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40-41 Ambrovit – an ever stronger market presence

Tel: +44 (0) 1727 814 400 Fax: +44 (0) 1727 831 033 www.fastenerandfixing.com Publishing Director Jamie Mitchell jamie.mitchell@fastenerandfixing.com Executive Editor Phil Matten phil.matten@fastenerandfixing.com Editor Will Lowry will.lowry@fastenerandfixing.com

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Assistant Editor Claire Edwards claire.edwards@fastenerandfixing.com Senior Advertising Executive Harry Whyte harry.whyte@fastenerandfixing.com Senior Advertising Executive Claire Lake claire.lake@fastenerandfixing.com

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BS 8539: An opportunity not a problem

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Constantly developing Our November issue underlines our commitment to bringing you the latest development within the global fastener and fixing industry, with features and reports from around the world.

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irstly, in cooperation with the Taiwan Industrial Fasteners Institute (TIFI) and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), we preview the Taiwan International Fastener Show, taking place in Kaohsiung from 14th – 15th April 2014. Included in the preview is an insight into the history of Taiwan’s fastener industry.

We also have a report from the recent National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo, in Las Vegas. Organisers confirm that the show hit the perfect trifecta of increased exhibit space, good attendance and brisk activity.

Our Cover Story for this issue focuses on Italian based Ambrovit Srl and how it continues to invest in technology and quality – reinforcing its commitment to becoming a fastening technology leader.

A recent development within the UK construction fixings market is the introduction of BS 8539:2012 – ‘Code of practice for the selection and installation of post-installed anchors in concrete and masonry.’ We invited Mark Salmon of the Construction Fixings Association to explain why the Code presents an opportunity for

distributors and how the CFA ‘8539 Toolkit’ can help.

There is also a thought-provoking technical article from Dr Bill Eccles of Bolt Science, which looks at the topic of hydrogen induced cracking of plated high strength fasteners and how ‘the stronger the better’ is not necessarily the case.

In addition, we have features on Inspection + Packing; the latest in product innovations; as well as news from across Europe, North America, Asia, Russia and CIS, and Brazil.

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CONTENTS INDUSTRY NEWS Europe and World...............................................................10-22 Perspective ............................................................................. 24 North America....................................................................26-28 Russia + CIS.......................................................................30-32 Asia.....................................................................................34-36 Brazil....................................................................................... 38 COVER STORY Ambrovit – an ever stronger market presence................... 40-41 EXHIBITIONS Events Calendar...................................................................... 42 Vegas Fastener Expo report.................................................... 44 News...................................................................................46-50 Taiwan International Fastener Show preview.....................52-58 INSIGHT Pressing on with precision.................................................60-62 Investing to meet demand....................................................... 64 CONSTRUCTION FIXINGS BS 8539 dominates CFA conferences...................................... 66 News...................................................................................68-74 BS 8539: An opportunity not a problem..............................76-78

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MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY ND Industries – integrated fastening solutions...................... 80 News...................................................................................82-98 MANAGEMENT + SYSTEMS It’s all about Cloud computing....................................... 100-102 News...................................................................................... 104 TECHNICAL Dr Bill Eccles: The ‘stronger the better’ is not necessarily the case for fasteners.......................106-110 CATALOGUE RACK Germany......................................................................... 111-113 FOCUS ON Nuts, washers + locking systems................................... 129-131 PRODUCT NEWS Application Technology news.........................................114-120 Tools news......................................................................122-128 Products news................................................................ 132-144 INDEX.................................................................................... 146

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China reactivates WTO dispute on fasteners China is widely reported to have lodged a formal request with the World Trade Organisation for consultations with the European Union over the latter’s anti-dumping measures on carbon steel fasteners from China.

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he European Union had fifteen days from the request, apparently lodged on 30th October, to agree to bilateral discussions with China over its alleged failure to comply with the WTO Panel’s 2011 ruling. If the EU does not agree then China can request the establishment of a new panel to assess the EU’s compliance.

China previously requested consultations on 31st July 2009, which subsequently led to the establishment of a WTO dispute panel and then an appeals body. The latter issued its final Appellate Body Report on the dispute on 15th July 2011. Following such a ruling the losing party has a “reasonable period” within which to bring its processes into compliance with the ruling. The EU issued Regulation 924/2012, which was intended to achieve the required compliance to the WTO ruling, on 4th October 2012.

The original anti-dumping regulation 91/2009 imposing the anti-dumping tariffs on certain carbon steel fasteners imported from China is due to expire on 1st February 2014. The European Commission issued notice of expiry in May and invited written applications from EU producers for an expiry review, which had to be lodged three months prior to the expiry date. So far there is no official statement from the European Commission whether it has received such an application.

USITC to expedite sunset review on Chinese nails On 21st October 2013, the US International Trade Commission voted to expedite its five year sunset review of the anti-dumping order on steel nails from China.

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he Commission will carry out an expedited review to determine whether revocation of the order currently in force was likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to US nail producers. An expedited review does not normally provide for a hearing or the conduct of further investigative activities but arrives at a determination based on the facts available and on written submissions from interested parties. The USITC does, however, have the option to upgrade to a full review including public hearing and the issuance of questionnaires if it believes it necessary.

The anti-dumping order, reference TA-1114, applied to nails falling within TARIC codes 7317.00.55, 7317.00.65 and 7317.00.75.

Malaysian Precision EC review terminated The European Commission has terminated the partial interim review of the carbon steel anti-dumping measures on Malaysia requested by Malaysian Precision Manufacturing SDN BHD.

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alaysian Precision applied for the review, which commenced on 14th May, in order to seek exemption from anti-dumping duties applied as a result of the EU circumvention investigation in July 2011.

On 18th June the company withdrew the request on the basis it was unable to provide the Commission with data about companies related to it. The Commission considered whether to continue the review under its own authority but concluded that would not service EU interest. It notified Malaysian Precision of this decision, and having not received any response, has now issued regulation 1026/2013 formally terminating the review.

The termination of the partial interim review has no effect on the anti-dumping duties imposed on carbon steel fasteners from all bar eight companies granted exemptions in Malaysia by Regulation 723/2011 of July 2011.

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Bossard sales significantly higher in Q3 Bossard Group reported sales of CHF 152.5 million (124 million euros) for the third quarter of 2013 reflecting a 28.4% year on year increase. Sales increased in local currency by 30%.

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ossard Group European sales of CHF 98.1 million in Q3 2013 were 57.5% (55.8% in local currency) higher than the same period last year. This striking growth is primarily due to the acquisition of KVT-Fastening.

Excluding growth through acquisition, Bossard achieved positive growth of 7.3% in Europe (6.2% in local currency), having grown 1.7% (0.4% in local currency) in the second quarter.

Asia experienced more dynamic organic growth. Quarter 3 sales increased 9.2% (14.1% in local currency) to CHF 23.3 million: Quarter 2 sales grew 12.7% (11% in local currency).

Growth rates in Europe and Asia are explained in part by a comparatively modest increase in demand over last year. Bossard also showed positive development in Europe and Asia in new customer acquisition.

Sales in America fell 5.9% (2.6% in local currency) to CHF 31.1 million. Bossard said this sales level was slightly below expectations.

For the first nine months of the current fiscal year, Bossard Group reported total sales of CHF 464 million (377 million euros), an increase of 25.3% year on year. The Group says its European business is now more broadly positioned as a result of the KVT-Fastening acquisition. For the nine months European sales grew 48.1% (46.5% in local currency) to CHF 293.6 million. The acquisition of KVT-Fastening improved Bossard’s market positions in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Factoring out the acquisition results for this year are similar to the same period previous year.

Asian 9 month sales increased 8.2% (9.1% in local currency) to CHF 66.1 million. American revenues for the period were CHF 104.3 million. Adjusted for the divestment of Bossard Metrics Inc there was a slight increase of 0.2%.

Despite positive growth in Europe and Asia, Bossard sees no signs of a broad based economic recovery. The Group foresees continued positive sales growth in Europe and Asia to the end of this year but expects its US business to grow slightly less due to lower sales to a major customer.

Anixter OEM sales up 9.3% in Quarter 3 Anixter OEM Supply reported sales of US$224.7 million (166.4 million euros) up 9.3% from the same quarter previous year.

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nixter said the improvement reflected the ramp up of a contract in Europe and an improvement in North America heavy truck production levels versus the downturn in the prior year quarter.

Factoring out the US$1.6 million favourable impact from foreign exchange, organic sales increased by 8.5%. On a sequential basis, sales declined 4.4% driven, says Anixter, by the typical seasonality in OEM manufacturing activity.

Operating income of US$8.4 million compares to adjusted operating income of US$0.3 million in the previous year same quarter and compares to US$5.7 million in the previous quarter. The operating margin of 3.7% compares to adjusted operating margin of 0.2% in same quarter previous year and 2.4% in the second quarter of 2013.

Overall Anixter International Inc reported sales of US$1.56 billion (1.16 billion euros) for the quarter ending 27th September 2013, a 3.2% decline in the same quarter in the previous year. Excluding the impact of the conclusion of a large security solutions contract in Q4 2012, and the unfavourable effects of foreign exchange and copper pricing, the underlying decline in organic sales, was 2.2%.

Commenting on overall Group results Anixter president and CEO, Bob Eck, said: “Overall the third quarter was challenging, as we experienced an uneven recovery in global markets. Nevertheless we are encouraged by the significant improvement in sales and profitability in our OEM supply segment, sales growth in all three segments in Europe, and improving margin trends in all segments.”

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NORMA on “steady course” Reporting Quarter 3 results NORMA Group said it had maintained a steady course over the first nine months of the year.

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roup sales increased by 3.3% to 482.7 million euros January – September 2013 despite negative currency effects of 6.3 million euros. Acquisitions made in 2012 and 2013 contributed 21.2 million euros. Sales grew organically by 0.1% over the nine month period. NORMA Group increased nine month adjusted EBITA by 1.8% year on year to 85 million euros. Group 2013 Q3 sales increased 6.9% compared to the same quarter 2012; of this 6.3% was organic.

“We were able to continue growing from a solid foundation.

Positive acquisition sales in the EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions were complemented by substantial organic growth in the European market,” says Werner Deggim, CEO of NORMA Group. “In Europe, we expect particularly the introduction of the Euro 6 emissions standard to result in significantly improved and sustainable sales.”

Economic development in the EMEA region affected sales positively for the first 9 months 2013. Regional sales grew 4.9% to 296.2 million euros. Nine month organic growth was 1.4%; for the third quarter 6.7%. 11.2 million euros additional sales came from acquisitions made in 2012 and 2013. NORMA Group invested

Heads & All Threads acquires Langstone Heads & All Threads Limited announced the acquisition of the assets of Langstone Safetywear Limited and Langstone Hose & Belting by Langstone Supplies Limited – a 100% owned subsidiary of Heads & All Threads Limited.

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eads & All Threads is a UK fastener and fixings company with facilities in the Czech Republic, Poland and India.

The company supplies a number of large OEM customers delivering a wide range of parts through Direct Line Feed or Vendor Managed Inventory programmes. It services a wide range of world class manufacturers in automotive, electronic and telecommunication, hydraulic, domestic appliances and power transmission generation sectors.

The Group has a seals and O-ring business – Birmingham Seals Company Limited and a maintenance and repair business – STEC Limited.

Group Managing Director Stuart Whitehouse commented: “We are delighted with this acquisition as Langstone Safetywear’s expert knowledge in the personal protection equipment will be a welcome addition to our product range, which we will be able to offer to our current customers.”

Stuart added: “We intend to develop and grow the Langstone business by investing in stock and being able to offer next day or even same day delivery on a vast range of products. I also believe our expertise in VMI or DLF supply chain solutions will enable us to provide added value to Langstone’s customers in a constantly changing marketplace. It further strengthens our position as a key player within this market.”

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in manufacturing facilities particularly in the German, British and Serbian sites.

In the Americas region, nine month sales were 146.3 million euros, representing a 4% decline from subdued economic conditions and negative currency effects. Investments were made mainly in the production facilities in the US plants of Auburn Hills and St. Clair. NORMA Group continues to strengthen its presence in South America by building a manufacturing plant in Brazil and acquiring manufacturing assets for quick connectors, including tooling and injection moulding machines.

Asia-Pacific performed well, with sales growing by 24.1% to 40.2 million euros over the nine months, helped by the acquisition of Chien Jin Plastic in Malaysia and Davydick & Co and Guyco in Australia. Investments focused on building a second facility in China and producing urea fluid lines at the Qingdao plant.

NORMA Group expects consolidated sales to grow moderately year on year in 2013. Furthermore, the acquisitions made in 2012 and 2013 contribute additional sales of approximately 26 million euros. www.normagroup.com

UGIVIS becomes ISO/TS 16949:2009 certified UGIVIS, the stainless steel fastener manufacturer based in Belley, France, has announced that it has become an ISO/TS 16949:2009 certified automotive fastener producer.

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GIVIS states that the certification is a result of all the efforts and daily involvement of its teams to satisfy the demands of its customers.

“We are confident that the levels of quality and service available at UGIVIS will enable us to expand our business relationships and meet our customers highest expectations.”

Appian appointed authorised Southco distributor Appian Fasteners has been appointed as an authorised distributor for Southco on the island of Ireland.

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his decision allows Appian to broaden its already substantial product portfolio. Southco recognised Appian’s technical ability to work with engineers and end users as an ideal fit for its development strategy.

Appian looks forward to strengthening the reach of Southco in the Irish market.

Appian Fasteners operate from both Dublin and Belfast and is ideally situated to service the Irish market.

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Export growth for Barton Coldform Barton Coldform, a manufacturer of bespoke critical fastenings and special cold forgings for the automotive industry, says it is playing its part in the British manufacturing resurgence, after recording a significant rise in exports in the last four years.

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roitwich based Barton Coldform now exports to over 21 countries and has recently won back business from China, including a single contract from a multinational worth 300,000 euros.

Andrew Nuttall, Barton Coldform managing director, said: “We have demonstrated over the last three years that we can compete with the largest global manufacturers. Whilst customers old and new continue to review sourcing routes, particularly from the Far East, we offer a cost effective package to the customer.”

He added: “The business is expanding and we are thrilled to be winning contracts back from China and the rest of the world. The future looks bright and we are proud to play a part in re-forging a name for British manufacturing as the best in the world.”

Barton Coldform has also invested in a rebrand and website revamp, to help boost its presence in the market and online. It has also purchased a SMART pointing machine, for extra precision while pointing and drilling; a state of the art Tesa-Scan 52 laser measuring machine; and a SEMS roller for the automated assembly of washers.

These new investments are enabling the company to continue manufacturing high quality bespoke products.

Andrew commented: “Our new branding is a vital part in our jigsaw, as it will give us a strong, memorable identity and an increased presence not just in Europe, but internationally.”

