerNews.com Indicators for 2010

More than 65% of fastener companies participating in the End of 2009 FIN Survey reported layoffs in 2009, including a 40.2% majority that cut more than 10% of its workforce during the year.

Fastener prices - More than 60% of fastener companies intend to keep prices steady during the next six months, while 34% plan prices increases at an average rate of 8.6%.

hose figures followed jobs cuts by 40% of survey respondents the previous year as orders fell. The previous high was set in 2001 when 45.4% of companies cut their workforce. About one in four companies (25.6%) were able to maintain current staffing levels, while only 8.5% of companies added jobs in 2009. Nearly 84% of manufacturers reported job cuts last year, including 51.6% who trimmed their workforce by more than 10%. Only 3.2% of manufacturers added jobs in 2009. Just over 48% of distributors cut jobs in 2009, while 40.5% had a stable workforce and 11% added jobs. The worst maybe over, however. The FIN Survey found that 25.3% of companies intend to add jobs in 2010, and more than 71% expect to operate at current staffing levels. Only 3.6% of fastener companies anticipate further cuts this year. Manufacturers expect the biggest gains, with nearly 44% planning to add jobs in the coming months, while an overwhelming 83.8% of distributors intend to function at current employee levels in 2010.

Sales - 9 in 10 manufacturers and three in four distributors anticipate sales growth approaching 10% this year.

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Costs - About 40% of fastener companies forecast a moderate cost increase, with an additional 12% expecting costs to drop in the coming months. Employment - About 25% of companies intend to add jobs in 2010, while more than 71% expect to operate at current workforce levels. Capital Investment - About 3 in 10 manufacturers plan bigger investments, ahead of the 24% of distributors who intend to increase capital spending over the next few months.

AMERICAN NEWS

VW & Suzuki seek parts standarization Volkswagen AG and Suzuki Motor will promote the standardization of automotive fasteners and other parts, president Osamu Suzuki told a recent news conference.

apanese news service Nikkei reported Volkswagen became Suzuki’s top shareholder by acquiring a 19.9% stake and Suzuki will buy 100 billion yen (US$1.1billion) in stock in Volkswagen. Volkswagen and Suzuki will identify parts, including fasteners, platforms and engines, suited for standardization. That may lead into co-developing new vehicles. Suzuki will use Volkswagen’s environmental technology, including hybrids and electric vehicles, through joint development or technology licensing. The companies will exchange mid-level personnel and engineers on a project basis. The stock transactions do not include co-marketing. The VW deal would replace arrangements with Renault, Peugeot Citroen, Fiat and General Motors.

Patience needed for fastener machinery business “The only option right now is patience,” Lee Loudermilk said of the fastener machinery business.

apital expenditures on new machinery are the first to be eliminated in a recession even though fastener manufacturers “can buy equipment for the lowest prices in 10-15 years,” Loudermilk pointed out. Buying machinery is the last expenditure to come back post-recession, he added. Loudermilk has done more than wait through the recession. He positioned his companies – Quality Rebuilding Corporation and Fastener Equipment Corp. – to be like a car dealer who can sell new cars or used cars, service customers’ cars or sell parts. Sales of new fastener machines in North American may be down, but Loudermilk has used machines ready to demonstrate. Loudermilk observed that it is especially difficult to sell new standard machines. A new thread roller can cost US$600,000, compared with US$200,000 for a used one. Even when there are no orders to rebuild machines for customers, the workers can keep working by rebuilding the used

machines in stock. A cold heading machine lasts 20 to 30 years and can be rebuilt, Loudermilk said. “They are not like cars with obsolescence built in.” Not only can machines be rebuilt – they can be improved. Loudermilk shows off a No. 20 Waterbury Farrel that has been taken down to the frame. With a new motor and new oil system it is “better now than when it was new.” What is the future of North American fastener machinery business? “Consolidating, closing down and moving equipment,” Loudermilk told GlobalFastenerNews.com. There have been numerous major machinery auctions in the past year and Loudermilk noted there “are more and bigger ones coming up.” Even U.S. companies moving production to China are likely to use Chinese machines. The standards business has largely moved to China, Taiwan and India. The North American market is mostly specials – multi die machines. Web: FastenerEquipmentCorp.com

U.S. Fastener employers begin to hire

North American fastener employment recruiters report an increase in hiring since the beginning of 2010.

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We are definitely seeing an increase in hiring,” Jodi Stein of Tom McCall & Associates reported. “We have seen a dramatic upswing in hiring in the past couple months,” Bryant Lind of Amalga Corp. finds. “We have definitely seen a positive increase in companies looking for new employees over the past 60 days,” Ken Graham of FastenerJobs.com observed. An example is Cardinal Fastener & Specialty Co., which will double employment this year to 100. Cardinal president John Grabner told McClatchy Newspapers that business was increasing due to strong demand for the fasteners Cardinal manufactures for wind turbines. With the market boosted by U.S. wind energy tax credits, Cardinal also is buying new equipment. Lind said most new listings for jobs are for “positions that were eliminated more than six months ago or a consolidation of a couple positions that were eliminated.” Among Amalga’s current listings are a variety of sales jobs from technical to vice president, a bilingual account manager, a manufacturing engineer and a global account manager. Graham, who launched FastenerJobs.com in early 2009,

pointed out that there is more hiring than just the new positions he sees online. “Our observations exclude the ‘calling back’ of employees who were laid off in late 2008 and most of 2009,” Graham noted. “What is very encouraging is that many of our search assignments are newly created positions,” Stein told GlobalFastenerNews.com. “The candidate pool is extraordinarily talented right now due to all of the layoffs and downsizing and many smart employers are getting a jump on things knowing that the talent pool isn’t always going to be this skilled.” As far as pay levels, Stein sees “employers are getting a whole lot of talent for their money. Over the past year, we have seen many, many people take dramatic cuts in pay as well as taking jobs that are considerably below their skill set – mostly in high end positions. Salaries have remained constant with both inside and outside sales positions as well as staff engineering positions”. Stein finds Lind discourages employers from taking too much advantage of candidates. Although employers may be able to hire for less, “we know that cheap hires will likely jump again in the future,” he explained.

Ipe marketing globally Ipe Clip Fastener Company promoted Daniel Schiefer to international sales manager to market deck fasteners globally. Schiefer said Ipe Clip will be looking for “dealers and distributors as close as Mexico and as far as Australia and the United Arab Emirates.” Founded in 2001, Ipe Clip manufactures deck fasteners and is based in South Carolina. Web: ipeclip.com

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

Protective investigation period extended

The protective investigation on imported fasteners has been extended by a further three months until 13th May 2010.

he notification “About the Extension of the Special Protective Investigation against the Increased Import of Engineering Fasteners to the Customs Territory of the Russian Federation” was published at the website of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation on 11th February 2010. The notice states: “According to Part 9 of Article 26 of the Federal Law d.d. 8.12.2003 #165-FZ ‘About Special Protective, Antidumping and Countervailing Measures in Import of Goods’, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation extends the special protective investigation against the increased import of engineering fasteners to the customs territory of the Russian Federation started in 14th May 2009 for 3 months (until 13th May 2010).”

Partner Pak re-brands Partner Pak has completed a re-branding exercise and unveiled its packed products under the registered trademark EUROPARTNER®.

he company says the new brand represents high-quality fasteners and European level service. According to Partner Pak management, the re-branding will allow the company to enter a new level of development, attract attention of new customers and raise the loyalty of existing clients.

Flaig+Hommel to produce auto-fasteners in Russia In 2010 Flaig+Hommel JSC, an affiliated company of Flaig+Hommel GmbH, will start production of fasteners for automotive assembly plants in Zavolzhie, Nizhegorodskaya Region.

he Minister for Investment Policy of Nizhegorodskaya Region, Dmitriy Svatkovskiy, made the announcement. According to the Ministry, investment in the production facility will amount to 32 million rubles (770,000 euros) and the company is expected to employ 30 people. Flaig+Hommel GmbH is a specialist in cold headed fasteners and component parts.

Russian fastener standards implemented Since 1st January 2010 the following standards have come into operation: • • • • • • •

GOST R ISO 14579-2009 Bolts with cylindrical head and star-type internal socket button. GOST R ISO 12126-2009 Prevailing torque type all-metal hexagon nuts with flange. Accuracy classes A and B. GOST R ISO 14583-2009 Star type socket pan cylindrical head screws. GOST R ISO 10513-2009 Prevailing torque type all-metal hexagon nuts, style 2, with fine pitch thread. Property classes 8, 10 and 12. GOST R ISO 7044-2009 Prevailing torque type all-metal hexagon nuts with flange. Accuracy classes A and B. GOST R ISO 16047-2009 Fasteners. Torque/clamp force testing. GOST R 52889-2007 Non-destructive testing. Ultrasound measurement of screw tightening forces. General requirements.

The Federal Agency for Technical Regulations and Metrology publishes newly affirmed national standards at the official website of the Federal Agency (www.gost.ru). Free of charge access to the officially published standards is provided for a one-year period to allow all interested individuals to examine them.

Failed bolts not correct material standard According to a scientific report fasteners that failed catastrophically on turbine No 2 at the Sayono-Shushenskoye hydroelectric power station, leading to seventy-five deaths, were not produced from the correct grade of steel.

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cientists at the Institute of Physics and Materials Science at the Tomsk institute of the Russian Academy of Science examined the parts and concluded they were not manufactured from the correct grade of steel and were not fit for purpose. The chairman of the presidium of the Institute told journalists, “there were clear contraventions of the technical regulations.”

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RUSSIAN & CIS NEWS

Russian automobile industry development The working group of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation has enunciated the goal of automobile industry development as: “Maximisation of added value, created in Russia.” It says throughout all production areas an added value chain is required to ensure sufficient choice and quality. It adds that the overall objective should be to increase share from the current level of 21%, valued at 11.2 milliard (billion) euros, up to the level of 48%, worth 50 milliard euros in 2020.

ccording to the experts, this goal is only achievable by making maximum use of the whole market potential inside the country and backing export by positive Russian brands. They say that component production needs to be concentrated within Russia, supported by the existing strong raw material base. To resolve the problem of insufficient volume within the country, the experts say there should be a focus on realising global export potentials for components. The working group believed that Russia has every chance to be globally competitive in the component production sector. The main task, it concluded in a Ministry report to Parliament, is to develop Russia’s own research and development as well as patent bases for key elements, components and industrial solutions.

Car assembly directive updated The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the Ministry for Economic Development and the Ministry of Finance have signed a joint directive, introducing alternations to rules on industrial car assembly by the Russian automobile plants.

he document makes it possible to sign new agreements for industrial assembly of motor cars. The revised text includes an addition that states an agreement for industrial assembly can be made at the direction of the president or the government for the sake of the social and economic development of the region where the assembly production is to be located. Other changes include the tightening of control over companies involved in industrial assembly and the prescription of legal penalties for the violation of agreement terms by car producers.

Alteration to technical regulations law President Dmitriy Medvedev has submitted a draft federal law “Introduction of Alterations to the Law about Technical Regulations” to the State Duma.

he document is aimed at satisfying Russian producers tired of waiting for domestic technical regulations to be adopted. Under the draft law they will be able to use foreign standards when making products, including for the Russian market. “The draft law is intended to quickly renew the normativetechnical basis, specifying obligatory requirements for products and procedures”, the document notes. The reform of technical regulations has been going on for seven years already but only eleven technical regulations have been adopted out of the necessary seven hundred. The extreme ineffectiveness of the mechanism has deprived domestic industry of the opportunity to

orient itself to advanced world standards. The draft law allows for the adoption of international regulations but does not specify which exactly. A foreign standard may be used only after it has been translated into Russian and submitted to a standards body. Domestic producers will be able to use both foreign regulations and the traditional regime of technical regulations – the draft law cancels plans to terminate the latter from 1st July 2010 - allowing enterprises committed to modernisation to adopt best practices of regulations and standardisation, while enterprises undergoing hardships will be able to continue working according to existing rules.

NLMK management company established At the end of 2009 NLMK – Sort, an associated company of NLMK, was founded in Ekaterinburg to increase management efficiency in the iron division of NLMK Group.

LMK – Sort will act as a management company for the existing metallurgical facilities and those under construction specialising in production of iron sections and hard components. Nizhneserginskiy hard components and metallurgical plant, the Ural plant of precision alloys, Berezovskiy electrometallurgical plant, facilities of Vtorchermet NLMK and several other companies will form an

iron division, producing commercial billet, rod, reinforcing bar, wire, nails, grid, and fasteners. Production capacity of the facilities managed by NLMK-Sort is estimated at 2.2 million tonnes of melted steel, 2 million tonnes of iron sections and 0.56 million tonnes of hard components per year, taking into account the capacity of the rolling plant in Berezovskiy, currently being set up.

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ASIAN NEWS Some of the following reports are provided as part of a news exchange agreement with Fastener World Magazine.

Lower than expected CSC rod increase On 24th February 2010, China Steel Corporation (CSC) held its domestic pricing meeting for April and May shipments and announced across-the-board price increases averaging 2.9%. Bars and rods will increase by NT$300 (7 euros) per metric tonne.

uring its announcement CSC noted that the IMF had revised 2010 economic growth to 3.9% and WorldSteel forecast a better than expected steel demand growth of 9.2%. The company also referred to string steel supply conditions, with low steel inventory outside of China, major maintenance work on blast furnaces world wide and steel restocking of downstream customers. Until December China Steel had been forced to reduce its steel prices for domestic customers. Anticipated significant increases in the cost of coking coal and iron ore are expected to fuel further steel increases during the year.

China seeks to restrict steel output Chinese crude steel production capacity was estimated to have reached 660 million metric tonnes by end 2008. 2009 actual production grew by over 10% while world production as a whole fell by 13.5% to around 982mmt. According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) excess capacity stood at 200mmt by the end of 2009, with an estimated 58mmt capacity under construction.

he Ministry, therefore, announced, “The Conditions and Management for Production and Operation of Existing Steel Industries”, aimed at removing general steel mills with output below 1 million tonnes and special steel industries with annual output below 0.5 million tonnes in 2008 from the steel industry. Six “entry barriers” were set, including the 1 million tonne threshold for general steel companies, which if effective, could force two-thirds of companies to consolidate or leave the market. According to one MIIT official there are approximately 500 steel companies in China currently, with only 80-90 capable of producing over 1 million tonnes of steel products in 2008. The 300 companies below the thresholds are estimated to represent 15% of the 570 million metric tonnes of crude steel produced in China during 2009. The regulations also lay down requirements for product quality, environmental protection, energy consumption, general exploitation of resources, technology and equipment, output

capacity, safety and hygiene, and social responsibility. The Chinese central government has previously announced initiatives to reduce inefficient and environmentally damaging steel production but there has been little evidence of success in practice. Now the Chinese government appears to be showing strong determination to reorganise the steel industry, with the MIIT notifying regional governments to put into effect the new regulation. Hebei and Jiangsu provinces are expected to be the areas most impacted. The Ministry has, this time, made it clear that steel companies failing to reach the criteria, may continue to produce steel, but will not be approved for construction and reconstruction projects or be able to obtain approval for new resources or land. They will also not qualify for support loans or obtain licenses to import iron ore. Senior managers at China Steel Corporation and other Taiwanese steel corporations, question the effectiveness of China’s plans and say it needs more time to see if they will, this time, be effective.

CCM machine receives Taiwan SME Innovation Award CCM started its business with a vibratory feeder. Since 2000 it has developed and manufactured image sorting machines, successfully supplied to domestic manufacturers. CCM claims outstanding performance in both speed and effectiveness for its machines, inspecting fasteners, auto and electronic parts, plastic goods and oil seals.

n addition to supplying Taiwanese manufacturers, CCM has successfully exported to Germany, the US, Korea, Singapore, Brazil, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and China. Recently CCM launched a new model and, as a result, was honoured with the “16th Taiwan SME`s Innovation Award”. Due to the impact of the economic crisis, since Quarter 4 2008, orders from the global fastener industry have declined by over 40%. Even though there was an economic upturn from mid 2009, most manufacturers still have not returned to regular volumes. In contrast CCM has not been affected by the economic slump and has experienced growth in these difficult times. CCM

surpassed its 2008 total sales in the first ten months of 2009. Mr. Alex Wu, president of CCM, said the Innovation Award proved CCM had achieved better than international standards in innovative design, inspection precision, and speed. Besides, CCM is highly recognised by the manufacturers in Germany and Japan, so the sorting machine products have the irreplaceable position all over the world. He went on to say that the applications for CCM`s sorting machine were broad and its sales territory stretched all over the world. CCM has now established facilities in Dongguan, Kunshan, and Wenzhou to provide full after sales service.

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ASIAN NEWS

Microsoft enters China’s steel logistics market In January Microsoft officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the largest product trading platform in China, Xiben New Line Co., Ltd. to advance the development of steel logistics in China.

iben New Line is ranked No. 5 in Chinese steel logistics industry. Its partner steel plants include Baosteel, Jiangsu Yonggang Group, Laigang Group, and Jiuquan Iron & Steel. End users buying steel through this platform include those from seaport, airport, commerce, subway, highway and bridging industries. The system facilitates logistics among the industries, improving cash flows, information management, and general steel logistics management in China. China’s steel production in 2009 reached 570 million metric tonnes, and the steel related products exceeded 650 million tonnes. The steel logistics industry distributes over 900 million tonnes of iron ore every year and over 650 million tonnes of steel related products to consumer industries and other related markets.

OLAF says Malaysia used for anti-dumping circumvention Asian media, including Reuters and the Malaysian Insider, have quoted the European Union investigation body OLAF as saying millions of euros of Chinese made goods are being exported to the EU fraudulently as having been produced in Malaysia.

LAF says the goods are being routed via the Port Klang Free Zone trans-shipment hub, where they are transferred to another container and re-exported using a Malaysian company invoice. David Murphy, head of the customs unit at OLAF, is quoted: “we are working closely with Miti (Malaysian Ministry of International Trade and Industry), the Malaysian customs department and the port authorities”. He said Malaysia risked

commercial action by the EU if Chinese made products flooded the EU via its ports but added he was satisfied with cooperation from Miti. OLAF are also working to tackle the problem at other major tran-shipment hubs include the Jebel Ali free zone in Dubai and Singapore, where the illicit activity is easily lost in the volume. According to Miti one of the products prone to trans-shipment from China to the EU via Malaysia was stainless steel fasteners.

RMB40 billion expected in China’s locks market China has become the largest producer and consumer of locks in the world. Annual domestic sales top RMB40 billion and there is an estimated production capacity of over two billion lock sets. Annual exports exceed RMB10 billion.

he locks market is expected to grow by 20% annually. It is estimated that there are now more than 1,000 lock producers with annual sales exceeding RMB5 million, with the major mature production clusters in Zhejiang, Guangdong and Shangdong provinces.

Establish plants in Southeast Asia – Chinese fastener companies told Experts at Annual Convention of Fastener, Spring, and Wire held in Guangdong recommended Chinese fastener enterprise should establish plants in Southeast Asia to circumvent trade barriers imposed on Chinese products.

i-Hua Lao, chairman of the Guangdong Fastener Association, said Chinese enterprises establishing plants in Southeast countries can not only lower production cost, but also circumvent the trade restriction from western countries on Chinese enterprises. The Association suggests considering investment in Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar or Cambodia. Sales of the Guangdong Fastener Industry reached RMB6.38 billion (684 million euros) in 2009, representing 5.18% growth compared with the previous year. The Association estimates that demand for Chinese fastener products will grow 9% year on year due to the rapid development of manufacturing industries, especially for the industrial machinery and automotive vehicles.

Jiaxing Fastener Association looks for 2010 growth The Jiaxing Fasteners Import and Export Manufacturers Association reports that its members’ fastener exports fell 47.7% to US$515.3 million in 2009.

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owever fourth quarter volumes showed steel fastener exports only 4% down on the previous three quarters average, and copper fastener exports 15% down on previous quarters. The Jiaxing Association says it is optimistic about 2010 as global economies recover and benefit from government stimulus plans. It is also confident about handling trade disputes and about a possible increase in the export rebate.

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C O V E R S TO R Y

More than just fixings It’s been a busy few years for Rawlplug, shaking off the legacy of previous ownership and restructuring both manufacturing and distribution supply chains. Now, says managing director Justin White, it’s time to focus on people – particularly the ones that really matter, Rawlplug customers.

ast September Artur Zygarlicki, now returned to Poland to concentrate on Rawlplug’s export potential, surprised many by telling this magazine “It’s a good year for Rawlplug.” Justin White, who joined the UK Company early in 2009 to rebuild its sales force, concurs. “Artur was right in saying that Rawlplug went through the fire in 2008 and had no choice but to confront a whole series of issues, not least related to service and availability, head on. We did, and as 2009 developed we saw the results, just as our competitors were forced to respond to the realities of rapidly deteriorating market conditions.” The results are there to be seen; 19% growth in 2009 compared with 2008, rolling year growth of 32% and 65% growth for January and February year on year. “We have regained the momentum,” says Justin White, “at the very time many of our competitors have found it tough. That certainly doesn’t mean we can be complacent but it is a clear signal that we are recapturing belief – self belief within a stronger,

much more energetic sales team and, more importantly, the belief of our customers, who understandably have tested us hard over the last year, before reinvesting their trust.” “Now that we have resolved the issues of the past we have re-engaged with customers who may have left us and in the majority of cases re-established our working relationship with them. People were careful to test us, they often chose challenging sizes to throw at us, and we’ve come through that very well. We’ve rebuilt the customer base because we do now have that continuity of stock - we can actually deliver what we say we will.” While the Rawlplug brand continues to achieve high levels of recognition and good business through the DIY and hardware sector, the proactive emphasis is on the independent construction distribution sector. “We support our retail customers very well and present them with new opportunities every time we launch a new product program, helping to identify opportunities within our customer’s market for them to target.” “Selling to and supporting the distribution sector, is where we really can dedicate our energies to good effect. That’s where we have doubled the size of our turnover and doubled our customer base since July last year.” By April Rawlplug’s sales

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team will have expanded to twenty-seven, five more than at the beginning of 2010. It is not just a numbers game, though. The energy is carefully directed and structured to ensure maximum effect, and in particular customer satisfaction and growth. “We have introduced clear procedures to underpin the activities of the sales force,” explains Justin White. “We have also changed the mentality, it is no longer enough to make the occasional unfocused call. We carry out far more analysis now, targeting the right products to the right customers. Our sales people go in with a clear purpose, they play a far more dynamic role in the relationship and are pivotal in the development of the customer’s business with Rawlplug.” For the UK business there is clear evidence of the transition from a historical manufacturing business to a sales and customer focused operation. The management structure is flat; the sales and marketing support team, based in the new Guildford office, is directly involved in analysing the relationship and in responding to customer needs. “We are listening much more carefully to our customers,” says Larissa Neve, customer development manager. “Their needs and concerns underpin our strategy for the future in every aspect of our business. We are now a customer focussed organisation with a strong, experienced and knowledgeable sales force driving our business.” “It is a team now,” emphasises Justin White, “pulling in the same direction. That is not something that has to be achieved through authority; it has quickly become self-regulating. It’s a competitive atmosphere, everyone wants to beat their target, but it is also supportive. The other guys will celebrate the success of one of their colleagues – but it really spurs them on to make sure they are top of the league next time.” There remains a very important sense of realism in Rawlplug’s management. “We have put in motion a comprehensive business plan setting out where we want to be in two years time,” says Justin White, “but right now we have to deal with our business as it is. We have to understand that position and

Rawlplug UK sales team develop from that point. We’ve geared everything around what our business was and is, so that we can enhance that and gain the maximum we can from that structure. The support functions from our Head Office in Glasgow are paramount to this as we ensure that we are customer focussed to the core.”

“ …we are recapturing belief – self belief within a stronger, much more energetic sales team and, more importantly, the belief of our customers…”

it to ensure an excellent relationship with us as a supplier.” Rawlplug acknowledges the opportunity for organic growth in the UK market is limited. “We are still welcoming new and returning customers,” says Justin White, “and are putting maximum effort into ensuring their experience with us provides the platform for a long term relationship. The market is still financially tough, but working with our partner customers, we are maximising sales despite these turbulent times.” New range development is, therefore, important in developing sales laterally. There have already been new launches and others are planned – although the voice of realism is quick to be heard. “We’ve been very cautious bringing new products to the market. We cannot make the mistakes of the past,” says Tom Wavre,

marketing manager. That means researching the market opportunity thoroughly and being absolutely sure the continuity of availability is there to support a new introduction. “It’s changing, we are getting better,” concludes Justin White, “it is a massive plus that the Rawlplug brand is so strongly recognised in the UK. We want it to stand for a complete fixings supplier, one that delivers exceptional value with good, well-priced products. That way our customers can be as proud to sell Rawlplug as we are to be part of it.”

Whilst some fixings companies are looking at the direct to end user route, Rawlplug are solely focussing on distribution. “What we are doing is bringing to bear all of our experience in structuring and focusing sales efforts to re-establish the Rawlplug brand in the UK. That includes using our sales ability alongside our customers, in helping them develop their market for Rawlplug, as much as in using

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EVENTS CALENDAR

wire Düsseldorf 2010 Where: Düsseldorf, Germany When: 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2010 Web: www.wire.de What: Wire and cable, including fastener manufacturing technology.

Mosbuild Where: When: Web: What:

Moscow, Russia 6 Apr - 9 Apr 2010 www.mosbuild-expo.com Construction technology, materials and equipment.

FEICON BATIMAT Where: When: Web: What:

Sao Paulo, Brazil 6 Apr - 10 Apr 2010 www.feicon.com.br Construction industry fair.

Construma Where: When: Web: What:

Budapest, Hungary 14 Apr - 18 Apr 2010 www.construma.hu International building trade exhibition.

Hannover Industrial Fair Where: When: Web: What:

Hannover, Germany 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2010 www.hannovermesse.de Industrial products, technologies and services.

National Hardware Show Where: When: Web: What:

Las Vegas, USA 4 May - 6 May 2010 www.nationalhardwareshow.com Connects retailers, dealers, wholesalers, distributors and manufacturing to the marketplace.

All American Fastener Show Where: When: Web: What:

Missouri, USA 6 May - 7 May 2010 www.allamericanfastenershow.com New regional fastener event.

Construct Expo Antreprenor Where: When: Web: What:

Bucharest, Romania 11 May - 15 May 2010 www.constructexpo-antreprenor.ro Construction equipment and tools, construction materials and interior and exterior design.

Lamiera Where: When: Web: What:

Bologna, Italy 12 May - 15 May 2010 www.lamiera.net Metalforming machinery exhibition.

Hardware + Tools Middle East Where: When: Web: What:

Dubai, UAE 18 May - 20 May 2010 www.hardwaretoolsme.com Tools, hardware, ironmongery, workshop and woodworking.

Fasttec Expo Where: When: Web: What:

Moscow, Russia 24 May - 27 May 2010 www.fasttec.ru Russia’s specialist fastener technology fair.

National Industrial Fastener Show/East Where: When: Web: What:

Columbus, USA 25 May - 26 May 2010 www.fastenershows.com Fasteners, machinery formed parts, tooling and packaging.

European Automotive Components Expo Where: When: Web: What:

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Stuttgart, Germany 22 Jun - 24 Jun 2010 www.eac-expo.com Automotive components exhibition.

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Gateway to the growth markets of central Europe Fastener Fair - Budapest, the International Specialist Fasteners Exhibition, will be held in the beautiful Hungarian capital for the second time on 6th and 7th September 2010. The organisers expect the exhibition to build on the success of the first event in 2008 as business opportunities grow throughout central and southern Europe. In Budapest exhibitors from around the globe will present fastener specialists and buyers with the entire range of fastening technologies for a wide range of industries including automotive, engineering and construction sectors.

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Right from the start the industry has shown a lively interest in Fastener Fair – Budapest, confirmed by the strong level of stand reservations received so far,” explained show director Jamie Mitchell. “We are also benefiting from the success of the first Fastener Fair in Budapest in 2008, when 171 exhibitors from 26 countries did business with some 1,500 specialist visitors. Many of these exhibitors have already rebooked for 2010, and we have received numerous enquiries from companies keen to break into the markets of south-eastern Europe. Economic forecasts for the region are positive as Hungary and neighbouring countries continue to benefit from EU investment and, once again, prove attractive to manufacturing and assembly businesses looking to hold down costs but remain close to prime European markets.” Exhibitors will present a wide range of industrial fasteners, construction fixings, application and installation systems, as well as modern alternative connecting technologies. As well as finished products encompassing a diverse range of threaded fasteners, riveting and clinching systems, anchors and fixings, many exhibitors will be able to respond to special design requirements and provide extensive options to ensure cost effective and reliable fastener supply to all types of users. Resellers to the DIY and hardware markets will also find innovative products and exciting packaging options to generate high visibility and impulse purchase from their shelves. The modern fastener industry is a global one and Budapest will see the truly international ambience that has become the hallmark of the Fastener Fair. Local and pan-European suppliers able to provide intensive service options and rapid response will be joined by top quality and specialist European manufacturers, as a well as a selection of high volume fastener manufacturers

from the Far East. Visitors to Fastener Fair - Budapest will come from all fields - the automotive, furniture and white goods industries, the construction sector and the retail trade. Supply chain specialists from high volume assembly operations can be expected to mingle with countless small and medium sized businesses located in Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic, Romania and Bulgaria, for whom Budapest is a natural and splendidly attractive meeting place. Explaining the strategy of the exhibition organisers, Jamie Mitchell said: “In Budapest we reach company directors, buyers and technical experts who would not necessarily visit shows held further away.” This high level of visitor expertise was confirmed at the previous show in 2008, when two-thirds of those responding to a questionnaire classed themselves as decision makers responsible for procurement. The SYMA Event Centre, the venue for Fastener Fair Budapest, is located centrally and is easy to reach using public transport or by car. The Stadionok metro station is right next to the modern exhibition hall, with several good hotels nearby. Companies wishing to exhibit at Fastener Fair - Budapest should contact the organisers’ office without delay to reserve a suitable stand. Reasonably-priced shell scheme stands make participation at the show particularly easy, reducing preparation to a minimum. The Monday and Tuesday, two-day format, combined with Budapest’s unparalleled range of flight links also minimises time away from the office, making the Fastener Fair as always the most cost and time effective industry show. Visitor advertising for the show is already under way and exhibitors can only be included in this campaign if they make a reservation in good time.

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HANNOVER MESSE introduces ‘Efficiency Days’ Under the new motto “Efficiency - Innovation - Sustainability”, the next HANNOVER MESSE, 19th - 23rd April 2010, will be showcasing innovations, new developments and technologies, alongside new materials from the world of industry. With its clear orientation towards energy, mobility and automation, as well as industrial subcontracting, HANNOVER MESSE says it will again embrace the salient trends affecting every branch of industry.

ANNOVER MESSE highlights that it will be further enhancing its exhibitor offering by including a new ‘Efficiency Days’ event series, which will put the spotlight firmly on energy efficiency in industrial processes, a decisive issue for many industries worldwide. During the five days of the show, exhibitors can use the ‘Efficiency Days’ platform to present their specialist energy efficiency expertise to a targeted audience in the course of presentations, panel discussions and demonstrations. ‘Efficiency Days’ is a joint project between Deutsche Messe, the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) and the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (ZVEI). All events will be held at the Efficiency Arena in Hall 14. This is where, on each day of the show, a changing lineup of

experts will be exploring the latest trends and developments in industrial energy efficiency. To complement the ‘Efficiency Days’ contribution, exhibitors can also hold supporting presentations and demonstrations at their own stands. “This gives our exhibitors the opportunity to become part of an outstanding information forum and to attract additional, highlytargeted visitor groups to their stands, namely representatives from industries which need to maximise their energy efficiency in order to remain competitive,” explains Wolfgang Pech, Deutsche Messe’s senior vice president responsible for HANNOVER MESSE. HANNOVER MESSE explains that exbititors wishing to become part of the ‘Efficiency Days’ programme are free to decide the nature of their contribution, provided the focus is on energyefficient product development, production and/or maintenance.

Time for innovation From 26th – 30th October 2010 the 21st international technology exhibition for sheet metal working, EuroBLECH 2010, will once again take place in Hannover, Germany. More than ever, this year’s EuroBLECH will be the focus of the global sheet metal working industry for its role as the world’s leading trade exhibition and trend barometer for this industry sector. After a difficult year, the latest economic outlook and forecast from the most important associations in this industry branch give reason for cautious optimism.

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1,100 companies from 37 countries have already reserved a total of 77,000m2 in net exhibition space. Given the current difficult economic situation, this gives a very positive picture, as it corresponds with the booking status of the same period of time before the very successful EuroBLECH 2006 show. Even if we compare it to the February booking status for the record show in 2008, it only represents a 5% decrease,” reports exhibition director Nicola Hamann on behalf of the organisers, Mack Brooks Exhibitions. With its motto “Time for Innovation” this year’s EuroBLECH will focus upon research & development, cutting-edge technologies and sophisticated solutions. “The current situation demands a great deal of innovative capacity from every single company. Making wise business decisions and sourcing the right equipment is now more important than ever. EuroBLECH, as the leading technology show for sheet metal working,

will present a comprehensive range of the latest machines, fabrication systems, tools and materials,” says Nicola Hamann. “Visitors can look forward to discovering a large number of machine demonstrations at EuroBLECH 2010. We know from our exhibitors that the live presentation of machines and systems will once again be a major focus for participating companies.” EuroBLECH 2010 will again occupy halls 11 - 17 and 27 at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds. The exhibition’s layout is clearly structured and represents the 15 product categories of the show, including sheet metal, semi-finished and finished products, handling, separation, forming/flexible sheet metal working, joining/welding and surface technologies, tools, process and quality control systems, CAD/CAM applications plus factory equipment, safety at work, and R&D, complete the range of products on display.

COROSAVE – protection after cleaning The third COROSAVE international trade fair for corrosion protection, preservation and packaging will take place concurrent to parts2clean from the 12th - 14th October 2010.

he integrated COROSAVE trade fair picks up the process sequence where parts2clean leaves off with temporary corrosion protection, preservation and packaging for cleaned components and surfaces. Whereas efficient cleaning of parts and surfaces is used to fulfil the specified cleanliness requirements, manufacturing and maintenance companies are focusing to an ever greater extent on maintaining cleanliness during storage and transport. With the required combination of equipment and services for defining, fulfilling, substantiating and documenting the specified degree of cleanliness, as well as its maintenance until further processing or delivery of the parts to the customer, parts2clean and COROSAVE offer solutions for both of these important issues at a single location.

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Far fewer fastener companies but exhibitors see results International Hardware Fair, Köln Despite a significant reduction in visitor numbers most fastener exhibitors expressed satisfaction with the quality of contacts from this year’s International Hardware Fair, reports Phil Matten.

he International Hardware Fair completed its four-day run on 3rd March with a characteristically subdued Wednesday, giving exhibitors plenty of time to reflect on a show that saw fewer participants, fewer visitors but, on the whole, reasonable results for those fastener companies that did exhibit. Total exhibitor participation fell by 20% from 3,360 in 2008, representing 61 countries, to 2,686 in 2010 from 52 countries. The most noticeable effect was the compression of the fair into six of Koelnmesse’s eleven available halls. German exhibitor support fell sharply by 35% from 629 to 413, driving the proportion of international participants from 77% to 85%.

The Hardware Fair’s longstanding strength in the Tools sector is now rapidly approaching dominance, with over 2,000

exhibitors in the power and hand tool categories. There were 300 exhibitors in the Industrial Supply segment, 150 suppliers in Fastenings & Fittings, and around 100 in Locks & Fittings.

cases, that their own business turnover was substantially greater than many companies in Hall 5.2. There were also concerns that, while listed alphabetically in the showguide and included in the Asian exhibitors accounted for more than half of the total number of exhibitors, led by an 884 strong contingent from China and 410 exhibitors from Taiwan. Extending previous Koelnmesse practice, Asian exhibitors were strictly limited to Halls 1 to 3. Taiwan fastener related exhibitors were mainly in Hall 3 together with companies from India; Chinese fastener companies were primarily in Hall 2. Fastener World, which has previously organised a large attendance of Taiwan fastener producers and traders, brought only 35 companies this year. Several Asian fastener exhibitors expressed continued discontent over the segregation policy arguing, justifiably in some

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EXHIBITIONS In 2008 70,000 visitors attended from 129 countries – 33,500 from Germany. This total included some 7,000 consumers, encouraged to attend for the first time as part of an ill-fated experiment by Koelnmesse to enhance visitor totals. This year Koelnmesse restated its commitment to the specialist trade and reported a 10% reduction in trade visitors, comparing this year’s 56,500 total with the 63,000 trade visitors attending the 2008 fair. However the numbers are cut, one noticeable side effect was an Aldstadt somewhat lacking its historic mid-show vibrancy and an uncharacteristic ease in securing a restaurant table even on the normally busy Monday and Tuesday nights. Given the 2008 trade visitor total represented a significant fall from a 2006 figure of 74,890, Koelnmesse’s city stakeholders are unlikely to be comfortable with the longer term implications for what remains the world’s premier hardware show. Fastener exhibitors were concentrated in one level of Hall 5. Hall 5.2 contained around 126 exhibitors, around 60% of which would normally be considered industrial fastener or construction fixings specialists. Italian producers continued to be strongly represented, as were major German fastener and fixings suppliers, albeit with notable omissions and, in a number of cases, scaled down stands. Comparisons with the breadth of exhibitors and products at last year’s Fastener Fair Stuttgart were inevitable and frequent, particularly from visitors. That

said, many fastener exhibitors in Hall 5.2 reported satisfactory and in some cases good results from the first three days of the International Hardware Fair. Andy Knight (pictured below), sales director of Precision Technology Supplies, one of only two UK companies represented in the hall, was confident that the leads generated would ensure attendance proved cost effective. Luc Pennoit, managing director of Belgium based, PGB Europe was also pleased with the quality of visitor leads generated. Reyher export manager, Michael Martsch, also told Fastener + Fixing Magazine that there had been better than expected overseas contacts in the first three days of the show. Several exhibitors did note that visitors appeared more targeted with prepared programs resulting in a shorter, more focused visit to Cologne. This appeared to be confirmed by slower starts to the first three days in Hall 5.2 with Tuesday visitor numbers tailing off rapidly from midday. Stainless steel specialist Schäfer and Peters, with one of the largest stands in the hall, reportedly reduced stand personnel from Tuesday. Other larger stands seldom appeared to approach full visitor occupancy and not all exhibitors were so positive about the quality of visitors. The Fastening Technology Innovation Center was unquestionably well supported, with a varied range of entrants. See the next pages for an in-depth report from Will Lowry.

Who shrank Andy? Precision Technology Supplies is well known for its ability in supplying smaller fasteners but sales director, Andy Knight says “You might be surprised to find out just how well we can do on some of the bigger stuff, too.” A specialist source for stainless steel items PTS offers a wide range of Metric and Unified threaded fasteners, covering DIN and ANSI standard, as well as a few more unusual items as well.

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Innovative woodscrew turns jury’s heads The Fastening Technology Innovation Center, situated in Hall 5.2, was once again a popular feature at International Hardware Fair Cologne, with nineteen companies entering products. Will Lowry joined a host of visitors who took the opportunity to have a look at the innovations on display throughout the five days of the show.

he Fastening Technology Innovation Center was organised in cooperation with publishing house Verlag Siegfried Rohn, and this year saw a change in how the awards were decided. Instead of the usual public vote on the most innovative product, a select panel of judges decided on the winners, with the awards being handed out on the opening morning of the show. The presentation proceedings were hosted by Klaus Mauelshagen, editor of bauMarktManager, and Metin Ergül, vice president House, Garden & Leisure at Koelnmesse, presented the awards. The first presentation was for third place, which was awarded to Chervon Europe Ltd for its product the Hammerhead™. Chervon Europe Ltd is the UK based branch of the Chervon Group which is headquartered in Nanjing, China. Peter L.Q. Pan, managing director of the Chervon Group (pictured below), collected the award and gave an overview how the Hammerhead™ worked.

holds the nail in place for when a user needs to hammer single handed. The second place award was given to Vinzenz Harrer GmbH, an Austrian supplier for solutions in wooden construction. Hubert J. Burböck, sales manager at Vinzenz Harrer GmbH, explained that the aim during the development of the SHERPA®-concept was to optimise efficiency for more competitiveness of wooden-constructions in the building sector.

Vinzenz Harrer, developer of SHERPA® - concept The SHERPA®-connectors are made of aluminium parts, which assemble like the traditional dovetail joint. Both parts can be fixed easily by screwing them into wood. Hubert highlights that loads can be taken in all directions and that the SHERPA®XL-series can bear loads from 55kN up to 280kN. The first place award was handed out to HECO-Schrauben GmbH & Co. KG, based in Schramberg, Germany, for its HECO-UNIX. He highlighted that the Hammerhead™ Automatic Hammer is a cordless tool that drives standard nails easily and quickly in applications that would be challenging for a normal manual hammer. He also commented that the Hammerhead™ came into its own when driving nails into tight spaces or when working overhead where using a normal hammer is difficult. The Hammerhead™ includes a 7.2V lithium ion power unit that drives an impact mechanism that Chervon says hits the nail more thank 2,000 times per minute and will drive on average 400 nails on a single charge. The Hammerhead™ also comes with a magnetised head that

The HECO-UNIX is a patented fullthread screw with ‘contraction effect’. Thanks to its unique geometry with versatile thread pitch, it combines the features of a part-thread screw with the advantages of a full-thread screw. The HECO-UNIX combi head also features innovative and patented milling grooves.

The HECO-UNIX thread pitch steadily decreases from the tip to the head of the screw, causing a contraction effect, which pulls wooden components together despite it being a fully threaded screw. Heco says this eliminates the necessity of often complex clamping prior to securing the joint. The full thread maintains continued thread engagement in both pieces of wood for the duration of the joint, preventing the negative effects of creeping and shrinking, which can occur using part-thread screws. Panel materials are clamped before the head reaches the sub-construction so the head need not be countersunk deeply. The wooden elements are secured in place by the thread and not the screw head, permitting a higher load level and greater security when component thicknesses are > 4xd1.

Heco-UNIX-plus tip There are two tip variants. The HECO-UNIX-plus has a toothed thread for applications in wall plugs and wooden materials. Without damaging the plug, the screw is easily and safely turned in permitting high levels of pull-out resistance. Optimum pull-out and overturning characteristics are particularly achieved using the HECO-UNIX-plus into particle board.

Heco-UNIX-top tip l-r: Klaus Mauelshagen, Andreas Hetticht (HECO-Schrauben) & Metin Ergül

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The HECO-UNIX combi head has patented milling grooves, as opposed to the more common ribs, making it suitable for both mounting in fittings and for screwed connections in wood. It fits exactly into a 90° counterbore and, thanks to the undercut milled grooves, avoids damage to the metal fitting surface. In wood the milling grooves cause the screw head to lower slightly. The HECO-UNIX is available in diameters of 3.5mm to 6mm and the range is rounded off by a stainless steel variant for outdoor applications. Other products that didn’t win awards but did catch the attention of visitors included the ChubSeal® cartridge system which was actually launched at the show by UK based Chemfix Products Ltd. Chemfix explains that its patented ChubSeal® cartridge system offers safer cartridge opening and improvements in the film packaging eliminates leaks and odours in storage. By working with its suppliers the Chemfix team designed a self opening cap that it says not only speeds up the use of the cartridge but also protects the user from any cutting blade injuries. Available in 165ml, 300ml and 380ml410ml sizes, the ChubSeal® cartridge is designed to minimise plastic packaging used in its manufacture. The SENCO Fusion tool, from Verpa Senco B.V., was also launched at the show. Verpa Senco, based in Lelystad, the Netherlands, says that the tool incorporates a revolutionary new, patented technology that combines the power, performance and reliability of pneumatic tools with the convenience of gas-power. It is driven by an 18v li-ion battery and operates on the patented ‘Air Spring’ technology, which Verpa Senco says

and a high resistance against atmospheric and chemical agents and against ageing. Moreover the insulation rubber (EPDM) grants a high insulation against pipe vibrations and heat. Two FLIP models are available: version 1 is more similar to the already existing iron pipe clamps, which can be fixed with a stud screw M8 or M10 or with a countersunk head screw 6x70. However, the flat version can be fixed with a countersunk head screw 5x60 or 6x70, and the flat version can be fixed directly on a wall. The RIV938 tool was entered by Italian based Rivit Srl, and was intended for Rivsert female threaded inserts from M3 to M8 and Rivbolt male threaded inserts from M4 to M8, using the adjustment

makes it lighter and more compact that other cordless and gas tools. Another product which received a lot of interest was the Koloss, from Wera Werk. Detlef Seyfarth, marketing director at Wera Werk, explained that the multifunctional Koloss is the first ratchet that can be used not only for fastening but can be used for hammering, striking and aligning without risking any damage to the tool.

Koloss Detlef highlighted that the starting point for the new development was the fact that ratchets are often used as hammers in real life – a practice that often results in the destruction of conventional tools. By contrast, the new Koloss can safely be used as a hammer; in fact, it was specifically designed for this purpose. Other products entered included Athlet Qualitätswerkzeuge Wuro W.Uebach GmbH & Co KG’s spherical head magnetic holders, which are designed to allow screw fastening in difficult positions. Due to a ball joint the magnetic holder can be inclined up to an angle of 20 degrees. The drive of the magnetic holder is made from hardened and burnished chrome vanadium steel. The extra strong sleeve made from stainless steel is provided with an internal retainer ring which serves to fix the bit and to ensure optimum retention of the bit even when the screw is canted. Also included in the Center was the FLIP pipe clamp from Bartolucci Giorgio D.I. The FLIP is a patented pipe clamp made in nylon instead of iron or steel. The nylon is a technopolymer that Bartolucci says grants good mechanical properties

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of oil pressure (force). The new tool has been designed so that the hydro pneumatic system and the mechanical parts that make up the internal structure of the tools, in comparison with other models, provide high reliability in reducing problems due to wear of components, resulting in improved durability and functionality of the tool itself. The advantages of RIV938 that Rivit highlights are a one-position trigger mechanism, no adjustment for thicknesses change, no damage to mandrel (or tie rod) when the operation is repeated, low weight, small overall dimensions and great handiness. Other products in the Fastening Technology Innovation Center included the Triple Grip from Cobra Anchors Co Ltd, the G5 Hidden Deck Fastener from HETRA ApS, the HEXAnamic screwdriver from Hazet Werk, the M-Tec Nut-Driver from Bondhus Corporation, the Loctec from Felo-Werkzeugfabrik Holland-Letz GmbH, the glabete Haftmittel from Optimo-S GmbH, and the RUV-Scheibe from F. Reyher Nchfg. GmbH & Co. KG.

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Totally at home This year the Totally Tools, Totally DIY & Totally Secure shows had a new location at the NEC, Birmingham, UK. Will Lowry went to find out what effects the move from last year’s location at Earls Court, London, would have on the show and exhibitors.

lthough there was a change in location the layout of the show remained in keeping with 2009, with a central aisle leading visitors through the show to the New Product Piazza and demonstration area.

Dryline Pro fixing “This fixing is capable of providing a really secure attachment to drylined walls. It works by utilising the strengths of both the plasterboard and the underlying substrate while also protecting the integrity of the rather fragile plasterboard,” explained Richard. He added, “It is really easy to use. Just drill a hole with the 7.5mm HSS drill provided with the kit, screw in the DrylinePro plug and fix to it with the screw provided.” One exhibitor who was gaining the attention of visitors that walked past was Great Star UK Ltd, the UK distributor of LLFA products for GTG Europe, with its demonstrations of the new ALFA Compression Tape. Visitors were shown how one strip of ALFA Compression Tape can repair a burst pipe, pressurised to three times household pressure (8 bar / 115 psi), without turning off the water. The New Product Piazza was once again a focal point for visitors with a wide range of new and innovative products including Everbuild’s One Strike filler, a new filler formulated using lightweight polymer bubbles that fill most holes and cracks; Holdfast Fixings Ltd’s DrylinePro fixing, a plasterboard wall fixing; and Abingdon King Dick’s tethered tools and stubby & long 146 screwdrivers. The new venue was received well by all exhibitors, with many highlighting its central location, as well as its close proximity to Birmingham International Airport as key factors. Organiser Brintex confirmed that it had received universal support from exhibitors for the show’s new setting. “Feedback from our exhibitors, old and new, has been totally positive for this year’s show. Our exhibitors have benefited from increased footfall and some great crossover sales from visitors to the Spring Fair,” said James Murray, Brintex exhibition director. Everbuild Building Products, who followed the show from London’s Earls Court to Birmingham, was pleased with the number of new leads their team had collected. “The move certainly seems to have breathed new life into the show,” commented Helen Kirby, Everbuild’s marketing manager. “We’ve invested a lot this year in raising the profile of the Everbuild brand and it’s paid off, with potential customers coming to find us, and plenty of passing traffic.” Another company pleased with the show was Holdfast Fixings Ltd, who was exhibiting for the very first time. “We had a really good show, and are very happy with the quality of visitors to our stand,” commented Richard Hall, director. Holdfast was showcasing it new DrylinePro fixing, which has been developed specifically for dry lined (dot and dab) walls.

Bruce Hutt of GTG Europe commented: “This tape is very versatile. Plumbers use it to mend burst pipes and fittings; roadside breakdown services use it to mend radiator hoses and cooling pipes; and the electrical industry use it for cable repairs.” He also explained that the Alfa Compression Tape is made from modified silicone, and is extremely strong. “It is a self fusing tape, bonding to previously wrapped layers with a molecular handshake. There is no adhesive, so it makes a seal by squeezing tightly around a pipe, hose or cable. It can withstand +260°C and will last for years.” Another company who was using demonstrations to showcase its product was Dustbubble who was using a drilling rig to highlight the benefits that Dustbubble brings in preventing dust and debris from causing mess, as well as reducing health and safety risks.

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EXHIBITIONS Trevor Smith, director at Dustbubble commented: “We had an extremely successful return to the Totally DIY exhibition at the NEC, and through the show we our now in discussion with distributors from as far afield as Canada and Australia as well as leading European and UK companies. A huge number of independents expressed keen interest in stocking Dustbubble with particular focus on the opportunity that the wide range of display options (counter top display box, eurohanger or clip strip) presents for the busy retail environment.” Trevor also highlighted that Dustbubble product range had been further strengthened with the introduction of a multi-pack option on the trade/ DIY range and larger pack sizes (100 & 500) better suited to trade users. Building on the success of its “We’re bringing selling back” theme at last year’s show, Chatsworth Computers was again exhibiting its Merlin business Software at the exhibition and offered visitors a range of key solutions for the Tools, Security and DIY industries. Richard Mallender, regional account manager, commented that once again it had been a good show for Chatsworth Computers. “We exhibited last time in Earls Court, where we made some good contacts, and decided to follow the show to Birmingham. The show started slowly on Sunday, but it soon picked up and we are optimistic about the contacts we have made.” With the show being held in a different setting it was difficult to gauge the size of the event compared to previous years. Exhibitor numbers suggested it was a similar size, but the amount of floor space seemed to be smaller. One area in which the show was definitely smaller was Tools companies, with Stanley Bostitch, Carl Kammerling International Ltd, DK Tools Ltd and Evolution Powers Tools Ltd noticeable absentees from last year. Those tool companies that did exhibit included Toolbank, Sealey Power Products, Rolson Tools and SMC Corporation Ltd, who displayed its ‘LineWrench’ range of Ratcheting Flare Nut Wrenches (see image top right). Neil Stentiford, managing director at SMC Corporation Ltd, explained that “the ‘LineWrench’ range of Ratcheting Flare Nut Wrenches can be opened and closed to fit completely around the nut, and does not require intact points on the nut, as the gripping takes place on the flanks.

The more pressure exerted on the tool, the tighter the grip on the nut.”

When asked about the show he was very positive. “The improvement in attendance and enthusiasm for this years show is fantastic. After years of slow decline, 2010 could well be the turning point. We made many good contacts, new and old, and will be exhibiting again in 2011.” Official figures from Brintex events shows that 9,372* visitors spent time in the shows, compared to just over 2,500 for the 2009 shows, an increase of some 375%. However, this figure does include Spring Fair Visitors who crossed over into the hall containing the Totally shows. James Murray, explains: ““We will not be able to present a direct comparison between the two shows, because running alongside Spring Fair International, as we were this year at the NEC for the first time, obviously created a great deal of ‘passing through’ traffic.” Overall, the response from exhibitors was that the change in venue had been a big success and whilst there are still question marks over the relevance of some of the passing ‘Spring Fair visitors’ there was still enough quality ‘Totally visitors’ to keep exhibitors positive, with several confirming stands for next year. The next edition of Totally Tools, Totally DIY & Totally Secure will take place on from 6th – 8th February 2011 and will run in Hall 11 at its new home the NEC, Birmingham. *Subject to audit

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Heavy Duty Anchor Tester upgraded The Heavy Duty Tester from Hydrajaws Ltd has been upgraded to allow a 24mm diameter threaded bar to connect to the anchor directly from the tester. This will enable fixings, anchors and threaded bar of M30 size to be tested with the use of an adaptor as well as re-bar up to T24 size.

ith a testing capacity of 145kN (14.5 tonnes) this unit has been developed specifically for checking the security of the larger types of construction fixings, including heavy-duty concrete anchors such as high load expansion and resin bonded types, cast in sockets and other forms of high strength fixings. This tester, weighing only 14kg including the bridge, is fully self-contained and may be operated by one person. The test load is measured on a digital gauge, which can be adapted to record the results to a computer if required. A one-year calibration certificate is included and the tester is supplied with a load spreading stool manufactured, with two mounting positions for close to edge fixings. It has a built in levelling device; three adjustable legs with swivel feet and five test adaptors for M12, M16, M20, M24 & M30 threaded studs are included in the kit which is supplied in a metal carrying case with a padded interior. Based in Birmingham, UK, Hydrajaws Ltd is the acknowledged specialist in the development, manufacture and supply of portable tension testers for a wide range of anchors and fixings used in construction applications. Its kits are supplied throughout Europe, as well as the USA and Canada, Middle and Far East and Australia.

Safe anchoring to existing concrete

fischer now offers two special systems which, it says, make the installation of post installed rebar a straightforward process and opens up new opportunities for structural engineers.

he first system is the original fischer Injection Mortar System FIS V (ETA - 08/0266), a high-performance vinylester hybrid mortar and the second system is the latest combination of Injection Mortar System, FIS EM (ETA - 09/0089), epoxy mortar with rebar anchor FRA. The systems have European Technical Approval (ETA) and General Construction Approval by the ‘Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik (DIBt). Based on best performance epoxy resin mortar the FIS EM is suitable for rebars up to 40mm and the FRA anchor. fischer explains that the rebar anchor FRA has been designed especially for extreme tension loads, e.g. at a column base, which can’t be transmitted to the concrete element by conventional anchors. The FRA is composed of a rebar connected to a stainless steel threaded rod by friction welding which makes it suitable for outdoor use and allows extremely high tensile loads.

G&B Fissaggi stands strong

G&B Fissaggi, based in Turin, Italy, highlights that its SITA ACCIAIO CE 1 is a new steel anchor for heavy duty fixing designed for structural fixing, of static type, on solid supports.

he SITA ACCIAIO CE 1 is suitable for applications on solid supports such as stone and concrete, and is designed for through fastening. G&B Fissaggi explains that the steel anchor offers higher ductility due to it being steel forged, and cool pressed, which allows adjustment without the anchor breaking during installation. The anchor also has a longer and larger expansion

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clip, made up of three sectors, which G&B Fissaggi says grants high pull-out values. The SITA ACCIAIO CE 1 is available in several lengths and diameters from M6 to M20, as well as being available in a stainless steel version, AISI 316 (A4). It is also CE, option 1, certified for use in cracked and non-cracked concrete supports, as well as being certified for F120.

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fischer keeps fire within limits The latest innovation from fischer Fixings is a range of ‘passive fire protection’ products, Fire Stop, which it says has been specifically developed for the UK market based on many years of construction experience and by listening to feedback from the UK market.

ischer explains that the entire range offers a comprehensive product profile with all products tested to the current British Standard BS476 or to the new European Standard EN1366. The range offers a complete system solution for linear gap sealing, cavity barriers, service penetrations, and many more time saving, bespoke solutions. To accompany the Fire Stop range fischer has created a new 48 paged, colour, technical handbook which it says will allow specifiers, designers and end users a quick, easy reference guide for specifying Fire Stop, air & acoustic sealing systems for basic or more complex applications. The updated handbook contains new products and solutions, installation graphics, calculations and easy view index for approvals and testing. “This extended product range is an exciting new opportunity for fischer which will allow us to offer our customers a complete package solution when it comes to construction. I’m confident that the quality reassurance of the fischer brand and innovation in this area will make Fire Stop a popular choice” says David Hanrahan, Fire Stop manager.

RapierStar efficiencies promote up-spec trend Malplas, a window fabricator based in Tyrone, believes that the quality message is hitting home in the Irish market, which is why it has decided to use stainless steel fastener products for all exposed fastener applications.

alplas, established in 2000, manufactures windows & doors for the trade and commercial markets across Ireland, with RapierStar supplying fasteners along with ancillary components to Malplas under a supply chain management arrangement. “For a long time sourcing components has been a price driven process and inevitably this has occasionally led to compromises when it comes to quality,” explains Gerry Mallon, managing director at Malplas. ”Increasingly, however, the Irish market is becoming more aware and more discerning. At Malplas, we are building our success on the quality rather than price-only platform.” RapierStar’s Irish sales manager Paul McAuley states that price and quality need not be mutually exclusive. “The cost savings from the efficiencies that our supply chain management service offers, more than outweigh the marginal cost impact of opting for high performance stainless fasteners in place of lower grade carbon steel alternatives. With deep stock levels, we can also maintain minimum price fluctuations across many of our products.”

JCP adds to range A new two Part 3:1 ratio epoxy injection resin has been added to the JCP Construction Products bonded anchor range.

CP explains that the side by side tube is designed to fit into 3:1 ratio applicators including the Hilti MD2000 giving a versatile application method which saves the user the added expense of a new applicator tool. The JF375 epoxy resin system is suitable for installation of rebar, threaded studs and internal threaded sockets into concrete, hard natural stone, solid rock and hard masonry. “The very high loads achievable with the epoxy resin ensure a bond strength greater than the rebar tensile strength when used at the correct embedment depth. When used with grade 8.8 threaded studs very high tensile and shear loads can be achieved.” As a side by side application system the epoxy resin has a shelf life of up to 24 months when stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Loads are also available for fire situations and have been derived from tests carried out in accordance with DIN EN 1363-1 and ISO834.

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Simpson connector gains approval Simpson Strong Tie has announced that its latest steel connector, the JES (Joist End Support), has been approved for use by the UK’s local authority building control (LABC), strengthening its portfolio of I-Loft Suite products.

llowing the modification of I-joists to fit into the eaves of the roof via its two piece metal-work system, the JES enables the use of engineered timber I-Joists in loft conversions. Simpson says that this offers a safe and economic alternative to the traditional and often costly method which requires steel girders. Simpson also highlights that each individual JES now has the LABC’s stamp of approval on it, giving the connector credibility amongst loft conversion professionals and adds to the long list of benefits associated with the product – including speed and safety in terms of its installation process. Chris Sanders, marketing manager at Simpson Strong Tie, said: “The LABC approval is great news for Simpson as it carries real weight within the construction industry. It also means that we take advantage of the LABC’s own internal communication network, which guarantees that every building inspector will recognise the JES on site, we took this route to ensure that the installer would be comfortable with something which is still a radical concept.”

FAZ II offers high security to users fischer has introduced the stainless steel version of the FAZ II A4/C which it says includes the outstanding properties associated with the FAZ II anchor bolt, including minimal axial and edge space, and extreme loads in reduced thickness of cracked concrete.

ischer highlights that the FAZ II requires fewer fixing points, smaller anchor plates or reduced anchor diameters. It can be used in very thin concrete from just 80mm in thickness. The shape of the conical bolt and the advance design of the expansion clip (FAZ gvz in black, FAZ A4/C in stainless steel) guarantee an even load and controlled expansion. “Users will appreciate the ‘firm feeling’ when setting the FAZ II, it takes a reduced number of hammer blows and just a few turns before the anchor is set fully in the drill hole.” The new FAZ II A4 anchor bolts made of stainless steel of corrosion resistance category III and FAZ II C, made of highly corrosionresistant steel grade (1.4529) corrosion resistance IV, replace the previous FAZ A4/C. They now complete the new generation of the FAZ II product family. “Armed with European Technical Approval for cracked and non-cracked concrete (ETA - 05/0069), the shock approval from the Federal Civil Defense Office and fire approval up to F120 the FAZ II are proof of the high safety standards which presents premium security to installers.”

The name’s Bond, J-Bond JCP Construction Products has recently launched the J-Bond, a new two part epoxy general purpose adhesive for bonding most construction materials.

upplied in a single 3kg tub with the two components in separate compartments, JCP explains that the J-Bond provides a simple to use and easy to mix adhesive. With sufficient space in the bottom half of the tub both components can be easily mixed together without the need for a separate container. If however all the product is not required at one time equal parts of the two components can be mixed on a flat non-porous surface and the remainder stored for future use. The J-Bond epoxy resin, (Part No.JFB3000) can be used for bonding brick slips, natural stone, heavy tiles, steel and concrete together with a large number of other items. It can be used on horizontal and vertical surfaces as well as overhead, although heavy items will need supporting during curing. The J-Bond can be applied to damp surfaces and will cure down to 5°C and will cure in one hour at 25°C. As well as being suitable for bonding most construction materials the J-Bond can also be used for patching and crack repairs.

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The art of fixing in asphalt Toge Dübel A. Gerhard KG says that its Toge TSM A screw anchor solves most problems associated with fixing into asphalt.

oge Dübel explains that the TSM A is a state-of-the-art solution for fixing problems in asphalt and can take tensile loads, as well as shock loads out of all angles, but is not suitable for overhanging or non centrical loads. Toge Dübel highlights that the TSM A’s main patented advantage is that it prevents permanent loads by clamping the element between the screw’s collar and the metric screw, which it says is the only way to have safe fixings in asphalt ground. The system consists of the TSM A and the resin ATA, both specialised in asphalt. A pistol and a mixing nozzle are also available from Toge Dübel. “The user simply drills a hole in the required diameter, cleans it properly, fills in the resin and sets the TSM A with an impact wrench. If the user sees a bit of resin on the surface around the screws collar, they know they have done it correctly. Now you have a real insert nut in the asphalt and you can use a standard metric screw to fix your element.”

New Velox Rex

CELO presents the new Velox Rex, a stainless steel A2 screw developed for the assembly of extremely hard wood material in outdoor applications.

ELO explains that the Velox Rex includes a special point which avoids pre-drilling the wood. “Loyal to our company philosophy, we have developed this screw which, thanks to its design and composition, allows a faster and easier assembly on several extra hard tropical woods in outdoor and marine environments.”

Complete range of Through Bolts Powers Fasteners says that with its new range of ETA approved Through Bolts (ETA - 09/0398), it is able to offer a complete range of Through Bolts for the compression zone of concrete with large washers (DIN 9021).

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Our competitors usually only supply ETA-approved anchors with large washers in diameters 12mm and 16mm, however we can offer an ETA-approved range for diameters 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm and 20mm. Moreover, whereas our competitors usually have maximum lengths of 12mm x 250mm and 16mm x 300mm, we have further extended the range, all the way to 12mm x 360mm and 16mm x 360mm. This allows for fixture thicknesses of up to 24cm.” More technical information about the whole range of PTB is on the website.

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Heavy duty anchors By Mark Salmon, Independent Fixings Consultants There are several anchor types which could be described as “Heavy Duty” but in this article Mark Salmon, wearing his Independent Fixings Consultants hat, has chosen to focus on one of the key anchor types that changed how structural connections are made, the “Thick-walled sleeve type, torque controlled, expansion anchor.”

or decades the only anchor available for structural connections was the shield anchor, a category started and dominated by the “Rawlbolt” whose name became a generic term for this sort of anchor. It had real merit with expansion segments made of malleable cast iron (which rusts far more slowly than carbon steel), which were loosely retained by a clip so they could expand very easily. This and their significant thickness meant that they worked very well in brickwork because they were easy to set and coped with the large tolerances in actual hole diameter caused by the relative softness of bricks. These are the reasons why they are still popular today. However, in concrete, and for the increasingly high loads demanded by structural engineers, the original shield anchors had their limitations. Their configuration meant they could not be fixed through the fixture, so installation required some care. Relatively weak bolts limited their tensile strength and shear loads being transferred directly through the bolt shank were downright poor. Then along came Heinrich Liebig who, in 1961, transformed the fixing of structural connections to concrete with the “Safety Bolt”.

This overcame all the drawbacks of the shield anchor by adding a shear sleeve to make it a through fixing and giving vastly increased shear strength. The tensile strength was also increased dramatically by the simple adoption of high tensile steel bolts. Of course there were other refinements needed to make all of this work. Expansion segments did not need to be so thick and, by moving to carbon steel for both them and the expander cone, the geometry could be better controlled thus improving functionality. One key feature we rarely give a thought to is the crush feature or collapse feature as it is sometimes called. The whole purpose of these fixings is to clamp a fixture against the concrete but without a crush feature somewhere between the underside of the bolt head and the expander cone the clamping force will go through the sleeve instead of through the fixture. If there is the slightest gap under the fixture this will not be pulled down and the fixture will not be clamped tightly against the base material. In the first safety bolt this feature was actually hidden and appeared as the top cone of the expander sleeve which, over the years, was sold to engineers as offering “parallel” or latterly “cylindrical” expansion. In reality the top cone would only be forced into the expansion sleeve if there were a gap to pull down between the fixture and the concrete. After a while a domed washer was introduced under the nut or bolt head, effectively producing a false gap to allow the top cone to move, thus facilitating the “cylindrical” expansion. The domed washer was also claimed to indicate correct setting but, due to the difficulty of making it collapse at a reliable clamping force, it could not be relied on as an accurate indicator of the required torque having been reached so setting with a torque wrench is still recommended. Anchors with single expander cones are in fact just as strong as those with double expanders. How so? The strongest anchor, for any particular embedment depth, will be one which, if pulled to failure, will pull out a cone of concrete developed from the bottom of the anchor. Well designed single expander sleeve anchors will do just this.