Sad loss to “the fastenings family” Beardshaw Bros Ltd has with deep regret announced the death of managing director Chris Beardshaw on 10th September 2013, aged 56 years.

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eardshaw Bros, which operates from Wroxham in the Norfolk Broads, has long been known as “the fastenings family” and Chris had been an integral part of the family business since his late teens and well known throughout the UK fastener industry. As well as a committed supporter of the British Association of Fastener Distributors, serving for several years on its executive committee, Chris was also a generous supporter of industry related charity events.

Director and General Manager Andrew Snelling joined fellow directors, Mandy and Nick Beardshaw, in saying: “We wanted to ensure everyone in the UK industry that knew Chris was aware of his sad passing. His family and everyone at the company have been grateful for the wishes of sympathy that have come from all directions and have been particularly appreciative of the obviously warm esteem in which he was held.”

Sigma signs contract with Rolls-Royce

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Sigma Components, a supplier of precision engineered components to the global aerospace market, has signed its third long term agreement with Rolls-Royce within the last 12 months.

he contract, which is worth an estimated GB£55 million over ten years, will see Sigma’s facilities in the UK and China being the sole supplier of self-locking nuts to Rolls-Royce and its global supply chain.

Sigma, which forms Avingtrans Plc’s aerospace division, also announced two contracts totalling GB£100 million to supply rigid pipe assemblies to Rolls-Royce earlier this year.

Mark Johnson, founder and managing director of Sigma Components, said: “We’re delighted with this new contract, which is just reward for the team’s hard work and commitment to providing high quality components and service to such a prestigious customer as Rolls-Royce. We are pleased to be part of Rolls-Royce’s future growth programmes.”

He added: “Self-locking nuts are used extensively across a number of engines and we are proud to have become the most competitive supplier for the range. We work hard to make the most of our vertically integrated supply chain and local presence in both traditional and emerging markets to offer the very best value.”

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NORMA Group builds up production in Brazil NORMA Group has established a manufacturing site in Atibaia near São Paulo in Brazil.

The new facility provides the capacities to manufacture a broad range of NORMA Group products, including exhaust couplings, clamps, quick connectors, and fluid systems.

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ORMA Group also signed an agreement to purchase manufacturing assets for quick connectors, including tooling and injection moulding machines on 18th September 2013. With this, NORMA Group accelerates the build up of its production capabilities in South America in order to better serve its customers. Start of production is expected in 2014.

“The new facility is a significant step in our planned build up of production in Brazil,” says Werner Deggim, CEO of NORMA Group. “We will strengthen our presence in this dynamically growing region to better meet the needs of South American and global customers.”

NORMA Group has been present in the Brazilian market since 2011 with a sales and engineering office in Santo André, located approximately 20km outside of São Paulo. www.normagroup.com

Inauguration of ‘Dragon Plant’ Henkel has inaugurated the world’s largest adhesives factory in Shanghai, China.

With this new production facility the company is expanding its production capacity in a major emerging market and will deliver its innovative adhesive technologies more quickly to the growing number of customers based in China and the Asian region.

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he new factory, which is also known as the ‘Dragon Plant’ at Henkel, comprises 150,000m2 of space and is now the central production site for industrial adhesives in China and the Asia-Pacific region. Customers being served by the new adhesives plant include enterprises in the automotive industry and various consumer goods sectors. Annual output is forecast to reach up to 428,000 metric tonnes of adhesives.

“This new adhesives factory will contribute significantly to the achievement of our strategy for 2016. It will enable our adhesives business to expand and leverage its global reach, and win market share in emerging markets,” said Kasper Rorsted, chairman of the management board of the Henkel Group.

The inaugural ceremony was attended by numerous Chinese politicians and business people and also by Dr Simone Bagel-Trah, chairwoman of the supervisory board and of the shareholders’ committee.

“The inauguration of the ‘Dragon Plant’ is an important milestone for us and our customers,” said Jan-Dirk Auris, executive vice president adhesive technologies at Henkel. “Having this larger production facility brings us closer to our customers in the region, not just geographically but also by reinforcing our commitment to partnering for innovation and mutual success.”

Hague Fasteners set for international expansion A commitment to investing in its people and new machinery is helping a UK based manufacturer more than double its exports and secure 20% growth in the process.

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ague Fasteners, which now operates exclusively from its Watery Lane facility in Willenhall, West Midlands, has seen its specialist fasteners and milled components shipped for use in high profile oil and gas, transport, and infrastructure projects in Asia, Australasia, Europe and the Middle East.

The firm’s ability to quickly produce custom made critical components has helped it differentiate itself from the competition and this niche has been further strengthened by the acquisition of a 4-axis CNC machining centre and the launch of a new website.

Jon Hague, managing director, commented: “We’ve had our best ever year since relocating to Willenhall in 2008, with international sales now accounting for almost 50% of our business – more than double the levels we enjoyed prior to moving.”

He added: “The investment in the additional CNC machining centre has given us the ability to offer full 3D profiling, which is increasingly important for clients looking for complex and safety critical components. Also, our website is currently being translated into Norwegian and this will be followed by French and Dutch versions. We are also building our network of international agents to give us even greater global exposure.”

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EFDA representation and influence increases The September assembly of EFDA delegates marked a highly significant milestone in the growth and influence of the European Fastener Distributors’ Association.

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elegates from the national fastener distributor associations of Germany, France, Spain and the United Kingdom, were joined at the Berlin meeting by the president and secretary of NEVIB – the recently formed fastener importer and distributor association of the Netherlands. NEVIB president, Robert Klaasen, was able to inform EFDA delegates that the Dutch association already has 14 members representing around 90% of the country’s fastener importers, and expects to see that level of representation further increase with the addition of at least two more members. NEVIB becomes a full member of the EFDA in 2014, joining Germany’s FDS, France’s Prismefix, Spain’s ADEFI and the UK’s BAFD. The meeting saw another major development in the reach and influence of EFDA, with the presence of the first two companies to join MEFDA. “More EFDA” is the organisation within EFDA designed specifically for fastener importers and distributors from countries in which there is currently no national association to represent their interests, particularly in European matters including trade defence and other significant regulatory developments impacting fastener distribution businesses throughout Europe. Senior representatives from Heco-Nordiska of Sweden and Marcopol of Poland were very positive about the benefits this new link would provide their companies. In particular they spoke about the importance of access to information on European regulatory issues and the opportunity to contribute their own voices to an effective organisation presenting the concerns and opinions of fastener distributors throughout Europe. The two founder members were also keen, having established the relationship with the European Association, to see membership of MEFDA grow rapidly so that their counterparts across Europe could have a stronger voice in Brussels.

EFDA president, Volker Lederer, was upbeat about the value of the assembly, telling attendees: “From my perspective the Assembly of Delegates Meeting was very constructive. It was an important step for the further development of our European organisation. I am especially happy to welcome the new members NEVIB and MEFDA with Marcopol and Heco Nordiska. Your presentations were informative and I am very optimistic that in the future with your participation EFDA will be even more powerful than in the past.”

Fastener importers and distributors wishing to find out more about the benefits of MEFDA membership should contact EFDA General Secretary Helena Melnikov through the EFDA website. www.efda-fastenerdistributors.org

Aerospace certification renewed Lueg Stanztechnik e.K, based in Herscheid, Germany, has renewed its certification according to EN 9100:2009 enabling it to continue to supply the aerospace industry.

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ueg Stanztechnik manufactures DIN/ISO compliant stamped parts and fasteners according to customer drawings. Its product range incudes washers, round blanks, locking plates, parts with female screw threads, parts with thread for metal applications, as well as parts according to customer drawings.

Lueg also has the ability to produce products in special materials such as duplex, super duplex, heat resistant alloys, stainless steel, high nickel alloys, offshore and corrosion resistant alloys, non-ferrous metals and titanium. A range of finishes including zinc, nitrocarburised and Geomet are also available. www.lueg-stanztechnik.de

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BAFD tackles tough topics A very well attended autumn meeting of the British Association of Fastener Distributors heard Dr Bill Eccles, of Bolt Science Ltd, make an excellent presentation on hydrogen embrittlement and stress corrosion failure before debating the ‘battle of the forms’ with contract law expert David Allison, head of commerce at Birmingham based legal practice – SGH Martineau LLP.

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ore than sixty delegates listened intently as Bill Eccles (pictured right) provided a detailed consideration of the “poisonous effect that hydrogen can have on steel”. He considered the two broad types of hydrogen induced cracking – firstly where free hydrogen is introduced into the steel during the fastener manufacturing process, normally described as hydrogen embrittlement (HE); secondly where hydrogen is introduced from the environment when the fastener is in service, normally known as stress corrosion cracking (SCC). Dr Eccles described the mechanisms involved as well as the measures that should be taken following electroplating to reduce the risk of hydrogen embrittlement failure. Quoting ISO 4042 he emphasised that “complete elimination of hydrogen embrittlement cannot be assured” and noted that testing according to ISO 15330, while designed to detect HE, was not meant as an acceptance test. The key, Dr Eccles emphasised, was for users to recognise that “stronger is not always better” and to give proper consideration to the selection of the fastener grade appropriate to a specific application, particularly where electroplated finishes were required.

Dr Eccles also explored the confusion that could arise in identifying cause of failure when a high strength fastener had been in service – under laboratory inspection HE and SCC induced failures appeared very similar. He noted that hydrogen embrittlement failure normally occurred within a matter of days if not hours of the fastener coming under tensile stress. The longer the fastener had been in service the higher the probability

that failure was the result of environmental contamination and stress corrosion cracking.

To find out more on hydrogen induced cracking of plated high strength fasteners read pages 106-110.

Not surprisingly after the technical detail of the first presentation, BAFD members were quick to bombard David Allison (pictured bottom left) with questions and comments about UK contract law and the application of conditions of sales and purchase – the so-called ‘battle of the forms’. The result was a highly interactive session, exploring how fastener distributors could adopt practices to protect themselves in contract.

BAFD was pleased to welcome six new members at the meeting, one of two that are held spring and autumn each year, in addition to the circulation of regular email Bulletins and Executive News.

BAFD chairman, Keith Harrison commented: “The splendid attendance at the meeting, the quality of the content, and the positive feedback from members during dinner that evening, underlines why we believe BAFD members are better informed.

While the meeting content varies according to the priorities facing fastener distributors at the time, there can be little question that BAFD members obtain an excellent return on their annual subscription.”

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by Phil Matten, executive editor, Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Phil Matten reflects on some of the key topics currently involving the fastener industry Although trailed in the US industry for a while, Brighton-Best International’s acquisition of the assets of Porteous Fastener Company (See John Wolz’ report in North American news a few pages on) must still have sets the aisles buzzing at the Las Vegas fastener show this year.

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t certainly set me thinking. Firstly the acquisition appears to represent a near tectonic shift in the shape of North American fastener distribution as these two leviathans come together. The implications, surely though, will not just be felt in the US market. The extraordinary combined volume and consequent sourcing power that will now be wielded must also have significant ramifications in the fastener supply market. It will also be fascinating to see how two organisations of seemingly distinctly different business styles will coalesce.

Then, what about Europe? Its been known for a while that BBI recognises it has to have a strong foothold in continental Europe if it is to develop similar market shares to those it now commands in North America. It has most certainly developed its UK operation in recent years both in scale and breadth of range but the Channel is still a logistical inhibitor to competing on across Europe service. The signs are that the US megadeal has not dulled BBI’s appetite to make that small but very significant step across the Channel. The questions are, how, where and when?

WTO ball rolling again China is reported to have formally applied to the WTO for consultations with the EU on the anti-dumping measures currently applied to certain carbon steel fasteners. The timing is surely significant. Regulation 91/2009 is due to expire on 1st February 2014 and the deadline for EU producers to apply in writing for an expiry review was 1st November 2013.

It does not seem credible China would set the ponderous WTO ball rolling again unless it believed that the expiry will be initiated. Sabre rattling to warn on the consequences of initiating an expiry review? That seems ineffectual given how long the WTO process actually takes – last time it was more than three years from consultation request to the EU regulation designed to bring its processes into compliance.

There’s been nothing official from Brussels on whether it has received a request – most likely that will come much closer to the expiry date. For what it is worth, my money would be on an expiry review being initiated. If so then the Commission’s investigators will have up to fifteen months to determine really just two issues – whether, were the duties to be allowed to expire, dumping would recur, and whether material injury would be experienced by EU producers.

It is literally that black and white; the review cannot, even were it interested in doing so, reconsider the level of tariffs applied. If it eventually finds that duties are justified then they would be extended for up to five years from the date of that ruling.

Not long until the New Year now and already it has all the signs of being an eventful one again.

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Brighton-Best acquires assets of Porteous Fastener

On Friday 11th October Brighton-Best International announced the acquisition of the assets of Porteous Fastener Company.

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BI CEO Robert Shieh pointed to “the opportunities and efficiencies that this new acquisition brings. Combining the strengths and ‘best practices’ of both companies will broaden the value proposition that BBI brings to its worldwide customers and suppliers.”

What will happen to the Porteous Fastener Company name?

BBI’s Peggy Hsieh told GlobalFastenerNews: “Nothing has been decided yet.” The acquisition is “an asset purchase only and we bought the name. It is a good company with a good name,” she added.

Brighton-Best and Porteous operate competing facilities in nine markets: southern California, New Jersey, Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, Tampa and Vancouver.

Shieh described Porteous as “a perfect fit for BBI in terms of culture and reputation.” He went on to say: “This acquisition unites the two strongest fastener master distributors in the US and will create the most efficient fastener wholesale supplier in the world.”

PFC CEO Barry Porteous termed the combination as creating “tremendous synergy resulting in opportunities for dynamic future growth.” He and COO Bob Porteous, both sons of the late founder J.B. ‘Bud’ Porteous, will take executive roles in

BBI. Porteous was founded in 1966 in downtown Los Angeles.

The Porteous brothers issued a statement thanking “industry partners and friends,” adding, “the experiences of the last 47 years will never be forgotten.”

“We know our relationships will continue to flourish throughout the integration with BBI. They are a dynamic company and we are proud to be part of their team. We believe the combination of PFC and BBI will create a stronger master distributor focused on providing value and operating synergies to our distributor partners.”

Earlier this year Porteous consolidated its two southern California locations into a new 204,000 square feet facility in Santa Fe Springs, CA. Porteous currently has 16 locations in 12 US states plus British Columbia.

Brighton-Best traces its history to a Cincinnati storefront factory, opened in 1925 as Brighton Screw Co. Stanley Sevell and Perry Rosenstein founded Best Socket Screw Co in New York City in 1965. In 2007 Taiwan based Ta Chen, a consortium of investors led by Robert Shieh, acquired Brighton-Best Socket Screw Mfg. BBI, now headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, has 31 locations in 19 US states, four in Canada, plus facilities in Australia, New Zealand, South America and the UK.