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C O N S T R U CT I O N F I X I N G S Expansion deep in the concrete means high tensile load capacity.

Shear sleeve means through fixing and high shear strength.

Collapse feature ensures proper clamping and helps setting.

High tensile bolt contributes to high tensile capacity.

That said, there is no denying that the safety bolt single-handedly changed the way anything heavy was fixed to concrete and soon became the most widely specified anchor for significant loads. Of course the basic concept has been widely copied, as all good ideas are, and now everyone has a heavy duty expansion anchor in their range. Crush features are incorporated into all such anchors, some as part of the metal expander sleeve: most are plastic and usually also help stop the expansion parts turning during tightening. So let’s take this opportunity of dispelling one myth while we’re at it. There is no problem with these plastic features and fire. Once the anchor is set the plastic element becomes redundant. Most manufacturers’ ranges include a wide range of diameters, from M8 up to M24 and capable of supporting loads up to 50kN. Head styles include hex bolt, projecting stud and countersunk versions while stainless steel in Grade A4 is available alongside plated carbon steel. One useful feature included on some versions is the ability to indicate correct tightening. Tightening any fixing to the manufacturer’s recommended tightening torque carries the double benefit that, depending on how carefully the manufacturer has chosen the torque, the fixture will be clamped to a force somewhat larger than the recommended tensile load while the bolt material will be protected from being over stressed. Have I mentioned this before? Sorry to bore you. So anchors which indicate correct tightening offer these benefits without the contractor having to provide calibrated torque wrenches.

Special cap shears at predetermined torque leaving green indicators to show correct setting. So we have an anchor strong enough that, when tested to failure, it will produce concrete cone failure - which is as good as it gets. Of course there are limitations, as with most things. The very expansion forces generated to allow the anchor to develop

such high loads place restrictions on how close anchors may be placed to edges and to each other but these are taken into account in the design (selection) information which manufacturers make available. And of course you can expect all anchors in this category to carry European Technical Approvals with the assurance they give of reliable functioning and verified performance. Only an “Option 1” ETA is worth considering for this type of anchor. This means that it can be specified in the widest range of practical applications with performance quoted for both cracked and noncracked concrete; for strong concrete as well as weak; for both shear and tensile loads and with reduction factors for close edge and spacing situations. The need to consider this wide range of factors, as well as all possible modes of failure, makes the job of choosing the correct anchor one best carried out using the manufacturer’s software. This effectively confers a degree of endorsement from the manufacturer which, before the advent of such systems, they were always loath to offer. Whether you use a technical catalogue or software to select an anchor it’s a job best tackled by someone with an engineering background. Installation is relatively straightforward requiring no special tools beyond conventional drilling equipment, hole cleaning equipment, maybe a hammer to help them down the hole and a calibrated torque wrench and socket. There is one further development of interest, which takes us into the realms of a different product category. If you want even higher performance than is offered by traditional thick-walled sleeve anchors it can be gained by going deeper to increase the size of concrete cone being used – always assuming you have enough concrete around each fixing. But this type of expansion anchor reaches the limit of its capability soon after traditional depths are exceeded. So clever designers have developed longer versions, using undercutting technology, which can capitalise on embedment depths twice those of the usual heavy duty anchor and giving something approaching twice the load capability. Of course they need larger edge distances and spacings as well but the great benefit for the user is that they are installed exactly as a thick-walled sleeve anchor with no special tools. So which applications lend themselves to the use of these anchors? Effectively any job requiring a structural connection or the support of heavy loads, particularly in shear, in decent sized concrete sections. They also offer immediacy of loading and, being through fixings, ease of installation. For the fixings distributor these highly specified anchors are not products that you will often sell across the trade counter. Enquiries generated from bills of quantities will often be for an anchor type you don’t actually stock. So knowing the features and benefits of the anchors you do supply and how they compare with competition is very useful but of course supplying an alternative to a specified anchor requires a full selection process to be carried out as I hope to explain in a future article.

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Fastener Development With a clear understanding that the customer has always served as the catalyst for new product development, ITW Fastex has a team of highly professional product development engineers that are continually expanding the ITW Fastex offer.

This team uses the latest in-house engineering design technology to perfect a product concept and manage it through to full production. Whatever your requirement may be, the ITW Fastex team look forward to working with you to establish a leading edge solution.

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Innovation and realism

Last summer Uwe Seeger took responsibility for fischer fixings UK. Phil Matten talked to him four weeks after his appointment and caught up with him again recently – to gauge his perceptions half a year on.

t was a steep learning curve, Uwe Seeger acknowledges immediately. “Taking responsibility for turning round a business at the depth of the economic crisis meant taking some really difficult but unavoidable decisions. Of course, our competitors tried to capitalise on this in the market but we did not see a real impact on our sales.” Seeger reaches for a recent report, which notes the UK construction market fell by between 10% and 20% last year. “We fared a lot better than that,” he says. “For us the impact was in single digits. As the second half of the year progressed we saw the benefit of cost savings on the bottom line also so that monthly results were positive. January should have been better, February was definitely back on track.” “As the cake gets smaller, of course, everyone hunts for the same piece but the reality is we all need to make profit to stay in business. Buying your way into the market does not work, particularly in these market conditions. Right now, I think everyone experiences the same purchasing pattern, very little bulk ordering, more smaller orders, everyone being careful with their stock levels. Of course, this year, you can add to that weather a little more familiar to Bavaria than England.” Uwe Seeger reckons to have spent at least half his first six months alongside fischer salespeople in front of the customers, “just to introduce myself in person, listen to concerns, and to explain what we do.” Very often I explained it is our responsibility to raise awareness of our products and to create pull through demand by increasing our sales team. We also, sometimes, need to change the perception of our distributors to recognise the opportunities with other ranges than those their customers ask for day to day. It is up to us to demonstrate our products, to convince our customer’s customer that we can provide many, many more effective

solutions. Point of sale information is important, of course, as is the training we do with counter sales people to develop the recognition of our products with their users.” “Where distributors have external sales people spending time on site, technical training is most important. Virtually every week our demonstration room here is used to provide applications

training, hands-on understanding of the advantages our products deliver on site. Of course, where there are more technical applications the fischer man will also get directly involved on site. We always want to raise the awareness, make sure the training is done on site, and get the commitment to fischer product.” At fischer we have a lot of solutions. Right now in the UK Fire Stop is very important for us. It is innovative and it is a complete system – the approach for which fischer is renowned worldwide. It is a similar situation with façade applications – where we combine Fire Stop with our special undercut curtain wall system, as well as general and external wall insulation fixings.” “The UK announcement of feed-in tariffs for solar panel electricity opens the opportunity for another fischer system – Solar-fix, a tried and tested, completely integrated installation system for photovoltaic and solar thermal panels. We know from Germany how these long-term tariffs give home owners the incentive to invest in these technologies.” Innovations are important for fischer UK, Seeger believes, but he is quick to temper his enthusiasm with a dose of realism. “It is about good, better and best solutions for the market. fischer is without question strong in the ‘best’ section but we need to make sure that our customers are fully aware of the wide range of products in the ‘better’ category. We also have to make sure that we do not lose out to competitors in some of the ‘good’ volume products – that takes a bit of sharpness from our end.”

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Learning the lessons

Artur Zygarlicki Export director, Rawlplug

Artur Zygarlicki was one of the many respondents to our turn of the year request for reflections on what 2010 would hold for the industry. Here are his thoughts.

he fixing sector, as any other sector, is driven by consumers. Buying that dream house means external financing. No financing means no “consumption”, no need to use fixings and fasteners when erecting houses. Job cuts are an even more painful problem for individuals but the way it affects the fixings sector is significant as well. When people are saving on basic goods they do not spend on fixings, they try to save every penny, and wait for better times. We all know the problems the DIY sector experienced early in 2009. If the home building sector and individuals are affected by lack of cash they stop spending. When they do not buy the sector is forced to reduce production capacity and work force. The sector gets smaller and more aggressive – it also, in time, gets more competitive and professional as well.

“Those who are still on the market are those who were most flexible, who learned the lessons from their own experiences.” 66

The participants in the sector need, now, to compare their pre-crisis strategies with what they had to implement in order to survive the difficult days. Those who are still on the market are those who were most flexible, who learned the lessons from their own experiences. They will know how to react in the future - the element of an unpredictable market will be anchored deep in each head for a long time. We need to watch the market more carefully and always keep costs under control. It is difficult to estimate the impact on the structure of the industry. The reduced demand from EU and USA will definitely have a big impact on Far Eastern manufacturers, who will be forced to reduce production capacity, withstand costs from the boom time or just try to survive. There are likely to be new acquisitions or fusions but the European market will not change much in that respect. Big brands will still rule the market but the strategies and prices will change. Globally we can expect “protectionism”, such as we can already observe in the EU and will probably also see in the USA. Far Eastern suppliers will start to chase for new routes to approach protected markets, finding new locations from which to export cheap products to the USA or EU. The other more risky but still plausible scenario is that Far Eastern manufacturers will approach the EU directly by establishing trade activities and try to avoid local agents. What that would cause, we can only imagine. As far as relationships with the market and customers are concerned there are two key elements: service levels and lead times. In such a difficult market the buyer is “the king”. Companies are pushed to the limits and obliged to provide even better service levels nowadays. Lead times will have to be redefined and goods delivered with fewer mistakes. One negative side

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effect is that suppliers will be forced to review their ranges and probably remove some products from the offer or find cheaper substitutes, just to fulfill stricter demands and maintain cost control. Fastener technologies are always easy to copy but more difficult to maintain. Companies with established brands and R&D departments will a have a somewhat easier life. Before the crisis hit we observed a flood of cheap fixings and fasteners from the Far East, caused by the stream of money emigrating from EU to Far Eastern manufacturers. Money is there to spend when you have the volumes and demand. With significantly reduced demand Far Eastern manufacturers will focus their attention on sales not development. Conversely the level of research and development will increase within well-established organisations. They will try to win a share of the difficult market by promoting additional advantages of their products above the competitors as the price gap closes. The 2010 outlook will not change much from the experience of 2009. Business will be still very difficult and the market more competitive. The “market war” on fixings will reach its peak point in 2010 to secure better perspectives for 2011. None of the market players want to lose the share gained in the many good years the fixings sector experienced. Customers and distributors are still watching the supply chain and market place and no one is sure what is going to happen. That is why very reliable, stable suppliers with a good quality and brand will be in greater demand. The key objectives for businesses will be to maintain availability and lead times. Manufacturers and distributors must all stay customer focused. Precise planning and the right customer management will not only be key to success in 2010 but will determine the next few years.

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

Strength is the sum of the parts In tough times dramatic action rarely makes the difference, rather it is the sum of all the small improvements that ensure the future. Andrews Fasteners has demonstrated characteristic determination and attention to that detail. Managing director, Michael Carey explains.

hen Pat Krause, told me at the beginning of last year that she intended stepping down as managing director to concentrate on the financial side of our business, my first thoughts were, ‘Thanks a lot for that. The newspapers are saying this will be the worst recession ever and you want me to take charge’. Challenges, though, bring the best out in people and, thankfully, Andrews’ people responded positively to make sure the business coped well and was in a stronger position to face the challenges in 2010. To get through 2009 we explained to everyone that times were hard and would be hard for a long time, and that unless they wanted us to make staff cutbacks we needed to reduce other costs. By involving everyone in ideas and listening to their input we did make savings and increased output, keeping more money within the business.

“ 2010 brings more challenges, but so long as we continue to move forward the outlook will be positive.” We have always had close links with our suppliers. We discussed how they could help us, without affecting their own business. The responses were very positive and resulted in more business for both companies, crucially without

affecting the quality we receive. Four years ago the company made one of its most important investments, purchasing equipment to destructively test product samples. When the antidumping investigation started we knew it would result in some suppliers buying from cheaper sources that lacked the necessary quality control. Sadly we were correct. Our investment meant we made sure no products failed on site – and prevented sub standard products entering our stocks. We reviewed all our purchasing, especially from our partnering factories in China and Malaysia. We reworked more of our existing stocks and invested in higher stocks of products that, previously, we would have sourced in the UK. Now we have larger stocks of blanks (both single and double headers), studding in larger diameters and general and higher grade DTI’s. Various IT companies contacted us about upgrading our website. Instead of outsourcing we conducted an in-house review of what it should achieve. It needed to be more informative, so our own staff undertook a major revamp. The result has been more hits and more customers and designers coming to us for technical information. We reviewed our resources and the business we might be missing. We identified markets other than the construction sector in which we specialised but recognised that, while we had the talent, we did not have enough resources without affecting service to our existing clients. We recruited a sales development manager and tasked him to find new markets and new customers within our industry, and develop a sales plan. It is always hard to invest in challenging times but this investment has generated extra revenue, most importantly without affecting our high level of service to existing clients. To many people CE approval seems a

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big headache but the fact is it is coming in. We managed to get our main supplier, then in China, CE approved two years ago for PRELOAD and the factory in Malaysia this year for NON PRELOAD. Although CE approval was not in force in the UK there was a lot of interest in using the new standards, from the UK, European and even non-European companies. Starting the changeover early meant our stocks of soon to be obsolete products ran down - and we are receiving more enquiries for CE approved products from new and existing customers unable to source it elsewhere. We expected anti-dumping to come into effect six months earlier than it actually did so worked with our supplier in establishing a factory outside of China. The factory cooperated and gained CE approval from Lloyds – an important achievement for both them and us. In view of the large investment the factory undertook and the problems we saw distribution companies having in finding a reliable source of supply we agreed to help the factory in generating more business. Acting as an agent would not work, as it would add to the price of the product. However, we knew that generating business for the factory would make them more secure and allow them to invest further. So we agreed to act as their sales office in the UK, invoicing them only for our costs. Today Andrews is in a much stronger position than we were going into 2009. 2010 brings more challenges, but so long as we continue to move forward the outlook will be positive. We led the market in assembled product, sizes on the head of products, colour coded bags and colour coded finishes labels. Ideas lead the market. Thankfully our people are very innovative and several new ideas on which we are currently working will, hopefully, ensure we do not follow our competition, but instead lead it.

A Solid Connection

We are one of the world‘s leading companies in the field of high-speed fastening technology with 40 years of professional expertise. Our product range covers the development, manufacture, distribution and servicing of products and materials used in stud welding. In our production centre, we also manufacture all types of high-quality weld fasteners.

Heinz Soyer Bolzenschweißtechnik GmbH Inninger Straße 14 We are certified in accordance with D-82237 Wörthsee A DIN EN ISO 14001:2005 - Environment Tel.: +49 8153 885-0 A DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 – Quality Fax: +49 8153 8030 One of our company‘s path-breaking innovations is export@soyer.de stud welding in radially symmetrical magnetic fields www.soyer-shop.de which enables large diameter studs to be welded onto thin sheet metal.

Boundless possibilities We have received numerous national and international awards and are once again among the Top 100 most innovative enterprises in Germany.

Prize winner "Großer Preis des Mittelstandes 2008"

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March 2010

Focus On… Decking, Wood, Collated Screws & Nail Systems This issue’s Focus On is dedicated to Decking, Wood, Collated Screws & Nail Systems. Suppliers of products within this market sector have provided details of their capabilities along with up to date contact and product information.

Coming up in the next issue…

Stainless Steel & Non-Ferrous Materials

Contact Claire Lake Tel: +44 (0)1727 739 150 email: claire@fastfair.net Bossong SpA

Concept Distribution

NEW FULLY AUTOMATIC BOSSONG NAILERS

Concept has been developing its range of fixings and power tools for over 5 years now and the range encompasses:

Bossong now has a new range of fully automatic Powder Actuated Tools, two years after the 45th anniversary of the company.

- KTX Professional Woodscrews - Collated Drywall screws from 25-75mm in different finishes - KTX Torpedo Collated Woodscrews

The first new tool is BOSS-8000 for nails up to 90mm length and with magazine M75 for nails up to 75mm length. This tool has been approved by European C.I.P. Institute. The most recent tool entered in our range is BOSS-6000 for nails up to 60mm length and with magazine M35 for nails up to 35mm length. Nails suitable: KDH single shot, KDHM with magazine, metal washered nails KDHR 15, KDHR 23, KDHR 36, KDR, threaded nails GD6 (M6), GD8 (M8), KDC and soft washered nails KISL. Recently we have added new items like GRAT a disk for grating fixings and an M8 threaded nail for steel fixings as well. We have also strip nails KDHMC for frameworks fixings. The full range of nails and cartridges are suitable for Competitor’s Tools.

Tel: +39 035 3846 011

email: info@bossong.com

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- The range of Durofix Power Tools - Collated Autofeed Power Tools , award winning and unique, corded and cordless - Gas Fired Nailers and Nails of unsurpassed quality The professional woodscrews are as good in quality as anything available whilst offering some unique benefits, the company says ‘we will happily allow anyone to test our screws against others available to confirm our belief these are the best woodscrews around‘. The company has developed a unique set of award winning collated autofeed tools and complimented this with a complete range of collated screws‘. The company’s offering also extends to award winning power tools from Durofix and a range of gas fired nailers and nails all to the highest standard. The company says ‘We seek to offer customers solutions at unbeatable value with an emphasis on quality and competitive pricing and terms‘. Tel: +44 (0) 845 6026 230

www.conceptdistribution.co.uk

& N A I L SY S T E M S E.U.R.O. Tec GmbH

Verbindungselemente Engel GmbH

E.u.r.o.Tec - Hardwood Decking- and Wood Screws are created to offer the professionals most possible benefits which are guaranteed by the main characteristics as: Cut point cutting fibre immediately for easy grip without pilotdrilling. Thread geometry to reduce the screwing time by approx. 40%. A milling thread between thread and shank to reduce screwing torque for stressless and fatigue-proof working. Ribs under the head to avoid splitting and guarantee flush countersinking. Special case hardening to offer a bending angle of more than 40° to follow movement of the wood. Tec-waxing for easy drilling. Available also in outdoor coating resisting more than 1.000 h saltspray. Dimensions: 3.5-10 mmØ, 6, 8 and 10 mmØ also with flanged head (also in hardened stainless).

We are a successful wholesale business of connectors and have been present as a supplier to European industry and commerce for many years.

Hardwood Decking Screws with the same characteristics and available in hardened inox, A4 (acid resistant) or A5 (chlorine resistant) “Terrassotec” screw types with cylindrical head design to pull the hardwood fibre into the drill hole to have a clean surface without supplementary operation. Hidden fastening systems for hardwood deckings in weatherproof composite material for easy fastening without special tooling. A lot of new assembly equipment has been added to the range like f.i. “Big/Small Foot” for decking assembly without concrete foundation. Samples and full details are available by calling us or by visiting our web-site. Tel: + 49 (0) 2331 6245 140

www.e-u-r-o-tec.de

We handle over a thousand million connectors of all kinds every year, holding a full assortment of standard items to customized parts. Over 8,000 pallets in our high rack warehouse in Weingarten accommodate everything our customers need for their daily business. To make sure that our customers are satisfied we maintain a high quality standard and use our wide experience and sophisticated ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems to their benefit. Competence in woodscrews. Chipboard screws are a main focus of our range. Available from stock, whether countersunk, raised countersunk, pan head, zinced yellow or blue, stainless steel, Pozidriv or Tx, with or without ribs, drill point, etc. Special screws like Jetting, Rapid, Dual, Komprex are also available at short notice. Please contact us: Tel: +49 (0) 751 407 0

www.schrauben-engel.de

Essence Method Refine

fischer fixings UK Ltd

Distinctive wood screw - ‘acexma-b’

FISCHER POWER-FAST

Spire Tri-Shank can be applied rapidly and without wood split.

EFFORTLESS, QUICK TO INSTALL

acexma-b screw advantages: • Anti-split • Anti-loosening • Anti-rust • Drill hardwood • Drive rapidly • More torsion than before • Drill iron plate 1.0mm↓ • Bending angle: > 35°↑ • Design: Special outward

Fischer Power-Fast screws provide a combination of distinctive design points aimed at reducing time and resources for the end user. The extra small screw point guarantees a fast ‘bite’ as the screw can easily penetrate the wood at the first attempt and there is no need for a pilot hole even in hard wood.

We are the best professional manufacturer of screws in Tainan Country, Taiwan. We are also experts in making wood screws, structural screws and special screws for worldwide market needs. Our R&D department has developed various products and patents. Our patent & special items: • acexma: Spire –sharp triangle core, rapid without wood split. • GSWR: Making “Saw” in screw thread. • PSP: Combine ‘PZ’+ ‘Star’ for DIY market and reduce stock cost. • TCA: Tornado cutting • TWDS: Anti wood split screw • Eco-nano coating: Variable colors and superior adhesion.

The head recess is designed with extra depth to reduce screwdriver ‘cam-out’ and drive-in pressure to prevent surface scratches and risk of possible injury. The double countersunk design prevents against the head twisting off, while the ribs underneath facilitate easier countersink and flush fitting of the screw into wood. When fastening metal fittings the ribs stop excessive turning when they come in contact with the metal. A double thread positioned at the screw tip and middle quickly removes drilling dust which helps prevent timber splitting, this opens up new construction possibilities as the screws can be set much closer to the edge than has previously been possible.

In order to diversify our existing market, we are interested in supplying our high quality products to you on favorable terms and conditions. Tel: +886 6 596 5071

email: emr@emr.com.tw.

Tel: +44 (0) 1491 827 900

www.fischer.co.uk

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FO C U S O N D E C K I N G , W O O D , C O L L AT E D S C R E W S Harrison & Clough Ltd

Owlett-Jaton

Harrison and Clough – the only wholesaler that stocks the complete Tite® Range of Fixings

Exterior Screws Owlett-Jaton were the inventors of the green organically coated exterior screws. Our original design is still the best screw on the market and is famous for its weather-resistant green coating, superb deep-cut thread and sharp point for easy starting. The organic green coating is also environmentally friendly.

Deck-tite® and Deck-tite® Collated Decking Screws H&C wholesale the leading brands of wood, decking and collated screws, led by the premium Deck-tite® range from Tite-Fix Ltd. Tite-Fix is about developing products that the discerning craftsperson demands, with Innovation key to their success. Whether that’s decking, MDF, flooring board, exterior applications or quality furniture manufacture Tite-Fix has a screw that matches the application perfectly.

TimberDrive Screws

All the Deck-tite® outdoor fixings are backed by the Timber Decking Associations Deckmark® accreditation.

The green organic coating has a proven weather resistant record and is recommended for use with treated timbers. The hexagon bit ensures drive is consistently engaged and allows for high torque when required. The under-head ribbing allows the head to be self-countersinking and the heat treated shank ensures optimum product strength. Additionally, the thread is designed to facilitate ease of penetration and still give the maximum pullout strength, requiring no pre-drilling!

Harrison & Clough’s own brand of Timbermate® screws complement Tite-fix’s leading Deck-tite® & Screw-tite® ranges and includes; Twin, Single, Dry wall and collated screws, making H&C your essential supplier as a screw specialist. H&C only supply products made with the best raw materials and strict quality controls ensuring low to zero returns and products that can be trusted for each and every order. From a box to a container…

TimberDrive is a heavy duty fixing for both timber to timber and component to timber applications. It has been specifically designed for ease of use and speed of application when used with a power tool.

TimberDrive can be used when fixings Beams, Rafters, Stairs, Floor Joists, Timber Decking Projects, Wooden Landscape Retaining Walls and Fencing.

For more information contact Harrison & Clough Ltd:

Each TimberDrive pack includes a free purpose designed hexagon driver bit for maximum drive efficiency.

Tel: +44 (0) 844 571 22 22

Tel: + 44 (0) 1785 819 819

www.harclo.com

Poppers Senco UK Ltd

Rapier Star

As the decking season approaches it’s worth remembering that Senco has a range of fully- proven and new tools, plus a huge choice of specialist fasteners designed to make your job easier, quicker and more profitable.

StarDeck™ Exterior Decking Screw

DuraSpin Particularly appropriate for decking applications are the DuraSpin 275-18v and 275-AC; plus the height-adjustable DuraSpin 300-24v and 300-AC models. All these top-performance tools incorporate a high-torque 3000-rpm motor and drive a range of screws from 25 – 75mm. The two AC mains-powered tools are available as 110v or 230v models. New Gas Nailers New this year are the Senco Gas Framing Nailers. Features include powerful, motors, thumbwheel depth of drive control and easy-load metal magazines. They also drive a range of nails from 50 – 90mm length.

Fax: +44 (0) 1785 819 699

• No Pre-drilling • Superior Holding Power • 50% Less Drive-in Torque Required • Exceptional Corrosion Resistance Extreme Performance The award winning StarDeck™ is probably the most efficient weather resistant, exterior screw available. The patented StarForm™ thread provides up to 50% lower drive-in torque, enabling quicker assembly times with exceptional holding power – without pre-drilling! With sizes from 50mm to 100mm long, the StarDeck™ is the ultimate fixing for all exterior timber. Long Life – No Staining High tech StarCoat™ protection extends corrosion resistance in the toughest environments, including ACQ (alkaline copper quaternary) and other treated timber. Quick Start Sharp point for a quick start, rapidly penetrating into all wood types, including hardwood, treated softwood or wood composites. Safe The precision StarDrive™ recess improves grip when using power tools and drives into even the hardest wood, without mechanical damage.

Specialist Fasteners With the introduction of new pressure treated timbers, more attention now has to be paid to the type of screws and nails you use. Poppers Senco has a wide range of fasteners, including stainless steel and Weatherex® Class 1 galvanised, for maximum corrosion resistance. For specialist advice, contact Poppers Senco.

No Splitting The patented StarForm™ thread lowers torque and reduces wood splitting.

Tel: +44 (0) 1925 44 55 66

Tel: +44 (0) 1260 285 868

email: sales@poppers-senco.co.uk

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Flush Finish Ribbed countersunk bugle head sinks into all timber ensuring a flush finish – effortlessly. Order NOW for your new season building program. www.rapierstar.com

& N A I L SY S T E M S Stafa Holland BV

T.I.Midwood & Co Ltd

Stafa Holland is THE specialist for zinc plated and hot dip galvanised fasteners. We would like to introduce our Multi+® screws for professionals. At the moment available from stock:

Classic Multi-Purpose Screw

MULTI+® DECKING SCREWS - U-threads, easier drive in without mechanical tension - Ribs under head for flush countersinking - Square knifed-threads reduce drive-in torque - Specially designed cut point reduces splitting - Suited for all kinds of wood, also hardwood - Hexalobular (T) for better grip - No need for pre-drilling holes - Available in dia. 4x40 up to 5x80 mm in AISI-410 Please contact us if you wish to receive more info or an offer. Check our website (www.stafa.nl) for further information. Also our latest catalogue can be found online.

With over 35 years experience in supplying the fixings and fastener industry TIMco has become a well established brand, as has its Multi-Purpose Classic Screw. The exceptional reliability and strength of the TIMco Multi-Purpose Classic Screw enables the user to rely on one product for a variety of applications. It is specifically designed as a multi-purpose product, the 25 degree sharp point, special thread design, lubrication and corrosion resistant plating ensures the screw will consistently perform efficiently in hardwood, chipboard, MDF, plastic and thin sheet metal, whilst offering exceptional holding power. The Classic Multi-Purpose is available in four finishes: Zinc/Yellow, Zinc, Stainless Steel and Black.

For Further information contact: email: info@stafa.nl

www.stafa.nl

Tel: +44 (0) 1829 261 111

T.I.Midwood & Co Ltd

ttap®

Yellow Strip Collated Drywall and Flooring Screws

ttap® is the new patented drive system, ensuring stick-fit without wobbling. ttap® is designed to work with all types of assembling, including demanding professional applications and single handed operation. With ttap®, assembling becomes easier, quicker and more safe.

TIMco’s Yellow Strip Collated Drywall screws have been specifically designed to be compatible with all leading branded power tools. The collated belt has a double chamfered plastic collar to ensure the screws are delivered at the correct angle and released quickly without resistance. It has been manufactured from NA207/66 plastic and injection moulded. The collated strip is available with 5 different screw types: Phillips Bugle Head-Coarse Thread Sharp point available in Zinc, Phillips Bugle Head-Sharp Point available in Zinc, Phillips Bugle Head Self Drilling available in Zinc, Phillips Countersunk Flooring Screws Zinc and Yellow Passivated, Wing Tip Self-Drilling available in Zinc.

For Further information contact: Tel: +44 (0) 1829 261 111

www.TIMcouk.com

ttap® is produced by licensed manufacturers in Asia and Europe and is well established on the Nordic market as well as in Germany, central Europe, Korea and coming in USA. New countries all over the world are continuously added to the ttap® market map. A complete assortment is developed, especially designed for wood working. ttap® decking screw is available in stainless A2/A4 as well as with EPOC coating, which has obtained the strict certificate of C4 (same corrosion class as A2, ACQ proved). ttap® technology is also working perfectly for collated screws, ensuring more stable usage. ttap® driverbits and attachments are also developed and available for most types of screw machines on the market. Don’t hesitate to contact us for more details!

www.TIMcouk.com

www.ttapdrive.com

email: info@ttapdrive.com

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MANAGEMENT + SYSTEMS

OGL set to launch Business Intelligence

OGL Computer, authors of the prof.ITplus business management software for fastener distributors, has announced that it will launch its latest module for prof.ITplus, Business Intelligence, designed to rapidly provide key business performance statistics in easy to read dials and reports, in May this year.

iving systems users the ability to rapidly analyse live data held within prof.ITplus, the aim of the Business Intelligence module is to let prof.ITplus users monitor, analyse and correlate the wealth of information stored within prof.ITplus in real time, in order to quickly present statistical evidence on which areas of the business are working well and which areas can be improved. Business Intelligence will provide the user with a range of dashboards and reports that will present vital information generic to all businesses, such as ‘up to the minute sales orders taken’, ‘top ten profitable items this month and drill down reports for sales figures’. The module will also include information set and defined by the users themselves, for example ‘peak trade counter times’, ‘back order analysis’ and ‘warehouse performance monitoring’. OGL explains that the dashboards themselves will present this information in dials - like a speedometer display on a car dashboard – plus charts and tables, and will give a clear representation of the business data. “Business Intelligence for prof.ITplus will open the possibility of analysing the large amount of data held within prof.ITplus, presenting it in clear, easy to read dashboards and reports,” says OGL software development manager, Nick Davies.

Distributors select Infor ERP

Record revenue year for Apriso®

Infor says that it has noticed an increase in wholesale distributors who are turning to it over other enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers for industry-specific functionality, flexible solutions and a lower total cost of ownership.

Apriso®, a provider of manufacturing software solutions, has announced its fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2009.

nfor explains that several distributors have recently selected or implemented Infor ERP SX.enterprise, a distributionspecific ERP solution, to help boost profitability, integrate and automate processes, and enhance productivity and customer service. ERP SX.enterprise enables distributors to improve efficiency by automating core materials management, financial and transaction management and sales operations to deliver a comprehensive view of factors that drive customer satisfaction, inventory management, and other key processes. The solution provides distributors control over the complete inventory lifecycle - from order entry and customer order management, to complex pricing and price management, rebates, and detailed unit of measure management. “Distributors turn to Infor ERP SX.enterprise over competitive solutions because it delivers functionality critical and specific to distribution operations, backed by the strength of Infor’s topnotch development and professional services,” said Gary Rippen, director of wholesale distribution solution marketing, Infor. “Additionally, as customer expectations and market conditions change, Infor ERP has the flexibility that enables distributors to quickly adapt without requiring new software or enduring disruptive upgrades.”

priso® reports that 2009 was another record revenue year with growth primarily driven by software license revenue increase of 26% on a full year-over-year basis. For fourth quarter 2009, a significant increase in software license revenue supported total revenue growth of more than 35% compared to fourth quarter 2008. Full-year record revenues were achieved across the company’s European, Americas and Asia Pacific operations with new customer wins in the automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial & heavy equipment, life sciences, consumer goods, and medical device industries. Apriso® highlights that it has consistently grown revenues over the past several years, realising a 36% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of software revenue, and a 23% CAGR of total revenue since 2005. “Despite a historically challenging year for manufacturing, our results continue to demonstrate the business value customers are realising as they deploy our solutions across their global manufacturing enterprises,” stated Jim Henderson, president and CEO of Apriso. “In 2010, we intend to continue to lead the market in multi-site global deployments that quickly deliver maximum value to our customers, helping them respond to changing conditions and new market opportunities.”

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Looking at things logistically by Andreas Bertaggia Worldwide purchasing and logistics director, Bossard Group Andreas Bertaggia was one of the many senior fastener industry managers who responded to our invitation to reflect on 2009, its lessons, and the prospects for 2010. He offers an incisive viewpoint on the effects of globalisation.

he most important event for the fastener industry in general has been globalisation. Our industry was hit, not only this and last year but over the last four years very hard in several regards by the effect of globalisation. Once fragmented and protected industries and markets, such as mining and steel companies, gained global influence on supply, dramatically impacting our industry. Look at three big iron ore suppliers supplying 75% of the total world market and their effect on prices. We experienced 80% increases from one contract to the next. Things have been even worse where a raw material has become a speculative commodity. Nickel prices increased from US$5,000/mt to US$54,000/mt. Copper experienced a similar pattern. Oil increased from US$40 to over $US144 a barrel. At the end of the day, the consumer and small players in the market pay these costs.