Mac Fasteners acquired

by TriMas Corp TriMas Corp acquired Mac Fasteners Inc for US$34 million (25 million euros), with additional contingent consideration of up to US$6 million, payable based on attainment of future operating results.

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he transaction closed on 25th October 2013, at which time Mac Fasteners became part of TriMas’ aerospace & defense segment. “This acquisition complements our growth strategies for our aerospace focused businesses by providing additional content, and broadens our distribution channels and customer base, while providing a more flexible manufacturing footprint,” stated David Wathen, CEO at TriMas. Mac Fasteners manufactures and distributes stainless steel aerospace fasteners for OEMs, aftermarket repair companies, and commercial and military aircraft producers. Headquartered in Ottawa, KS, it generated approximately US$17.5 million revenue for the 12 months ending 30th September 2013.

TriMas Corp reported third quarter sales in its aerospace and defense segment increased 27.5% to US$26.54 million due to the acquisition of Martinic Engineering and higher sales levels in the blind bolt fastener product lines, partially offset by a decrease in sales from the defense business. Operating profit remained flat,

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while the related margin percentage decreased primarily due to additional selling, general and administrative costs in support of growth initiatives and acquisitions, as well as new equipment and plant ramp-up costs in the legacy aerospace business.

TriMas said it “continues to invest in this segment by developing and marketing highly engineered products for aerospace applications, as well as managing existing defense contracts.”

Q3 sales in TriMas’ energy segment increased 4.9% to US$47.7 million due to the results of the recent acquisitions and higher sales levels from the international branches. Operating profit dropped 61% to US$1.45 million as manufacturing productivity was more than offset by the impact of weaker refinery shutdown activity, which resulted in a less favorable product mix shift towards standard gaskets and bolts, and higher selling, general and administrative expenses in support of branch expansion and acquisitions.

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Fastener sales increase at Precision Castparts Precision Castparts Corp reported total airframe products’ sales, including fasteners, increased 25% to US$693 million (513 million euros) for the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

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iscal Q2 results included a full quarter of Synchronous, Klune, and Progressive, compared to a partial quarter of Klune and Progressive in the same period last year. Despite absorbing multiple lower margin acquisitions, the segment reported a 27% year over year gain in operating income, improving to US$210 million, or 30.3% of sales, versus US$166 million, or 30% of sales.

“Sales of critical aerospace fasteners, which improved slightly year over year, continue to lag the current commercial aircraft build rates, particularly on the Boeing 787 program, a situation that is expected to resolve moving into early fiscal 2015,” the company stated.

PCC said its airframe products segment is “successfully moving higher volumes over an improving cost structure and is rapidly integrating new acquisitions into the overall operations.”

“At this moment in time, the opportunities for this company are better than ever,” stated CEO Mark Donegan. “Our position on current high production commercial aircraft is solid. We have increased the quantity and value of components in the new development engines.”

Six month airframe products revenue grew 32% to US$1.38 billion, with segment profit up 33% to US$415 million.

Tinnerman using ITC rules against 3D printers for India and Thailand in fastener prototypes threaded rod claim In 2007 A Raymond Tinnerman made a “significant investment” in its future.

The company put together a team of engineers, led by Todd Hemingway and Jason Reznar, to explore an emerging technology – additive manufacturing.

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n January 2009 A Raymond Tinnerman began utilizing a 3D printer to make fastener prototypes. Both men were amazed at what the machine could do. “The quality of the parts was very high,” Hemingway told GlobalFastenerNews.com. In addition, the process speed was significantly better.

Hemingway and Reznar believed they were on to something that could revolutionize manufacturing.

“There’s a lot of things you can do with 3D printers,” Hemingway told GFN. “Anything can be built,” and with many different materials. A Raymond Tinnerman’s 3D printing effort specializes in polymer based materials such as nylon, acetal and polypropylene. Using those polymers, A Raymond Tinnerman can quickly print sample parts, tooling, fixtures and gauges, and injection molds.

Hemingway told GFN 3D printing is the “next big thing” in the fastener industry. “You ask yourself: ‘Can it really be this good?’ Actually, it’s better.”

The US International Trade Commission unanimously determined that there is a reasonable indication that US industry is materially injured by imports of certain steel threaded rod from India and Thailand that are allegedly sold in the US at less than fair value and thought to be subsidized by the government of India.

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ll six ITC commissioners voted in the affirmative following a preliminary investigation initiated in June 2013. The US Department of Commerce will continue to investigate threaded rod imports. The deadline for a preliminary countervailing duty determination, originally due by 20th September 2013, has been extended. Preliminary anti-dumping duty determinations are due by 4th December 2013.

The Commission’s public report – ‘Certain steel threaded rod from India and Thailand (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-498 and 731-TA-1213-1214 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4420, August 2013)’ – contains Commission views and information developed during the investigation.

Petitioners were All America Threaded Products Inc, Denver, CO; Bay Standard Manufacturing Inc, Brentwood, CA; and Vulcan Threaded Products Inc, Pelham. The ITC described the US industry as having five threaded rod manufacturers.

Exports from the subject countries totaled US$23.3 million during 2012. Other countries exported US$32 million. The leading sources in total value during 2012 were China, India and Thailand.

US cancels review of seven Chinese threaded rod producers The US Department of Commerce cancelled its anti-dumping administrative review of steel threaded rod from seven Chinese companies.

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he companies are Certified Products International Inc, Gem-Year Industrial Co Ltd, Haiyan Julong Standard Part Co Ltd, Jiashan Zhongsheng Metal Products Co Ltd, Jiaxing Xinyue Standard Part Co Ltd, Suntec Industries Co Ltd and Shanghai Prime Machinery Co Ltd. The Commerce Department rescinded its investigation after the US petitioner, Vulcan Threaded Products, withdrew its request for a review on the Chinese companies. In 2012, the Commerce Department initiated a review on steel threaded rod from China. The review covered 80 companies.

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AutoVAZagregat acquires Belzan AutoVAZagregat, located in Tolyatti, Russia, acquired 99.6% voting shares of Belzan, one of Russia’s largest producers of fasteners for the automotive sector. The share transfer was completed on 17th September.

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Forex analyst Kharek Avakyan believes the transaction value could reach 3 billion rubles (69 million euros).

According to him, the acquisition will allow AutoVAZagregat to increase its revenues by a third, up to 7 billion rubles. According to SPARK-Interfax data, as of 30th June 2013, the former principal shareholder of Belzan (99.6%) was Cypriot Russomotive Direct Investments Fund Ltd. AutoVAZagregat produces seats, silencers and exhaust catalytic converter systems.

Hardware imports to Russia continue to grow Marina Kholopova, the head of the sales support, analysis and report department of MMK-Metiz, in her report at the conference – Wire Fastener 2013, said that the monitoring of imports on FEACC bases showed that while sales volumes from Russian hardware plants are increasing, there is a resuming trend of import growth.

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n 2012 the share of imports of hardware on the domestic market of the Russian Federation increased by 51% compared to 2010 and represented a market share of around 30% (including imports from Belarus) of the Russian domestic market.

Not all imports arriving in the customs territory of Russia are a source of concern since some of the hardware is not produced

by Russian plants. In fact examining these fastener ranges provides the opportunity for Russian producers to master new types of hardware demanded by the Russian market. The product ranges that cross over with Russian production account for 51% of the total volume of hardware imports. These imports represent a share of the total Russian domestic consumption of around 16%.

The main imported types of hardware are low-carbon wire, machine building fasteners, self-tapping screw, nails and cables.

Recently there has been a considerable increase in the supply of hardware for which there is no domestic production, which has made significant changes to the import structure. The main sources for imported hardware into the customs territory of Russia are the P.R.C. (Taiwan), Ukraine and Belarus. Their share of the total import volume is more than 70%.

In order to resist these negative trends, Russian and Belarus plants are presently preparing an application for the prolongation of the special protective measure for machine building fasteners.

Russian fastener standards being updated

Infrastructure fastener trends discussed

The Technical Committee #229 ‘Fasteners’ of RosStandard has initiated work on updating standards for bolts, screws and nuts. Most of the new standards will be identical to the International ISO standards.

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resently alongside the actualisation of Russian standards, the use of similar outdated international GOST standards will be obligatorily terminated. The relevance of this work has grown considerably as a result of Russia’s accession to the WTO. On 7th October, on the initiative of Fasteners, Adhesives, Tools and… Magazine, a seminar – ‘Actualisation of national standards for threaded fasteners’ was held in Moscow. The main reporter was the head of the technical committee #229 ‘Fasteners’ Mr A. Gromak.

During the discussion, participants clearly expressed the need to search for wider support of the work on updating of standards.

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On 26th September the conference ‘Fasteners for bridge and road construction’ took place in St. Petersburg within the framework of the exhibition – ‘Roads. Bridges. Tunnels’.

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Sberbank funds construction of high-tensile fastener plant Realisation of this project, apparently located around 100km south east of Moscow, will make it possible to create a modern enterprise, producing fasteners for various branches of industry.

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he total area of production and administrative buildings will be around 20,000 square metres and the construction phase should be completed by the end of this year.

The construction uses the most modern materials and technologies; the plant will meet all safety requirements, including ecological.

The project, which is being realised by Bervel together with the Ryazan branch office of Sberbank, will provide 300 new jobs in the region and will enhance the district and regional budgets

by means of tax and other charges paid by the Bervel company.

Sergey Sukovatov, the director of the Ryazan branch office of Sberbank, noted at his meeting with the management of Bervel that: “traditionally this branch office takes part in subsidising of long-term investment projects in all branches of regional economics, being a market leader on amount of financing.”

Sberbank is the largest bank in Russia, 50% owned by the Central Bank of Russia. At the beginning of 2013 it accounted for a third of loans to Russian corporate clients.

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Severstal-metiz expands deliveries of shear connectors

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The Severstal-metiz Group of factories manufactured and supplied 19 tonnes of 22 x 150 shear connectors for use in the construction of the M10 junction on the Pushkino – Kolpino section.

new feature in infrastructure is the modern multi-level road junction, which solves a problem of transport accessibility to inhabitants of a big housing estate ‘Slav’ in the Pushkin region of St. Petersburg.

Deliveries to this and other infrastructural projects became possible thanks to the realisation of an investment project by Severstal-metiz, which meant the company became the first local producer of the shear connectors.

At the end of September Severstal-metiz discussed with partners and colleagues the future of shear connectors in the domestic market during the conference – ‘Development of fasteners for bridge and highway engineering.’

Alexander Shevelev, director general of Severstal-metiz explains: “Shear connectors are one of the most advanced kinds of Severstal-metiz’s products. By installing the necessary equipment we adjusted our production engineering and obtained the necessary certification to guarantee our quality. Now we are ready to participate in the most complex projects requiring the application of these connectors. That includes production of new sizes especially for these projects.”

Rechitsky hardware plant plans special nail range By the end of 2013 the Rechitsky hardware plant, in Belarus, will introduce a special nails range comprising more than 150 sizes and designed for modern building applications including construction, finish and roofing.

New metal products plant in Krasnodar A new metal products production facility has proposed to be built in the Abinskii district of Krasnodar region.

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he project is estimated to cost 1.2 billion rubles (27.4 million euros) and will have an approximate capacity of 8,400 tonnes of metal products annually. According to the Regional Ministry of Strategic Development, Investment and Foreign Trade, the plant will produce a variety of small household metal products including nails, screws, and bolts.

The project was presented at an investment forum ‘Sochi-2013’, held in the Ice Palace ‘Big’ in late September.

The new plant is well away from any competition but close to a source of raw materials – the Abinskiy steel plant. The company will be located only 80km from the capital of the region – Krasnodar; 4km from the federal highway Krasnodar, Novorossiysk; 5km from the railway station ‘Linear’; 120km from Krasnodar airport and 70km from the port of Novorossiysk.

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ASIAN NEWS The following news is sourced from Fastener World Magazine with additional research by Fastener + Fixing Magazine.

PS Group lists on Singapore Exchange PS Group, which describes itself as a fasteners “Mix and Match Expert” launched an IPO to be listed on the Catalist Board of the Singapore Securities Exchange.

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he intial public offering raised US$3.8 million of which around a quarter has been committed to enhancing the company’s current warehouse and the balance as general working capital. The company operating history dates to 1994 and it offers more than 15,000 different types and sizes of fasteners. It boasts 200 export customers in more than 45 countries although the bulk of revenue is from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Last year 23% of revenue came from customers in Sri Lanka, Panama and the United Arab Emirates. Co-founder and Executive Chairman Teo Choon Hock says the company will continue to concentrate developing business from developing economies.

The company’s range is based on supply relationships with Fang Sheng Screw, Tong Hwei Enterprise Co, Alcoa Fastening Systems Australia, and Shanghai Prime Machinery. It currently operates from a 2,000 square metre warehouse and in 2012 had 20 employees.

Tycoons to invest TW$0.9 billion Tycoons Group announced it will invest the equivalent of more than 22 million euros to expand capacity at its electric arc furnace steel plant in Thailand.

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apacity will increase by 200,000 tonnes to 700,000 tonnes annually to meet projected increased demand from Tycoons Thai factories and will achieve greater economies of scale.

The upscaled operation is expected to be operational in 2014.

The additional TW$ 0.9 billion will take the Group’s investment in the plant to TW$ 3 billion (75.6 million euros).

Tycoons Worldwide Group (Thailand) Public Co Ltd specialises in wire rods, wire coils, and fasteners. To increase production efficiency, Tycoons started producing steel billets in Thailand last year. Once the electric furnace installations are finshed it will have a full in-country supply chain from steel billet production, through wire rod processing, to fastener manufacturing.

Current annual capacity for wire coils is 360,000 tonnes balancing Tycoon’s Thai demand. Tycoons will sell any excess billet output to the local market and will consider outsourcing if demand outstrips the upscaled supply.

Tong Herr Malaysia 2012 revenue hit by EU investigation Malaysian Tong Herr Resources Berhad reported 2012 revenue at US$152 million (113 million euros), down 19.1% on the previous year.

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re-tax profit was US$9.19 million, down 39.2% from the previous year. Company analysis identified the drops in revenue and profits as resulting from the impact of the EU circumvention investigation during 2012. It launched its Myanmar branch in Quarter 1, which together with its Thai plant will enlarge both capacity and the product range manufactured. Following the termination of the EU circumvention investigation the company forecasts sales to the European fastener market recovering to a stable position and sees profits returning to a satisfactory level.

Taiwan H1 fastener output down 3% Taiwan fastener output was TW$59.6 billion (1.5 billion euros) in the first half of 2013, down 3% year on year. The export value decreased by 3% year on year to TW$55.5 billion and the import value fell by 6% year on year to TW$2.1 billion.

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he US market accounted for 38% of Taiwan’s fastener exports, Germany 9%, Japan 6%, the Netherlands 5%, and the UK 4%.

The volume of fasteners exported to the US increased 2% year on year to 286,000 tonnes in the first half of 2013. The fastener volume to the EU decreased by 7% year on year to 217,000 tonnes.

The average price for Taiwan fastener exports dropped by 5% year on year to TW$78 per kg in the first half of 2013.

The average price of fasteners shipped to Japan ranked highest at TW$90.7 per kg. The average prices shipped to the other main markets ranged between TW$72 per kg and TW$81 per kg. Local fastener demand fell 4% year on year to TW$6.3 billion.

The top five exporters of fasteners to Taiwan were Japan (accounting for 49% of Taiwan’s fastener imports), the US (13%), Mainland China (9%), Germany (6%) and Philippines (3%).

The 2013 total output value of fasteners in Taiwan is forecast to reach TW$122.9 billion, up 1% from 2012. Export value is set to increase by a similar percentage to TW$114.3 billion. Local demand is expected to decrease 2% year on year to TW$12.9 billion, with imports expected to shrink by 6% to TW$4.3 billion.

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Rodex sales up in September

Maeda Metal Industries becomes TONE

The Taiwanese stainless steel fastener manufacturer reported sales up 10.5% month on month at TW$231 million and 33.6% up year on year.

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odex company said sales were boosted by expectations that stainless market prices would increase. The company expects good October sales based on stronger demand from Europe.

San Shing Fastech also reported to the Taiwan Stock Exchange, saying Q3 business had exceeded expectations and that it believed the strong sales trend would continue into 2014. San Shing shipped 4,600 tonnes of nuts in September and 770 tonnes of screws.

Japanese tool maker Maeda Metal Industries Ltd has changed its company name to TONE Co Ltd effective 1st November 2013.

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he change reflects the global recognition of the TONE brand so the company decided to unify the company and brand names to enhance awareness.

Kamiyama Tekkosho patents reverse bit drilling screw The Japanese self drill screw manufactuer has developed a reverse bit drilling screw aimed at eliminating the common problem where the base material jacks up during fastening.

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he development is protected under Patent No. 5342996 ‘Fastening method of construction screws and related fastening tools’. The drill bit is reverse formed meaning for the drilling phase the screw has to be rotated counter clockwise to drill the lead hole in the base material. When the thread is reached the driver has to be reversed to rotate clockwise to create the thread and drive the screw in.

PIAS Sales merges with K.K.Kyusho Shinjo On 1st October, Japanese PIAS Sales merged with K.K.Kyushu Shinjo and changed the company name to QP Fastening Works Co Ltd.

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he former president of PIAS Sales became president of the newly merged business and the former president of K.K.Kyushu Shinjo became chairman. Previously the production and sales of the original PIAS series screw was divisionalised between both companies. Now QP Fastening Works will help to integrate corporate systems, share intelligence, improve efficiency, boost R&D speed, lower production cost, and improve quality control.

China Steel holds domestic prices for December

Loose bolts source of radioactive water leak

Taiwan’s China Steel Corporation announced that December domestic steel prices would remain unchanged.

Japanese media quotes Tokyo Electric Power Co as saying that five loose bolts discovered at the bottom of a storage tank are likely to be the cause of a 300 tonne leak of radioactive water at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.

SC increased across grade prices for October/ November by 1.8% but did not increase wire rod prices. List prices for Al-killed electric arc furness wire remained unchanged for November but market reports suggest domestic transaction prices in October fell by around TW$500 per tonne.

EPCO said it was disassembling the tank to inspect it.

The bolts should have secured a rubber seal between steel panels. TEPCO said seals along eight seams were bulging. The radioactive water is though to have penetrated the soil through cracks formed in the concrete covered ground surface.

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

Less Economist Magazine, less...

Although the Economist Magazine has exaggerated prospects of increase in Brazil, it has not invented anything, said recently ex-minister of economics in Brazil, Antônio Delfim Netto.

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t’s true that Brazil is in the situation of good opportunities for business. However, when we heard, years ago, about superlative numbers, obviously we were surprised, because we didn’t realise things were so good here.

But that’s what the Economist said. In the same way, we don´t think things are so bad now, and we feel the respected magazine, maybe, is exaggerating the situation, again.

The great problem here is not what happens, or can happen, it is the speed it actually happens. Many things here in Brazil are still very recent: such as our democracy, improvements in schools, in laws and many other developments.

So please, pay a little less attention to the headlines, have patience and check out the situation in a little more detail.

Senafor told about impacts from China China and its impacts on the local economy were the subjects of many comments during the opening of 33rd Senafor event held in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state.

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ehind the very good technical papers presented during the lectures – these included: ‘The hot/cold forging process’ and other subjects such as ‘Powder metallurgy and materials’ and ‘Processes for renewable energies’ – the future of Brazilian industry production sees itself facing a great dilemma.

The Brazilian trade balance with China is favourable in general, however in manufactured products the numbers are not good. Brazil is one of the most important world exporters of raw materials – such as soybeans, sugar, coffee, and now petroleum. However, its exports of finished goods trail way behind the Asiatic giant.

According to Álvaro Toubes Prata, secretary of the National Development and Technological Innovation (MCTI is part of the Federal Government), currently for each tonne Brazil exports it receives US$160. It pays, though, on average US$3,000 for each tonne it imports from China.

Everybody says: “The exit to this situation is improvement in education, in infrastructure and in investments in high technology production”. Ok, but the question is “will we have a time to do it before a tragic end to our industries?”

Wire South America staged in São Paulo Alongside the Cipa Group, its Brazilian partner, Messe Düsseldorf inaugurated Wire South America, held in São Paulo, the most important Brazilian city in business fairs.

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he fair was staged simultaneously to the established TuboTech fair, in São Paulo on 1st October – 3rd October 2013.

Around the fair, it was also the first time the organisers held a dinner with local media to present wire 2014, in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Present at the meeting were many editors of industrial magazines, together with Lauri Müller, director of MDK Feiras Internacionais, an extension of Messe Düssedorf in Brazil; José Roberto Servieri, director of Cipa Group; and Joachim Schäfer, vice president of the German company.

Taiwan holds business roundtable TAITRA, the export development council of the Taiwan government held its fourth ‘business roundtable’ in Brazil, arranged through its local office in São Paulo.

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his year the meeting included 18 Taiwanese fastener suppliers, which met with Brazilian companies in search of business partners, to agree sales and form joint ventures with local distributors and representatives.

Amongst the companies present were manufactures of bolts, screws, nuts and other fasteners, as well as companies supplying fastener production and inspection machinery and other equipment.

The meetings were held in São Paulo on 23rd September and Porto Alegre on 26th September.

According to the director of the TAITRA Trade Center Brazil, Krist Y. B. Yen, this was the fourth time the event was arranged in Brazil. He also noted that Taiwanese fastener sales to Brazil last year amounted to more than US$47 million and he expected this number to increase by 6% – 8% in 2013.

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Ambrovit is an enterprise that goes against the flow – even in the current phase of recession it continues to invest in technology and quality. The company continues to develop its target markets and its product ranges, as well as the communication of its product offer. Throughout its commitment is to be a byword for fastening systems.

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n Ambrovit, technology is an ongoing commitment. In the course of recent years, from a company that was founded by two managers with time consolidated experience in the screws and bolts business, Ambrovit has grown exponentially.

Its objective has always been precise – to provide its customers with products that are always ‘up to the minute’ and technologically on the cutting edge. Seeing itself as a leading player in fastening systems the company, based in Garlasco (Pavia), Italy, continues to focus its efforts on customer service, along with product quality, to the concept of global quality standards that underlie all aspects of its business.

Guaranteed and certified quality Ambrovit’s new laboratory is a perfect example of this.

Equipped with latest generation quality control instruments, it now boasts one of the most sophisticated software programmes used in this discipline. It is no coincidence that in 2011 Ambrovit

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obtained certification for its quality management system conforming with the UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 standard. Periodic surveillance audits, carried out by TÜV on all manufacturing processes, also guarantees conformity to all of the requisites laid down by international directives. Among other certifications, it is particularly worth mentioning EN 14592, which defines dimensional parameters and the necessary tests and quality control methods to be satisfied by each product in order to obtain CE marking certification.

As part of the quality control procedure applied to incoming products Ambrovit also carries out various tests in its own internal laboratory and with the collaboration of the faculty of mechanical and structural engineering of the University of Trento. For the Russian market, Ambrovit also possesses GOST-R conformity certification, which testifies to conformity, to safety, and other essential requirements.

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A technological plant Quality also means prompt delivery and a keen attention to customer requirements, standards that should always be within the scope of an efficient organisation.

Today, the Ambrovit plant extends over a surface area of 12,000m2, of which 6,000m2 is given over to industrial warehouses. Recently, the firm inaugurated a completely automated warehouse – with a ceiling height of 28 metres and a storage capacity of 22,000 pallet locations and 1,400 order lines. Within this high technology environment is an automated packing line capable of preparing 22,000 packages for shipping to customers in all lines of business – from the furniture industry to that of doors, window, frames and shutters, from carpentry to woodwork and even urban decor and garden furnishings.

Storage systems The new logistics plant, completed in 2009, has also led to an improvement in the control and storage of large volumes of materials ready for order processing and distribution.

Here, a modern building houses the executive, sales and administrative offices. What are the advantages of the

new hub? Greater simplicity and efficiency.

In fact at the Garlasco premises, a fully automated weighing and storage system is operative, allowing optimal logistics management and ensuring the maximum efficiency of operative flows, both on a day to day basis and in emergency situations.

Packaging and logistics In Ambrovit, packaging plays a fundamental role. The packing of pieces into boxes is carried out in-house to guarantee quality standards also in this area. All products in the catalogue are packed in micro-corrugated cardboard boxes printed with labels to identify their contents, in conformity with the standards laid down by regulatory norms in force.

Alternatively they are bulk delivered in bigger 20kg cardboard boxes, in polypropylene bags or in recyclable plastic bags up to a maximum of 1kg. Here too, there is no lack of innovation – a new service allows for the personalisation of labels with logos, graphical designs and descriptions to customer specification.

With an eye to overseas markets Today Ambrovit has its sights increasingly focused on international business, thanks to its participation in Italian and international trade fairs. As well as its regular presence at the most important national events dedicated to the industry, where the company has the opportunity to frequently meet up with key players from various sectors, Ambrovit is now a regular guest at Fastener Fair Stuttgart, Fastener Fair Hannover, BATIMAT Paris and the Eisenwarenmesse Köln. All of these events have enabled the company to play a leading role in international spheres with introductions to new importing countries. These include Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Belgium, Russia, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Albania, Macedonia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and the UK. A growth rate on European markets has increased exports to such an extent that they now account for over 25% of present sales turnover. It is not hard to imagine that in coming years, the company will continue to increase its service standards – with the aim to strengthen its presence in order to respond to the new challenges coming from the markets. www.ambrovit.it

Product communications Ambrovit addresses corporate and product communications with great verve and its usual attention to quality. The brand enjoys constant visibility in leading trade magazines, publications that directly reach the desks of buyers in every sector.

But that’s not all. The new comprehensive general catalogue for 2013 – 2014 has just been published illustrating the vast range now available. Ambrovit production can certainly be described as both vast and varied, not only with regard to screws and bolts but also finishes and galvanic treatments.

Today’s catalogue offers accessories for fasteners, hex lag screws, clipboard and drywall screws, dome screws and euro screws, machine screws, nuts, washers, bolts and threaded rods, tapping screws, drilling screws and stainless steel A2 screws, accessories for fastening and assembling PVC window frames. All of which are available in the widest range of sizes

from 2mm to 30mm in diameter and from 4mm to 600mm in length. Each piece is produced from special steels according to the type and use for which it is destined before undergoing a carbonitration heat treatment, which facilitates the penetration of the screw into particularly hard materials.

Galvanisation confers colour and resistance to atmospheric agents in white, yellow, black zinc plating or zinc trivalent in accordance with the European Directive Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011/65/CE. For aesthetic purposes, bronze, nickel and brass finishes are also available.

Another option now being offered is the RUSPERT 1000 hour treatment on fasteners, as well as lamellar treatment – a three layer non-organic ceramic surface finish offering elevated resistance to corrosion. To ensure even greater resistance tropicalisation is also employed.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

International Hardware Fair Köln Where: Köln, Germany When: 9 Mar – 12 Mar 2014 Web: www.hardwarefair.com What: Hardware and DIY sector.

Swissbau 2014 Where: Basel, Switzerland When: 21 Jan – 25 Jan 2014 Web: www.swissbau.ch What: National construction fair.

Totally DIY: Totally Tools Where: Coventry, UK When: 16 Feb – 18 Feb 2014 Web: www.totallydiy.com What: DIY, hardware, tools and security products.

bautec Where: Berlin, Germany When: 18 Feb – 21 Feb 2014 Web: www.bautec.com What: Building and construction technology.

Intertool Kiev Where: Kiev, Ukraine When: 4 Mar – 6 Mar 2014 Web: www.en.intertool.kiev.ua What: International exhibition for hardware, tools + DIY.

St. Petersburg Technical Fair Where: St. Petersburg, Russia When: 12 Mar – 14 Mar 2014 Web: www.ptfair.ru What: Metallurgy, welding, metalworking, tools and

instruments, materials and machinery exhibition.

FEICON BATIMAT Where: São Paulo, Brazil When: 18 Mar – 22 Mar 2014 Web: www.feicon.com.br What: 20th International construction trade fair.

Intersolar China Where: Beijing, China When: 26 Mar – 28 Mar 2014 Web: www.intersolarchina.com What: Exhibition for the Chinese solar industry.

Nordbygg Where: Stockholm, Sweden When: 1 Apr – 4 Apr 2014 Web: www.nordbygg.se What: Nordic construction industry.

BUDMA – International Construction Fair MosBuild Where: Poznań, Poland When: 11 Mar – 14 Mar 2014 Web: www.budma.pl What: Building technology, equipment and materials.

Fastener Fair Mexico Where: Mexico City, Mexico When: 12 Mar – 13 Mar 2014 Web: www.fastenerfair.com What: The fastener event for Mexico.

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Where: Moscow, Russia When: 1 Apr – 4 Apr + 15 Apr – 18 Apr 2014 Web: www.mosbuild.com What: Construction technology, materials and equipment.

CONSTRUMA Where: Budapest, Hungary When: 2 Apr – 6 Apr 2014 Web: www.construma.hu What: 33rd international building trade exhibition.

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Vegas Fastener Expo hits trifecta – increased exhibit space, good attendance and brisk activity

The National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo, held 23rd – 25th October 2013, at the renovated Sands Expo & Congress Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, was a success by any measure reports Show Management.

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he Expo featured the latest products and services presented by 609 companies from throughout the USA and 18 other nations around the world. The 794 exhibit booths at this year’s show was a 3% increase over 2012 and means it was the largest Expo since 2008, informs Susan A. Hurley, CEM, general manager.