“The greatest

danger is unforeseen changes in the market.”

Another globalisation factor is the development of emerging markets such as the BRIC countries. Overall demand increases while supply lags behind so the price is fired upwards by the resultant imbalance of demand and supply. Not all states play on the same level as mature markets – the outcome, as we

are experiencing lately, is anti-dumping measures. This in turn affects the whole buying behavior and global material flow, constantly and deeply. The world is also getting “flatter”. The customer is more and more embedded in networks, gaining information from various sources such as the Internet. They have better and better IT-Systems and, therefore, are highly informed about prices, suppliers, market conditions and so on. As a result suppliers experience more pressure because of more effective comparison of their performance. In other words the big challenges nowadays are “overcoming volatility” and “risk management” in all aspects. What the fastener industry should learn depends on which stage of the supply chain you are looking at. Producers in western economies look, in the bad times, at how they can protect themselves from the fierce competition of emerging markets. That is understandable but protecting with the barrier of antidumping measures is, as history shows, short term thinking and knowing how flexible the counterparts are, disabled very fast. However difficult, it would be better to face the situation and become competitive through innovation and reinventing themselves. Distributors are under pressure with high inventories and are looking for shortterm gains in selling products at cost or even under cost level. We should really think about how much damage this brings to our industry, while we are not on the same levels of volumes and profits as other industries… Supply chain customers should not only see the product price and compare by numbers. They should also consider the different services the various suppliers are delivering. There are big differences here. Panic reaction is not a wise adviser in such circumstances as 2009. “Cool blood”

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should be maintained in critical moments and thought given to the impact on the whole industry, on which, at the end of the day, jobs depend. Longer term, markets are going to be more volatile, moving in shorter cycles. Panic reaction on both buying and selling side will be seen more. The resultant continuous price and cost war at all supply chain stages will bring under severe pressure those companies with low private equity and high levels of liabilities. That surely will mean we are going to see less players in the market. Most probably we are going to see more frequent changes in the supply markets and, with this, significant changes in material flow in shorter time spans. This places a huge requirement on flexibility. Only those who can adapt very fast with the least cost implications are able to overcome such challenges in the long run. Because of high volatility in the markets and cost pressure, relationship will be tested and checked continuously. Only by ensuring high performances in all aspects - price, quality, services and flexibility – will you keep your customer relationships nowadays. The customer today is no longer paying any kind of “social margin”. The priority for fastener businesses is a good analysis of the forecast from our customer combined with a deep feeling for the opportunities in the supply market. Stock levels and internal cost structures must be tightly balanced to sales and procurement. The greatest danger is unforeseen changes in the market. Whether this might be raw materials price development, economical trends, industry market changes or increases in demand, each one of us needs to monitor and analyse on an almost daily basis and adapt it to his company. Darwin was right, only the fittest will survive in such conditions.

A S S O C I AT I O N S

EIFI ‘PPM’ document defines achievable quality standards By the Executive Committee of the EIFI At the May 2009 European Industrial Fasteners Institute Congress in Barcelona, Spain, a new document on achievable quality standards was launched, aimed at supporting fastener manufacturing companies. The document, produced by a technical committee of EIFI led by Frank Naumann of Deutscher Schraubenverband and representing most of the EIFI member nations, is concerned with the control of product quality in particular by means of ‘ppm’ techniques. It is entitled “Mechanical Fasteners: Quality of Technical Characteristics”, and is available on the EIFI website.

he objective of the EIFI document is to give a technical rationale for applying various quality techniques to control different product parameters. Just as SPC is not suitable for controlling some characteristics, so ‘parts per million’ (ppm) is also not appropriate for others, such as mechanical properties determined by destructive test methods. In addition it is recommended that ppm requirements are only applied to parameters that have an affect on the function or assembly of fastener products, rather than on logistics issues. If monetary penalties are applied to manufacturers operating on relatively low margins, then they should only be applied when the end user’s production is affected. EIFI fastener manufacturers are committed to follow the ‘Zero Defect’ strategy for their products. To achieve this goal requires a steady commitment to continuous improvement in the complex processes of design, manufacturing and control. The new EIFI report states that even state-of-the-art sorting equipment can only in very special cases assure zero ppm continuously, and that it should be expected that defect levels of up to 10ppm per single characteristic will occur. This does not happen because of carelessness, but is simply the current technical limitation of the equipment. For combinations of characteristics, it is common for suppliers of sorting equipment to quote 25ppm as the capability. Where the parts are manually sorted, or not sorted, different defect levels are reported, as shown:

State-of-the-art for one characteristic of cold forged products Not sorted cold forgings

200ppm

Manually sorted

100ppm

Automatically sorted

10ppm

There is a section in the report on Statistical Process Control (SPC), stating that it is only suitable for characteristics that can be influenced by the operator or machine during the production process. The report gives a list of characteristics not suitable for SPC control, which again may help manufacturers to establish sensible quality measures in their manufacturing processes. The EIFI document is not intended to be a standard. It is a statement of what you can hope to achieve with ppm using currently available technology. EIFI does not expect that customers will stop requesting zero ppm as a result of this publication. But many EIFI member companies have found it useful to have such a document for discussion purposes, e.g. it can support a position where a company with a low (not zero) ppm level states that it is not occurring through carelessness. Meanwhile, it is believed that sorting technology may eventually improve, so that zero ppm can one day be achieved consistently, and this position document can then be revised. Further information about the European Industrial Fasteners Institute can be found on the website, www.eifi.org

German Fasteners Association appoints new general manager The board of the German Fasteners Association has appointed Dr. Stefan Beyer as the new general manager of the association. He will take over the job by the 1st of June, 2010 from Frank Naumann who was in the position for more than 10 years. He will retire at this time.

r. Beyer has been in the fastener business since he left the Technical University of Darmstadt as R&D manager for ABC Umformtechnik, Gevelsberg. At the same time he was the chairman of the technical board of the German Fasteners Association. Furthermore, he works in several technical committees of VDA and DIN, dealing with mechanical fasteners. “His long and skilled experience will ensure the successful continuation of the sophisticated technical and commercial work of the German Fasteners Association.”

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A P P L I C AT I O N T E C H N O LO G Y

Dormer helps push performance boundaries At the pinnacle of sporting competition, shaving off hundredths of a second can mean the difference between a medal and disappointment. UK based Bromley Technologies works closely with world-class athletes to drive new innovations and opportunities in the winter sports equipment market.

S Kristan Bromley representing Great Britain in skeleton bobsled racing

upporting Bromley in the manufacture of crucial parts for its racing skeleton bobsleds is Dormer Tools who has been offering advice and expertise. Using its in-house machining capabilities normally reserved for live testing and customer surgeries, Dormer set about machining the crucial parts using a range of high performance solid carbide drills and milling cutters, as-well-as cobalt alloyed high-speed steel forming taps and material specific Shark-Line taps. So successful was the collaboration that Bromley Technologies has asked Dormer to look at ways to improve the machining of additional key components. Mike Maddock, Bromley chief operating officer commented: “Hopefully Dormer will get involved with more of our products and help develop efficient machining strategies and techniques to suit the materials and designs we employ in our components.” John O’Donoghue, Dormer’s UK general manager added: “Both companies are at the forefront of innovation and our collaboration will continue on future projects to our mutual benefit.”

EJOT’s multifunctional fastening systems EJOT says that the demands on fasteners from the automotive industry have increased so much over recent years that multifunctional fastening systems are now required.

JOT explains that individual EJOT fastening solutions do not just fasten the components; they also balance manufacturing tolerances as well as thermal influences, and fulfil other functions, such as sealing the joint. An example of a multifunctional fastening system is the product range ‘EJOSYST’, where synergies of the production techniques for cold-forming, injection moulding and assembly technology have been used to develop customer-specific solutions. One competence area of EJOSYST is the development of fastening elements for motor attachments made of plastic, such as cylinder heads, plastic oil pans and air intakes. Here, the term ‘TENSIOtec’ describes a transport secured ‘screwsleeve combination’ which, in turn, is set captive into the plastic attachment parts. This sleeve, also known under the name ‘compression limiter’, has the task of absorbing the pretension force of the joint and thus allowing no damage to the plastic component. ‘TORQtec’ describes the motion converting systems in fastening technology. With the use of modern cold forming,

very precise motion threads are formed without chipping. In combination with plastic nuts, spindle-nut systems with virtually play-free thread pairings are realised. This technology also enables EJOT to realise worm gears which can be found in the automobile exterior mirror adjustment. EJOT also points out that in the area of commercial vehicles, and especially for lorries, it is necessary that the driver himself is in a position to change the headlight lamps. The EJOSYST engineers therefore developed a multi-functional component for a HELLA headlight, which consists of a special cold formed screw, multiple plastic parts as well as other functional parts. This system enables the driver to position and fix the headlamp clearly after a light change. “EJOSYST is the term for an intense system cooperation with our customers and results in the development and production of complex parts and components for individual fastening solutions. Because of the high innovative complexity and rate of the development the best possible adaption to the operating conditions for the customer is reached.”

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A P P L I C AT I O N T E C H N O LO G Y

RotaBolts for subsea system RotaBolts are being used on a ground-breaking new subsea well intervention system designed to operate in up to 10,000 feet of water.

he Expro deepwater AX-S (access) system has been developed with innovative technology and features RotaBolts on all its key pressure containing flanges. Expro explains that it first used RotaBolt® technology on its open water lubricator valves, used as a safety testing device in open water riser systems back in 2007, but it was also the track record of RotaBolts in achieving bolted joint integrity in other subsea systems that attracted the AX-S engineers to the use of tension control technology again. “Expro’s AX-S system extends the operating envelope for subsea well intervention far beyond the current limit,” commented Matthew Law, engineering manager for the project. “Applying the correct bolt pre-load to achieve joint integrity on the system’s pressure containment flanges was essential. We knew RotaBolt’s record on other subsea applications and they became an obvious choice for us.” In total seven different sizes of RotaBolts are being used on

AX-S, ranging in size from ¾ inch up to 3 inches. The fastener’s unique tension control technology not only achieves the correct tension across the bolted joint at installation, but it also continues to monitor and maintain the tension throughout the life of the bolted joint. RotaBolt highlights that the ability to finger test each bolt’s RotaCap to check that no tension has been lost, continues to be a major maintenance and operational benefit in many different sectors. DNV (Den Norske Veritas) has independently provided hazard assessment and technical qualification throughout the development and testing programme. AX-S is due to enter into field trials this year with Expro’s partner on the project – BP.

Far from Stone Age New multi-bowl option Araldite® engineering adhesives from Huntsman Advanced Materials are being used by Stonedil Srl to great architectural effect.

tonedil Srl, based in the Northern Italian town of Cantù, has devised a building solution using Araldite® adhesives that it says gives architects and builders the design edge when it comes to choosing and using marble and stone materials. The Italian construction firm explains that it has been using an innovative ‘slicing’ technique which enables marble to be cut for use in a much wider range of interior renovation projects. Using a metal thread Stonedil Srl cuts marble into very thin, lightweight slabs which are just 3cm thick. To make installation easy for its customers, Stonedil Srl bonds each marble slab to a supporting honeycombed structure using Araldite® AW 146 + HV 957. The honeycombed structure comprises of metal and polyurethane panels which are held together with rivets and screws. Araldite® is applied to the metal substrate, then a fabric layer is laid onto the epoxy resin and the marble panel is bonded on top. Stonedil Srl highlights that the resulting panel shows exceptional mechanical properties and is capable of withstanding a range of weather conditions. It will also pass standard peel and sheer tests and perform well when faced with degradation caused by wind and extreme temperature ranges up to 140˚C. Marco Loatelli, director at Stonedil Srl, said: “Using rivets and screws on the outside of our thin marble panels, really wasn’t an option. These traditional fixing methods would have damaged the integrity of the slabs and undermined the overall look and strength of the material. Working with Huntsman and using Araldite® as an alternative solution means we can give Stonedil customers an additional level of quality when it comes to one of our core product offerings.”

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for PEMSERTER®

A new multi-bowl option for the PEMSERTER® Series 3000™ fastener-installation press enables an operator to install up to four different types and/or sizes of self-clinching nuts, studs, and standoffs in automatic feed mode without tooling changeovers.

enefits that PEM highlights include easier operation, increased flexibility, quicker fastener insertions, and improved productivity compared with a standard machine using four fixed bowls and requiring manual tooling changes. The new option integrates the Series 3000™ press with a QX™ Turret Tool system (handling the quick tooling changeovers automatically) and up to three expansion bowls. PEM points out that the press additionally features full servo electromechanical actuation technology without hydraulics to optimise ram function and achieve ideal and repeatable speed and force for proper, accurate, and permanent installation of fasteners in thin metal sheets. PEM points out that other press features include: PC-based programming interfaces with Windows operating platforms for job versatility and customisation; menu-driven touchscreen controls, descriptive screen alerts, and an on-screen multimedia instructional video contribute to user-friendly operation and quick learning; data logging capabilities allow for performance monitoring; and a patented LIGHTSTREAM® Operator Safety System provides a continuous safeguard by ensuring ram force is applied only to fasteners. The Series 3000™ press is designed with a 24 inch / 61cm throat depth; can realise a ram force up to 16,000lbs/71.2kN; and can be operated remotely through networking. The press is also CE certified.

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WIRE 2010

More exhibitors at wire 2010 wire 2010 will be staged from 12th – 16th April in halls 9 to 12 and 15 to 17 of the Düsseldorf exhibition centre, alongside TUBE 2010 which will be situated in halls 1 to 7.0. Messe Düsseldorf is already reporting that exhibitor numbers for wire 2010 have exceeded 2008 levels.

y mid January 1,176 companies from 50 countries had already registered for wire, compared to 1,130 companies in 2008. The exhibition space, however, has slightly fallen with wire 2010 exhibitors presenting themselves on 51,689 net square metres, 2,000 square metres less then the 53,600 square metres total of 2008. Messe Düsseldorf puts this decrease down to the reduction in size of several exhibitor stands. wire shows machines and equipment for the manufacture and finishing of wire, tools and accessories for process engineering, as well as materials and special wires. New products and technologies for cable, measurement and control technology and test engineering will also be presented, as well as specialty areas such as logistics, conveying systems and packaging. The majority of fastener manufacturing equipment exhibitors are located in wire hall 15. These exhibits cover technologies ranging from wire drawing and feed systems, cold-forming, thread rolling and tapping, other secondary operations, process control, inspection and packaging, heat treatment, simulation software and an extensive range of tooling, dies and punches. In the following pages you will find a listing of fastener manufacturing companies and stand numbers, together with in-depth articles provided by some major exhibitors and preview information on many more stands. The wire 2010 website (www.wire.de) includes a comprehensive exhibitors list and search facility, as well as information on opening times, travel to Messe Düsseldorf and facilities on site.

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wire 2010 Hall 15 exhibitors 3View.Com Inc Aachener Maschinenbau GmbH Aichelin GmbH Akdeniz CIVI Tel Tic. ve San.Ltd Sti. Altrimex Corporation Ameno Corporation Anceschi Srl Anu Extrusions Pvt Ltd Asahi Sunac Corporation ASPE s.a.s Bass GmbH & Co KG Bergkvist & Co GmbH BILWINCO A/S Brankamp Process Automation Inc Brune GmbH Caber Impianti Srl Carbodies Srl Carl Bechem GmbH Carlo Salvi S.p.A. Chi Ning Co Ltd Chun Zu Machinery Industry Co Ltd Cogeim Europe Srl CPA Srl CPM GmbH CTR Manufacturing Group Dah-Lian Machine Co Ltd Dimac Srl Dipl.-Ing. Lichthart Betriebsges. mbH, Fritz Drawing Technology Inc EMA Indutec GmbH EMUGE - Werk Richard Glimpel GmbH Enco Tecnologie Srl Enkotec A/S EOT Eibach Oberflächentechnik GmbH Essebi Srl EW Menn GmbH & Co KG Fabricación Metales Duros S.A.L. Fastener + Fixing Magazine Fastener Fair Exhibitions Forplan AG Fwu Kuang Enterprises Co Ltd GEFRA GmbH Gefra GEM International Co Ltd General Inspection LLC GOIZPER S. COOP Golden Spider Network Co Ltd GPP Chemnitz mbH GWI GmbH Hariton Machinery Company Inc

15.A12 15.H36 15.H04 15.C08 15.A19 15.D30-05 15.G30 15.D33 15.D26 15.E50 15.A11 15.F42 15.A41 15.B42 15.H12 15.F49 15.E42 15.E07 15.H46 15.F11 15.F41 15.E36 15.F35 15.E34 15.D25 15.D08 15.E29

Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc (RMG) Rolling Tools Rollwalztechnik Abele + Höltich GmbH RSK - Metallbearbeitung GmbH RTM Products Inc 15.D13 Sack & Kiesselbach 15.F45 Maschinenfabrik GmbH 15.F46 SACMA LIMBIATE S.p.A 15.B21 SAFED Suisse S.A. 15.B41 Sakamura Machine Co Ltd 15.D12 San Shing Fastech Corp San Yung Electric Heat Machine Co Ltd 15.A33 Saspi Talleres S.A. 15.A35/ 15.D34-05 Schuler Pressen GmbH & Co KG Kingwin Precision Co Ltd 15.D16 Schwer + Kopka GmbH Kiwitz GmbH & Co KG 15.B26 Seika Sangyo GmbH Kohnle Wärmebehandlungsanlagen Shanghai Jianan Electro GmbH, Wolfgang 15.H30 Thermal Machine Co Ltd KONFU Enterprise Co Ltd 15.D34-03 Sieber Forming Solutions GmbH LAW-NDT Mess- und Prüfsysteme GmbH 15.B20 simufact engineering GmbH Lazpiur S.A. 15.F08 Skako Commesa A/S LM Finishing Systems Srl 15.D46 S.M.A.R.T. Srl Luma-Metall AB 15.F42 SMF Tools B.V. M.D.M Srl 15.E46 STAKU Anlagenbau GmbH Major Industries Ltd 15.F42 Stampo Enterprises Co Ltd Manassero & C srl 15.E33 Steinfels GmbH & Co KG Mayes & Warwick Ltd 15.E30 Streicher Maschinenbau GmbH MDS Engineering Hardware 15.E14 Tecno Impianti Srl 15.C04 MEA Maschinen GmbH 15.F49 Tecnopress Srl 15.A45 Mectron Inspection Systems 15.A45 TEMSA 15.H04 Metal Forming Systems Inc 15.F21 Teudeloff GmbH & Co KG 15.H35 möller-tools GmbH 15.H05 Ticho Industries Co Ltd Tooling International Ltd 15.G32 MPK Special Tools GmbH 15.B15 Nakashimada Engineering Works Ltd 15.E41 Top Stability Machine Industry Co Ltd 15.F26 15.F34 National Machinery LLC 15.A45 transco Drehautomaten GmbH 15.G26 Nedschroef Machinery 15.H26 TRIBO Hartstoff GmbH 15.B45 ORT Italia S.p.A 15.B26 UK Dies Group Ltd 15.C22 OTTO Vision Technology GmbH 15.B20 U Queen Machinery Co Ltd Uldrian GmbH Maschinenbau 15.B12 PAB Prüfanlagenbau GmbH 15.B30 Penkert Metallbearbeitungs GmbH 15.H05 Unimatic Engineering Srl 15.B12 Plan-E Tech Industries Inc 15.D21 Universal Punch Corp 15.D46 15.D35 UTA Auto Industrial Co Ltd 15.D30-01 Polyprofils zi 15.A29 Videx Machine Engineering Ltd Profiroll Technologies GmbH 15.G36 15.A29 WAFIOS Aktiengesellschaft PTG - Precision Tool Group 15.G03 15.D30-04 Push-Up Thread Dies Pvt Ltd Weighpack, WPI Services B.V. 15.C11 15.C12 Wrentham Tool Products R.T.M. press 15.C21 15.E16 WTN Werkzeugtechnik Ransohoff 15.A45 15.D15 Niederstetten GmbH & Co KG Redimo GmbH 15.D50 Yuang Hsian Metal Industrial Corp 15.H06 REGG Inspection Srl 15.B26 Rex Máquinas e Equipamentos Ltda 15.D42 Zeus Techno Inc 15.H29 RLS Tooling Ltd 15.B26 ZWEZ-Chemie GmbH 15.D38 Hatebur Umformmaschinen AG Hertweck GmbH & Co KG, Stefan Hilker & Partner GmbH HyoDong Machine Co Ltd IFMSA - International Fastener Machinery + Suppliers Association IMAS Srl Ingramatic S.p.A ISIS SAS Jankowski GmbH & Co KG JCC Incorporated Jern Yao Enterprises Co Ltd Kaigo Co Ltd

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15.E41 15.F25 15.B49 15.B41 15.H29 15.A56 15.F46 15.H04 15.D56 15.D34-04 15.A35 15.H42 15.G35 15.H25 15.D26 15.D17 15.G29 15.B25 15.G04 15.D03 15.G11 15.C03 15.H41 15.F36 15.A04 15.G12 15.D41 15.A36 15.E30 15.D34-02 15.E30 15.H45 15.H11 15.F30 15.F29 15.D34-01 15.D22 15.D45 15.E12 15.D30-03 15.A46 15.H03 15.E26 15.C04 15.D29 15.D34-05 15.E03 15.D04

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EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCE IN TAPPING TECHNIQUE New standards in tapping technology

Top-Cut Automatic nut tapping machine with bent shank. Suitable for all kinds of standard, flange and round nuts as well as special parts. We are exhibiting at WIRE show Düsseldorf Hall 15 Stand A04 Streicher Maschinenbau GmbH Argenstrasse 58/1 88075 Kressbronn/Germany Phone Fax Internet eMail

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Machine

Top-Cut 10 D

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Thread dimension

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Number of spindles

Max. outside diameter of parts

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32 mm

60 mm

Max. width across flats (hexagon nuts)

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Power of spindle motor

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Speed range

400 – 5000 rpm

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Max. output (square/hex nuts)

19.700 pcs/h

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The innovation cycles are becoming shorter all the time. New technologies and solutions offer new possibilities. Those who would like to stay ahead or expand their advantage need first hand information. The entire international world of trade experts of the wire and cable industry will meet at wire 2010 in order to experience innovations live. Be there as well and discover the trends and markets of the future. You can profit from the know-how of the leading suppliers and at the same time ensure your advantage. The internationally leading trade fair wire 2010, in combination with the trade fair Tube – taking place at the same time, will open up new and profitable perspectives to you.

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Fastener Technology

WIRE 2010

End to End National Technology at wire 2010 The National Machinery LLC exhibit at wire 2010 (Hall 15, Booth A45) will be focused on both our global presence as a cold forming leader and dedication to advanced tooling technologies and concepts.

hile visiting our booth you will be greeted by a comprehensive team of sales representatives and engineers, ready to guide you through our many offerings and help direct you to the product or service that will be of the most benefit to you. Included in our exhibit will be new machine technology, such as the LeanFX10M5 machine, which will be a fully functional 5 die machine producing double ended studs at high speeds. The economical LeanFX models are geared toward producing parts in the fastest and most efficient way possible. Ideally suited for long production runs, LeanFX is equipped with simplified features to be more affordable. LeanFX is designed by National Machinery headquarters in Tiffin, but built by its wholly owned National Machinery Group Technologies (NMGT) facility in Suzhou, China. There, National Machinery personnel use the latest machine tools, inspection, assembly, and testing practices to ensure the highest level of quality. National Machinery experts in the areas of engineering, machining, assembly, and quality are stationed at NMGT to ensure the “National” quality of any product. LeanFX has the same high-quality FORMAX features and components such as linear feed, zero-clearance heading slide and straight-across transfer. The machine is based on simplicity and with-out quick change so options are minimal. Feed and kickout adjustments are all manual adjustments, and other features such as the conveyor have been simplified into a combined good parts and scrap magnetic conveyor. The most recent development for the LeanFX is the expansion of machine models. The LeanFX family has grown to cover a large range of models and die configurations to fit any fastener producer’s needs. Machine sizes include: • • • •

LeanFX8 – in 2, 3, 4 and 5 dies. LeanFX10 – in 2, 3, 4 and 5 dies. LeanFX14 – in 4 and 5 dies. LeanFX18 – in 4 and 5 dies.

National Machinery’s booth will also feature a dedicated presentation area for our advanced development technology group, MetMAX Innovations. They are a team of experienced engineers and tool development personnel who have the ability to make challenging and once thought impossible part shapes possible. Met-MAX product applications can cover a full spectrum of industries such as aerospace, construction, automotive, electronics, agriculture, industrial, and specialty. The main criteria for the part, is simply that it is made of a formable metal material. The key component that Met-MAX brings to any part application is the opportunity to make the part into a better shape or more efficiently, saving money in the manufacturing process.

Another new offering from National Machinery is used machinery sales capabilities. National Machinery, as the OEM and a world leader in Metal Forming Technology has the unique ability to know more than anyone about used cold forming machines. This is an advantage in both buying or selling a used machine. National Machinery - Used machine advantages: • OEM knowledge of exact machine options and specifications. • Known location of thousands of machine models. • Global sales network, including 15 offices and service centers in North America, Europe, and Asia. • Complete language capability. • Available technicians for complete machine evaluations. So if you have interest in any of our current used machine inventory, the purchase or sale of a used machine, trade-in of a used machine or brokerage/liquidation of your used machinery – contact us at the show! Whatever your needs are in the cold forming market, National Machinery LLC can help. Stop by our booth and let us see what we can do for you.

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Hall 15 Stand A45

WIRE 2010

SACMA winning technologies at wire The SACMA Group’s presence at wire 2010 exhibition will focus on the “winning technologies” that have determined the success of its products all over the world. Hall 15 Stand F46

t stand number 15.F46 SACMA will be pleased to welcome its guests and show them, in detail, the “technologies“ that characterise its cold forging and warm forming machines, emphasising the main differences and features that distinguish SACMA from its competitors. The second generation of the Series 6 machines, not only represents the “excellence“ of the SACMA technology but the company believes is also considered the world benchmark for large size cold formers. These large cold formers are available with 5 dies (SP660) and 6 dies (SP670), both in the shorter A version (DKO 160mm) and the longer AL version (DKO 240mm), proposing very interesting innovative concepts with respect to ergonomics, safety and flexibility for production of very short and long parts. In February 2010, SACMA delivered the first of the 2nd generation Series 6 cold former: the SP670AL model, with 6 forming stations, total heading load of 5,500kN, wire cut-off diameter 31mm and production speed of 80ppm. Some of the “winning technologies” available on these Series 6 machines are:

Quick Tool Change System: allowing tool

changes to be performed in the shortest possible time without compromise to the rigidity and power of the machine. • Hydraulically clamped die box, now also available on large cold formers, guarantees an easy removal of the complete die block, or of single dies, with an undisputed advantage of flexibility in production. • Quick change punch blocks and the wedge bolster assembly further improve the machine’s flexibility. It is also possible

to remove the punch block and wedge bolster assembly. • Removable transfer unit with individual opening of the transfer fingers and an extra finger for outboard discharge of the forged part. • Hydraulic pushers for extraction of dies provides the operator with the facility to remove single dies from the die box. • Independent wedge adjustments of all stations, positioned on the operator side for ease of action and fitted with digital read outs.

Monitoring Systems: to

control and monitor the volume of material and forging loads.

• SC500 is a forging load monitoring unit, calibrated to give a true reading in kN of the loads. • SC10 is a short feed control unit, detecting short feeds and discarding short blanks. The wire feed system is linear and a wire stop control gauge records each length of feed.

Service Platforms: a patented system of ergonomic platforms that are positioned automatically to enable the operator to move into the work area in absolute safety and comfort, in order to perform tool changes and transfer finger settings with ease. Transfer Support Assist Package: a SACMA patented

system for transfer support assistance, designed to hold conical or shoulder parts which would tend to fall during die kick-out. The system consists of support fingers

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controlled by desmo drive cams perfectly timing with the transfer and die kickout motions, to bring the forged parts completely outside of the dies and held between centres before being transferred to the next station.

Motorisation: greatly reducing machine set up times and simplifying fine tuning adjustments of feed, position of stock stop and die kick out. Absolute encoders located on each axis supply accurate readings. A new computerised control system SC-MATIC allows automation of adjustments and input of data from the operator’s workstation. The positioning of the die kick out cam in the last station, for either “forming kick-out ” or “through trimming” kick out is performed automatically in accordance to the part to be produced. Hydraulic Clamping:

makes the operator’s interventions easier when setting the machine. Clamping and unclamping is performed by the touch of a switch, avoiding any manual work with hand wrenches. • Hydraulic clamping of the punches and wedges, of the solid die block, of die ejector rods and levers, of the knife and of the cut-off quill are all individual. • Finger timing cam shaft with hydraulic release of clamping action of all cams, allowing for the easy and quick adjustment of the opening and closing phase of each individual cam. SACMA personnel will be pleased to welcome you at wire 2010, stand 15.F46, to show you in detail all the characteristics and technicalities of the whole range of its machines.

12.-16. April 2010 D端sseldorf, Germany

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COMBINED HEADERS

Size

Shank length

Production ppm.

SP.17

350

SP.18

350

SP.27

M10

275

SP.27/EL

M10

220

SP.28

M10

275

SP.28/EL

M10

220

SP.37-CR

M14

200

SP.37/EL-CR

M14

135

150

SP.38-CR

M14

200

SP.38/EL-CR

M14

135

150

SP.48-CR

M20

120

160

SP.57-CR/300

M24

180

120

SP.58-CR/300

M24

180

120

MODEL

No. dies

4 - 5 dies with pointing & rolling

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WIRE 2010

Compact, robust, accurate and energy efficient Nakashimada’s MST Multi Station formers, launched eight years ago as the “Next Standard”, now enjoy an excellent reputation in the automotive, electronic/electric parts and aircraft industries, due to the high levels of machine accuracy.

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ow in their second generation the MST series ranges from 3 Die 3 Blow to 6 Die 6 Blow for all 4 sizes between diameters of 10mm and 20mm. The most recent introduction is the MST 606 6 Die 6 Blow Parts Former for 6mm diameter. Nakashimada has been selling finger transfer formers for 6mm diameter from 2 Die 2 Blow to 5 Die 5 Blow formers as the TH series, which since its introduction in 1987 has won a good reputation for high accuracy, despite its orthodox mechanism, rational design and ease of operation. The MST 606 is targeted to retain and build on these strengths, while: • Improving accuracy from wire feeding to forging progressions. • Add efficient set up characterised by the MST series. • Minimise electricity and oil by decreasing friction in moving areas. • Reduce noise and oscillation.

Main Features Compact design

Principal parts of the machine, including the frame, ram slide, connecting rod and crankshaft, were designed through finite element analysis. The objective was to improve durability and ensure higher accuracy of forged parts, with high basic rigidity and good anti-oscillation characteristics. Nakashimada believes it is important to minimise machine size and improve strength and durability in order to meet high levels of environmentfriendly capability, which will certainly soon be required.

Double con-rod

A double con-rod is retained crank-side on the ram to crank connecting rod on two points. On the ram/pin side there are three retaining points. This had made it possible to achieve high levels of accuracy in the ram’s parallel movements without disturbing the variable forging load at every progression. A crank support mechanism has also been adopted at the back of the machine frame. These features are included on all MST series 6 Die 6 Blow machines.

Energy saving bearing design

Positive motion cams have been adopted on each main shaft so that coil springs are eliminated as far as possible, in order to further improve machine accuracy and reduce friction. Roller bearings are installed at both ends of the crankshaft. The result is an approximate 40% saving in electrical consumption.

Reducing oil leakage and mixture

Oil leakage from the parts chute has been eliminated by efficient collection of lubrication oil from the ram slider area and the installation of a built-in conveyor, so parts are discharged at the front of the machine. Attention has also been given to avoid mixture with tool oil, crucial when producing high accuracy and complexity parts.

New linear feed mechanism

Wire is fed with high levels of accuracy using a linear feed mechanism on all MST models, which is our original technology. This makes it possible to cut material to a maximum ±0.03mm

regardless of product shank length and production speed. The adjustment area has been relocated to make operation easier.

Improved cut-off mechanism

The MST 606 features a high-speed cut-off mechanism using a positive motion cam. The design connects the cutter and slider areas and makes it a compulsory return type, ensuring stable work without incorrect movements even at high-speed operation. It also substantially reduces noise.

New transfer mechanism

A new transfer mechanism has been adopted for enhanced stability during high speed-operation. A positive motion cam is used, similar to the cut-off mechanism, making blank transfer more accurate. With this new development a finger unit is available to attach and detach at ever station by opening the finger wider. A chuck reversing device may also be installed at every station, widening the application range remarkably. A standard finger unit makes adjustment easier and more accurate.

NCS III and Pulse Drive

The NCS III computerised adjustment system is standard on all MST models. NCS III permits adjustment of each area of the machine - including cutoff length, product shank length, DKO stroke – for each dimension of the product via a touch panel. All adjustments are carried out by a single motor - saving space and making the machine both more compact and easier to operate. A Pulse Drive Device is also provided to manually move the ram forward and back. This represents an important reduction in manpower when making fine adjustments during set up.