“It is great to see our Expo grow, however, it takes good, quality attendance by serious buyers to make it successful and we were able to accomplish this as well. Total registration for this year’s event was 4,577 from 37 nations including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the UK, United States, Venezuela and Vietnam.”

This is an increase of nearly 8% over 2012. The 2,103 attendees included 1,330 distributors, with the balance consisting of independent sales reps, manufactures’ reps, and many other suppliers. “We are also delighted that 474 registrants were attending the Expo for the first time”, informs Ms Hurley.

The other vital measure of any Expo’s success is how well it is perceived by exhibitors and attendees.

Post show comments received by Expo management included: “ Cinco Industries, along with Saspi had a very successful show.

Having the latest generation of the Saspi thread roller really brought the traffic to our booth. Cinco Industries also had a booth displaying our Accuvision Vision Inspection machine, which generated a lot of interest as well. We think we made some good contacts.”

Cindy Maga, Cinco Industries Inc “ For us it seemed like traffic at the show was more than double what it was the last two years. I brought 100 business cards with me and I ran out before the end of the day Friday.

My only complaint is that the show is only a day and a half.

A few other vendors complained about the same. I never have enough time to visit my customers who are also exhibiting at the show, never mind walking around to make new contacts.

I have to rely on others coming to my booth. After the show, I talked to a couple of my customers who exhibited at this show for the first time and they said the show was a huge success for them also and they will definitely be coming back next year.”

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“ First, let me congratulate you on a fantastic trade show in Las Vegas! We at Dunkley International Inc found the show to be very engaging, very friendly and a high traffic show with many positive comments on our Mach 9 high speed inspection and sorting machine. We had the opportunity to meet many new friends and re-established former connections through the show.

We at Dunkley very much look forward to next year’s show.”

Nick Hatzinikolis, general manager, Dunkley International Inc “ I wanted to tell you what a great show! This was my first fastener show, and all I can say is WOW.” Pam Brown, marketing manager, Cardinal Fastener Inc “ I understand from Dick and Steve that the show was very well attended again this year. Congrats on your continued success.”

Kimberly E. Guerrette, VP sales/quality coordinator, Crescent Mfg “ We were happy to exhibit at the show this year and had a great turn out.”

Kate Hanley, marketing specialist, Groov-Pin “ I must congratulate you for good management of this show; this is the most professionally managed show I have ever participated with.”

Saurav Kumar Mahanti, director – business development, Strut Support Systems “ We did have a good show; we want to do it again for 2014.”

Richard Zhang, Safeland Industrial Supply Inc In addition to the very successful trade show, a number of exhibitors and Expo visitors took advantage of the highly diversified and informative conference programmes offered on Wednesday 23rd October and Thursday 24th October.

The always popular Welcome Reception held on Wednesday evening in the Nevada Ballroom at Harrah’s was packed with an estimated 2,000 attendees enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks as they greeted old friends and made new ones.

Brighton-Best International and the International Fastener & Machinery Suppliers Association conducted private receptions for invited guests on Thursday evening, with both parties well attended.

The next addition of the National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo is scheduled for 22nd October – 24th October 2014 at the Sands Expo & Congress Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

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EXHIBITIONS

THS Tool Group joins Totally The Totally Tools exhibition has announced that THS Tools Group, the national network of local industrial distributors, has committed to becoming an event partner at the 2014 show, which will run from 16th – 18th February at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, UK.

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With hand tools, power tools and tool accessories remaining as one of the top three product categories of interest to Totally Shows visitors, the THS Tools Group village is set to attract a great deal of interest.

The Totally Tools and Totally DIY Shows will run from 16th – 18th February 2014 and will be celebrating its 20th anniversary year. www.totallydiy.com

he THS Tools Group, which has over 160 outlets across the UK, will be creating its own village within Totally Tools to share with at least eight of its key suppliers.

Members of the THS team will be on hand to welcome THS members to the show.

THS members have a collective turnover of GB£400 million, and work independently in their own local markets, but access the buying power of the THS Tools Group to compete directly with national distributors.

“The Ricoh Arena and the timing of Totally Tools are a great opportunity for THS Group members to get together for their own update, but also to get a feel for what the rest of the industry is up to,” said exhibition director Paul Grinsell. “We’re delighted they are joining us at the show – the Group has certainly bucked the industry trend in recent years and we think the industry will be as interested to see their latest online store, as well as catch up with a great selection of tool suppliers.”

Other key suppliers already booked into Totally Tools include AW Tools, Abingdon King Dick, DK Tools, Draper Tools, Newsome Tools, Rollins & Sons, Rolson Tools, Sealey Power Products, Smart Tool Group, Unison Tools, Am-Tech, Arrow Fastener and Bulldog Tools.

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Strong brands participating Show organisers for the EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair Köln 2014, scheduled for 9th – 12th March 2014, says that renowned exhibitors of previous years have already confirmed their participation.

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omprising of tools, industrial supply, fasteners and fixings, fittings, as well as home improvement segments, the EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair has a wide variety of exhibits and a high degree of innovation, making it a meeting place for all manufacturers, distributors, buyers, multipliers and decision makers within the industry. The event is being staged in Halls 1-5 and 10 of the Koelnmesse, Köln in 2012.

Numerous international companies have already announced their participation, and will present their hardware novelties to the trade and buyers. The tools sector, which is traditionally the exhibition segment with the strongest participation has already received bookings for approximately the same amount of space as at the previous event in 2012.

Numerous German manufacturers have booked exhibition space, including Einhell Germany AG, Gedore Tool Center, Hazet-Werk, ITW Heller GmbH, ROTHENBERGER Werkzeuge GmbH, STAHLWILLE, Wera Werk, WITTE Werkzeuge and wolfcraft GmbH. European companies such as Apex Tool Group BV (the Netherlands), Telwin SpA (Italy), Unior d.d.

(Slovenia) and Tyrolit Schleifmittelwerke Swarovski KG (Austria) have also booked exhibition space.

Udo Hehemann, managing director sales of the Remscheid based Gedore Group said: “The trade fair, which is held every two years, is the industry’s international meeting point and thus the ideal platform for us, as exhibitors, to launch new products and maintain personal contact with our customers. Participating at the fair is of great importance to the Gedore Group.”

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In the fastener and fixings section, companies such as Gust Alberts GmbH & Co KG, Heco Schrauben, HSI Hermann Schwerter Iserlohn, MKT and Schäfer + Peters GmbH have all announced their participation.

The Zentralverband Hartwarenhandel e.V. (ZHH/Central Association of the Hardware Trade) and the Koelnmesse will once again be hosting the EISEN innovation prize for the best products of the tools, fasteners and fixings, fittings and industry supply areas. The award requires innovations, new product developments and further developments that are presented at the show, to stand out in terms of their form, function, appearance, design, material characteristics, operation and/or technology compared to conventional products found on the market.

The ZHH and the Koelnmesse will be awarding one EISEN innovation prize each for tools (hand tools, power tools and accessories), fasteners and fixings/fittings (furniture and small fittings, safeguarding systems) as well as for industrial supplies (workshop and factory equipment, protective equipment). Who ultimately makes it onto the list of nominees will be decided by an independent panel of judges.

Each of the nominees will be displayed in a special exhibition at the show and winners will be announced at the ‘Welcome Party’ on 9th March 2014 at the Theater am Tanzbrunnen.

The show will be open to trade visitors from 9th – 12th March 2014 from 9.00am – 6.00pm. www.eisenwarenmesse.com

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EXHIBITIONS Fastener Fair Hannover 2014 gathering momentum Fastener Fair Hannover will take place for the second time from 8th – 10th April 2014. The international exhibition for fastener and fixing technology attracts distributors, suppliers and component buyers with a particular focus also on end users from numerous industrial sectors.

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he exhibition showcases a broad range of industrial fasteners and fixings, construction fixings, assembly and installation systems and fastener manufacturing technology. Fastener Fair Hannover 2014 takes place at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds, colocated with Hannover Messe.

Half a year prior to the start of the exhibition, 150 exhibitors have already booked 2,500m² of net stand space. As an internationally oriented industry event, the exhibition has acquired a high participation rate from abroad – with the exhibitors coming from 19 countries.

Alongside the numerous European exhibiting companies, mainly from Germany, Italy and Turkey are also several companies from Asia. The previous event welcomed an overall number of 4,500 visitors from 75 countries. Almost half of these visitors were from outside Germany.

Developments such as the application of new materials in engineering, the growing demand of increasingly precise fastening solutions and worldwide availability are challenges that the fastener and fixing industry faces today. The continuous development of new products and technology with improved precision and productivity plays an equally big role as location, know how and global networking of companies.

“Fastener Fair Hannover is of utmost importance in its function as an extensive technology platform and source of inspiration for the fastener and fixing industry. Distributors, suppliers and component buyers come to Hannover from all over the world in

order to meet business partners and establish new contacts.

Furthermore, with its additional focus on end users, the trade fair is dedicated to buyers and specialists from important sectors such as the automotive industry, machinery and plant engineering, energy production, electrical engineering and electronics,” explains Susanne Rauberger, exhibition director Fastener Fair, on behalf of the organisers, Mack Brooks Exhibitions.

“The colocation of Fastener Fair Hannover with Hannover Messe is therefore an ideal combination for exhibitors as well as visitors.

Held in the even years, Fastener Fair Hannover holds a secure place in the calendar of the fastener and fixing industry and has succeeded as a suitable counterpart to the international leading trade fair for this industry sector – Fastener Fair Stuttgart,” states Susanne Rauberger.

In order to make Fastener Fair Hannover ever more attractive to trade visitors, the exhibition organisers are now holding the trade fair in Hall 22 which is closely connected to the halls in which Hannover Messe is taking place. With the entry ticket for Fastener Fair, visitors also have free admission to Hannover Messe and all the other trade fairs that are simultaneously taking place at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds. The use of public transport in Hannover is also included in the ticket price.

A visitor brochure will shortly be published with important information and useful tips for visiting the exhibition. The latest information and a regularly updated exhibitor list is available on the exhibition website. www.fastenerfair.com/hannover/

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Taiwan International Fastener Show Kaohsiung, Taiwan

The 2014 Taiwan International Fastener Show (Fastener Taiwan) will be hosted at the all-new Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, nestling amongst the city’s redeveloped harbour area. Promising to be bigger and better, the third edition of the show will take place from 14th – 15th April 2014 and will present some 400 fastener companies – representing the culmination of a now more than fifty year tradition of Taiwanese fastener manufacturing.

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he event continues to be jointly organised by the Taiwan Industrial Fasteners Institute (TIFI) and TAITRA, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council. Each is committed to ensuring that the Taiwan International Fastener Show is both a celebration of Taiwan’s fastener manufacturing heritage and a showpiece for its latest technology, capabilities and commitment to continuous development as a world leading source of fasteners.

The fastener making heritage It was 1955 when Chun Yu Works, established in 1949 by Mr Chun-Yu Lee to make sewing needles, turned first to production of nuts and then to bolts and socket screws. Chun Yu Works & Co Ltd, as it became in 1965, was a founding member of TIFI, establishing the association in 1969 along with Yung-Feng, Jta Yih, Sanshing, Lu Chu Shin Yee, Kwo-Feng, Universal and Chu Na. By the end of its first year TIFI had 32 members.

Today it has more than 600, with half of those companies based in the Kaohsiung region.

A few years ago, reflecting on the development of the fastener industry clusters in Taiwan, Bruce Sun, then Chun Yu chairman, noted: “Gangshan township has a population of around 100,000.

When you walk around and ask people about their occupation, eight or nine out of ten people will tell you, the screw industry.”

By his reckoning one person in every household is connected to the fastener industry. Not surprising then, that Kaohsiung has become one of the main centres for fastener production in Taiwan and has taken on the mantle of the major screw supplier to the world.

Overall there are more than 1,250 fastener factories in Taiwan, with Kaohsiung and Tainan accounting for around 40% of that total. Some 500 companies are located around Lujhu and Gangshan townships and represent 70% of the region’s fastener output. In the north of Taiwan smaller but similar fastener clusters centred on Sanchong, Shulin and Taoyuan cities account for around a third of the country’s fastener factories, with the remainder found in the central areas of Changhua and Taichung.

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coincided with the Vietnam War and the US military adopted Taiwan as a fastener supply base, allowing the fastener companies to earn substantial profits to reinvest in their businesses. Military requirements also began to place more stringent demands on the quality of the fastener companies’ output. Companies like Chun Yu and San Shing Fastech invested in the design and development of their own production technology, the basis for their current world supplying machinery divisions. Learning their skills from these early pioneers of Taiwanese fastener mass production, budding entrepreneurs returned to their own villages and set up small but rapidly growing new fastener manufacturers.

Stronger together The principle of a clustered industry is at the core of Taiwan’s success in fasteners. Significantly Kaohsiung is the location for China Steel Corporation, originally a state owned steel producer, and now the supplier of a high proportion of the Taiwanese fastener industry’s cold heading wire rod requirements. High grade wire rod is supplied from CSC’s blast furnaces and wire rod mills in Kaohsiung harbour and the requirements of Taiwan’s small screw makers are met from electric arc furnace subsidiaries supplying Al-killed wire. Stability of supply and quality of raw material is, of course, critical for Taiwan’s fastener manufacturers. Equally important is the extensive array of contract services that now surround Kaohsiung’s manufacturers, providing heat treatment, plating and coating, tooling and many other services. Government support has also been vital both in supporting export development and participation in trade shows throughout the world and also in research and development, with the Kaohsiung based Metal Industries Research & Development Center playing an important role here. Again the tight clustering of the industry and the active role played by the associations provides the opportunity for industry participants to share technology and know-how. The final essential component is the Taiwanese people. As Bruce Sun noted the Kaohsiung region has a highly skilled, dedicated and experienced fastener industry workforce, essential in providing the human assets to match the

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EXHIBITIONS increasingly advanced manufacturing technologies developed in the region and demanded worldwide.

Leaner and sharper Facing rapidly growing low cost competition from elsewhere in Asia, from the turn of the millennium Taiwanese fastener manufacturers increasingly differentiated themselves through higher quality and higher added value products, including automotive fasteners, higher grade standard fasteners and a strengthened stainless steel fastener output. Taiwanese manufacturers achieved higher international quality certification, including TS 16949 and successfully supported US, European and Japanese importers in servicing the higher added value demands of automotive, electronic and electrical, and more recently aerospace sectors. The Taiwanese producers also began to adopt Lean manufacturing techniques to achieve new levels of efficiency and reliability in production.

World leading fastener production In 2012, Taiwan exported around 1.4 million metric tonnes of fasteners, worth some US$3.8 billion. The industry’s single largest customer is the United States accounting in 2012 for more than 40% of the export tonnage. Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom are the leading European importers and overall Europe is not far behind the USA in its fastener imports from Taiwan.