Maintenance friendly cover

A new double slide cover protects from both noise and oil splash. The cover can be opened in steps, greatly improving the ease with which adjustment, operation and maintenance can be carried out in the DKO area.

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WIRE 2010

Ingramatic Winning Technologies at wire At wire 2010 the Sacma Group is focusing on the “Winning Technologies” that have determined the success of its products around the world. At Stand 15.F46 Sacma will welcome its guest and show them in detail the “technologies“ present on its thread rolling machines; emphasising the main differences and characteristics that distinguish Ingramatic from its competitors.

ith the Ingramatic production range, Sacma Group is convinced that it provides leading solutions to fastener manufacturers. Ingramatic will illustrate the most innovative solutions for new markets in the production of bolts, screws and special fasteners. Flexibility in production has become an essential parameter in conquering new markets. It is important to produce highly specified machines that directly meet the needs and strategies of the customer. Ingramatic will, therefore, present several solutions:

The Threading Centre

This demonstrates machine flexibility, directly targeting dynamic factories that want to be present in different markets but have only one means of production, and provides the capability to thread parts after heat treatment, as well as special parts (groove) and studs.

solutions providing both maximum reliability and working life; thanks to the high specification of the machine feed items, including HSS rails, control sensors, discharge rails, conveyors.

Thread rolling machines for “P” type studs

These machines utilise a feeding system of proven reliability. The blanks are positioned in front of the starter finger by a tube. A pneumatic separation device ensures the correct part supply into the work area. To ensure correct orientation of the parts there are two possible solutions. The optimal solution is connection of the thread roller directly to the header; transferring the forged part directly to the thread rolling machine through the connecting tube.

The Threading Centre To achieve this Ingramatic incorporates different feeding systems within the same machine. This enables it able to produce both bolts and studs. Within the machine can be found both the rails and vibratory feeder for screws and a tube device to feed unthreaded studs into the introduction area. Other customers may want to use the machine for only one product, minimising downtime and maximising the productivity of the machine. To meet this need Ingramatic proposes solutions which allow both automatic and continuous feeding of blanks; such as vertical feeding systems for bolts and the Porter feeding system, for both screws and washers. In addition Ingramatic has several

The second solution involves a vibratory or vertical feeding system, depending upon the length of the parts, with a mechanical selection device incorporating a digital camera. The system with a digital camera allows the control of individual parts; these pass on a conveyor as a control to ensure reliable orientation. If a part is not correctly orientated, a positioning station corrects it before its introduction

into the tube. This device allows high production speeds even if the thread roller is not directly connected to the header. The “P” machines allow very high quality production, together with high production speeds.

Hydrostatic rails

From both the automotive and general market there are increasing requests for screws and fasteners threaded after heat treatment enabling improved precision of the thread and fatigue resistance of the components.

The high stresses imposed by this process require the use of machines designed to cope and incorporating suitable solutions. Ingramatic specifies in its machines, starting from size 5 upward, a system of hydrostatic rails optimised for a high load capacity with a significant damping value. Pressurised lubrication is fed to special bronze rails via a distributor. The hydrostatic pockets set into the rails creates an oil film, which equally distributes the load allowing the absorption of high forces generated during forming of the part between the dies. A closed circuit system enables recycling of the lubricating oil, after a cooling and filtering process, without cross-contamination into the coolant oil and with an important reduction in operating costs. Ingramatic personnel will be pleased to welcome you at wire 2010, stand 15.F46, showing you in detail all the characteristics and technical features of the whole range of machines. Hall 15 Stand F46

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WIRE 2010

Cold heading wire – growing as the requirements for it grow By Christian von der Crone General manager Dipl.-Ing., FR. u. H. LÜLING The total Western Europe market volume for drawn wire in 2008 had a volume of 3.5 million tonnes. Cold heading wire accounted for 12%, a volume of around 420,000 tonnes per annum.

ow carbon and low alloy steels are especially well suited for cold forging. However, thanks to developments in process engineering and improved tool technology, the proportion of more difficult to form steels, with higher carbon content and more alloying constituents, is growing. When predominantly skin pass rolling and continuous casting is used, the uniformity of the material and the lowest possible amount of non-metal inclusions are important for its forming capacity. Defined sulphur and phosphorous contents produce other positive properties. Other characteristics of common materials for wire rod, bars and drawn wire for cold heading and cold extruding steels are given in the European standard (EN) 10263. In the processing of wire rod into a drawn product, we are mainly looking at three possible value-adding stages, which can be combined in sequence, depending on the subsequent mechanical and technological requirements. These consist of surface treatment, the actual drawing process and possibly a heat treatment. The three main treatment processes can be explained with the example of the production processes used by FR. u. H. LÜLING. The company was founded in 1857. With more than 50% being exported, cold heading qualities, with dimensions ranging from 0.8mm to 37mm, are produced in Germany at sites in Altena and Iserlohn. Using knowledge and know-how combined with the latest machine and installation technology, the hot rolled wire is processed and prepared for later use in extreme cold forming. The first step is usually to descale the rolling skin. This may be a mechanical process or a wet-chemical process. With mechanical descaling a distinction is made between metal removal methods, such as peeling or turning or an abrasive

method such as sandblasting. Wet-chemical descaling uses mainly mineral acids, such as hydrochloric, sulphuric or phosphoric acid. FR. u. H. LÜLING uses a fully automatic surface treatment system, which removes the scale caused by the rolling process from the material with 20% hydrochloric acid in preset production processes. The wire rod is thus given a metallic bright surface in between three and five cascading baths. After rinsing, the second stage on the post-treatment side is coating with carrier components such as phosphate, salt or soap, which have a positive influence on the subsequent forming processes, including the drawing operation itself. Observing the process-relevant treatment times and bath parameters is essential if quality is to be ensured in a sequence that can be repeated again at a later time. The surface treatment stage ends with the material being dried. This process is performed with a conventional heat dryer that works with temperatures of approximately 120°C. In more recent developments, dryers are already being used that have the same operating principle as an air conditioning system and dry the material at temperatures of approximately 50°C. This process however is only practical for a qualitative and economic point of view if the system is supplied with sufficient heat energy from the material involved. Drawing of wire is a cold forming process whereby, in principle, a wire is continuously drawn by suitable drawing devices (capstan) through a narrowing drawing tool (drawing die). To do this, the start of the wire is pointed beforehand and drawn up onto the capstan by a run-in device. The capstans may be positioned horizontally or vertically for purely single drawing

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operations. Traditional hard metal cores, but also more and more, multi-part compress-forming systems are used as the drawing dies. The drawing agents used may be in the form of a fluid (e.g. oil), paste (e.g. grease) or even powder (e.g. stearate/ soap). The subsequent purpose determines the correct choice here. Through the drawing process, the wire becomes thinner and longer, depending on the extent to which the cross-section is reduced in each case. However, the technological and mechanical properties also change. In particular, the strength increases while ductility (flexibility) decreases. The drawing process can be repeated several times to achieve thinner dimensions or greater strength within the range of the deforming capacity of the particular material. Depending on the customer’s requirements, the corresponding mechanical values can be adjusted by optimally graduated reductions. However, the hardening behaviour specific to the material should be taken into account here. Depending on the material, the hardening curve does not rise indefinitely. Particularly in the case of materials with a low carbon content, the hardening curve flattens out the more deformation is applied. Increasing reductions in cross-section through the drawing process are therefore causally related to the material having

less forming potential after the process. However, because the subsequent purpose often requires a high level of forming potential for the materials, recrystallisation annealing is often used. FR. u. H. LÜLING uses hydrogen batch annealing technologies from LOI Thermprocess, with a base diameter and overall height of over 4m. These dimensions provide a capacity of up to 60 tonne per annealing run which, depending on the quality of the material, can take up to 50 hours. The annealing atmosphere can be selected from nitrogen or hydrogen. With burners arranged at different levels, the temperature is brought into the system via the inner hood. The internal atmosphere circulates at the rate of up to 160,000 cubic metres per hour, which ensures a constant temperature distribution with a proven t < 5 degrees Celsius at the critical areas of the furnace. At the grain boundaries previously destroyed by the drawing process, in defined temperature and time zones, the sequence of heat treatment over time allows a new and therefore finer grain to grow. The grain grows as the old grain structures disappear. The more nuclei there are in the material, the finer the structure that develops after the formation of the new grain. In order to achieve a structure that is as fine-grained as possible, a high level of deformation should be strictly maintained. Following the heat treatment, the value-adding processes described above, of surface treatment or drawing, can be added to achieve the material properties that will be suitable for the future intended purpose and turn customers into market leaders. Hall 11 Stand H44

FR. u. H. LÜLING GmbH & Co. KG Stahldrahtwerk Kleffstraße 1 . 58762 Altena Germany Tel. +49 2352 977-0 Fax +49 2352 977-111 info@lueling.com www.lueling.com

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Changes in global supply chain for the surface finishing of fasteners By Alan Gardner, global marketing manager, MacDermid Industrial Solutions Why the change?

Developing markets will contribute over 55% of new growth in automotive manufacture by 2015 according to CSM Worldwide Inc (www.csmauto.com). A fifth of projected world growth is expected from China, with a further 12% of the growth from elsewhere in South Asia. As economies recover significant growth is also anticipated in South America and in central and eastern Europe, including Russia. To support this growth, manufactures will source fasteners from the local supply chain.

Challenges

How the finishing specification is both conceived and applied is becoming a critical issue due to the distances and ‘virtual’ group working practices involved. From conception to assembly (including design, manufacture and finishing), a fastener could pass through many geographical regions and work groups. In addition, performance and environmental compliance mean that new finishes are being required, so adding extra complexity to a finishing need.

The key players

At the finishing stage there are four key stakeholders: the specifier (OEM), the manufacturer (Tier 1), the plater, and the chemistry supplier. By detailing the exact requirements (i.e. specification) and exchanging best practice knowledge it is possible to address the geographical, environmental and performance issues.

Finishing needs

For the platers of fasteners the primary issues are quality and reproducibility. When components are manufactured, finished and assembled over international boundaries, quality control systems become critical to satisfying each stakeholder need. If these issues are not satisfactorily managed, then fasteners could fail prematurely in the field (through corrosion) or be more difficult at assembly (torque tension out of prescribed limits).

Best practice example

For example, a major manufacturer shifted production to an emerging market, but required finishing to a global standard (to meet ELV requirements). This meant the local finishing companies adopting new work (to monitor quality) and chemical (to remove hexavalent chromium from plating lines) processes. By collaborating on the project, the most suitable finish was designed, the chemicals made available in the relevant market and the processes optimised at the plater.

Summary

The need for platers in emerging markets to plate to ‘global automotive standards’ will increase as more assembly takes place in their local markets. Challenges that this presents can be overcome by supply chain collaboration. Failure to collaborate and integrate these processes can lead to lost time quality and customer satisfaction by not meeting requirements consistently.

Atotech secures QUALICOAT approval Atotech, a global metal finishing specialty chemical supplier, has gained QUALICOAT approval for two aluminum paint pretreatment processes.

eparate approvals were gained utilising two different adhesion promoters. Interlox® 5705, a phosphate-free, chrome-free, adhesion promoter was qualified along with Interlox® 338, a trivalent chromium-based adhesion promoter. Both processes were approved after rigorous testing. Atotech explains that all test components were cleaned by UniPrep® bioremediated cleaners, providing long-life and low temperature operation. These approvals represent the first successful QUALICOAT submissions where sample parts were treated with bioremediated cleaners. The QUALICOAT approval was finalised in the second half of

2009 and announced by the QUALICOAT certification body located in Zurich, following the completion of extensive qualification testing at IFO (Institut für Oberflaechentechnik GmbH) in Germany. “Finding quality, consistently performing coating systems is a challenge when considering the coating applicator’s ongoing migration to lower cost regions and desire to implement new environmentally compliant technologies. The QUALICOAT approval program assists those seeking high quality coatings by independently verifying performance,” said John Kochilla, worldwide business manager for Paint Support Technologies.

REC thinks FAS T The Mobile Fastener Analyse Systems FAS T mobile has been designed by REC for tough portable use in assembly lines, quality control, and R&D departments, and can be used for various torque and clamp load testing at various joint applications.

EC Solutions explains that the FAS T mobile series is designed to run all kinds of standard torque and clamp load tests according to the requirements of the automotive industry (f.e. VDA, DIN, ISO, JIS etc.). The FAS T mobile gives a lot of scope for development of new specific test conditions based on customer standard or application needs. The FAS T mobile systems are used to support the management of production control, quality control, as well as R&D. The system contains an electronic controlled and programmable driver system, high precision torque and drive angle transducers, a high speed multi channel data acquisition modem, a high performance portable PC system, as well as a customised data acquisition and analyse software. REC Solutions highlights that the tests that can be carried out include: assembly-test, yield strength analysis, installation and stripping torque at self tapping fasteners, loosening torque tests, go on torque, and repeat assembly torque tests.

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

Internal thread integrity Automatic high speed sorting and inspection of internal thread rejects ensures 100% good threads.

efore the development of automatic inspection systems the only way nut manufacturers could ensure that only good threaded parts were shipped required the tedious, unproductive and slow method of manually turning and unwinding a plug gauge through each part. This is not a practical method to implement 100% checking, which means there is always a risk of bad parts not being detected at the factory. Incorporating advanced optical technologies and a special software algorithm, Knight Vision Singapore provides automatic high speed sorting and inspection of internal thread integrity. Thread integrity inspection is made possible by specially designed and patented optics using a single-camera and special software. At the same time, parts can be inspected for other defects using high speed cameras trained on a rotary special The image (above) shows nuts being inspected by multiple cameras glass platen, ensuring high efficiency and accurate inspection. for complete inspection of dimensional and surface defects. Thread defects that can be inspected include:

• Nut perpendicularity • Mixed thread UNC & BSW • No thread

• Broken thread • Damaged thread • Chips / Burrs in thread

To check nut perpendicularity the machine camera captures the image of the nut internal threads in complete spiral formation. The image is then analysed by the computer software to determine if there are any specified defects. In a matter of milliseconds, the computer will know if the nut is good or bad and will sort it out physically. Sorting speed of up to 300 parts per minute is possible and has been proven in an actual production environment. The Knight Vision system is already patented in Taiwan and China and a German patent is pending. Nut makers and suppliers can take advantage of this breakthrough solution to perform 100% sorting ensuring only good quality parts are shipped to end-customers. Knight Vision welcomes any inquiries and samples for a free-evaluation report of your nut Integrity.

Optical images of various nut defective threads that can be sorted.

Nut perpendicularity

Damaged thread

Flat thread

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New appointment at Dörken Dr. Martin Welp is the new marketing and sales managing director at Dörken MKS-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG.

r. Martin Welp will be strengthening the management of Dörken MKS-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG, Herdecke, Germany, with a focus on sales and marketing. In this capacity he succeeds Dr. Peer Gutenberger, who held this position at Dörken until 2009. With a PhD in chemistry, Dr. Martin Welp has held several positions within the chemical industry and was most recently employed at Evonik Industries AG in Germany and abroad, where he was responsible for operational and strategic steering within the chemicals business unit. An internationally experienced manager, he is looking forward to working with the highly capable MKS sales team and already has clear ideas for his new field of tasks: “The aim is to reinforce the global business of Dörken MKS-Systeme in established markets and to actively support the growth potential in new markets. One personal goal of mine is to increase the competitiveness of our customers in the current market environment.”

Corti Domenico has the answers Corti Domenico Srl has been working in the field of packaging since 1978 and is specialised in the supply of complete lines for small metallic and plastic parts, springs, special wire forms, and various other products.

he lines are composed of various units, assembled and synchronised to get a sequence of operations to make the packaging cycle fully automatic. Corti Domenico also highlights that it has widen its commercial network abroad so that it now reaches European Community countries, C.I.S. countries and various others. “We can offer a wide range of services to customers including bagging, cartoning, checking, closing, counting, dosing, feeding, gluing, labelling, opening, weighing, paralleling, and palletising.”

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That’s standard operating procedure with every order at Beneke Wire. Beneke engineers will work with you to ensure you are using the best aluminium wire for your specific application. Our Advanced Product Quality Program delivers… Improved production with fewer rejects for higher yield and reduced scrap. Beneke’s special finishes help control tool wear, head ovality and surface defects. Using Beneke’s special pre-heat-treated wire can also eliminate many costly secondary operations. Wire in All Aluminium Alloys - ranging from 1.58mm to 22.23mm diameter. Continuous coils up to 590 kg now available on recyclable corrugated stems.

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High speed inspection technology Dimac Srl, the Italian manufacturer of automatic 100% inspection machines, will show its new MCV4-D, a rotary table machine belonging to the latest generation of high-speed inspection machines, at wire 2010.

he MCV4-D is suitable for high-quality massive inspection of cold forged parts, turned parts and special components for the automotive and aerospace industry. Dimac highlights that the MCV4-D has a series of features including: high speed dimensional inspection of the parts all around 360° with enhanced functions for detection of the smallest thread-damages, high speed cracks detection by Eddy current, new real-time SPC data computing and collection, real-time machine monitoring from the P.M. and Q.M. offices, real-time machine monitoring and tele-servicing support from the Dimac customer-care service centre. Dimac will also demonstrate the new advanced features of SPC-LAB, the Dimac non-contact measuring device, equipped with the latest MCV-D machine vision for in-process SPC data collection as well as for post-process, manual 100% inspection and sorting of cold forged or turned parts with complex geometries. At wire 2010 Dimac personnel will also illustrate the new advanced developments in terms of Hall 15 Stand E29 automatic inspection of small surface defects and heat-treatment detection by Eddy current.

What took so long? At wire 2010 Sieber Forming Solutions GmbH will exhibit a series of new cold heading technologies that it says are so convincing that experienced technicians are asking “What took so long?”

ieber explains that threads no longer need to be roll formed. Standard threads, custom shaped threads, and many other imaginable threaded features can now be completely cold headed. Thin walled hollow parts, threaded on the outside are also not a challenge. “Once the pitch of the threaded part gets too steep, we would recommend the ’Spiral Forming’ concept, a process currently being used to cold head various drills. The utilisation of these technologies will lower manufacturing cost and the technology can be integrated into equipment common to the industry.”

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S.M.A.R.T thread rolling S.M.A.R.T Srl, based in Tortona (AL), Italy, is convinced its new MAXI series is truly an innovation in the after heat treatment threading of large size fasteners.

he MAXI series features direct drive by a high density torque motor, offering the maximum torque from zero speed, with 1/100mm die matching. The direct drive technology also delivers great energy savings. The energy “consumed” is equal only to that required directly by the deformation of the part, much less than that consumed by any other conventional machine, says S.M.A.R.T. System introduction driven by linear motors is used on the entire family of S.M.A.R.T threaders. This system permits quick, simple, and precise adjustments. The servo driven system, in addition to the real advantage of great simplicity, offers a 0.01mm precision blank position control. All of the introduction adjustments are made using the same electronic handwheel, which is both user friendly and precise. It also gives the user the opportunity to memorise all the electrical adjustments by part number for each production piece. Hall 15 Other improvements on the MAXI series include a newly designed lubrication system with no oil consumption, and Stand D03 improved machine structural stiffness resulting from a complex honeycomb structure, derived from the aircraft industry, which S.M.A.R.T says guarantees incredible rigidity. “These and all the other characteristics make this new series of threaders a high tech advanced and incomparable realisation, able to offer the greatest performance in the world.”

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ENKOTEC will demonstrate machines ENKOTEC A/S will be demonstrating its latest machine model, the MI01, which produces nails of dimensions 2.3mm - 3.8mm and 50mm - 90mm length, at a speed of 1,000 nails per minute, at wire 2010.

ith the MI01 machine, intended for small and midsize capacity needs, ENKOTEC is utilising the latest production technology, and the tooling ring includes a reduced number of dies. The machine features a simple and sturdy transmission system, mainly based on belt drives, with a more mechanical adjustment set-up than ENKOTEC’s high-capacity NX01 models. Also to be shown is an inline nail manufacturing line including ENKOTEC’s high-volume NH01 machine for short nails of dimensions 1.8mm - 2.87mm and 32mm - 65mm length, running with the TA01 thread-rolling machine, designed for making screw shank or annular nail profiles with a production speed of up to 2,500 nails per minute. The working area of the TA01 is 1.8mm - 4.2mm x 32mm - 105mm nail length with a profile height of 27mm - 76mm. ENKOTEC highlights that apart from the high production capacity, the ENKOTEC TA01 machine incorporates numerous advantages such as high-quality output, high stability, quick tooling changeovers, simple adjustments, and a low noise

level. The machine is supplied with a vibratory bowl, a cooling system, and a connection to exhaust ventilation. ENKOTEC also points out that visitors will also be able to see the new NL01 machine for long nails, capable of producing 1,000 quality nails per minute of dimensions 2.8mm - 4.2mm and 75mm - 127mm length. This is the latest model in ENKOTEC’s NX01 Hall 15 series of high-capacity machines, all of which are Stand F26 designed according to a modular principle with a basic machine and six machine variants, all featuring a PLC control system and touch screen operator interface, which is easy to navigate and allows for quick setup of nail parameters. Finally, all the exhibited nail machine lines will include a newdesigned wire payoff, type PD01, featuring machine-integrated controls and allowing a maximum coil weight of 2,000kg. “Our staff will as usual be pleased to show visitors how to upgrade older machines to become faster and more user-friendly, or how to rebuild machines for customised nail products.”

New load monitors A first showing of the newly designed SK series of load monitors will take place at wire 2010 in Düsseldorf.

chwer + Kopka GmbH will introduce this new generation of innovative load monitoring systems for cold headers, multi station cold formers, and thread rollers to the international fastener industry on their stand. Schwer + Kopka explains that the new series includes five different models which are all operated with modern touch screen technology. The monitors also feature full colour, high resolution graphic displays ranging from 4.3 inch up to 15 inch in size. “In addition, the industry will see a completely new operating concept which will revolutionise the way load monitors are being used. Up to 16 channels are provided for the connection of various types of load sensors including the new HYBRID sensors.” The series is completed by the new SK 200T low-cost machine data terminal for connection to the SK-go!® factory data collection system. This terminal with its 4.3 inch colour touch screen allows New SK 600 load monitoring system with 10.4 inch users to expand the data collection system to all machines on the colour touch screen. Hall 15 shop floor. Stand H25

Presenting the coldformer CF2N At wire 2010 WAFIOS Umformtechnik will present the coldformer CF2N (Type HILGELAND 2-die, 3-blow), which offers a wide range of applications specifically for the production of short precision components with the benefit of short set-up times.

AFIOS explains that the Coldformer CF2N exerts the double blow either on the first or on the second die. The parts are transported by a cross transport and gripper fingers. For extremely short parts transport without gripper finger is possible. The machine is equipped with two separately adjustable die ejectors. The adjustment of the first ejector enables the synchronous movement with the retreating header slide in order to pass short parts into the gripperless transport. Optionally the second ejector can be adjusted in such a way that a trimming process is possible by means of the punch holder.

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Heavy duty weigher for big bolts BILWINCO A/S will exhibit a range of its multihead scales and packaging equipment, which it says will pack all types of fasteners and hardware components (nails, screws, bolts, springs, rivets, plastic parts, electrical components) in portion sizes from 10g in blister packs to portions of 25kg or more in boxes.

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ILWINCO will display the BW210H multihead weigher, which it says is the most sturdily built machine on the market. The BW210H multihead weigher was developed for handling especially heavy and long products. The weigher is strong and sturdy enough to weigh bolts, nuts, or other objects with a piece weight of more than 500g and lengths up to 180mm – with an output of 200kg - 300kg per minute. BILWINCO will also exhibit the multihead scale BW118H. This 18 head weigher is designed for weighing/weigh counting and packing of smaller fasteners/hardware products at high speed and extra high accuracy. BILWINCO explains that the high number of heads makes it possible to split the machine in two, so that it also can be used in applications for packing of different products into the same packaging in one process. “The primary advantages of our multihead weighers are the high-speed performance and unparalleled accuracy combined with a very short changeover time to new products and/or packagings. Hall 15 Stand A41 Therefore they are especially well suited for production with many short series and consequently many changeovers.”

Tecno Impianti adds to SKP range At wire 2010, Italian-based Tecno Impianti Srl will introduce two new additions to its widely acclaimed family of in-line wire drawers Models SKP.

he model SKP10 is designed for working with maximum inlet wire of 10mm, while the model SKP14 works with maximum inlet wire of 14mm. Tecno Impianti explains that like all of its smallsize in-line wire drawers, the two new models are built in a cube-shaped frame which incorporates all the mechanical and electrical components. Also, the capstan, dancer and diebox areas are completely protected and the control panels are located on the front of the machines, permitting easy and safe operator access. The machines are equipped with AC motor and variable-speed drive and the diebox can be designed for working with powder or oil lubricant. Tecno Impianti highlights that with these two new models it can now offer in-line wire drawers in 15 different sizes, covering

a total wire diameter range from 2mm to 35mm, and all of them can be personalised in many different ways. The machines can be built with a reverse-frame shape, for circumstances where operators need to work on the opposite side of the machine because of space problems or in case the wire drawers should work in-line with machines with left-to-right wire flow. “Our production range for the fasteners industry also includes: wire pointing machines, hydraulic push-pointers, power-driven uncoilers for big diameter wire, feeding/pre-straightening machines, vertical and horizontal wire drawing bullblocks for big productions of cold heading wire, and coil Hall 15 compactors.

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In-line wire processing solutions RMG, Fastener Engineers and Lewis Machine will present their In-Line Wire Processing Solutions designed to reduce inventory and down time and improve quality.

he new patent pending AUTOMATCH uncoiler improves blank length and volume requirements for today’s high precision cold heading machines. Information will also be available on in-line wire drawers for 0.95 inch to 1.375 inch diameter; mechanical descalers; uncoilers; recoilers as well as continuous feeding systems for the wire products and fastener industries. Other products include integrated systems for processing hot-rolled rod into descaled, drawn, straightened and cut pieces for the wire and concrete industries and clutchless straightening and cutting machines featuring stationary and flying shear.

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Safer eco-friendly lubricants CONDAT will introduce at wire Düsseldorf its wide range of lubricants including non-reactive coatings, dry powder lubricants, oils, pastes, greases, protective products and other coating products designed for all wire and tube drawing applications.

ONDAT explains that the show will provide the opportunity for it to display its advanced solutions in terms of high tech and eco-friendly lubricants. An example is its VICAFIL & STEELSKIN ranges which CONDAT says have been designed for the latest machinery and processes, as well as to ensure efficient productivity results on the latest generation of material. The VICAFIL & STEELSKIN ranges comply with the latest Health & Safety regulations for chemicals (REACH, Biocides, etc). CONDAT highlights that thanks to its dedicated products regulatory affairs department it is pro-active in this field and participates with several European consortiums, which allows CONDAT to anticipate the latest R&D developments. CONDAT‘s other R&D philosophy is to search systematically for substitutes to potentially dangerous raw materials. “Our lubricant ranges have always been free of SVHC

(substance of very high concern) and they are compliant with most standards (RoHs, etc). Concerning the new regulation on BORAX, to meet with the forthcoming legislation and to anticipate any further evolution, we have redesigned our most famous lubricants and offer a larger choice of products for direct substitution: low or zero borax surface coatings and drawing powders.” CONDAT also points out that its oil based lubricants range now offers vegetable oil based alternatives, whilst the soluble lubricants range employs renewable raw materials. Also, CONDAT’s pellets technology utilises a specific production process offering a complete range of non dust drawing powders (from lean to rich soap Hall 10 formulations, calcium or sodium based).

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100% inspection for aircraft industry GEFRA explains that whilst its OPTISORT inspection systems are well known in the fastener industry for automotive products, they are also suitable for the aircraft industry.

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We have over 200 machines world wide in the automotive fastener industry, but we only recently installed two OPTISORT W inspection systems for the production of aircraft components in 2009.” GEFRA highlights that OPTISORT inspection systems are suitable for the aircraft industry due to their ability to check the complete range of coining collar and flanged collar parts with a speed of 300 – 600 parts per minute. The high quality telecentric camera system also guarantees measurements of +/- 0.01mm. Other advantages that GEFRA points out include fast re-tooling and easy handling for the complete range of parts which allows a setting up time of less than 10 minutes. Also, with the special equipment 360° test system OPTISORT is able to inspect for coating defects, scratches and marks all around the collars without stopping and turning the parts. Unlike conventional standard systems the 360° proofing is not negatively influenced by the operation of the system. “Along with the economical advantages offered by these systems, our Hall 15 OPTISORT inspection systems offer high efficiency in providing 100% failure Stand A29 free control of stamping parts, nuts, screws and plastic components.”

Can-Eng announces start up of new forging plant AXIS LLC (a joint venture between major North American rail car builders and assembly/parts providers) has announced the successful start-up of the first new railway axle forging plant in United States in more than 40 years.

an-Eng Furnaces International Ltd supplied, installed and commissioned a 20tph rotary ring hearth reheating furnace, robotic manipulator, high pressure descale system and 20tph walking beam normalise/temper furnaces. In addition, Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd provided the Level II Automation for the line, numerous in-line conveyors, and walking beam cooling beds. “The plant is designed for the heating, forging and heat treatment of double length railway axles destined for domestic and global markets. Located in Paragould, AR on a green field site, our facility is the most modern plant of its kind in the world.”

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Green packing for wire coils Beneke Wire Company, based in Louisville, KY, USA, has developed a new wood pallet and corrugated stem package for shipping wire coils.

eneke explains that this new design provides a package that is completely recyclable and eliminates disposal problems at the point of operation. Continuous coils are available up to 590kg. Beneke Wire is in its 42nd year of continuous operation, producing high quality wire in all aluminium alloys from 1.58mm to 22.23mm diameter. Beneke highlights that custom engineering goes into every coil of wire for cold heading quality, screw machine stock and wire with special finishes. Also, its special heat treating process can also eliminate many costly secondary operations. “Our special finishes can help control tool wear, head ovality and surface defects. It all adds up to improved production, higher yield and reduced scrap and disposal problems.”

Nevatia increases stainless wire capacity

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Nevatia Steel & Alloys Pvt. Limited is an ISO-9001 accredited company, and Government of India recognised Export House incorporated in 1988 to manufacture stainless steel wires for the international market.

he company recently added new facilities, increasing its total capacity to 9,000MT per annum. The wires are made in a variety of grades in a size range of 0.10mm to 10mm diameter, and are used in demanding applications such as round springs, screws, nails, sieves, wire mesh, fasteners, staples, wall ties, kitchenware, EPQ for baskets and trolleys, filler wire, electrodes, etc. They are also used diversely in automotive, marine, petrochemical, food, welding and paper industries. This year Nevatia has also started production of MIG & TIG welding wire. The company exports 90% of its products to over 35 countries, which include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Poland, Spain, Turkey, UK, USA among others. “Our aim is to be one of the leading producers of stainless steel wire by providing a complete range of products to meet changing needs of customers, continually improving all processes and according the highest importance to safety, environment and regulatory issues.”

Ceramic tooling for aerospace parts CTR Manufacturing Group, based in Birmingham, UK, will be using wire 2010 to announce its new design of ceramic tooling and dies available to manufacturers of airframe rivets and fasteners.

TR was established in 1973 as a precision engineering manufacturing company. Through planned investment strategies and acquisition, it says it is has grown steadily and built up an excellent reputation emerging as a global player in the supply of standard and specialised fastener tooling and dies to many major OEM and Tier 1 customers world-wide. CTR explains that the new ceramic dies increase overall tool life with added piece part productivity in the order of 15% - 20%, depending upon process conditions. CTR says that this will realise significant benefits in cost downs and reduced component piece part cost with increased overall equipment efficiency. “These savings give our customers a significant competitive edge with reduced pricing in an ever challenging global market place, also quality is assured via ISO9001/ ASEN9100 accreditation.” Hall 15 Stand D25

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New remeshing method improves simulation results CPM has announced that it will present a totally new method to automatically remesh hexahedral elements at wire 2010.

esy-form, is the 3D simulation package for bulk metal forming from CPM GmbH. It simulates cold, warm and hot forging operations and is a fully integrated system with a simple user interface, which means it can be used by an industrial engineer not specifically trained in Finite Element Analysis. The mesh influences the simulation results substantially. CPM will present a new technology to generate 8 noded hexahedral element meshes. The remeshing method is presented in the latest version of eesy-form. On its stand CPM will show in detail the multistage procedure for complex forgings.

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Interesting pre-owned machinery on offer Manassero & C. Srl has been appointed exclusive sale agent by a foremost Italian fastener manufacturer, which is reorganising its assets, to sell some extremely interesting machines, some of which have never appeared on the market before.

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he main machines are large SACMA Boltmakers including a Model SP58, 22mm 5 die machine, new in 2001, and a Model SP47, 19mm machine with 4 dies, new in 1994. Other equipment includes a 20mm TLM thread roller + pointer, 22mm Tecno Impianti Srl wire drawers new in 2001, a number of SACMA double stroke headers KSP01/R, SP21 and SP31 and recent Corti Domenico packaging lines. On the Manassero stand at wire 2010 will be Savino and Filippo Manassero, who will be pleased to show pictures and high quality videos of Manassero’s large inventory as well these recently added machines. “Before, during and after wire 2010, even over the weekends, we offer our valued customers travelling from far away the possibility to inspect all these machines at a glance.”