Showcasing the future The 2014 Taiwan International Fastener Show will provide a unique opportunity for global buyers to assess first hand how the Taiwanese fastener industry is preparing to support its customers in the coming years. Now able to take full advantage of a modern, custom designed, exhibition centre the organisers expect 400 companies to exhibit, occupying the equivalent of 800 booth spaces.

The show will feature leading suppliers of nuts, bolts and screws for ICT, construction, transportation, automobiles, aerospace, general machinery and precision instrumentation.

It will also include exhibits of fastener manufacturing equipment and tooling, inspection and measuring technologies, and raw material suppliers. Not surprisingly the organisers expect to attract 2,000 overseas buyers to the two day event, many of whom will, of course, take the opportunity to build around the show a full programme of factory visits. ‘One on One’ procurement meetings will also be available to buyers and there will be a programme of seminars and forums on industry topics.

Alongside the Taiwan International Fastener Show will be staged the Five Regions Fastener Association Conference 2014 – bringing together more than 200 senior fastener industry managers from Japan, Korea, China and Hong Kong, as well as Taiwan.

In the following pages you will find a copy of the latest exhibitor list and floor plan. For further up to date information including a copy of the 2014 Taiwan International Fastener Show brochure visit the show website. www.fastenertaiwan.com.tw

EXHIBITIONS

Fastener Taiwan – exhibitor list COMPANY BOOTH

COMPANY BOOTH

COMPANY BOOTH

A-STAINLESS INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

C2112

EXCEL COMPONENTS MFG CO., LTD.

C2106

KEY-USE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

F2411

ACCUVISION TECHNOLOGY INC.

D2225

FANG SHENG SCREW CO., LTD.

B2228

KEYENCE TAIWAN CO., LTD.

D2310

AIMREACH ENTERPRISES CO., LTD.

A2328

FAREAST METAL INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

A2414

KIND-AUSPICE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

C2410

ALEX SCREW INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

F2410

FASCON CORPORATION

D2419

KING-ANN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

D2430

AN CHIAO MOLDS CO., LTD.

D2206

FASTENER + FIXING MAGAZINE

KINGWIN PRECISION CO., LTD.

D2314

ANCHOR FASTENERS INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

C2102

FASTENER JAMHER TAIWAN INC.

B2324

KO YING HARDWARE INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

F2432

ANGELRAY CO., LTD.

C2228

FENG YI STEEL CO., LTD.

F2308

KU FU FASTENERS CO., LTD.

F2505

APEX FASTENER INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

C2231

FIRST-STRING ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

E2421

KUANG TAI METAL IND. CO., LTD.

D2320

AQP INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

F2609

FONG PREAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

C2420

KUNTECH INTERNATIONAL CORP.

C2423

ARES TBUSH CO., LTD.

C2128

FONG YIEN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

F2607

KUOLIEN SCREW INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

F2407

ARUN CO., LTD.

F2416

FONTEC SCREWS CO., LTD.

B2207

KWANTEX RESEARCH INC.

E2434

ASIA TECHNICAL SERVICES

B2220

FU HUI SCREW INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

B2210

L & W FASTENERS CO., LTD.

F2425

ATOTECH TAIWAN LIMITED

C2314

FUNDA FASTENER CO., LTD.

F2631

LAN DEE WOEN FACTORY CO., LTD.

D2305

AUTO CLAMP CO., LTD.

A2423

FWU KUANG ENTERPRISES CO., LTD.

A2234

LANDWIDE CO., LTD.

E2319

AUTOLINK INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

A2420

GEM ENTERPRISES & INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

C2114

LEE KING TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

D2302

BAOHUI SCREW POWER BIT INC.

D2411

GEM INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

D2409

LENWIN PLASTIC INDUSTRY CO.,LTD

F2325

BEN YUAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

F2506

GOFAST CO., LTD.

B2216

LI JUMP ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

F2528

BEST QUALITY WIRE CO., LTD.

D2426

GOLDEN TSANN YUH ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

C2230

LIH TA FASTENERS CO., LTD.

E2220

BI-MIRTH CORP.

E2322

GOOD USE HARDWARE CO., LTD.

A2407

LINKWELL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

C2510

BIING FENG ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

D2124

GOURMET EQUIPMENT (TAIWAN) CORP

F2522

LOCKSURE INC.

B2132

BOLTUN CORPORATION

B2206

GRAND RUN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

F2605

LONG G CO., LTD.

A2410

BORDEREX CORPORATION

D2312

GWO-MERG COMPANY LTD.

D2110

LONG HWA SCREW WORKS CO. LTD.

B2223

BOSS PRECISION WORKS CO., LTD.

A2412

H-LOCKER COMPONENTS INC.

C2122

LONG I INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

F2611

BROADEN WORLDWIDE CO., LTD.

C2529

HAI JU TRADING CO., LTD.

E2529

LONG YU INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

C2226

BUDSTECH CO., LTD.

F2615

HANN KUEN MACHINERY & HARDWARE CO.,

E2613

LU CHU SHIN YEE WORKS CO., LTD.

B2516

CHAEN WEI CORPORATION

B2310

HANS FASTENERS CO., LTD.

C2528

LUCKY METALS ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

F2516

CHAN HSIUNG FACTORY CO., LTD.

C2520

HEISN HSING HARDWARE. CO., LTD.

A2310

M-FUN HARDWARE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

F2302

CHAN LIANG ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

B2308

HENG HUAI INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

A2425

MASTER UNITED CORP.

C2324

CHANG CHI METAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

A2621

HI HEAT FURNACE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

D2403

MASTERPIECE HARDWARE INDUSTRIAL CO.

E2124

CHANGING SUN METAL CO., LTD.

C2223

HIGH POINT GLOBAL ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

B2621

MAUDLE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

C2424

CHANNG CHIN INDUSTRY CORP.

F2330

HO HONG WORKS CO., LTD.

F2222

MEENG GANG ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

E2514

CHAO JING PRECISE MACHINES ENTE

E2410

HOLDING ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

D2523

METAL FASTENERS CO., LTD.

E2323

CHARNG GUEY MACHINERY CO., LTD.

E2210

HOME SOON ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

F2312

METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE E2301

CHARNG HOUNG MFG. CO., LTD.

F2229

HOMN REEN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

B2428

METALINK PRECISION INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

A2511

CHEERSON INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

E2224

HONG DEH ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

F2532

MIDAS UNION CO., LTD.

C2332

CHENBROS METAL CO., LTD.

B2130

HSIEN SUN INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

B2407

MIZ ENGINEERING LTD.

A2424

CHENG CHANG CARBIDE CO., LTD.

D2427

HSIN JUI HARDWARE ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

C2629

MODERN ALLOY PLATING CO., LTD.

C2432

CHEWREN INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

D2414

HSIUNG JEN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

C2524

MOLS CORPORATION

B2227

CHI-YU HARDWARE CORP.

F2509

HU PAO INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

F2430

MOUNTFASCO INC.

C2428

CHIA DA FASTENER CO., LTD.

A2519

HUEN CHEN MACHINERY CO., LTD.

C2225

MTC-MERCURY TRADING CO., LTD.

E2516

CHIA-LI CO., LTD.

F2502

HUN MING HARDWARE & SPRING WORKS

F2334

MY HAND INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

D2405

CHIAN YUNG CORPORATION

C2527

HUNG-YIN ENTERPRISE

E2615

NANMAT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

A2625

CHIANG SHIN FASTENERS INDUSTRIES LTD.

B2424

HURMG YIEH MACHINERY INDUSTRIAL CO.

D2106

NATURE TRADING CO., LTD.

E2214

CHIEN SEN WORKS CO., LTD.

C2116

HWA HSING SCREW INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

B2328

ND INDUSTRIES ASIA, INC.

E2420

CHIEN TSAI MACHINERY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

D2226

HWAGUO INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS CO., LTD.

A2603

NEW BEST WIRE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

D2324

CHII CHYUAN HEAT TREATMENT INDUSTRIAL

D2422

HWANG SHIANG IND. CO., LTD.

F2629

NEWPACK CO., LTD.

C2627

CHIN LIH HSING PRECISION ENTERPRISE

C2209

HYPERTOOL TAIWAN CO., LTD.

E2510

NEWREX SCREW CORPORATION

E2428

CHINA STEEL CORPORATION

D2130

INN SINN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

A2318

NUFAST LOGISTICS CO., LTD.

D2230

CHING CHAN OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

D2330

INTERNATIONAL FASTENERS INDUSTRIAL CO.

F2414

OFCO INDUSTRIAL CORP.

F2422

CHING IEE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

F2116

ITAC LABORATORY CO, LTD.

D2209

PAN-FOLKS INTERNATIONAL CO.

B2423

CHITE ENTERPRISES CO., LTD.

A2430

J.C. GRAND CORPORATION

C2305

PANTHER T&H INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

F2426

CHONG CHENG FASTENER CORP.

B2402

JAU YEOU INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

B2102

PASSION TRADING CO., LTD.

C2311

CHONG YANG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

F2524

JENN TAI MACHINERY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

E2310

PATTA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

F2316

CHU LUN SING CO., LTD.

E2611

JERN YAO ENTERPRISES CO., LTD.

E2102

POINT SCREW ENTERPRISE COMPANY LTD.

F2625

CHUAN CHANG MOULD CO., LTD.

E2512

JET FAST COMPANY LIMITED

C2216

POINTMASTER MACHINERY CO., LTD.

E2414

CHUAN YI SHENG MACHINARY CO., LTD.

D2220

JI LI DENG FASTENERS CO., LTD.

C2212

POTZU FORGING CO., LTD.

B2224

CHUM YUAN CO., LTD.

D2513

JIAN HWA ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

E2114

PPG INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. TAIWAN BRANCH D2401

CHUN CHAN TECH CO., LTD.

D2214

JIENG BEEING ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

D2527

PROFAST MANUFACTURE COMPANY LTD.

E2226

CHUN MEN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

C2323

JIN SHING STAINLESS IND. CO., LTD.

C2531

PUROIZU INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

C2227

CHUN YU WORKS & CO., LTD.

F2216

JINGSTONE PRECISION MEASUREMENT &

Q-NUTS INDUSTRIAL CORP.

C2224

CHUN ZU MACHINERY INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

E2302

CALIBR ATION TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL

E2609

QST INTERNATIONAL CORP.

A2512

CHUS STAINLESS STEEL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

B2203

JINN HER ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

A2518

RAY FU ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

A2528

CO-WEALTH ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

A2504

JOHN CHEN SCREW IND. CO., LTD.

A2506

RENETSAF CO., LTD.

A2521

CPC FASTENERS INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

A2427

JOINER FASTENER ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

A2503

REXLEN CORP.

B2302

DA YANG ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

B2519

JUN-EN ENTERPRISE CORP.

E2506

RI YUE XING PRECISION INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

F2531

DAR YU ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

A2332

JUSTEXIN TESTEXIN

D2309

RINGTECH INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD.

D2210

DIING SEN FASTENERS INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

F2126

JZUH CHIA INTERNATIONAL CORP.

C2229

RODEX FASTENERS CORP.

B2316

DIN LING CORP.

C2414

K. TICHO INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

C2427

RUEY HER RUBBER CO., LTD.

A2526

DOERRENBERG SPECIAL STEELS TAIWAN LTD.

D2323

KAO WAN BOLT INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

C2205

SAN SHING FASTECH CORP.

E2530

DRAGON IRON FACTORY CO., LTD.

C2312

KAO WEIN PRECISION CO., LTD.

B2420

SAN YUNG ELECTRIC HEAT MACHINE CO., LTD.

E2110

DYNA COMPRESSOR CO., LTD.

D2114

KARAT INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION

F2429

SANN MUO ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

F2230

E-FULL ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

A2411

KATSUHANA FASTENERS CORP.

B2319

SANSOAR ENGINEERING SALES, INC.

F2226

E-TEAM CO., LTD.

B2512

KAY-TAI FASTENERS INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

F2526

SCREWTECH INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

B2219

EASYLINK INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

E2126

KEEP FASTENER CO., LTD.

C2309

SE FA ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

B2112

ESSENCE METHOD REFINE CO., LTD.

B2416

KENLON INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

A2320

SEN CHANG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

C2213

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COMPANY BOOTH

COMPANY BOOTH

COMPANY BOOTH

SHANG YU MACHINERY CO., LTD.

D2525

SUNNY SCREW INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

F2514

UNITECH PRODUCTS CORP.

B2502

SHARP-EYED PRECISION PARTS CO., LTD.

E2424

SUPER AIR COMPRESSOR TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

D2407

VERTEX PRECISION INDUSTRIAL CORP.

C2530

SHEH FUNG SCREWS CO., LTD.

C2501

SUPER CHENG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

A2419

WA TAI INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

F2518

SHEH KAI PRECISION CO., LTD.

C2501

SUPERIOR QUALITY FASTENER CO., LTD.

C2206

WAN CHU TRADEING CO., LTD.

A2505

SHENG DA SHING ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

F2322

TAI HUEI SCREW INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

A2605

WANG CHENG PRECISE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

E2120

SHENG KUO MACHINERY CO., LTD.

D2412

TAI MAO NUTS CO., LTD.

A2326

WATTSON FASTENER GROUP INC.

C2516

SHERN HORN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

C2623

TAIHO TOOL MFG. CO., LTD.

D2102

WE POWER INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

F2122

SHIH HSANG YWA INDUSTRIAL INC.

C2202

TAIKOH FASTENER CORPORATION

A2510

WEI CHIH STEEL INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

E2328

SHIHO SCREW INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

A2403

TAIKYU CO., LTD.

E2132

WEI ZAI INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

F2529

SHIN CHUN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

B2523

TAIWAN LEE RUBBER CO., LTD.

F2326

WELLFLY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

F2406

SHIN-JAAN WORKS CO., LTD.

C2220

TAIWAN RDP IND. CO., LTD.

D2423

WEN YANG MACHINERY CO., LTD.

E2402

SHINN RUNG CO., LTD.

A2312

TAIWAN SELF-LOCKING GROUP

A2607

WU JII INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

D2416

SHUENN CHANG FA ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

F2234

TAIWAN SHAN YIN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

B2116

YANG YI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

D2511

SHUN DEN IRON WORKS CO., LTD.

D2306

TAIWAN SUPERCRITICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

D2328

YI CHUN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

A2525

SHUN HSIN TA CORP.

D2223

TG CO., LTD.

F2510

YI TAI SHEN CO., LTD.

F2402

SHUTER ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

C2523

THREAD INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

A2418

YIH SHWEI BOLT INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

F2225

SHYANG SHENG PRECISE INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

A2409

TIEN WEI INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

C2631

YIN SHIN HARDWARE INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

F2130

SHYANG TAI HARDENING METAL CO., LTD.