Headed and chamefered parts Videx is able to offer customers a wide range of machines including a single, solid die single blow header with 300 metric tonnes forging capacity for large diameters.

idex highlights that the machine will head one end and chamfer the other end in one operation, resulting in headed and chamfered parts. The machine also accepts pre-cut slugs, fed into a magazine. This means it will feed the parts from the magazine into the die, cold forge the head in the punch and chamfer the other end, using a chamfer insert inside the die. The wire diameter range is 14mm - 30mm with minimum blank length of 65mm before heading and maximum standard blank length of 300mm or longer upon request. The product rate is 15ppm - 18ppm. Videx also offers open die cold formers with 1, 2 or 3 heading stations and in tonnage rating from 50 tonnes up to 300 tonnes. A threading station is optional on all models. Hall 15 Stand A46

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Keeping parts moving SKAKO COMESSA develops, produces and sells vibratory feeders and conveyors to activate, transport and separate all kind of bulk solids.

KAKO COMESSA highlights that its storage feeder type FVE is used particularly for continuous, and weight-specific, charging of materials, especially for products that normally jam e.g. long screws, nails, etc. SKAKO COMESSA also points out that the storage feeder type FVE also guarantees ideal product feeding for hardening and annealling furnaces, thread rolling machines, preparation machines, packaging machines, electro-plating machines, melting furnaces, machines for quality control, separating plants, and washing machines. Hall 15 To complete the programme the SKAKO COMESSA lift and tipping system TILDE empties transport boxes in all sizes up Stand G04 to 3 tonne weight directly into the feeders.

Saspi to display machines SASPI Talleres, a fastener machinery manufacturer for over 40 years, will be exhibiting at wire 2010 and is planning to include three machines on its stand.

he machines include the Saspi MPA-14 pointing machine, with a capacity of M14; the Saspi GV-5-40 flat die thread rolling machine (W40), with a capacity of M18; and finally the Saspi high speed GV-2-10 flat die thread rolling machine, with a capacity of M8. Pedro Zaldua, president, and Arantxa Zuazolazigorraga will be on the stand during the show to answer any visitor questions.

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SCRAPFREE Technology San Shing, based in Tainan, Taiwan, is showcasing its SWF-22D cold forming machine at wire 2010.

or the past decade San Shing has been developing ‘SCRAPFREE’ cold-forging technology to produce various kinds of washers, and believes that its SWF-22D model, which features ‘SCRAPFREE’ technology, will answer the growing public interest for eco-friendly equipment. Moreover, San Shing will present its optical bolt inspection system for small lot inspection at the point of process. San Shing explains that the vision system can quickly and accurately measures bolt dimension, and is a much quicker process than the traditional manual measurement. San Shing tooling division will also show its extensive range of fastener tooling used in the cold and hot forging fastener production process.

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Top-Cut from Streicher Streicher Maschinenbau GmbH, based in KressBronn, Germany, has extented its Top-Cut range by a further three machines. These new machines are the Top-Cut 10D for tapping M6 - M10, Top-Cut 16D for M5 - M16 and Top-Cut 33D for M16 - M33.

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n order to achieve a high output quantity the machines are provided with two working spindles which operate according Stand A04 to the overflow principle (bent shank tap). Streicher highlights that all kinds of standard, flange and round nuts, as well as special parts, can be machined, and the consistent implementation of mechanical controls with electrical monitoring assures uniform high quality for manufactured parts. For safety reasons, and in order to design the machines as compact as possible, the protective hoods enclose the entire feeding and working area. Also, Streicher says that the strong coolant current lubricates the thread taps very effectively and thus ensures a high cutting speed and a maximum tool life. At the same time, it maintains the cleanliness of all machines and tool parts. Even after extended service, Streicher says there is no accumulation of chips anywhere. The machines also enable a reliable graveyard shift production due to torque monitoring.

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RAD-CON, suppliers of 100% hydrogen, bell-type batch annealing furnaces and annealing optimisation software, has launched a new Shop Optimisation software model that it says takes BAF efficiency to the next level.

AD-CON explains the use of its existing CAPSâ&#x201E;˘ software for stacking, heating and cooling cycle optimisation has significantly improved BAF efficiency. The new Shop Optimisation model takes everything a step further by demonstratively directing the diverse activities on the shop floor to optimise operations. This approach increases shop capacity instead of just managing tasks within the shop. Utilising data from the stacking, heating and cooling model outputs, the Shop Optimisation model determines the most efficient use of man and machinery to cut redundancy and eliminate bottlenecks. RAD-CON also highlights that its Shop Optimisation model provides significantly improved communication and assignment of tasks, reduces incidents of human error, improves equipment and manpower utilisation, increases throughput capacity, lowers production costs, and improves quality levels. Hall 9 In addition, BAF production becomes more predictable and effective which enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of Stand D06-03 downstream operations. The Shop Optimisation model can be added to existing shops or new RAD-CON installations that utilise CAPSâ&#x201E;˘ stacking, heating and cooling modules.

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Adaptive Die Match is field-proven 2003 marked the beginning of an exceptionally innovative technological partnership, when E.W. Menn and Prokos GmbH, (part of the Brankamp Group) began to develop the first flat die thread roller adjuster. Today both the basic and advance versions are thoroughly field-proven.

rankamp’s Franz Saliger recalls, ”The range of products on the market didn‘t do justice to the quality standards needed for thread manufacturing; they were just not up to scratch.“ Thread faults caused by incorrect tool settings were occurring more and more frequently. It often took time and effort to experiment in finding the optimum roller setting. Saliger explains, “The team leader worked on a trial and error basis: when it wasn‘t right, turning a bit here, a bit Hall 15 there. The result was not always ideal.“ Prokos’ boss Ferdinand Oppel is proud of the Stand B42 outcome of this research and development work: “We have been working concretely on the project since the end of 2003. In 2004 we presented our concept for the first time at a trade show, and in 2006 it was finished in its optimum form. It proved its reliability in the field a long time ago - the setup phase is now considerably more efficient and shorter. The track line is displayed to the worker via sensors on the rolling machine and if necessary corrections are suggested.“

Innovative solution: System directly adjusts the thread roller Ernst W. Menn, managing director of the company bearing his name, highlights the benefits: “The number of rejects is reduced by precisely displaying the track line. The machine is protected, productivity increased and tool service life improved. Even operators with less experience can easily handle the machines. The results of our many years of intense collaboration with Brankamp are impressive.“ Alongside this basic version, there is also an advanced version, in existence since 2008. With the Adaptive Die Match, the track line is automatically corrected, based on deviations in the measuring signal. Franz Saliger again: “The machine does all the work itself.” Both solutions have now become very popular: the semi-automatic system by displaying adjustment recommendations and the fully automatic system+ as an ADM version. Since the measuring signal of Brankamp equipment is fed into the machine controller on the advanced solution, the regulation of the roller setting is fully automatic, adjusting adaptively to the production situation. The system communicates directly with the machine in a closed control circuit. Settings are continuously adjusted and updated. The cooperation between E.W. Menn and Brankamp continues to bear fruit: “Recently, we sold our first systems to France and to Switzerland. And we also have interested prospective Hall 15 customers on the North American market,“ explains Franz Saliger. Stand B45

NAGFORM and NAGSIM enhancements Metal Forming Systems Inc, based in Canton, MI, USA, develops and supplies forming design and simulation software for its customers, and is planning to display recent and upcoming updates at wire 2010.

etal Forming Systems Inc’s software (NAGFORM, NAGSIM.2D and NAGSIM.3D) helps users advance from part print to manufacturing process in a short period of time. Metal Forming Systems explains that with the help of these products, its customers can effectively design the part progressions (using NAGFORM) and test their tooling (using NAGSIM.2D / NAGSIM.3D) before investing in their resources. Metal Forming Systems also highlights that it continues to make major enhancements to products such as:

NAGFORM Version 1.3 (update)

• NAGFORM SolidWorks Toolbar - Using this toolbar, the users can now generate ‘3D Solidworks’ drawings of all NAGFORM models and sequence designs. • Auto design enhancements including ‘Ball’ type preforms, automatic search for similar parts and design templates, and user flagged ‘Preferred / Undesirable’ design sequences. • Interactive procedure for creating progression design templates from user’s own design. • Surface area calculations of parts and preforms.

NAGSIM.3D Version 1.2

• Enhanced volume mesher. • Improved presentation of simulation results. • Application of NAGSIM.3D to other areas such as sheet metal and wire draw. • Tool stress analysis – Version 1.2 will have the capability of simulating elastic deformation of tools. • Temperature analysis of parts and tools.

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Company Index Aachener Maschinenbau GmbH .............................. 121 Altrimex Packaging Equipment BV .......................... 121 Bilwinco A/S .............................................................. 121 Brankamp Process Automation ............................... 121 Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd ....................... 122 Carlo Salvi SpA ......................................................... 122 Ching Chan Machinery Co. Ltd ................................ 122 CTR Carbide Dies Ltd ............................................... 122 Drawing Technology Inc ........................................... 123 Eldes Snc di Bellotto Paolo & C. .............................. 123 FIB Belgium Sa ......................................................... 123 Greenslade & Company, Inc .................................... 123 Hatebur Metalforming Equipment Ltd .................... 124 Helmut Steinfels GmbH & CO KG ............................ 124 Heroslam S.A.L......................................................... 124 Hi Life Tools .............................................................. 124 Ingramatic Spa ......................................................... 125 Knight Vision PTE Ltd ............................................... 125 Manassero & C SRL ................................................. 125 Nakashimada Engineering Works, Ltd .................... 125

National Machinery LLC........................................... 126 PREBENA PWM Maschinen u. Apparatebau GmbH........ 126 Regg Inspection Srl .................................................. 126 Retina Systems Inc ................................................... 126 RLS Tooling Ltd ........................................................ 127 Rumul Russenberger Pr端fmaschinen AG ............... 127 Sacma Limbiate Spa ................................................ 127 San Shing Fastech Corp ........................................... 127 Saspi Talleres SA ...................................................... 128 Skako Comessa AIS.................................................. 128 Streicher Maschinenbau GmbH .............................. 128 Sumar Instrument (Technical & Sales Office) ......... 128 Tecno Impianti SRL .................................................. 129 Test GmbH ................................................................ 129 T.L.M. Srl ................................................................... 129 Unimatic Engineering Srl ......................................... 129 Universal Punch Corp .............................................. 130 Weighpack, WPI Services BV.................................... 130 Wrentham Tool Products ......................................... 130

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Automatic Loading Machines T.L.M. Srl

Bagging Machines

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Bolt Makers

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Butt Welding Machines

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Cartoning Machines

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Coil Compactors Tecno Impianti SRL

Cold Forming Machines National Machinery LLC San Shing Fastech Corp

Cold Headers

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Cold Heading & Associated Tools Helmut Steinfels GmbH & CO KG Hi Life Tools - PTG European Service Centre Wrentham Tool Products

Data Collection & Management Brankamp Process Automation Eldes snc di Bellotto Paolo & C Retina Systems Inc

DIES - Bolt & Screw Head Forming

CTR Carbide Dies Ltd Hi Life Tools - PTG European Service Centre

DIES - Carbide

CTR Carbide Dies Ltd

DIES - Carbide Drawing

Computer Software & Services Regg Inspection SRL

Conveyors

Skako Comessa AIS Weighpack WPI Services BV

Rumul Russenberger Pr端fmaschinen AG

Eddy Current Inspection Systems Weighpack WPI Services BV

Extrusion & Knock Out Pins Universal Punch Corp

Feeders

CTR Carbide Dies Ltd Sumar Instrument Wrentham Tool Products

DIES - Carbide, Bolt & Screw Forming Extruding CTR Carbide Dies Ltd San Shing Fastech Corp

DIES - Cut Off

Universal Punch Corp

DIES - Cut Off Knives Universal Punch Corp Wrentham Tool Products

DIES - Nail Making

Prebena PWM Maschinen u. Apparatebau GmbH Sumar Instrument

DIES - Punches

CTR Carbide Dies Ltd San Shing Fastech Corp Universal Punch Corp

DIES - Roll Forming

Hi Life Tools - PTG European Service Centre

DIES - Segmented, Carbide (Hex Forming) CTR Carbide Dies Ltd San Shing Fastech Corp

DIES - Special Shapes San Shing Fastech Corp Wrentham Tool Products

DIES - Steel, Bolt & Screw Forming Extruding CTR Carbide Dies Ltd San Shing Fastech Corp

Greenslade & Company, Inc Skako Comessa AIS Weighpack WPI Services BV

Flat Dies

Heroslam S.A.L

Forming Tools & Dies

Carlo Salvi Spa Hi Life Tools - PTG European Service Centre Prebena PWM Maschinen u. Apparatebau GmbH San Shing Fastech Corp Sumar Instrument

Furnace Feeders

Skako Comessa AIS Weighpack WPI Services BV

Furnaces - Annealing

Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd

Furnaces - Atmosphere Controlled Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd

Furnaces - Continuous

Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd

Furnaces - Hardening

Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd

Gauges & Gauging Systems Retina Systems Inc Unimatic Engineering SRL Universal Punch Corp Wrentham Tool Products

Gimlet Point Dies RLS Tooling Ltd

Header Tools & Dies

DIES - Trimming

CTR Carbide Dies Ltd Hi Life Tools - PTG European Service Centre

Carlo Salvi Spa Hi Life Tools - PTG European Service Centre Universal Punch Corp Wrentham Tool Products

Drill Point Forming Machines

Heat Treatment

Cylindrical Dies

Drilling, Cutting, Grinding & Secondary Operation Machines

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DIES - Carbide Heading

Cutters

Heroslam S.A.L

Wrentham Tool Products

Fastener Inspection Equipment

Aachener Maschinenbau GmbH Manassero & C SRL

Sumar Instrument

Driver Wafer Gauges & Torque Test Blocks

CTR Carbide Dies Ltd Sumar Instrument

Cold/Warm/Hot Forming Machines CTR Carbide Dies Ltd Aachener Maschinenbau GmbH Carlo Salvi Spa Helmut Steinfels GmbH & CO KG Hatebur Metalforming Equipment Ltd Manassero & C SRL Sacma Limbiate Spa

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Unimatic Engineering SRL

FIB Belgium SA

Heat Treatment Equipment & Services

Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd Hi Life Tools - PTG European Service Centre

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Materials Testing

Drawing Technology Inc Helmut Steinfels GmbH & CO KG Manassero & C SRL Tecno Impianti SRL

Test GmbH

Measuring & Gauging Equipment

Inspection - Optical / Camera Ching Chan Machinery Co. Ltd Knight Vision PTE Ltd Retina Systems Inc Weighpack WPI Services BV

Brankamp Process Automation Retina Systems Inc

Micro Formers

Carlo Salvi Spa Manassero & C SRL

Multi-Head Weighers Bilwinco A/S

Inspection Eddy Current Ching Chan Machinery Co. Ltd Retina Systems Inc Weighpack WPI Services BV

Multi-Station Bolt & Screw Makers

Inspection Equipment

Nail Rolling Machines

Aachener Maschinenbau GmbH Sacma Limbiate Spa

Eldes snc di Belotto Paolo & C Regg Inspection Srl Skako Comessa AIS

Inspection Equipment & Services Regg Inspection Srl

Nut Formers & Tappers

Helmut Steinfels GmbH & CO KG Hatebur Metalforming Equipment Ltd Manassero & C SRL

Inspection Laser

Ching Chan Machinery Co. Ltd National Machinery LLC Retina Systems Inc Weighpack WPI Services BV

Nut Tapping Machines

San Shing Fastech Corp Streicher Maschinenbau GmbH

Inspection Services

Ogival Dies

Ching Chan Machinery Co. Ltd

RLS Tooling Ltd

Knurling

Packaging Equipment

Ingramatic Spa

Knurling Dies RLS Tooling Ltd

Long & Extra Long Parts Formers Aachener Maschinenbau GmbH Sacma Limbiate Spa

Altrimex Packaging Equipment BV Bilwinco A/S Helmut Steinfels GmbH & CO KG Manassero & C SRL Prebena PWM Maschinen u. Apparatebau GmbH

Packaging Equipment - Bagging

Machine Rebuilding Services Carlo Salvi Spa Drawing Technology Inc Manassero & C SRL National Machinery LLC T.L.M. Srl Unimatic Engineering SRL

Weighpack WPI Services BV

Nakashimada Engineering Works, Ltd National Machinery LLC

Planetary Threading Dies

Heroslam S.A.L Hi Life Tools - PTG European Service Centre Ingramatic Spa

Pointers

Aachener Maschinenbau GmbH Altrimex Packaging Equipment BV Helmut Steinfels GmbH & CO KG Ingramatic Spa Manassero & C SRL Sacma Limbiate Spa

Pointing Units for Chamfering Machines T.L.M. Srl

Power Driven Uncoilers Drawing Technology Inc Manassero & C SRL Tecno Impianti SRL

Precision Gage Measuring Greenslade & Company, Inc

Process & Tool Design San Shing Fastech Corp

Process Control Equipment

Brankamp Process Automation Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd Eldes snc di Belotto Paolo & C Retina Systems Inc Unimatic Engineering SRL

Punches

Hi Life Tools - PTG European Service Centre Sumar Instrument Universal Punch Corp Wrentham Tool Products

Punches/Pins Packaging Equipment - Cartoning Recess Universal Punch Corp Weighpack, WPI Services BV Packaging Systems

Ching Chan Machinery Co. Ltd Retina Systems Inc Weighpack WPI Services BV

Materials Handling Systems/ Equipment Retina Systems Inc Weighpack WPI Services BV

Helmut Steinfels GmbH & CO KG Ingramatic Spa Manassero & C SRL T.L.M. Srl

Part Formers - Multidie

Parts Cleaning Equipment National Machinery LLC

Wrentham Tool Products

Recess Tooling

Universal Punch Corp Wrentham Tool Products

Resonant Fatigue Testing Systems Rumul Russenberger Pr端fmaschinen AG

Roll Forming Machines Parts Formers - Long/Extra Parts Ingramatic Spa National Machinery LLC

Manassero & C SRL

In-line Wire Drawers

TECNO IMPIANTI SRL +39 0341 604 801

Power Driven Uncoilers

TECNO IMPIANTI SRL +39 0341 604 801

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Rotary Nail Making Machine

Helmut Steinfels GmbH & CO KG Manassero & C SRL Prebena PWM Maschinen u. Apparatebau GmbH

Secondary Operations Manassero & C SRL Unimatic Engineering SRL

Sorting & Inspection Equipment Altrimex Packaging Equipment BV Brankamp Process Automation Ching Chan Machinery Co. Ltd Retina Systems Inc San Shing Fastech Corp Unimatic Engineering SRL Weighpack WPI Services BV

Sorting Machines

Altrimex Packaging Equipment BV T.L.M. Srl

SPC Programs & Acquisition Devices

Eldes snc di Belotto Paolo & C

Thread Rollers

T.L.M. Srl

Straightening & Cut Off

Aachener Maschinenbau GmbH Drawing Technology Inc Helmut Steinfels GmbH & CO KG Manassero & C SRL

Tensile & Proof Testing Test GmbH

Test & Inspection Equipment

Eldes snc di Belotto Paolo & C Rumul Russenberger Pr端fmaschinen AG Test GmbH Universal Punch Corp

Washer Assembly Units

Aachener Maschinenbau GmbH Helmut Steinfels GmbH & CO KG Ingramatic Spa Manassero & C SRL T.L.M. Srl

Ching Chan Machinery Co. Ltd Ingramatic Spa Saspi Talleres SA T.L.M. Srl

Thread Rolling Dies

Altrimex Packaging Equipment BV

Hi Life Tools - PTG European Service Centre Ingramatic Spa RLS Tooling Ltd Sumar Instrument

Weighing & Counting Equipment

Thread Rolling Machines Ingramatic Spa Saspi Talleres SA T.L.M. Srl

Tooling Hi Life Tools - PTG European Service Centre National Machinery LLC Prebena PWM Maschinen u. Apparatebau GmbH

Used Machines

Special Equipment for Fastener Products

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Altrimex Packaging Equipment BV Carlo Salvi Spa Drawing Technology Inc Helmut Steinfels GmbH & CO KG Manassero & C SRL National Machinery LLC Prebena PWM Maschinen u. Apparatebau GmbH

Vibratory Feeders Altrimex Packaging Equipment BV Ching Chan Machinery Co. Ltd Saspi Talleres SA Skako Comessa AIS Weighpack, WPI Services BV

Weighers

Altrimex Packaging Equipment BV Bilwinco A/S Ching Chan Machinery Co. Ltd Regg Inspection SRL Skako Comessa AIS Weighpack WPI Services BV

Weighing & Counting Equipment / System for cont./discont. product flow Skako Comessa AIS

Wire Drawing Equipment

Drawing Technology Inc Helmut Steinfels GmbH & CO KG Manassero & C SRL Tecno Impianti SRL

Wire Feeders

Helmut Steinfels GmbH & CO KG Tecno Impianti SRL

Wire Payoff Equipment

Drawing Technology Inc Helmut Steinfels GmbH & CO KG Tecno Impianti SRL Unimatic Engineering SRL

Wire Pointing Machines

Helmut Steinfels GmbH & CO KG Tecno Impianti SRL

Vibratory Feeders for Packaging Equipment

Wire Straighteners & Cutoffs

Testing Equipment

Skako Comessa AIS

Brankamp Process Automation Ching Chan Machinery Co. Ltd Greenslade & Company, Inc

Vibratory Feeders for Sort and Inspection Equipment

Wire Staple Manufacturing Machines

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Drawing Technology Inc Helmut Steinfels GmbH & CO KG Tecno Impianti SRL

Prebena PWM Maschinen u. Apparatebau GmbH

Wire Drawing Equipment

TECNO IMPIANTI SRL +39 0341 604 801

Wire Feeders

TECNO IMPIANTI SRL +39 0341 604 801

Wire Pointing Machines

TECNO IMPIANTI SRL +39 0341 604 801

Fastener + Fixing Annual Business Directory 2010 AACHENER MASCHINENBAU GMBH Werner-Von-Siemens-Strasse 17-19, D-52477 Alsdorf, Germany Tel: +49 (0) 2404 55 12 89 0 Fax: +49 (0) 2404 55 12 89 10 email: info@amba.de www.amba.de

A-Z Company Listing PRODUCTS Bolt Makers Cold Headers Cold/Warm/Hot Forming Machines Drill Point Forming Machines Long & Extra Long Parts Formers Multi-Station Bolt & Screw Makers Pointers Straightening & Cut Off Thread Rollers

PROFILE Leading European manufacturer of special machinery supplies a whole variety of machines for the fastener industry and for similar applications from motor-driven de-coiling and high-speed wire feeding to rod-heading, bolt-making, thread rolling and straightening. Since 1908 - 100 years high quality machinery made in Germany

ALTRIMEX PACKAGING EQUIPMENT BV Zuiddijk 9, 5705 CS Helmond, The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 492 527 475 Fax: +31 (0) 492 546 498 email: paul.debeij@altrimex.nl www.altrimex.nl

PROFILE

PRODUCTS Bagging Machines Cartoning Machines Packaging Equipment Pointers Sort & Inspection Equipment Sorting Machines Used Machines Vibratory feeders Weighers Weighing & Counting Machines

Worldwide supplier of packaging machines in the hardware industry. Both single-head weighers as well as fully automatic lines are part of our supply.

BILWINCO A/S Sverigesvej 9, DK-8660 Skanderborg, Denmark

PRODUCTS Multihead Weighers Packaging Equipment Weighing & Counting Equipment

Tel: +45 (0) 8651 0666 Fax: +45 (0) 8651 0611 email: mail@bilwinco.com www.bilwinco.com

PROFILE Manufactures weighing, counting & packaging systems for all kinds of fasteners, components, plastic parts, etc. Our solutions provide top capacity combined with weighing & counting accuracy. They are custom-made to your special needs.

BRANKAMP PROCESS AUTOMATION Max - Planck - Strasse - 9-11, 40699 Erkrath, Germany Tel: +49 (0) 211 250 760 Fax: +49 (0) 211 208 402 email: info@brankamp.com www.brankamp.com

PRODUCTS Data Collection & Management Measuring & Gauging Equipment Process Control Equipment Sorting & Inspection Equipment Testing Equipment

PROFILE Brankamp is the world leader of process monitoring systems for headers and threaders. Product lines: Brankamp, Prokos, Helpro and ECO. The data collecting DC 500, Factory M and Factory Net.

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Fastener + Fixing Annual Business Directory 2010 CAN-ENG FURNACES INTERNATIONAL LTD 6800 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6V5, Canada Tel: +1 905 356 1327 Fax: +1 905 356 1817 email: furnaces@can-eng.com www.can-eng.com

A-Z Company Listing PRODUCTS Furnaces - Annealing Furnaces - Atmosphere Controlled Furnaces - Continuous Furnaces - Hardening Heat Treatment Equipment Process Control Equipment

PROFILE Can-Eng Furnaces Continuous Mesh Belt Furnace Systems used in the manufacture of high tensile fasteners are field-proven leaders in reliability, fuel-efficiency and to production uptime. Standard capacities range from 100 kgs/hr to 3400 kgs/hr. Processes available include sintering, clean hardening, light case carburizing & carbonitriding, austempering, and martempering.

CARLO SALVI SPA Via Ponte Rotto 67, Garlate (LC), 23852, Italy Tel: +39 0341 654 611 Fax: +39 0341 682 869 email: carlosalvi@carlosalvi.it www.carlosalvi.it

PRODUCTS Cold Headers Cold/Warm/Hot Forming Machines Forming Tools & Dies Header Tools & Dies Machine Rebuilding Services Micro Formers Used Machines

PROFILE Worldwide well-known manufacturer of cold heading equipment supplies single and 2 die 4 blow headers as well as parts formers up to 6 dies ranging 1 – 22mm wire diameter particularly suitable for automotive and aerospace industries.

CHING CHAN MACHINERY CO. LTD 16 Lane 110, Chunghsiao St, Hu-Nei Hsiang, 82945, Kaohsiung County, Taiwan Tel: +886 7 693 7937 Fax: +886 7 693 3643 email: sales@ccm3s.com www.ccm3s.com

PROFILE

PRODUCTS Inspection - Optical/Camera Inspection Eddy Current Inspection Laser Inspection Services Packaging Systems Sorting & Inspection Equipment Testing Equipment Vibratory Feeders Washer Assembly Units Weighing & Counting Equipment

We are a Taiwan-based maker of fasteners sorting/inspection machines. Are the screws you’ve got 100% perfect on quality? A perfect sorting machine enhances your sales. CCM sorting machines not only guarantee your quality but also raise your company’s reputation to get more and more orders.

CTR CARBIDE DIES LTD 7 Port Hope Road, Birmingham, B11 1JS, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 121 772 0817 Fax: +44 (0) 121 773 9342 email: peter@ctr-uk.com www.ctr-uk.com

PROFILE Established in 1973, CTR are an ISO9001 and AS/EN9100 accredited company producing fastener tooling for the aerospace, automotive, construction, medical and rail industries. We specialise in the manufacture of complete machine tool kits offering a fast turn around service helping our customers achieve their own schedules on-time and in full.

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PRODUCTS DIES - Bolt & Screw Forming DIES - Carbide DIES - Carbide Drawing DIES - Carbide Heading DIES - Carbide, Bolt & Screw Forming Extruding DIES - Punches DIES - Segmented, Carbide (Hex Forming) DIES - Special shapes DIES - Steel, Bolt & Screw Forming Extruding DIES - Trimming

Fastener + Fixing Annual Business Directory 2010 DRAWING TECHNOLOGY INC 1550 Elmwood Rd, Rockford, Illinois, 61103, United States Tel: +1 (0) 815 877 5133 Fax: +1 (0) 815 877 3627 email: sales@drawingtechnology.com www.drawingtechnology.com

A-Z Company Listing PRODUCTS In-Line Wire Drawers Machine Rebuilding Services Power Driven Uncoilers Straightening & Cut Off Used Machines Wire Drawing Equipment Wire Payoff Equipment Wire Straighteners & Cutoffs

PROFILE Manufacturers of in line wire drawing, payoff, & wire handling equipment for the wire & fastener industry. Repair parts for all makes of wire drawers. Rebuilding services also available.

ELDES SNC DI BELLOTTO PAOLO & C. Via Vimercate, 2/b, 20060 Ornago (MB), Italy Tel: +39 039 668 589 Fax: +39 039 685 3222 email: info@eldes.net www.eldes.net

PRODUCTS Data Collection & Management Inspection Equipment Process Control Equipment SPC Programs & Acquisition Devices Test & Inspection Equipment

PROFILE Since 1983 we have been producing and installing REAL TIME CONTROL SYSTEMS applied to metal cold forming, from double stroke headers to progressive formers and thread rolling machines. The technological know-how we developed in this field made us create dedicated nets for production DATA COLLECTION and DIMENSIONAL MEASURES ACQUISITION systems.

FIB BELGIUM SA 4 avenue Landas, 1480 Tubize, Belgium

PRODUCTS Heat Treatment

Tel: +32 (0) 2332 1717 Fax: +32 (0) 2376 3711 email: info@fib.be www.fib.be

PROFILE Continuous lines and batch treatment to process steel wires, including galvanizing lines with wiping systems, oil tempering lines, annealing, patenting and diffusion. Wires processed on these installations will become tire cord, spring, lift and crane ropes, piano wires or staples to name just a few.

GREENSLADE & COMPANY, INC 2234 Wenneca Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA

PRODUCTS Fastener Inspection Equipment Precision Gage Measuring Testing Equipment

Tel: +1 817 870 8888 Fax: +1 817 870 9199 email: sales@greensladeandcompany.com www.greensladeandcompany.com

PROFILE Greenslade is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading supplier of gaging for the Fastener Industry. We also specialise in dimensional calibration & innovative gage design for threaded fasteners, recess head protrusion and torsional strength equipment.

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HATEBUR METALFORMING EQUIPMENT LTD

Cold Headers Cold/Warm/Hot Forming Machines Nut Formers & Tappers

General Guisan-Strasse 21, Reinach, CH-4153, Switzerland Tel: +41 (0) 61 716 21 11 Fax: +41 (0) 61 716 21 31 email: hatebur@hatebur.ch www.hatebur.com

PROFILE Hatebur is a global leader in the development and marketing of high-quality forming machines for sophisticated customers. The use of cutting-edge technology as well as outstanding services set new standards for quality.

HELMUT STEINFELS GMBH & CO KG Oststrasse 22, D-22844 Norderstedt, Germany Tel: +49 (0) 40 522 60 13 Fax: +49 (0) 40 526 79 078 email: info@steinfels-kg.de www.steinfels-kg.de

PROFILE

PRODUCTS Bolt Makers Butt Welding Machines Cold Headers Cold Heading & Associated Tools Cold/Warm/Hot Forming Machines In-Line Wire Drawers Nail Rolling Machines Nut Formers & Tappers Packaging Equipment Pointers

Rotary Nail Making Machine Straightening & Cut Off Thread Rollers Used Machines Wire Drawing Equipment Wire Feeders Wire Payoff Equipment Wire Pointing Machines Wire Straighteners & Cutoffs

Your dealer for used machinery for the wire & the fastener industry from Germany. Specialty: Wafios, Hilgeland, P & E, National and EW Menn. Wire nail presses, wire weaving looms, chain link fence machines, barbed wire machines, wire bending machines, chain production machines, crimping machines, mesh welder.

HEROSLAM S.A.L. Poligono Industrial El Campillo 20, 48500 Abanto-Zierbena, Spain

PRODUCTS Cylindrical dies Flat Dies Planetary Dies

Tel: +34 (0) 94 411 3900 Fax: +34 (0) 94 411 3065 email: sales@heroslam.com www.heroslam.com

PROFILE Heroslam is a main supplier for the fastener industry, manufacturing the whole range of flat dies, Planetary dies and cylindrical dies for all, all with ISO, DIN, UNC, UNF, UNJ and all types of profiles, with self-owned coatings (such as GG) and materials (such as K), apart from all the other standard materials in the market. We manufacture all kinds of special forms, as well as under-license forms. We are specialized in Nail dies, Ogival dies, Knurling dies, Self Tapping Dies, Aerospace fastener production dies, etc.

HI LIFE TOOLS - PTG EUROPEAN SERVICE CENTRE Shannon Industrial Estate, County Clare, Shannon, Republic of Ireland Tel: +353 (0) 61 239 503 Fax: +353 (0) 61 239 502 email: esc@ptgtools.com www.ptgtools.com

PROFILE The Precision Tool Group is comprised of the longest established, strongest and technically competent tool business in the fastener industry. Reed-Rico, Howell Penncraft, and Hi-Life Tools combine huge product and industry experience with leading brands, technology and people, dedicated to premier customer service.

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PRODUCTS Circular Thread Rolls Cold Heading & Associated Tools DIES - Bolt & Screw Head Forming DIES - Roll Forming DIES - Trimming Forming Tools & Dies Header Tools & Dies Heat Treatment Equipment & Services Planetary Threading Dies Punches Thread Rolling Dies Tooling

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INGRAMATIC SPA

Knurling Nail Rolling Machines Planetary Threading Dies Pointers Roll Forming Machines Thread Rollers Thread Rolling Dies Thread Rolling Machines Washer Assembly Units

Viale Europa s/n, Zona Industriale, Castelnuovo Scrivia (AL), 15053, Italy Tel: +39 0131 871 61 Fax: +39 0131 823 070 email: com@ingramatic.com www.ingramatic.com

PROFILE World leading designer & manufacturer of thread rolling & shank pointing machines for screws, bolts and special fasteners also rolled after heat treatment with or without washer assembly units.

PRODUCTS

KNIGHT VISION PTE LTD

Inspection - Optical/Camera

20 AMK Techlink, # 04-28 Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2a, 567761, Singapore Tel: +65 655 57 551 Fax: +65 689 66 378 email: info@knightvis.com www.knightvis.com

PROFILE Industry leading Singapore-based Knight Vision offers sophisticated Automatic Optical Vision Inspection machines for various types of Automotive Bolts and Nuts. Patented new technologies to inspect Nut Thread Integrity and Bolt Head 360 degree empowers fastener makers to reduce manual inspection cost and avoid return parts liabilities.

MANASSERO & C SRL Office: Via della Consolata 1 bis, Warehouse 1: Via della Canapa 3, Warehouse 2: Via Battitori 24, 10122 Torino, Italy 10060 Macello, Italy 10060 Macello, Italy Tel: +39 011 5216 446 Fax: +39 011 5216 446 email: info@manassero.eu www.manassero.eu Skype: manassero-machines

PROFILE

PRODUCTS Bolt Makers Cold Headers Cold/Warm/Hot Forming Machines Drill Point Forming Machines In-Line Wire Drawers Machine Rebuilding Services Micro Formers Nail Rolling Machines Nut Formers & Tappers

Packaging Equipment Pointers Power Driven Uncoilers Roll Forming Machines Rotary Nail Making Machine Secondary Operations Straightening & Cut Off Thread Rollers Used Machines Wire Drawing Equipment

Manassero has for many years been one of the leading suppliers of used fastener machines, & the agent in Italy for Weighpack. We stock every kind of fastener machine of the most important brands. We supply machines as they are, or rebuilt according to CE specifications. Please visit our website to see high resolution videos of our machines. Have you got machines for sale? Contact us and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll turn your surplus equipment into cash, or trade in against machines we have in stock.

NAKASHIMADA ENGINEERING WORKS, LTD 1164 Hiyoshi, Hirokawa, Yame, Fukuoka, 834-0196, Japan

PRODUCTS Cold Headers Part Formers - Multidie

Tel: +81 943 32 4331 Fax: +81 943 32 5134 email: sales@nakashimada.co.jp www.nakashimada.co.jp

PROFILE Nakashimadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technical leadership as a cold header manufacturer is based primarily on satisfying the demands of the cold formed components and fastener makers. Nakashimada is making a worthwhile contribution to the lifestyles of people all over the world.

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Fastener + Fixing Annual Business Directory 2010 NATIONAL MACHINERY LLC 161 Greenfield Street, Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, USA Tel: +1 419 443 4800 Fax: +1 419 443 2379 email: customersupport@nationalmachinery.com www.nationalmachinery.com

PROFILE

A-Z Company Listing PRODUCTS Bolt Makers Cold Forming Machines Cold Headers Inspection Laser Machine Rebuilding Services Parts Cleaning Equipment Parts Formers - Long/Extra Parts Parts Formers - Multidie Tooling Used Machines

National Machinery is the world leader in cold/warm forming machinery and processes. This includes equipment for aerospace, agricultural, industrial, automotive, construction, and specialty applications. Tooling development can be done on a full range of diameter and length parts. Repair parts, rebuilding, used machinery and field services are available for the thousands of existing machines globally.

PREBENA PWM MASCHINEN U. APPARATEBAU GMBH Seestr. 20, D-63679 Schotten, Germany Tel: +49 (0) 6044 9601 0 Fax: +49 (0) 6044 9601 820 email: info@prebena.de www.prebena.com

PRODUCTS DIES - Nail Making Forming Tools & Dies Packaging Equipment Rotary Nail Making Machine Tooling Used Machines Wire Staple Manufacturing Machines

PROFILE

Technology â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Made in Germany PREBENA-PWM is more than 45 years old. One of the leading manufacturers for production machines in fastening technology. Altogether 20 different production machines - for the production of staples, brads and pins, collated nails and screws â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are produced. In addition to staple automats, presses, collator for nails and screws, also different machines for semiautomatic and fully automatic packing. We developed wire-band-lines as special service, which are inserted in PREBENA production and leading manufacturing sites in Europe, USA, South America and Asia.

REGG INSPECTION SRL Via Don Luigi Sturzo 6, Arluno (MI), 20010, Italy

PRODUCTS Computer Software & Services Inspection Equipment & Services Weighing & Counting Equipment

Tel: +39 02 9731 7330 Fax: +39 02 9012 275 email: info@regginspection.it www.regginspection.it

PROFILE Regg Inspection design and manufacture high quality inspection systems with modular design. The machines can be equipped with vision systems for the general controls, mechanical recess control, crack detection system and other special applications.

RETINA SYSTEMS INC. 146 Day Street, Seymour, CT 06483, USA Tel: +1 203 881 1311 Fax: +1 203 881 1494 email: sales@retinasystems.com www.retinasystems.com

PROFILE Retina Systems is a leading supplier of vision inspection equipment for quality assurance and process control. Retina provides advance inspection technology for a broad spectrum of applications in aerospace, automotive fasteners, medical, electronic, pharmaceutical and other quality critical industries.

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PRODUCTS Data Collection & Management Gauges & Gauging Systems Inspection - Eddy Current Inspection - Optical/Camera Inspection Laser Materials Handling Systems/Equipment Measuring & Gauging Equipment Packaging Systems Process Control Equipment Sorting & Inspection Equipment

Fastener + Fixing Annual Business Directory 2010 RLS TOOLING LTD Apex Business Park, Walsall Road, Norton Canes, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 9PU, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1543 271 808 Fax: +44 (0) 1543 277 571 email: info@rlstooling.co.uk www.rlstooling.co.uk

A-Z Company Listing PRODUCTS Circular Thread Rolls Gimlet Point Dies Knurling Dies MAThread® Ogival Dies Powerlok Dies® Remform Dies® Taptite Dies® Thread Rolling Dies

PROFILE We have manufactured thread rolling dies since 1989 and continually re-invest in more advanced machinery to assist in making quality tools that meet the high demands expected by our prestigious customers. In addition to CAD/CAM software used in manufacturing, customer services are now computerised where all orders are monitored from point of entry through to point of despatch and thus ensuring total customer after sales care.

RUMUL RUSSENBERGER PRÜFMASCHINEN AG Gewerbestrasse 10, Neuhausen am Rheinfall, 8212, Switzerland

PRODUCTS Dynamic Material Testing Machines Resonant Fatigue Testing Systems Test & Inspection Equipment

Tel: +41 (0) 52672 4322 Fax: +41 (0) 52672 4448 email: info@rumul.ch www.rumul.ch

PROFILE Since 1964 we have produced resonant fatigue testing machines, the fastest and most economic way to perform fatigue tests. Fatigue tests on fasteners can be performed at fast frequencies between 100 and 200 Hz according to all relevant ISO, DIN, ABS, NASM, BS and SPS standard. Load capacities from 5 kN up to 500 kN are available. Power consumption is only 2% compared to servo hydraulic testing machines!

SACMA LIMBIATE SPA Viale Dei Mille 126/128, Limbiate (MI), 20051, Italy Tel: +39 02 99 45 21 Fax: +39 02 99 05 01 85 email: com@sacmalimbiate.it www.sacmalimbiate.it

PRODUCTS Bolt Makers Cold Headers Cold/Warm/Hot Forming Machines Long & Extra Long Parts Formers Multi-Station Bolt & Screw Makers Pointers

PROFILE World leading designer and manufacturer of Cold Forming, progressive heading, screw making, bolt making, and warm forming machines for production of standard fasteners, special fasteners, and special parts used in the Automotive Industry, Aerospace, Construction, Electrical appliance and general industry up to M30 and 300mm.

SAN SHING FASTECH CORP 1F, 355-6, Sec. 3, Chung Shan Road, Kuei-Jen Hsiang, Tainan Hsien, 711, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel: +886 6 230 9949 Fax: +886 6 3303415 email: machine.tool@mail.sanshing.com.tw www.sanshing.com.tw

PROFILE

PRODUCTS Cold Forming Machines DIES - Carbide, Bolt & Screw Forming Extruding DIES - Punches DIES - Segmented, Carbide (Hex Forming) DIES - Special shapes DIES - Steel, Bolt & Screw Forming Extruding Forming Tools & Dies Nut Tapping Machines Process & Tool Design Sorting & Inspection Equipment

The largest manufacturer of steel nuts worldwide. San Shing is reputable for its innovations specialized in making nuts, bolts, washers, cold/hot forming tools and machinery.

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Fastener + Fixing Annual Business Directory 2010 SASPI TALLERES SA Zona Industrial Sector C, Azkoitia (Gipuzkoa), 20720, Spain

A-Z Company Listing PRODUCTS Thread Rolling Machines Vibratory Feeders Washer Assembly Units

Tel: +34 (0) 943 850 262 Fax: +34 (0) 943 853 445 email: saspi@saspi.es www.saspi.es

PROFILE Saspi world leading manufacturer and designer of fastener machinery for over 45 years. Our range of machines includes: flat and rotary thread rolling machines; pointing machines; washer assembly units and stud selectors. Capacity up to M35 and 400MM.

SKAKO COMESSA AIS Papenbruckstr. 5, D-45721 Haltern am See, Germany Tel: +49 (0) 2364 106 023 Fax: +49 (0) 2364 106 072 email: de@skako.dk www.skakocomessa.com

PRODUCTS Conveyors Feeders Furnace Feeders Vibratory Feeders for Packaging Equipment Vibratory Feeders for Sort and Inspection Equipment Weighing & Counting Equipment / System for cont./discont. product flow

PROFILE We develop and produce vibratory feeders and conveyors to activate, transport and separate all kinds of bulk solids, particularly for continuous and weight-specific charging of materials especially long screws and nails for feeding into hardening/annealing furnaces, thread rolling, packaging, inspection and washing machines. The Tilde system empties transporterboxes of up to 3t directly into feeders.

STREICHER MASCHINENBAU GMBH Argenstrasse 58/1, 88079 Kressbronn, Germany

PRODUCTS Nut Tapping Machines

Tel: +49 (0) 7543 650 10 Fax: +49 (0) 7543 650 140 email: info@streicher-maschinen.de www.streicher-maschinen.de

PROFILE Whatever your nut tapping problem â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we have just the machine you need! We produce tapping machines suitable for making internal threads from M5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; M60. Reversing 1-spindle and 2-spindle bent shank tapping machines.

SUMAR INSTRUMENT (TECHNICAL & SALES OFFICE) Westmang 47, Linkoping 58216, Sweden Tel: +46 (0) 13 342 0128 Fax: +46 (0) 13 342 0129 Email: rahim@sumar.se www.sumar.ee

PROFILE We produce tungsten carbide tools for nail making industries world wide. Our production plant is in Tallin, Estonia and our sales and technical office is in Sweden

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TECNO IMPIANTI SRL

Coil Compactors In-Line Wire Drawers Power Driven Uncoilers Wire Drawing Equipment Wire Feeders Wire Payoff Equipment Wire Pointing Machines Wire Straighteners & Cutoffs

Via Postale Vecchia 67, Valgreghentino (LC), 23857, Italy Tel: +39 0341 604 801 Fax: +39 0341 604 289 email: info@tecnoimpianti-italy.com www.tecnoimpianti-italy.com

PROFILE Italy-based Tecno Impianti Srl is the leading European supplier of in-line wire drawers and power-driven uncoiler to the fastener industry. We also manufacture complete wire drawing lines for cold heading wire, wire pointing machines, wire feeding units.

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TEST GMBH

Inspection Equipment & Services Materials Testing Tensile & Proof Testing Test & Inspection Equipment

Helena-Rubinstein-Str. 4, D 40699 Erkrath / Düsseldorf, Germany Tel: +49 (0) 211 20 99 03 0 Fax: +49 (0) 211 20 99 03 201 email: test@test-gmbh.com www.test-gmbh.com

PROFILE TesT offers benches with patented sensors to investigate friction values and other mechanical properties of fasteners. They are the world leader in friction and vibration testing machines for bolts and nuts. Additionally, TesT is global player for force and torsion test equipment and universal testing machines.

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T.L.M. SRL

Automatic Loading Systems Machine Rebuilding Services Nail Rolling Machines Pointing Units for Chamfering Machines Sorting Machines Special Equipment for Fastener Products Thread Rollers Thread Rolling Machines Washer Assembly Units

Viale M. Dellepiane N. 10, 15057 Tortona (AL), Italy Tel: +39 0131 813 043 / 814 454 Fax: +39 0131 814 454 email: tlmsrl@tin.it www.tlmweb.it

PROFILE We are manufacturers of high quality thread rolling machines, micro-thread rolling machines, washer assembly units, chamfering machines, sorting machines for 100% quality check/products, and automatic loading systems for long parts. We also produce special equipment to our customers specification, for the production of standard and special fasteners, and special parts used in the Automotive Industry, Aerospace, Construction and General Industries.

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UNIMATIC ENGINEERING SRL

Drilling, Cutting, Grinding & Secondary Operation Machines Gauging Systems Machine Rebuilding Services Process Control Equipment Secondary Operations Sort & Inspection Equipment Wire Payoff Equipment

Via Curiel 55, Mezzago, Italy Tel: +39 039 606 7039 Fax: +39 039 606 7045 email: commerciale@unimatic.it www.unimatic.it

PROFILE Italian company with 40 years of experience in secondary operation machine and assembly line for automotive part / appliances part / special cold and hot forming part - Tapping machine from M3 to M40 - Multi station machine – Special custom made machine manufacture – Automatic assembling machine – Stamp for vertical press.

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A-Z Company Listing PRODUCTS DIES - Cut Off DIES - Cut Off Knives DIES- Punches Extrusion & Knock Out Pins Gauging Systems Header Tools & Dies Punches Recess Punches/Pins Recess Tooling Test & Inspection Equipment

Universal Punch Corp., an ISO 9001:2000 registered company has been a world class manufacturer of the highest quality header tooling, medical instruments and special gauging for nearly 40 years.

WEIGHPACK, WPI SERVICES BV De Werf 24-26, 2544 EK Den Haag, The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 70 306 7100 Fax: +31 (0) 70 354 9081 email: info@weighpackinternational.com www.weighpackinternational.com

PROFILE Development, design and production of inspection, counting, weighing and packaging machinery for technical products like fasteners. Complete solutions between production and warehouse or end user.

WRENTHAM TOOL PRODUCTS 155 Farm St., Bellingham Mass, 02019, USA Tel: +1 508 566 2332 Fax: +1 508 966 2326 email: customerservice@wrenthamtool.com www.wrenthamtool.com

PROFILE

PRODUCTS Bagging Machines Cartoning Machines Conveyors Eddy Current Inspection Systems Feeders Furnace Feeders Inspection - Optical/Camera Inspection Eddy Current Inspection Laser Materials Handling Systems/Equipment Packaging Equipment - Bagging Packaging Equipment - Cartoning Packaging Systems Sorting & Inspection Equipment Vibratory Feeders Weighing & Counting Equipment

PRODUCTS Carbide Tooling Cold Heading & Associated Tools DIES - Carbide Heading DIES - Cut Off Knives DIES - Special Shapes Driver Wafer Gauges & Torque Test Blocks Gauging Systems Header Tools & Dies Punches Recess Punches/Pins Recess Tooling

Wrentham Tool Products an affiliate of the Phillips Screw Co, has been manufacturing cold heading and forming tools since 1948. Wrentham an ISO 9002-2001 offers a complete line of standard tools, gages and make to order specials in both carbide and steel. Wrentham is proud of its reputation for world class quality, value pricing and the shortest delivery times in the industry.

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Milwaukee cuts through competition

Milwaukee is planning a series of product launches throughout the year ahead, with its latest product launch including two additions to the M12 line up.

he first addition is the M12 Cordless Pex Pipe Cutter (C12PPC), which Milwaukee says has been designed to replace timeconsuming manual cutting, delivering a faster, cleaner and closer cut than traditional methods. Milwaukee also highlights that the Pex Pipe Cutter has the ability to cut through 50mm PEX and smaller diameter PVC and ABS plastic, making it an ideal tool for plumbers, HVAC and mechanics. “Featuring a super sharp stainless steel blade for burr-free cuts, the M12 Pex Pipe Cutter can slice through 50mm Pex as fast as three seconds, with as little as a ¼ inch side clearance. For added user convenience, the Pex Cutter also features an on board fuel gauge to tell when the battery needs charging up, and has been designed for one-handed operation.” The second addition to the M12 line up is the M12 Cordless 10mm Right Angle Drill Driver (C12RAD). Milwaukee explains that the 12v Right Angle Drill features an exceptionally rare spindle lock chuck and full metal gearbox. The 12v Right Angle Drill also has a head width of 100mm for drilling and fastening in tight spaces, and includes a handy LED indicator to illuminate work surfaces. “The unit leads the way in the advancement of power tool electronics with a whole host of handy features including a ten stage electronic clutch, fuel gauge, speed control, and built in overload protection. “ Both tools come with two 12v lithium-ion batteries and a 30-minute charger, as well as a handy carrying case.

New Senco tools unveiled at Cologne SENCO recently launched a range of innovative new tools at the International Hardware Fair Cologne, which included the SENCO Fusion.

ENCO explains that the SENCO Fusion incorporates a revolutionary new, patented technology that combines the power, performance and reliability of pneumatic tools with the convenience of gas-power. It is driven by an 18v Li-ion battery and operates on the patented ‘Air Spring’ technology, which SENCO says makes it lighter and more compact that other cordless and gas tools. “There is no need for expensive fuel cells or compressed air – you simply need to charge the battery to keep working as long as you want to.” SENCO also extended its range of gas powered finish nailers. The GT65 range consists of three models: a 1.8mm nailer, plus a 1.6mm straight and angled bradder. In addition, SENCO has developed the SGP40 gas powered nailer for all concrete and steel applications, as well as a pneumatic version. The pneumatic version, SAP40XP, operates on SENCO’S Extreme Pro technology and according to SENCO combines the power and flexibility of gas powered nailers with the compactness and lightweight handling qualities of pneumatics.

Colour coded tool bit set Sealey’s new 71 piece power tool bit set, forged from high quality chrome vanadium S2 steel, is colour coded for fast identification and includes an automatic quick-release chuck.

he set includes a popular range of 25mm and 75mm bits, covering Phillips, Pozi, Slotted, Hex, TRX-Star and Security TRX-Star. The 75mm bits feature no shoulder for easier access to recessed fixings. The AK2107 bit set is currently featured in Sealey’s ‘New Lines Promotion’, valid until 30th April 2010. Sealey explains that the promotion features offers on over 250 new products launched since its last catalogue. “You can get your hands on a copy of this promotion from your local Sealey distributor or visit our website.”

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The complete system for blind bolts At the recent International Hardware Fair Cologne, Rivit Srl introduced its complete system of tools and accessories for the installation of blind bolts.

he system comes with RIV508, the foremost riveting tool of the whole range, which can place both structural rivets and blind bolts of diameter 5mm and 6.4mm. RIV508 is a versatile tool allowing users to choose from six different kits depending on the type of work that needs to be carried out. Rivit reports that two new kits where recently designed which allow the tool to cut the already installed collar bolts, allowing their removal. The two new kits are available in diameters 5mm and 6.4mm. Another tool which was showcased at Cologne was the RIV509, a hydro pneumatic tool for blind bolts designed for installation of Rivlock and Rivlockgrip blind bolts, diameter 8mm and 10mm. Rivit highlights that the RIV509 combines easy handling, lighter weight and small dimensions, with high traction force, which is essential to the expulsion of the collar. Kits for cutting the bolts collar have been designed for RIV509 as well, in diameters 8mm and 10mm.

Dapen appoints distributor for DrillNDrive Dapen has announced the appointment of Speciality Tools as its sole distributor of the DrillNDrive in New Zealand.

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This marks our first export deal for DrillNDrive and we are delighted to have partnered with Speciality Tools,” commented David Hynds of Dapen. “The initial sales and customer feed back have been tremendous and reorders within a month certainly indicate that the New Zealand retailers are not slow in accepting new products.” He adds, “We launched the DrillNDrive in the UK at Totally Tools in January 2009 and have had a surprisingly good first year with Harrison and Clough joining us as wholesale distributors and a growing and varied number of independent retailers from industrial supplies, builders merchants, timber merchants, DIY stores and hire centres. We also did demonstrations at Toolfair during 2009 and received great reviews from professional trades and DIY’ers, people who actually use this type of tool, so despite the recession we feel that we have gained some ground and won some fans. We are looking forward to 2010 where our focus will be on driving more overseas sales and developing our next product.”

No need to wave goodbye Kamasa has introduced a set of screwdrivers that float, making them ideal for applications near or on water.

wo popular sizes, Flat 6mm and Phillips Ph2, both 100mm long have a bright yellow cap so that they are easily seen and will bob about in the water until they are retrieved. Kamasa highlights that the screwdrivers are manufactured from stainless steel so they will not corrode and will give users good service for years.

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A great job made easier Stanley Bostitch has launched its latest campaign, ‘Made Easy’, which aims to show woodworkers, tradesmen and other users how easy it is to do a great job by using Stanley Bostitch’s range of air tools, which includes the launch of four new combo kits.

esigned to break the common misconception that air tools, and compressors in particular, can be complicated to use, the new campaign includes a new collection of video clips giving a brief introduction to the Stanley Bostitch range of tools, showing how quick and easy it is to connect and use an air tool, along with a look at the key features that enable a quality finish. The clips can be viewed at the Stanley Bostitch website or in store at selected stockists. Four new 110v combo kits are also available which come with either a FN1664-E finish nailer, BT1855-E brad nailer, SB-2in1 brad nailer / stapler or a MCN150-E Strapshot metal connecting nailer. Previously only 240v kits were available, but Stanley Bostitch explains that it hopes the introduction of 110v kits will appeal to tradesmen who work onsite. Tony Ward, UK marketing manager, commented: “We’re confident our new campaign will appeal to large numbers of new users as we clearly and simply dispel the myth that air tools are complicated or difficult to use. Not only are our tools incredibly easy to get to grips with, they’re also accurate and reliable.”

Profil’s new handgun Sheet metal fastening specialist, Profil (UK) Ltd has extended the versatility of its pierce and rivet assembly systems with the introduction of a battery powered handgun capable of installing M6 or M8 anchor studs and nuts in materials up to 3mm thick.

he portable installation tool, which is 440mm long by 430mm high, has a maximum setting force of six tonnes and is suitable for low volume production applications, as well as prototype assemblies and vehicle repair work. Profil explains that the tool’s easily adjusted setting load and foolproof setting action ensures correct material piercing and fastener installation, and that its magnetic toolholder, combined with a 45mm maximum stroke, provide easy component and fastener location prior to setting. Profil highlights that the tool will set up to 200 nuts or studs from a single battery charge and can be fully recharged in around 30 minutes. Also, a nominal three second setting cycle enables users to produce vibration resistant and watertight fixings at around five times the setting speeds of conventional fastening methods. Unlike welded alternatives, Profil’s pierce studs and nuts are equally suitable for use with coated or uncoated materials, including high tensile, stainless and sandwich steels, aluminium panels and magnesium castings. “With the ability to self pierce and set up to M8 fasteners, the new handgun caters for around 80% of all our fastening products,” says Profil UK’s sales manager, Adrian Ellis. He adds: “Through its versatility and ease of use, I am confident it will open up the benefits of pierce fastening to many new sectors of the manufacturing industry.”

New stapler makes big impact Karl M. Reich Verbindungstechnik GmbH, based in Nürtingen, Germany, has added the the new stapler Type 3475 to its range.

he Type 3475 is suitable for 27mm staples with a length of 65mm - 150mm, and can be used for stapling in insulation material, wood frame construction, wooden housing and other applications. Karl M. Reich Verbindungstechnik GmbH highlights that, like all its tools, the Type 3475 features a high impact force, handy and sturdy design, as well as precise engineering, long service life and top quality. Suitable fasteners for different applications are also supplied by the company and round the system off.

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C ATA LO G U E R A C K

March 2010

United Kingdom & Ireland Fastener + Fixing Magazine provides a unique reference guide that offers the industry a fast and easy way to source both current and upcoming product Catalogues. Use this convenient service to call, fax or email the companies to request a copy of their latest Catalogue and up to date product information.

Abrasives & Screw Products

Abracs Ltd ABRACS Ltd are one of the UK’s leading distributors of abrasives and allied products. Our product range includes abrasive discs, flap discs, coated abrasives, wire brushes, diamond blades and much more. For top quality products coupled with the best service around just talk to ABRACS, the UK’s number 1 for abrasives. Tel: +44 (0) 1904 789 997 email: abracs@abracs.com

Tel: +44 (0) 1704 879 311 Fax: +44 (0) 1704 870 158

ACT Fasteners & Components Ltd

ASP has distributed screws worldwide for over 30 years. Approved to ISO 9001:2008. We are committed to providing high quality products at competitive prices. We carry comprehensive stocks of our range for immediate despatch. Contact our expert sales team for a quote or see our website for more information www.aspltd.co.uk Please contact Heather or Dorothy for more information

Alfran Fasteners Ltd

Specialist in machine screws, materials steel, brass, stainless steel. All threads - BA - BSF - Whitworth - Unified - Metric. All head styles. Non preferred/odd ball lengths and sizes and head styles over 25,000 difficult screws stocked.

UK Manufacturers to Europe Grades 4.6 / 8.8 / 10.9 / 12.9 metric 4.6 / R / S / T / SAE8 Imperial M12-M100 Hex Head 1/2” - 2.1/2” Hex Head HSSP Preload Bolts/Nuts All Specials Made to Order Hot Dip Galv / Zinc Plate / Shera / Geomet Finishes Available Specialists to European Industry

Tel: +44 (0) 1902 791 880 www.actfasteners.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 1535 664 993 email: sales@alfranfasteners.co.uk

Anixter Components Anixter Component Solutions distribute a comprehensive range of over 10,000 components that include cable glands, fasteners, PCB accessories, caps, plugs and cable accessories to equipment manufacturers across the globe. Their latest catalogue also includes a new range of stainless steel fasteners as well as new ranges of electrical enclosures, gland plates, flexible conduit and multicore cables. In addition to our vast range of standard parts, Tel: +44 (0) 1202 865 222 we can also offer bespoke product www.anixtercomponents.com design and manufacture.

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Ash Fasteners Ltd

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

The UK’s foremost manufacturer of long length & specialist cold forged fasteners in Steel, Stainless, Aluminium or Brass. Any length from M3 up to a M12 diameter with Hex, Flange Hex, Cup Square, Countersunk, Pan, Round or Cheese Heads with Torx, Pozi, Struck Slot or Indented Hex. Threaded Metric or Imperial including UNF, UNC, Whitworth, BSF, BA.

C ATA LO G U E R A C K Avdel UK Limited Avdel, an Acument Global Technologies company, is a leader of blind-fastening products and associated installation tools with experience dating back over 70 years. Avdel offer its customers worldwide availability with production facilities and sales networks in Europe, America and Asia-Pacific.

Avdel® Blind Fastening Systems

® Holding your world together together™

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

Birmingham Cold Form Special Fasteners Ltd Manufacturers of standard and special Hexagon and square head bolts and setscrews, weld bolts, eye bolts, tee bolts and solid rivets. We cold forge up to M16 diameter in mild steel and high tensile grades, with additional facilities for the machining and assembly of special products. ISO 9001:2000 Approved

Tel: +44 (0) 121 772 0562 email: mike@birminghamcoldform.co.uk

Bollhoff Direct

Bülte Plastics (UK) Ltd

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

We offer plastic, nylon and plastometal products, including fasteners, plugs, handles and parts to your specifications. The industries we supply products to include: Engineering, Furniture, Toys, Electronics, Chemical, Automotive, Electrical, Computing, and others.

Direct from our German warehouse, stocks are shipped daily to our UK customers, via either UPS or Hellmann. Bollhoff Direct, your local Continental supplier.

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

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

For a quotation or details of our range contact our sales office and ask for a free copy of our 500 pages catalogue or visit our website which includes 1,000 new articles, such as: wing screws - knurled thumb screws email: sales@bulteplastics.co.uk - self-locking nuts and more. www.bulte.com

DS Fasteners Ltd

Earnest Machine

Switch to Stover Nuts the automotive industry approved all metal self locking nut. Ex-stock from D.S. Fasteners Ltd in grade 8, 10, 12 & fine pitch.

When it comes to holding your business together, Earnest Machine knows not all fasteners are created equal. Earnest Machine is a leader in the fastener industry with a commitment to supplying highquality, high strength fasteners. Our knowledgeable sales staff is backed by in-house engineering and laboratory testing support. Call Earnest now for Quality.

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

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

Tel: +44 (0) 1384 352 600 www.earnestmachine.com

Evolution Power Tools CUT STEEL, ALUMINIUM & WOOD WITH ONE SAW & ONE BLADE With over 20 years experience in the industrial power tool market, Evolution has a strong and well earned worldwide reputation among professional power tool users. Evolution has traditionally specialised in steel dry cutting technology and pioneer a range of advanced TCT saws which cut steel. This incredible technology has also been developed into a range of multi-purpose tools which cut steel, aluminium and wood with a single blade. Evolution also offer a range of more conventional construction machines such as magnetic drills and compaction plates. As well as offering ground breaking tools, Evolution strive to launch products at the ‘right price’. So the user can enjoy all the benefits of an Evolution Power Tool, at the same cost or even cheaper than a comparable product. Tel: +44 (0) 870 609 2297 www.evolutionpowertools.com

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C ATA LO G U E R A C K Everbuild

Fastbolt

Everbuild Building Products Ltd are the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of Sealants, Adhesives, Fillers and Building Chemicals. Their compact A5, 232 page, full colour catalogue provides a quick and easy reference guide to Everbuild’s 800 strong product range – making it simpler than ever for you to find your favourite products.

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

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

Tel: +44 (0) 1491 827 920 email:technical@fischer.co.uk

email: sales@harclo.com www.harclo.com

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

fischer fixings UK Ltd

ForgeFix

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Whatever your fixing and fastening need, you’re never in a fix with ForgeFix. We offer over 2000 different, high quality products and innovative service initiatives that include next day delivery, online ordering and the FiloFix – a definitive guide to our products and the many ways we can benefit your business.

fischer has a NEW 48 page colour technical handbook to accompany its improved range of passive fire protection products called Fire Stop. The entire range offers a comprehensive product profile with all products tested to the current BS476 and EN1366 standards. Fire Stop specialists are available for training, demonstrations and consultation.

Harrison & Clough Ltd

Heat Treatment 2000

The “Essential Guide” from Harrison & Clough brings together a unique collection of market leading brands across Fixings, Hand Tools, Power Tools and Power Tool Accessories.

AUTOMOTIVE and CONSTRUCTION HEAT TREATMENT

The guide represents everything that is essential to the professional tradesman and is supplemented by thousands of other Fasteners and Tools, all showcased at www.harclo.com

TS16949 & CQI – 9 Approved M2 – M42 Diameter up to 350mm Long. Harden & Temper / Case Hardening / Stress Relieving.

Tel: +44 (0) 121 526 2000 Email: paul.barber@heattreat2000.co.uk

JCS Hi-Torque Ltd

Lee Spring

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

Established in the UK in 1978 we are Britain’s No1 Spring Company and part of a global group whose headquarters are in the USA. Lee Spring has companies in Europe, Asia, Mexico and Latin America.

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

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

Tel: +44 (0) 1663 719 460 email: sales@forgefix.co.uk

We offer a wide range in design and material specification to meet the needs of modern industry. Please contact us for a catalogue.

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With over 16,500 different types of round wire compression, die, extension, torsion springs and disc springs as well as LeeP plastic springs and Bantam mini springs. email: info@leespring.co.uk email: abinding@leespring.co.uk

C ATA LO G U E R A C K Lindapter

London Screw Co Ltd

Lindapter provides an exclusive product range of independently approved steelwork connection systems, including steel, cavity, decking, support and floor fixings. Experienced engineers offer unrivalled support, including a free design service and bespoke new product development. Lindapter solutions are utilised in multiple markets such as plant engineering, petro-chemical, offshore, materials handling and structural & civil engineering.

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

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

Masons Fasteners

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

MEMFast Ltd

We can manufacture your standard or special fasteners in Brass, Steel or Stainless from 2mm dia up to 12mm dia. We also have an excellent stock range of Brass & Steel fasteners for day to day business.

Tel: +44 (0) 121 766 7500 Fax: +44 (0) 121 766 8551

MEMFast offers competitively priced and high quality solutions to customers’ fastening problems in sheet metal and other materials, with both standard and special fasteners. Our Products include Rivet Nuts & Studs, Rubber Nuts, Threaded Inserts, Screw Anchors, Plastic Rivets and Hand Installation Tooling for all our fasteners including our own unique, robust Rivet Nut & Stud Hand Tool with a LIFETIME GUARANTEE.