C2126

TONG HWEI ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

B2202

YING MING INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

B2524

SONG FU MOLD CO., LTD.

F2530

TOP SCREW METAL CORP.

C2232

YING YANG HARDWARE CO., LTD.

A2322

SOON PORT INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

C2325

TOP STABILITY MACHINE INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

E2502

YOUR CHOICE FASTENERS & TOOLS CO., LTD.

C2320

SPECIAL FASTENERS ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

B2410

TOP-TRANSFER ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

A2508

YOW CHERN CO., LTD.

A2522

SPECIAL RIVETS CORP.

A2426

TRISAIL INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

D2308

YOW TAY COLLATED SCREW INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

A2405

SPRING PROFIT PLATING WORKS CO., LTD.

A2408

TSUN CHEN INDUSTRIAL CORP.

C2328

YU CHI TAIWAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

B2522

STAMPO ENTERPRISES CO., LTD.

D2120

TUNG-LI SCREW ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

F2603

YUAN YEAH ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

A2304

STANDING INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

A2509

TWINIEL CORPORATION

D2224

YUE HONG CO., LTD.

A2324

STANINFO TECH CO., LTD.

D2420

TYCOONS GROUP ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

C2302

YUNG FANG STEEL CHAINS & HARDWARES WORKS CO., LTD. F2627

STARBEST ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

C2110

TZONG JI METALS CO., LTD.

F2329

YUO CHUN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

A2306

STEEL STONE CO., LTD.

C2120

U QUEEN MACHINERY CO., LTD.

D2202

ZEN-YOUNG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

E2314

SU’S PRECISION TOOLS CO., LTD.

F2525

U-CHANCE ENTERPRISES CO., LTD.

C2329

ZHI RONG FASTENER INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

E2430

SUMEEKO INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

A2314

UNIPACK EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.

F2434

ZXY TECHNOLOGY LTD.

D2521

SUN LUNG GEAR WORKS CO., LTD.

A2308

UNIQUELUB SYSTEM SOLUTION CO., LTD.

C2124

ZYH YIN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

F2102

SUN THROUGH INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

E2320

UNIS INDUSTRIAL SOLUTION CORP.

D2301

SUNNY HILL CO., LTD.

B2322

UNISTRONG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

A2404

Details correct as of 23rd October 2013

EXHIBITIONS

Fastener Taiwan – floor plan

How to get to Kaohsiung Exhibition Center Address: No. 39 Chenggong 2nd Road Opening times

Qianzhen District

Kaohsiung City 806 Taiwan

Monday 14th April 2014: 09:00am – 17:00pm Tuesday 15th April 2014: 09:00am – 17:00pm

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From Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:

From the airport, take the shuttle bus to Taoyuan high speed rail station. Take the high speed rail to Zuoying station. From Zuoying station take the KRTC (Kaohsiung Metro) to Sanduo Shopping District station. Take the Fastener Taiwan free shuttle bus from there to the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center.

From Kaohsiung International Airport:

From the airport, take the KRTC (Kaohsiung Metro) to Sanduo Shopping District Station and then take the Fastener Taiwan free shuttle bus to Kaohsiung Exhibition Center.

By KRTC (Kaohsiung Metro):

Take the Red Line (Gangshan South – Siaogang) and get off at R8 (Sanduo Shopping District station). From there, take the Fastener Taiwan free shuttle bus to Kaohsiung Exhibition Center.

By taxi:

Taxis are convenient in Kaohsiung and fares are reasonable. The minimum fare is NT$70 (1.74 euros), increasing by incremenents of NT$5 per 250 metres, with a NT$20 per trip surcharge added from 11:00pm to 06:00am. It takes approximately 15 minutes from Kaohsiung International Airport to get to the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center.

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INSIGHT

Pressing on with precision Baker & Finnemore Ltd, situated in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, has had a busy 12 months. After being acquired towards the end of 2012 the company introduced an investment plan that has seen the installation of several pieces of new machinery during 2013 – all whilst producing over 500 million Starlock® push-on fasteners annually. Will Lowry visited the UK manufacturer to discover how the acquisition and investment have affected the company, and what its plans are for the future.

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stablished in 1850 Baker & Finnemore Ltd (Bakfin) was initially a leading producer of high quality dip-type fountain pin nibs. The company progressed to supply a variety of different industries with components that could either be pressed or strip-formed from steel. In the mid-1950s Bakfin made a significant development when it designed and introduced the Starlock® – a push-on fastener that gives an instant fix and grip when pushed onto a shaft, thus eliminating costly threading and grooving operations.

By the 1960s the Starlock® was already being sold across Europe and today has developed a global reputation, being used in approximately 50 countries across every continent.

In July 2012 Gebruder Titgemeyer Beteiligungsgesellshaft, to whom Bakfin had been a supplier to since the 1960s, acquired Bakfin. This acquisition increased Titgemeyer’s commitment to UK manufacturing and also complemented the Titgemeyer UK operation already based in Tipton, West Midlands. David Harrison, previously at Titgemeyer UK, took over as managing director at Bakfin after the acquisition.

“Since the acquisition Titgemeyer has pretty much left us to our own devices,” explains Paul Watkins-Burke, operations manager at Bakfin. “They bought Baker & Finnemore for Baker & Finnemore. They want us to be an independent company within the Group and to continue to do what we have been doing.”

Paul continues: “The acquisition has enabled us to invest in the products, machinery and people at Bakfin. Last year there was GB£200,000 investment in the manufacturing operation. We also invested in a pre-programmed packaging machine, as well as new machinery for the cleaning of parts. We will be looking

Bakfin’s design and development department

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to invest a similar amount in 2014 on additional machinery.”

Bakfin has the capability to design, manufacture and supply a wide range of bespoke pressings and clips to specific order.

In addition to its range of Starlock® push-on fasteners and StarPress™ precision pressings, Bakfin’s range varies from simple flat designs to complex multifaceted precision pressings.

The company has total control over its production process thanks to its in-house capabilities that include a design and development department, a tool room, a quality department, a fully furnished press shop, and a heat treatment and finishing department.

All of which are equipped with high specification equipment and skilled staff.

“At Bakfin we provide a first class development service,” says Paul. “Our comprehensive in-house facilities and wealth of experience mean that we are very flexible when meeting customer requirements. This includes our highly skilled research and development team that can assist customers in achieving an optimum solution at a relatively low cost.”

A key part in this optimum solution is Bakfin’s design and development department, which works with customers’ drawings or 3D models to create high quality, accurate prototypes – using the latest CAD/CAM and 3D technology. The design and development department also has the ability to work with customers to create unique solutions for specific applications.

“Due to the tooling design being carried out in-house, we are able to efficiently design and produce the perfect product for an application,” explains Paul.

Phillip Brookes, design draftsman at Bakfin, adds: “We have a standard range of tooling that can be interchanged according to

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Phillip continues: “This enables us to design specialist products based on original tooling that is already available in our tool room. Whilst we can develop innovative tooling for new customer applications, we can also design new versions of existing tooling to help improve current products.”

Linking up with design and development is the quality department, which ensures that the solutions provided meet the relevant high quality standards.

“The quality department was recently refurbished, and we have put a lot of investment into it to ensure that we have the latest technology available,” comments Paul Watkins-Burke.

“An example of this is the recent investment in a state of the art (non-contact) measuring machine, with programmes including 2D measurements, with the ability to import CAD data as well.”

Simon Roberts, quality manager at Bakfin, adds: “The non-contact measuring machine is capable of measuring different points of parts and can automatically find the edge of products, helping to measure the diameters of products to a more accurate scale and reduce any errors that could potential happen using optical machines.”

Simon continues: “By investing in the new machine it has enabled us to reduce the manual operations that were still being carried out by staff. We can also now generate reports for

customers – for instance if they have any queries with products that have been delivered. The new machine also has the ability to store programmes for specific products, meaning that we will have an entire catalogue of programmes for selected ranges, all of which can be selected on the machine when necessary.”

“The new measuring machine has enabled us to take another step forward in ensuring the quality of the products,” states Paul Watkins-Burke. “At Bakfin we prefer to build the quality into the production, rather than inspect it out. This is why we carry out quality checks at the beginning and during the production process to ensure the products are being produced to the required standards.”

Other tests that can be carried out within the quality department include load testing, height measuring, hardness testing, as well as push-on and push-off testing. Bakfin commitment to quality is also underlined by its accreditation to ISO/TS 16949, as well as its ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 accreditations.

“Although we already supply a lot of products to the automotive industry, we see it as a market we can still grow in,” mentions Paul. “Even before we received accreditation to ISO/TS 16949, we were producing parts to an exceptionally high standard. Now that we are accredited it gives us more potential within the market.”

Bakfin currently exports 70% of its products globally and has eleven distributors that cover Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the Netherlands and Ukraine.

“As a business we are always looking for new distributors that will take us into new markets,” says Paul. “A market that is of particular interest at the moment is the USA. We sell quite a lot of products to the United States, and we believe we can grow this market significantly.”

After the developments of the past twelve months, and with the company looking to new markets and continuing to invest in new machinery, there are clearly exciting times ahead for Bakfin.

“The past 160 years have given us a vast experience in the design and manufacture of precision pressings,” states Paul.

“Thanks to the success of Starlock® we have a worldwide reputation for supplying quality products for applications across all industries. Add to that the support we now receive from being part of the Titgemeyer Group and we are definitely looking forward to the future and continuing our success.” www.bakfin.com

Starlock® push-on fasteners The Starlock® push-on fastener range forms the lion share of Bakfin’s output, with 500 million Starlocks manufactured annually.

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he Starlock® push-on fastener is manufactured from quality high carbon steel and is specially heat treated to ensure secure holding quality. In application the Starlock® is simply pushed onto a shaft, giving an instant fix and grip and eliminating costly threading and grooving operations. Once fixed in position, the Starlock® push-on fastener is so secure that it can only be removed by destruction.

Starlock® push-on fasteners can be used for a wide range of applications including automotive, marine, health care, home building and garden products sectors.

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The advantages of the Starlock® push-on fastener include: • RoHS compliant.

• Suitable for plain shafts.

• Can replace circlips, cotterpins, etc.

• No need for screw threads.

• Eliminates tolerance stacking.

• Can be automated.

• Also available in stainless steel.

• Capped Starlocks are also available in various sizes and materials.

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INSIGHT

Investing to meet demand Owlett-Jaton is part of Hexstone, the company behind leading fastener and fixings experts JCP Fixings, Galaxy Fasteners, Icon Fasteners, and Stainless Threaded Fasteners. Here national sales manager, Tony Williams, discusses the latest service sourcing tools from Owlett-Jaton.

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ajor investment into our product and service offering is crucial to maintain recognition as the number one choice for quality, service and value within the industrial fasteners market, and as the biggest stockholder in the industry. As a leading provider offering an unrivalled range of more than 30,000 fasteners, fixings and associated products to the wholesaler and merchant trade, we are a key player in supplying various industries showing great promise for the coming year – including construction and engineering.

Things are looking much brighter in the industrial market as we witness an upturn in demand across engineering, fabrication, and manufacturing companies. It is integral that suppliers to the marketplace remain innovative and reactive to the increase in demand, which is why we are proud to announce significant investment into our stockholding of existing products.

What’s new?

The introduction of over 80 new items in the pioneering Lindapter range further strengthens our reputation for leading industry knowledge and experience. Our valued partnership with Lindapter goes from strength to strength, and we are proud to extend a range of products from a company that’s heritage dates back to 1934. Lindapter has grown over the last 75 years from a modest family business, into a reputable global brand. We are already seeing an increased performance due to the extension of this portfolio, and look forward to what 2014 brings in the way of Lindapter.

We have also added in excess of 500 new items to the range of abrasives and accessories. The safety of these products is of paramount importance, and consequently, much effort has been applied over time to attain accreditation for safety, quality control, design and manufacture.

The addition of dome head, countersunk, and large flange multi-grip rivets to the Grippa blind rivets range is the third area we have invested in to bring more choice, convenience, and reliability to the service we offer.

Furthermore, in the last 12 months alone we have added to our growing portfolio the Draper line of hand tools and accessories, plus an extended range of personal protective equipment (PPE) and workwear. This is part of our growing commitment to

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provide a diverse range of high quality, cost effective products for customers to meet more of their purchasing needs from one source; consistently saving them time and, in turn, money.

As part of our commitment to providing that little bit extra, we also launched an exclusive service for customers giving them even greater access to our products and services. Called ‘OJ-Extra’, the service is designed to offer customers even more than before; providing access to an extended range of industrial fasteners sourced from mainland Europe, with a quick turnaround and a low minimum order value.

We provide a ‘shopping basket’ approach where suppliers can pick and choose from high quality products, in the knowledge that we research and source only the very best. To many customers, Owlett-Jaton has become an extension of their warehouse. Our 150,000 square foot warehouse stocks all of the essentials, which enables us to offer many industry sectors a ‘one-stop-shop’.

About Owlett-Jaton As well as an ever-expanding, comprehensive portfolio, the Owlett-Jaton service promise means that stock is available via next day nationwide delivery with no minimum order charges accounting for the majority of business.

Another increasingly popular way to access and order our products is OJ Trade – an online trading portal where customers and visitors can view the entire product range. Customers can register to check stock availability and prices and can place orders 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The ‘real time’ functionality of the site also means product enquiries and selling prices can be calculated instantly.

Other features include the ability to store and review enquiries for future reference, access to order, invoice, and credit details that can be viewed online or printed off, and a ‘purchase manager’ facility to store details of regularly purchased products.

Owlett-Jaton bases are strategically placed across the UK in order to offer a premium level of service, from the headquarters in Stone (Staffordshire), to Dartford, Elland, Milton Keynes, and Swindon.

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

BS 8539 dominates CFA conferences The UK Construction Fixings Association held its Autumn Conference for Associate Members in two locations this year – the first hosted by fischer fixings UK Ltd in Wallingford on 10th September and the other at Wetherby Racecourse on 3rd October.

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ll four full members of the CFA – fischer, Hilti, Rawlplug and ITW Spit Fixings – were represented at both venues, each of which attracted more than twenty delegates from across the UK. Central to the programme was BS 8539:2012, the code of practice for the selection and installation of post-installed anchors in concrete and masonry.

For conference leader and CFA general manager, Mark Salmon, the recently published code represented arguably the most significant development in the organisation of construction fixings in the UK since the advent of ETAs in 1997. It presented important business opportunities for distributors and testers, as well as the potential to contribute significantly to safety in anchor installation. The code places strong emphasis on the use of fixings with an ETA in safety critical applications and clearly defines specific roles and responsibilities throughout the specification, supply and installation chain. It provides detailed safety guidance – notably in two critical situations: where it is necessary to substitute an alternative fixing to that originally specified and where an installer hits rebar. Speaking about the latter, Mark Salmon said: “According to BS 8539, the issue should be addressed at the design stage with clear instructions on how to avoid it.”