NE Fasteners Ltd

Owlett-Jaton

Importer and distributor of bulk, boxed and pre-packed screws and fixings. Wood/Self Tapping screws, Csk, Raised and Round heads in Steel & Brass. Finishes include Zinc, Black, E/Brass, Nickel, Chrome, Bronze and Green. Packing/Kitting to customer requirement. Decking/ Mirrorscrews/ Wall plugs/ Head covers/ Screw cups (including brass turned pattern). Our current stock guide is available to view on our website. We also buy surplus screws.

Owlett-Jaton is a leading supplier of fasteners, fixings, ironmongery and hardware to the UK distributor and merchant trade. Experienced sales and distribution teams are dedicated to delivering a first class service to their customers and just one call gives you access to our comprehensive product range. Tel: +44 (0) 121 559 8866 www.nefasteners.co.uk

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Precision Technology Supplies Ltd

Power Adhesives Ltd The UK’s most comprehensive range of hot melt glue guns and adhesives has been updated and re-launched by leading Essex based manufacturer Power Adhesives. Their brand new brochure is available free-of-charge from the company and lists the entire range of TEC glue guns and TECBOND glue sticks and cartridges.

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We stock the widest range of Stainless Steel American Threaded Fasteners from No 0 to 1” diameter in both UNC and UNF threads. For a quotation or details of the range contact our sales office and ask for a copy of our handbook or visit our website.

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Rawlplug Ltd

With 50 years experience in the field Prelok is the European market leader for pre-applied locking, sealing and dry film lubricant solutions for fasteners and threaded components.

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With strategic global alliances we are constantly working in partnership with material manufacturers to develop new products and processes, which offer innovative jointing solutions to meet the ever changing industry demands.

Hand picked for quality... Fasteners and Components for a vast range of Industries. • automotive • furniture & toys • marine • clothing & fabric • engineering • composites

Tel: +44 (0) 141 638 7961 www.rawlplug.co.uk

Rivco Ltd

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Rivco is one of the leading distributors of Huck fasteners, Huck bolts (pins and collars), Blind Rivets, Rivet Nuts and Setting Tools in the UK and Europe. Rivco, formed in 1994 has grown to be one of the most respected Blind Fastener distributors in the UK. We have a large UK Customer base and also export to Europe, the Middle East and China.

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

Tel: +44 (0) 1562 513 910 www.rivco.co.uk

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With over 90 years experience in the fixings industry, Rawlplug is committed to offering you the best quality/price ratio, so that you can trust that the products we supply make the most sense for your business. Call us on 0141 638 7961 to become a stockist.

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

SD Products Ltd

Star Fasteners (UK) Ltd

SD Products are one of the leading suppliers of Spring Steel, Plastic and Furniture Fasteners in the UK. Established in 1976 we have built a reputation for high quality products with competitive pricing. Contact us for a product catalogue or for more information on our products or company.

Star Fasteners, Hucks® largest UK distributor, supply a range of fasteners where vibration resistant fixing is required. The quality, high performance fastenings are typically used in thin sheet metal fabrications, commercial vehicle, trailer, railcar and auto markets. Tooling hire, repair, sales, plus an advisory / design service is also available.

Call or email for details and a comprehensive catalogue.

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Stainless Threaded Fasteners, a member of the SRB Ltd Group of companies, is one of Europe’s leading stainless steel fasteners wholesalers. • Stainless Steel A2, A4 and A4-80 • Brass • Non-Standard Specials • Marine Hardware 316SS • Action Can® Aerosols for Industry • BS EN ISO9001:2000 Accreditation Next Day Delivery Dedicated to Distributors/Stockists

STF’s dedicated export department carries sales responsibility around the world for SRB Group’s fastener product range: • High Grade Alloy Fasteners (8.8, 10.9, 12.9, 14.9) • Galvanised • Carbon Steel • Stainless Steel A2 & A4 • Marine Hardware 316SS • Action Can® Aerosols for Industry • BS EN ISO9001:2000 Accreditation Multi-lingual sales team

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Threadrive Components Ltd Threadrive Components are the U.K specialist in aviation, aerospace M.R.O and industrial screwdriver tooling. Our experience and vast stocks of industry specified brands provide an invaluable source for all your screwdriver tooling. Threadrive are also dedicated stockists of Nord-Lock & keylocking threaded inserts. Please contact Threadrive for further details.

Tel: +44 (0) 1268 288 880 email: sales@threadrive.co.uk

Importers and wholesalers of TIMco screws and fixings and Addax power tool accessories to distributors throughout Europe. The range includes woodscrews, Classic Multi-purpose screws, drywall screws, anchors and other screw types, and in the Addax range the products consist of SDS bits, Masonry bits, TCT Multi-purpose drills, cobalt drills, Holesaws and many more.

Titgemeyer (UK) Ltd

TR Distributor Sales

Titgemeyer (UK) Ltd manufactures the Lockbolt pin and collar fastening system in the West Midlands and is approved to ISO/TS 16949. We also offer a comprehensive range of other fastening technology solutions including threaded inserts, blind rivets and installation tooling. Call us or visit our website for more information.

TR Distributor Sales specialises in fasteners for sheet metal, screws and inserts for plastic, Binx threadlocking nuts, security fasteners and micro diameter fasteners from M0.6. For more information or to request a brochure visit our website.

PlasMASTER® is the latest addition to UK Fasteners extensive specialised product portfolio. Designed for use in thermoplastics the PlasMASTER® screw is a realistic and cost effective alternative to the current market leading products. With over 30 years of experience in supplying industrial fasteners and components you can be confident that UK Fasteners have the knowledge & expertise to meet your requirements. Please contact either Paul Ballinger (UK Sales Manager) or Steve Bell (Branch Manager)

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The UK’s premier manufacturer of special washers and pressings, offers competitive prices and quick turnaround in steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, duplex stainless and other exotic alloys. See our website for more information. Good product knowledge, an extensive range of tooling, and no minimum order quantities ensures we can cater for all your requirements.

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Anixter launches new electrical enclosures Anixter Component Solutions has released several new ranges for electrical enclosures. These include five new versatile ranges of electrical enclosures and four new ranges of ventilation plugs for use in electrical enclosures.

he new electrical enclosure ranges include more than 100 size combinations moulded from high-performance polycarbonate and ABS materials. Options for the ranges include opaque or smoked transparent lids, solid wall or integral knockouts for cable glands. Many of the enclosures provide ingress protection to IP67 and impact protection to IK08 and are rated for temperatures up to 120°C. Available alongside the enclosures are various ranges of accessories including internal mounting plates, hinges, wall mounting screws, flexible conduit, cable glands, diaphragm gland plates and pressure balance plugs. The four new ventilation plug ranges cover sizes from M12 to M20, provide an IP69K-rated seal and are available in both nylon and aluminium. There are also four rates of air permeability per size: from 16 to 220 litres an hour. Ventilation plugs are permeable to gases and vapours (e.g., air) but are impermeable to liquids and dust (e.g., water), which provides a means of balancing air pressure inside a sealed enclosure. “For many years we have been supplying components that are used in conjunction with electrical enclosures,” said Andrew Fletcher, technical director for Anixter Component Solutions. “Their inclusion in our standard range is simply a logical progression in our aim to become a total solutions provider.”

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Good things come in small packages ForgeFix, a distributor of fixings and fastenings, says that it has once again shown its commitment to offering stockists access to innovative products, with the introduction of a new 3.8m telescopic ladder, which is able to shrink down to a tiny 96cm.

orgeFix highlights that the space saving ladder is sturdy, fully compliant with BS EN131, and weighs under 11kg, meaning it comfortably fit into the boot of most vehicles, and can be effortlessly carried thanks to its lightweight construction. Its portability allows users to be permanently ready for a wide variety of ‘at height’ jobs. The ladders’ ease of transportation and storage is facilitated further by the fact that they are supplied in their own robust, carry-and-store bags. ForgeFix also points out that the ladders benefit from a specially designed button release system which ensure a smooth closing action and come complete with easy to follow instructions. Commenting on the addition of the new telescopic ladder to the company’s range, Mike Smith, sales and marketing director at ForgeFix, said: “ForgeFix’s success comes from offering merchants and DIY outlets access to high quality, value adding goods that not only include fixings and fastenings but ancillary products like drill bits. By including the new telescopic ladder in our product portfolio, we hope to build on that track record. The telescopic ladder is versatile, convenient and comes backed by our trademark levels of customer service which includes next day delivery and the ability to order online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”

New self-locking nylon nuts Bülte has added a series of plastic lock nuts which it says are suitable for applications that require extra security as they eliminate backlash without sacrificing efficiency.

ülte explains that this type of nut is more effective than standard hex nuts because it includes a no threaded part which closes around the thread creating a lock between the two threads. “Self-locking nuts are being used as a secure fastening nut for joining many kinds of parts. They are manufactured from natural polyamide 6.6 that, when combined with steel screws, provides low drag torque and smooth operation throughout the life of the assembly (preferably not reusable). They also save weight over the conventional steel/nylon lock nuts.” The plastic nuts are widely used in a variety of industrial applications (electronic and electrical equipment, construction, furniture and medical industries) requiring such properties as strength, corrosion resistance, oil resistance, low weight alternatives and low thermal conductivity. The working temperature range is -30°C to +100°C. Metric sizes include M5, M6, M8, M10 and M12. The self-locking nuts can also be supplied in PP, PE and PVDF, and in a wide range of colours to suit customer requirements.

Big range of small parts All Metric Small Parts (aMsp) has launched a new Series of 500 clamping and adjustable levers, stocked in six materials, which it says are in stock ready for immediate delivery.

dentified as the MPAX, MPAN, MPAY and MPAL Series, they range in length from 39mm to 148mm and in height from 26mm to 83mm. Materials include nylon 6, glass-filled PBT, black polymer, steel, die cast zinc, and aluminium. aMsp highlights that to make it easier to create assembly drawings, 3-D CAD models are available for download from its website. “We offer an extensive selection of all metric standard industrial machine components, such as handles, handwheels, cranks, grips, levers, knobs, latches, locks, catches, hinges, screws, washers, springs, keys, plungers, pins, leveling and support feet. All of these products are 100% RoHS compliant.”

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Introducing the LogiStrap™ Velcro Europe S.A has announced that its latest invention is the VELCRO® Brand LogiStrap™, a re-usable and versatile strap for materials handling applications in distribution centres, warehouses and closed loop pools to secure goods on pallets or secure pallet boxes, sleeve packs and folding large containers.

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We’ve noticed that many of our customers are struggling with the huge amount of waste caused by shrink-wrap or stretch films, as well as the costs involved with one-use solutions. The LogiStrap™ is designed for our customers to meet their business targets; whether in terms of decreasing costs, reducing environmental impact, improving health and safety or overall efficiencies”, commented Lenny Swart, marketing manager for packaging and materials handling solutions at Velcro Europe. “We can truly say that the development of this product has been driven by multiple customer requests and insights.” Velcro Europe S.A highlights that the most obvious application for the LogiStrap™ is to secure goods on a pallet. It can also be used in combination with sleeve packs and folding large containers, where it provides a viable alternative to secure lids and gives the packaging additional strength. “Whilst the LogiStrap™ offers ideal branding solutions being available in any corporate colour and the possibility of printing your logo on it, we are aware of the limitations of the product when it comes to weather protection or managing the reverse logistics,” explains Swart. “That’s why we would recommend our customers to typically use the LogiStrap™ within their warehouses and distribution centres, or work closely together with closed loop poolers who can manage the reverse logistics.”

Profil launches SZB stud

Profil (UK) Ltd, a pierce fastening and assembly specialist, has launched the SZB stud which it says is a fast and secure anchor post for plastic or metal clips used to secure trim, insulation, hydraulic pipework or electrical wiring runs to sheet metal components.

rofil explains that the SZB stud is ideal for the automotive industry, electrical equipment or domestic appliance use. The new fastener features an asymmetric buttress (Christmas tree) style thread that provides simple push-on, screw-off location for the secondary fasteners. With an industry-standard 5mm core diameter and installed height of 15mm, the new anchor stud is dimensionally equivalent to standard welded fasteners. In common with other Profil products, it can be inserted automatically in pressed components as part of their production process at rates of more than 100 fasteners per minute. In addition, the SZB stud can be installed in low volume and prototyping applications using a simple C frame press. Profil highlights that the SZB studs will self pierce up to 1.5mm DC03 / DC04 grade steel and can be mounted in pre-pierced materials up to 3mm thick. Unlike welded alternatives, the new anchors are equally suitable for use with coated or uncoated materials, including high tensile, stainless and sandwich steels, aluminium sections and magnesium castings. They also provide assured clip orientation and location, as well as an absolute positional accuracy of +0.2mm.

More power to plant engineering Henkel has produced a sixteen page brochure that provides details about Loctite adhesives, wearing compounds, concrete repair materials and sealants that can meet the everyday challenges faced by those tasked with keeping power plants operational.

or example, the guide reveals how corrosion protection can be readily achieved, where anaerobic flange sealants can prevent leaks that could reduce pressures, and situations where threadlockers prevent loosening of essential bolts. The applications include feed water tanks, heavy machinery, shafts and assemblies, reactor vessels, spray systems, valves, pipes and turbines. Henkel highlights that in all cases, the aim is to reduce costs, improve reliability and increase longevity of components. Also in the brochure is information about the free, on-site Maintenance Workshops run by Henkel that provide practical hands-on training in the use of Loctite products.

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Tied to your brand Fast to fit and inexpensive to use, Partex says that its new pre-printed cable ties offer convenient and durable marking solutions in a wide range of applications.

o provide its customers with the widest range of options, Partex offers printing not only on the tag area of marker ties, but also along the length of standard cable ties. The printing is carried out with an advanced hot-foil stamping system that resists abrasion and attack by common chemicals, and almost any legend, including company names and logos as well as sequential numerical or alphanumeric sequences, can be printed. Partex highlights that for marking options that are even more flexible, the printed ties can conveniently be used in conjunction with oval marker sleeves from the Partex range. Standard pre-printed cable ties from Partex are available in black and natural nylon 6.6 versions with lengths from 80mm to 1,030mm and in red, blue, green, yellow, grey and brown versions with lengths from 100mm to 300mm. In addition to the various colours of ties available you can specify the colour of the print used. Special ties, including screw-mountable, push-mount and metal-barb types can also be pre-printed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fast deliveries are available on all types, sizes and colours, and a variety of packaging options are available to suit the userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirements. Also available are cable tie bases and saddle mounts, as well as indelible marker pens that allow users to add their own supplementary inscriptions to pre-printed ties.â&#x20AC;?

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New heavy duty castor Elesa’s new industrial castor range now incorporates the RE.F5 – a heavy duty variant for light, medium and heavy loads over 750kg.

lesa explains that the RE.F5 is ideal for tiles, asphalt and cement/resin floors where its rugged diecast aluminium wheels, roller bearing axle and 95 Shore A polyurethane wheels provide excellent performance and low roll resistance. Applications are likely to include trolleys, machinery and other mobile equipment in all types of industrial environments, including production, machining, transport, distribution and storage. The RE.F5 series of castors feature fixed plate, swivel plate and total lock swivel chassis where the swivel mechanism incorporates a dual ball race for minimal turn loads at low speeds. Elesa highlights that the standard rugged chassis construction is of zinc plated steel which, combined with its other features, ensures excellent smooth performance with a high degree of longevity and within its -20°C to +80°C operating range. Other design features to note include optimal dimensions which ensure the RE.F5 occupies minimal space with greatest ease of activation. Sizes available range from 80mm to 200mm diameter wheels with dynamic load capacities up to 7,500N for complete castors.

Reinforced epoxy adhesive

Comprised of an aramid fibre reinforced epoxy adhesive for high performance structural bonding, Master Bond’s EP30R features dimensional stability and enhanced impact resistance.

aster Bond highlights that the two part epoxy is formulated to cure at room temperature or more rapidly at elevated temperatures. Master Bond EP30R produces high strength bonds to metals, glass, ceramics, vulcanised rubbers and many plastics that resist thermal cycling and chemicals over the temperature range of -51°C to more than 120°C. Master Bond points out that cure shrinkage of only 0.0003 inches/in preserves dimensional formation of the assembled parts. Also, severe mechanical or thermal stresses do not weaken adhesive performance, and the cured epoxy is an excellent electrical insulator. “Our EP30R is a high viscosity, easy to apply compound that spreads evenly and smoothly, with only contact pressure required for cure. 100% reactive, this epoxy adhesive contains no solvents or other volatiles. Unlike many epoxy reinforced systems, it has superb impact strength values combined with rigidity properties. Master Bond EP30R is recommended for applications where strength, dimensional stability and impact resistance must be maintained even upon prolonged exposure to adverse environmental conditions.”

New NC stud welding system Heinz Soyer Bolzenschweißtechnik GmbH has introduced the new PTS-500 NC stud welding machine which it says offers a simple teach-in operation and an unbeatable price/performance ratio.

einz Soyer explains that user training and previous knowledge of programming languages are not necessary. This high-quality stud welding machine incorporates many interesting technical features for handicraft enterprises and industrial plants with small and mediumscale batch production. The PTS-500 NC enables precise and fully automatic welding of studs and pins from 3mm - 10mm in diameter and up to 40mm in length in accordance with all known stud welding processes. The X-Y working area reaches 500mm x 350mm. “The extremely cost effective welding machine, equipped with an optional full casing, is in accordance with the new EU Directive on Machinery 2006/42/EC and protected by utility model no. DE 20 2009 012 369.3.”

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Double the SYSTEM-CASE® System Cases (UK) Ltd explains that due to the popularity of its Medium SYSTEM-CASE® over the past few years it is introducing a double layer version to offer users even greater storage uses.

he double layer Medium SYSTEM-CASE® comes complete with the usual SYSTEM-CASE® features such as strong toggle catches, as well as an additional safety-catch to prevent accidental opening. Systems Cases (UK) highlights that the cases also come complete with a foam lined lid to compress onto the compartments to prevent internal component mixing.

The evolution continues Nordic Metalblok Srl, a manufacturer of metal hose clamps, has announced that the evolution continues with its MEB product line developing into the MEB TOP Q line.

ordic Metalblok explains that MEB TOP Q will be the new brand that will allow customers to identify its metal hose clamps in the sector. Nordic also points out that when any important product grows there is always an improvement. “Today MEB TOP Q means improvement for a product that has always been known for its high quality. The progress and technological adjustment in the production guarantees that MEB TOP Q products will be of a high quality standard for millions of pieces without any defects.”

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Quick acting fasteners Unifast explains that its quick acting fasteners are widely used where rapid assembly and disassembly of units is vital or where service access is required, such as electrical cabinets, air conditioning units, compressors and inspection panels on engine covers.

nifast highlights that FAST turn quick acting fasteners are designed to be rapid and economic to use whilst maintaining reliability. Their slip-on receptacle also means fewer tools are required, and a variety of heads and finishes for the studs enable them to be ideally suited for many applications. The stud is cold-headed and rolled on a new production line in Unifast’s factory based in Turin, Italy. Manufactured from case hardened steel the fasteners may be supplied with various head styles including wing, slotted and phillips. “The FAST turn can provide quick access and reinstatement, the installation is easy and it is simple to operate. The locking is positive and secure, it is vibration resistant, it maintains clamp force, it enhances quality of application and customer satisfaction, and now increasingly important, it is environmental friendly.” FAST turn and all Unifast’s products are manufactured in accordance with ISO/TS 16949:2002 and Unifast is certified to UNI EN ISO 9001:2008.

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Innovative fastening solutions BAS Components Ltd, based in Pembroke, Wales, specialises in the manufacturing of fasteners used in the automotive, white goods and rail industries.

rading with standard and special components, the portfolio ranges from nuts and studs, ball studs, special weld nuts and customised cold forged parts. Two of BAS Component’s most popular products are the Flangeform® and Gripform®. BAS Components highlights that the Flangeform® offers users reliability, quality and high performance. Due to the Flangeform’s high bending moment resistance it represents a high strength fastening solution particularly suitable for thin gauge and pre-treated steel materials. Both nuts and studs are used in multiple assemblies, high stress components as well as with auto-feeding into progression and transfer tools. Nuts are available in sizes from M4 to M12, studs in sizes from M4 to M10. The Gripform® is the most recent development from BAS Components and is based on the approved Flangeform technology. Gripform® fasteners are available in sizes ranging from M5 through to M14 and are suitable for high strength steel and thicker materials. BAS Components explains that their design means they can be compared best with clinch nuts, the more force applied in installation, the higher the break out torque. Also the larger the outer diameter of the nut body the more it ensures extremely high pull out forces. Smaller body diameters can also be offered thereby reducing weight and costs. “In principal, the Gripform® fastener range can be installed into steel, aluminium, as well as plastics, in material thickness ranging from 2mm to 6mm. Even positioning close to the material edge is possible without distortion of the material.”

Alcoa Defense introduces Huck 360 and Bobtail® fasteners Alcoa has announced that it will offer two new fasteners for the defense market – the Huck 360 and the Bobtail®. Offering an unmatched durability, the fasteners will be introduced for military vehicle applications at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Winter Symposium and Exhibition in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

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We are excited to be able to offer the military these innovative new fastening solutions,” said David Dobson, president, Alcoa Defense. “Our fasteners continually set new standards for excellence in the commercial transportation and aerospace industries. Now, we are focused on developing new products like the Huck 360 and the Bobtail® that meet the demanding specifications of the armed forces.” Alcoa explains that the Huck 360 requires only a standard wrench or socket for installation and removal, providing a convenient fastening solution for military applications. Ensuring excellent long-term vibration resistance and durability, the Huck 360 offers a higher clamp load and five times the fatigue strength of conventional lock nuts and bolting systems. Additionally, the Huck 360 eliminates the need for special tooling and patches, adhesives or lock washers to prevent loosening. Alcoa points out that the Bobtail® fastener provides a strong, durable joining solution for armour, chassis, suspension and body-to-chassis assembly by maintaining joint strength while absorbing sudden impacts. Additionally, Bobtail fasteners maximise vehicle lifespan by enabling repairs or disassembly through the use of available field repair kits.

Alcoa also highlights that when designing and manufacturing vehicles, the Bobtail fastener provides maximum flexibility to use the best combination of materials without joining process limitations, as the Bobtail delivers strong joints without compromising the integrity of the materials like conventional welding techniques. Now, dissimilar materials, as well as thick armour plate, can easily be joined. The Bobtail fastener also streamlines vehicle manufacturing by increasing assembly speed. It achieves consistent, vibrationproof clamp loads without the use of skilled installation labour for time-consuming, traditional welding processes.

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A magical order of ratchet rivets TFC Europe Ltd recently conjured up some of its fixing and fastening magic for the latest movie in a well known movie franchise for a Hollywood film production company featuring a bespectacled wizard.

he UK based fixing and fastening technical specialist and distributor was asked to provide a supply of ratchet rivets for the final instalment of the series of films. Ratchet rivets consist of two identical parts which when pushed together for a secure and tamper proof fixing, usually connecting two panels, make an ideal solution for rigid or compressible material. The ratcheted thread provides a permanent, non-corrosive, fixing solution for materials of differing thicknesses, with the semi-spherical head allowing an ascetically pleasing surface finish. “We were delighted when we were contacted regarding the order. Many of our components perform a vital function within industry or manufacturing and remain magically hidden, yet their application provides cost effective solutions which meet demands from a wide range of industries, including film, and to play even a small part in such a phenomenon as this well known series is rewarding,” technical director at TFC Europe Ltd, Brian Goode commented on the order.

TWINNUT offers additional coatings TWINNUT GmbH, designer and manufacturer of the patented separable screw nut system, is now offering additional coating options.

WINNUT products have always been available in various steel materials, especially stainless steel which TWINNUT highlights is the main choice for applications under harsh environmental conditions or just to follow regulatory rules and obligation. The problem is that stainless steel does not provide maximum strength in comparison to other steel materials, although TWINNUT points out that FK8 for the collar version (according to 6331) is more than adequate for several applications. As a contribution for continuous improvement TWINNUT GmbH is now offering separable screw nuts made from heat treatable steel with optional nickel-plating. “This will allow the perfect combination of strength class FK10 and ruggedness. All other well-known properties like catch and separation lock can be combined with this feature as well.” TWINNUT explains that the conception of a separable screw nut allows applications in hard to reach applications and generates enormous time savings due to the decrease in screwing processes. TWINNNUT products are available at many distributors world wide and directly from TWINNUT GmbH.

Plastic U Nuts for self tapping screws Tech-Fast, based in Lancashire, UK, has announced a completely new range of specialist plastic fixings called U Nuts.

ech-Fast explains that multi thread U Nuts made from steel have been available for a significant amount of time. However, the new range of plastic U Nuts for self tapping screws offers benefits to users that are normally associated with the replacement of steel fastening solutions with plastic alternatives. Tech-Fast also highlights that this new range also offers a version to fit directly onto corners at 45° whilst also accepting a second panel beneath. Other versions are designed for single panel construction with or without notch features to align the U Nuts correctly onto the work pieces. “This range of product is part of a larger new product release, which includes Sealed Lokut Nuts, also known as Screw Grommets, which will be released soon.”

158 Fastener + Fixing Magazine • Issue 62 March 2010

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Secure multi-point latching performance Southco explains that its new Southco® CR Multi-Point Compression Latching System provides a robust solution to enhance secure performance with multiple key-locking options and adjustable multi-point latching for gasketed enclosures.

outhco also highlights that the CR MultiPoint Compression Latching System’s high vandal resistance, sealed performance, and 5mm of centre-point compression, make it an optimal choice for use with environmental, EMI or RFI gaskets in a wide range of outdoor enclosures for telecom, electronics, or industrial equipment applications. The CR Multi-Point Compression Latching System has four different locking options which include standard Southco® shuttered lock cores - with or without a supplemental padlock - DIN 18254 lock cores, and two industry-standard tool-access options with padlock protection. Southco points out that this key-locking versatility allows users to match key codes with other Southco® lock cores used

throughout their installation, for single-key convenience. It offers the option of using higher security DIN lock cores, installed by Southco or by the end user, and it provides an add-on layer of padlocking security that allows end users to make instant changes to access control with supplemental 8mm padlocks. Designed to provide an aesthetically pleasing look and ergonomic performance, the CR latch handle is partially recessed into the door panel for minimal protrusion - just 12mm. When the recessed handle is released, it creates a convenient user grip and provides the means for controlled release of the centre compression. Since the latch opens by turning the swing handle in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction, it is suited for close-quarter installations on either left-hand or right-hand opening doors. The main latch housing fits outer door panels ranging from 1.5mm to 3mm thick, and can accommodate double-walled doors. Individually ordered multi-point latching rods allow the main latch mechanism to be mounted off-centre, or to be centred on doors up to 2 meters tall.

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New IP65 spanner lock FDB Panel Fittings now offers a new IP65 quarter-turn spanner lock that it says can only be opened by use of a special non-standard key.

DB highlights that the new lock is provided with a FIAT insert making it ideal for situations where a conventional lock could be easily opened by unauthorised persons using readily available keys or simple tools. Typically this includes manufacturing environments or controls of service equipment where only qualified service engineers are permitted, such as access to electrical/electronic enclosures or service access panels. FDB engineers also point out that the FIAT spanner lock is ideal as a retro-fit to enhance security on existing equipment by virtue of its industry standard 20mm rounded square cutout installation. Other features include 90° cam rotation, LH and RH application, 90° stepped key removal, availability of multiple depth cams, as well as a 3 point cam for rod activation, and black or chrome finish.

ACT Fasteners & Components ......... 145

M&W Fastener Co.,Ltd ...................... 29

Action Can ...................................... 133

Machine Screws Limited................... 25

Adolf Pühl GmbH & Co. KG ................ 35

Martyn Price (Bolts & Nuts) Ltd......154

Advance Spares ................................ 25

Masons Fasteners Ltd. ...................... 57

Albert Pasvahl GmbH & Co ............. 149

Mectron............................ Wire Cover 4

Alca Fasteners .................................. 69

MEMFast ......................................... 111

Alexander Paal GmbH .................... 159

MKT ................................................. 59

Alfran Fasteners ............................... 23

Multiple Overseas Exports .................. 7

Allbolts............................................. 55

Nakashimada ............. Wire Cover 1, 91

Alloy & Stainless Fasteners............... 21

National Machinery .......................... 87

Ambrovit ............................................9

ND Industries ........................... 85, 105

APT ..................................................... 5

Ningbo Jinhui Fastener Co.,Ltd ......... 69

Arpel Chilterns ................................. 75

Nord Lock Ltd ................................... 77

Ashish International ......................... 47

Nordic Metalblok.............................. 57

Autonic engineering ........................ 43

Norm Civata ..................................... 13

Avon Stainless Fasteners ................ 142

Norma ............................................ 155

Bendfast .......................................... 75

Orbit International Corporation Ltd.. 142

Beneke........................................... 101

Orbital Fasteners ............................ 162

Beneri S.p.A. .............................. 41, 49

Ornit Blind Rivets ........................... 149

Berdan Bolt & Nut Co.Ltd.................. 65 Bilwinco ........................................... 93 Birlik Baglanti ............................... 145 Birmingham Coldform ...................... 19 Blakeacre ......................................... 11 Bossong SpA .................................... 53 Bralo ................................................ 27 Brighton Best ..................... 6, 8, 10, 12 Bülte Plastiques SA .......................... 59 Can-Eng Furnaces Ltd ....... Wire Cover 2 Chatsworth Computers Ltd ............... 75 Chemfix Products Limited ................ 57

jOb vacancy! Sales Representative North, East and Central

London

Postcode area’s HA, NW, N ,E, EC & WC

Ching Chan Machinery.................... 109 Clinching Fasteners Co., Ltd. ............. 79 DIV D.O.O. ....................................... 145 Dörken MKS-Systeme GmbH...........164 DS Fasteners................................... 149 EDP (BML Office Computers Ltd) ....... 77 EFC International ............................148 Electra Engineering Services ............ 19

Pinstructure ..................................... 11 Precision Technology Supplies ....... 159 Prelok .............................................. 99 Protex .............................................. 23 Rawlplug Ltd ................................ 1, 67 Ray Fu ............................................ 152 Reyher ............................................. 43 Rivit Srl .......................................... 162 RLS ................................................. 105 Rotor Clip ....................................... 151 Sacma Limbiate................................ 89 San Shing Fastech Corp .................. 113 Schnorr Adolf GmbH & Co. KG ........... 23 Schröder Schrauben ......................... 55 SD Products ...................................... 45 Shanghai Minmetals ........................ 45 Shin Chun Enterprise Co Ltd............ 135 Simpson Strong-Tie/Liebig ............... 55 Smith-Bullough Ltd ........................100 Spirol................................................ 45

Orbital Fasteners Ltd, deliver fasteners, fixings and tools next day to Construction projects and manufacturing clients throughout the capital, we employ a staff of 40, including four other area sales representatives.

Fastbolt .............................................. 2

We seek a highly motivated sales representative who has proven previous experience of relationship building with main/sub contractors on site and factory/office based clients. A good general knowledge of modern construction methods and site protocol is essential; as is the ability to research and plan your call time effectively to optimise the almost limitless volume of construction sales potential in London. Applicants must live on the territory or VERY CLOSE to!

FR. u. H. LÜLING ............................... 95

Streicher Maschinenbau GmbH ........ 85

Package includes: Monthly basic salary, company car, mobile phone, non contributory pension, monthly bonus and limitless commission. Telesales Personnel. Positions always available for telesales people with good knowledge and computerised order processing confidence. Please contact Paul Widdison or Jon Wilson for more details, all enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Tel 01923 777777 Orbital Fasteners Ltd Olds Approach, Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 9XT (M25 Jctn17, M1 Jctn5) www.orbitalfasteners.co.uk

Fastener Expo Shanghai ................... 31 Fixi Srl .............................................. 53 FK Moore & Sons Ltd ........................ 59

Stafa Holland BV .............................. 81 Star Fasteners .................................. 63 Steven Walker & Sons Ltd............... 103

Fwu Kuang Enterprises Co. Ltd ......... 63

Taipei International Fastener Show ... 39

Gage Bilt ........................................ 133

Tecno Impianti SRL ........................... 93

GEFRA GmbH .................... Wire Cover 3

Titibi ................................................. 77

Global Fasteners Sdn Bhd ............... 143

Top Screw Metal Corp. Ltd .............. 103

Goebel GmbH ................................... 15

TR Fastenings ................................. 151

Graewe GmbH & Co.KG ..................... 53

TransTechnology Brasil Ind ............. 157

Hafren Fasteners .............................. 43

Tridon ............................................. 147

HAPARE GmbH ................................100

Trojan Special Fasteners Ltd ........... 103

Heinz Soyer ..................................... 69

UBK S.p.A. ...................................... 111

Hugo Benzing GmbH & Co KG ........... 25

Unbrako ........................................... 17

ITW Fastex France ............................. 63

Videx .............................................. 101

Japan Hardware ...............................98

Vipa SPA .........................................160

Jern Yao ........................................... 97

Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG . 19, 105, 159

Knight Vision Pte Ltd ........................ 99

Volt Industrial Plastics, Inc. ............ 153

Krumm & Andre ............................. 111

Vorpa Officine Meccaniche snc ......... 51

Lederer............................................. 16

Wire - Dusseldorf ............................. 85

London Screw Company Ltd ............. 55

Wrentham ...................................... 115

Lusavouga ........................................ 61

Yi Tai Shen Co., Ltd. ........................ 161