Breakout sessions allowed testers and distributors to focus on topics relevant to their roles. In lively and very interactive sessions the approved testers were taken through two new CFA guidance notes: ‘Top fixings for suspended ceilings’ and ‘anchorage systems for seasonal decorations’. Both types of installation have experienced failures, which make the role of the approved tester particularly important.

Bryan Carroll (pictured below), technical director at Masonry Fixings in Dublin, once again presented to CFA approved distributors. This year he focused on ‘Development of the design method from Kappa to concrete capacity’, exploring the development of anchors, the legislation surrounding them and the implications BS 8539 will have on fastener distributors.

While BS 8539 is clear that the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the correct design rests with the designer and not the distributor, there was no question in Bryan’s mind that strengthened technical and design knowledge was essential

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if fixings distributors were to both differentiate themselves commercially in the market and contribute to the ultimate safety of installations.

Bryan Carroll’s commitment stems from his personal involvement in the aftermath of a fatal site accident in Ireland.

Masonry Fixings was completely exonerated of any responsibility for the accident but the harrowing experience highlighted the absence of any standards or regulations for anchor installation in the Irish building market. A year after the accident Bryan began to work with the Irish Health & Safety Authority to develop an Irish Code of Practice.

Subsequently, Bryan was invited to join Mark Salmon on the BSI committee that developed BS 8539:2012. Unlike the Irish code the British Standard does not have the force of law.

However, as Mark Salmon emphasised during the conferences, if there is an accident and somebody is hurt, the Health & Safety Executive will be involved and will investigate whether or not all participants followed best possible practice – which now means the recommendations of BS 8539:2012. Ultimately, as resulted from the Irish accident, individual and corporate responsibility would be scrutinised in a court of law.

The CFA also introduced its ‘BS 8539 Tool Kit’, which includes guides on how to select, supply, install and test anchors in accordance with the code. The tool kit also contains downloadable versions of CFA Forms, developed to help the assembly and dissemination of information between stakeholders at key stages in the life of a fixing so as to enable compliance with the recommendations of the code.

In the final conference session, Rawlplug, ITW Spit Fixings and fischer each presented their anchor design and selection software, providing a unique opportunity for distributors to compare the varied approaches and to see how each interlocked with BS 8539 and its Tool Kit. Further information about the CFA, including more than twenty downloadable Guidance Notes and an extensive range of other valuable information is available online. The site also provides a search facility to locate local approved distributors and testers. www.fixingscfa.co.uk

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

Connecting steel balconies into concrete slabs J&P Building Systems says that it has launched a unique balcony fixing solution for construction projects.

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he connection of steel balconies into concrete slabs poses three main issues: the need for considerable adjustability in the fixing method (which is normally done by different trades) and the need to carry high loads whilst also minimising the effects of cold bridging. BALCON™, derived of JORDAHL® channels, neatly solves these design dilemmas.

BALCON™ connecting arrangements offer multi-directional adjustment, are bespoke to each application, and can also accommodate retro-fit balcony installations for refurbishment projects.

Wayne Coulter, marketing manager at J&P, comments: “Specifying steel balcony fixings with little or no adjustment can prove costly down the line in terms of project delivery, budget and pure ‘hassle factor’.

Some ‘cast-in’ anchorage systems can offer no adjustment at all and rely solely on the balcony bracket (supplied by others) to provide any form of adjustment.”

He continues: “We recognised the need for a multi-directional balcony connection arrangement and developed the BALCON™ system, a fantastic alternative, providing greater adjustment in both vertical and lateral movement than many other systems. BALCON™ offers rotational adjustment that no other system can currently provide.”

New Spit FIX3 The latest through bolt anchor from ITW Construction Products’ Spit Fixings range, the Spit FIX3 (ETA – 13/0005), is a fast and convenient heavy duty anchor suitable for a broad range of applications in concrete, either pre-fastened or through fixed.

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TW states that the Spit FIX3 has one of the highest load capacities of any ETA Option 7 approved anchor, limited only to the concrete cone failure, and also boasts excellent edge and spacing limitations. It is extremely versatile and is ideal for use in concrete applications such as fixing columns, beams, brackets and plates.

The Spit FIX3 is manufactured in Europe and comes in a wide range of sizes complete with clear sleeve and head markings for pre-installation and post-installation guidance. Each box also comes with a quick reference guide to help achieve a fast and efficient fix on-site.

“If you would like further information about the Spit FIX3 or any other products in the Spit Anchor range, please contact ITW Construction Products’ customer services.”

KTX professional woodscrews Over the last few years Concept Distribution Ltd has been developing its professional woodscrews range adding sizes to its Gold range and creating new ranges of Silver (BZP) woodscrews, Bronze (nano coated, C4 rated) and Stainless Steel.

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hese new additions mean that Concept now has an offering to cover a wide range of internal and external applications. All the woodscrews share the same high quality and benefits, including: • Stick fit head.

• Suitable for Pozi, Phillips, Square and KTX bits.

• No pilot hole or pre-drilling is required.

• No wobbling or slippage.

• Deep head recess.

• Suitable for any wood.

Concept offers all its screws in lined card boxes, with its popular sizes now available in bulk clear tubs, which are proving very popular with users.

‘We previously did bulk quantities in white plastic tubs but the move to clear packaging was the right step. If someone is buying a bulk quantity they like to see the value they are getting and so the clear tubs are a lot more attractive to buyers. We take packaging seriously, our card boxes are lined and coated and are made for practical use and the same is true of the tubs with a re-sealable lid and handle. As a company we don’t just look at what it looks like on a stand in a merchant but how the packaging stands up to the rigours of construction sites and the back of workers vans.”

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

Experts in anchors INDEX Fixing Systems, a manufacturer and industrial supplier of fixing systems, says that it is proud of its flagship range of metal anchors for heavy loads, which puts it at the forefront of the market.

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NDEX’s five star families – the MT through bolt anchor for heavy loads, the CH sleeve anchor with anti-spin system for heavy duty fixings, the MAGNER concrete anchor with Silver Ruspert coating, the HE-NO drop-in anchor with internal thread for heavy loads and the SL heavy duty anchor for high performance in concrete – are all examples of quality and security. In addition, the main products in the MT and SL families are ETA approved by the European Organisation for Technical Assessments (EOTA).

True to its continuous improvement and pursuit of excellence, INDEX Fixing Systems offers the MTP through bolt anchor for heavy loads (ETA – 12/0397) and the SL-RT heavy duty anchor (ETA – 11/0323) both approved by the EOTA for Option 1. The MT family is also composed of the MTH and MTH-A4 anchor ranges (ETA – 05/0242), the latter in stainless steel A4, and both approved in Option 7.

The SL family meanwhile includes the SL-VT anchor (ETA – 04/0100) ETA approved in Option 8.

The INDEX Fixing Systems range of approved anchors is not simply confined to the metal anchors. INDEX’s chemical mortar family offers five products certified by the EOTA including: MOPOLY (ETA – 13/0752), MOPOSE (ETA – 13/0751), MOEPOX (ETA – 13/0753), MOEPSE (ETA – 13/0780), and MOVISE (ETA – 13/0971).

The chemical anchor range also includes the CA-QU chemical capsule (ETA – 08/0350) ETA approved in Option 7. Finally, the nylon hammerfix anchor T-NUX, either in its countersunk or hexagonal head variations and both in steel or stainless steel A4, is also certified by the EOTA (ETA – 13/0754). www.indexfix.com

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C O N S T R U CT I O N F I X I N G S Recent ETAs for fixings Here is a list of recent ETAs granted in the last three months to fixings products, following the agreement with the European Organisation for Technical Assessments.

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

From 1st July 2013, as a result of the Construction Products Regulation, new ETAs will actually be European Technical Assessments. European Technical Approvals published before 1st July 2013 will act as the new assessment until their expiry date For further information and a full list of valid ETAs you should visit EOTA’s website. www.eota.eu

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ETA NUMBER

TRADE NAME

COMPANY

ETAG 001 Metal Anchors for use in Concrete (all parts) ETA – 13/0371

Apolo MEA drop-in anchor SA plus

Apolo MEA Befestigungssysteme GmbH

ETA – 13/0372

Apolo MEA drop-in anchor SA plus

Apolo MEA Befestigungssysteme GmbH

ETA – 13/0388

Powers Throughbolt B-PTB-SS-ETA1-PRO

Stanley Black & Decker Deutschland GmbH

ETA – 13/0408

TOX Ceiling Anchor ADH

TOX-Dübel-Technik GmbH & Co. KG

ETA – 13/0441

Sormat Drop in anchor LA+ and LAL+

Sormat OY

ETA – 13/0442

Sormat Drop in anchor LA+ and LAL+

Sormat OY

ETA – 13/0470

Injection system Chemfix 500 for rebar connection

Chemfix Products Ltd

ETA – 13/0490

Würth Ceiling Anchor W-DS/S

Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG

ETA – 13/0491

Injection system Chemfix 500 for concrete

Chemfix Products Ltd

ETA – 13/0505

DeWalt Throughbolt PTB-SS-PRO

DeWalt

ETA – 13/0506

Mungo Concrete Screw Anchor MCS-A

MUNGO Befestigungstechnig AG

ETA – 13/0507

BERNER Super Plus

Berner Trading Holding GmbH

ETA – 13/0568

Injection System FIX-EXTRA for rebar connection

ITW Construction Products Aps

ETA – 13/0573

UIP Injection system ubond PE for concrete

UIP GmbH & Co KG

ETA – 13/0605

CLOVERFIX MTP

INDEX-Técnicas Expansivas S.L.

ETA – 13/0634

EVDBZ

Evolution Fasteners (U.K.) Ltd

ETA – 13/0652

Mapei Injection System Mapefix EP for concrete

Mapei S.p.A.

ETA – 13/0701

BOSSONG NWS-CE1

BOSSONG S.p.A.

ETA – 13/0722

ANCHORSET RED, FEBFIX 105 galvanised or stainless steel bonded anchor

Everbuild Ltd

ETA – 13/0723

ANCHORSET GREEN, FEBFIX 205 galvanised or stainless steel bonded anchor

Everbuild Ltd

ETA – 13/0730

MAXXFAST PROMAXX anchor

Fabory Nederland B.V.

ETA – 13/0772

fischer Anchor bolt FXA

fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KG

ETA – 13/0773

MKT Injection system VME for concrete

MKT, Metall-Kunststoff-Technik GmbH & Co. KG

ETA – 13/0774

Sormat Chemical Injection System ITH-Ve for concrete

Sormat OY

ETA – 13/0775

Sormat Chemical Injection System ITH-Ve for rebar connection

Sormat OY

ETA – 13/0777

LUSAN VINILESTER PLUS SIN ESTIRENO for rebar connection

Lusan Fijaciones y Anclajes, S.L.

ETA – 13/0778

Structaset™ 401, Structaset™ 402 for rebar connection

ITW Australia (Ramset)

ETA – 13/0780

MOEPSE, MOEPSES for rebar connection

Index Técnicas Expansivas, S.L.

ETA – 13/0781

JF P, JF P-C galvanised or stainless steel bonded anchor

Hexstone Ltd

ETA – 13/0782

JF PSF, JF PSF-C, JF PSF-S, JF PSF-E galvanised or stainless steel bonded anchor

Hexstone Ltd

ETA – 13/0835

EF35

All Fasteners PTY LTD

ETA – 13/0847

Rebar connection with BTI injection mortar UVT Top

BTI Befestigungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG

ETA – 13/0854

EJOT MULTIFIX VSF, EJOT MULTIFIX VSF LT

EJOT Baubefestigungen GmbH

ETA – 13/0861

ELEMATIC ULTRA BLOK

ITW Construction Products Italy SRL

ETA – 13/0862

ELEMATIC ULTRA BLOK

ITW Construction Products Italy SRL

ETA – 13/0864

Injection System VM VE for rebar connection

KEW Kunststofferzeugnisse GmbH

ETA – 13/0865

Molly Throughbolt ETA1

Black and Decker Europe

ETA – 13/0912

Förch F IT Z-B Injection mortar for rebar connection

Theo Förch FmbH & Co KG

ETA – 13/0917

ChemMatesEP

Ideal Fasteners Pty. Ltd

ETA – 13/0918

EJOT SE 800

EJOT Baubefestigungen GmbH

ETA – 13/0924

RAWLOCK

Rawl France Sarl

ETA – 13/0925

WHA anchor

Würth France SA

ETA – 13/0937

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE® – VINYLESTER ADHESIVE SYSTEM „VA”

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE® GmbH

ETA – 13/0952

R-KEM+, R-KF2+, R-KEM+ Ton Pierre, R-KF2+ Ton Pierre galvanised or stainless steel bonded anchor

Rawl France Sarl

ETA – 13/0955

Mungo MIT-SP, MIT-SPE, MIT-SPEED galvanised or stainless steel bonded anchor

MUNGO Befestigungstechnig AG

ETA – 13/0956

Mungo MIT-VE, MIT-VE PLUS galvanised or stainless steel bonded anchor

MUNGO Befestigungstechnig AG

ETA – 13/0957

Mungo MIT-Sp galvanised or stainless steel bonded anchor

MUNGO Befestigungstechnig AG

ETA – 13/0958

Mungo MIT-VSF, MIT-TROPICAL for rebar connection

MUNGO Befestigungstechnig AG

ETA – 13/0965

ESI Styrene Free Injection Mortar

EXPANDET Screw Anchors A/S

ETA – 13/0968

Sika AnchorFix-2 Bonded anchor

SIKA Services AG

ETA – 13/0969

Sika AnchorFix-2001 Bonded anchor

SIKA Services AG

ETA – 13/0970

CM300E

ESSVE Produkter AB

ETA – 13/0971

INDEX Styrene Free Vinylester Mortar MOVISE

Index Técnicas Expansivas, S.L.

ETA – 13/0972

Rawl R-KER bonded anchor

Rawl France Sarl

ETA – 13/0975

Profix PIT

Profix AG

ETA – 13/0977

Mungo MIT-SE

MUNGO Befestigungstechnik AG

ETA – 13/0981

Profix PBA Bolzenanker

Profix AG

ETA – 13/0995

Würth WIT-VE 200 bonded anchor

Würth France SA

ETA – 13/0976

MSS 200 Kemankare

CTW AB

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ETA NUMBER

TRADE NAME

COMPANY

ETAG 001 Metal Anchors for use in Concrete (all parts) …continued ETA – 13/0977

Mungo MIT-SE

MUNGO Befestigungstechnik AG

ETA – 13/0981

Profix PBA Bolzenanker

Profix AG

ETA – 13/0995

Würth WIT-VE 200 bonded anchor

Würth France SA

ETA – 13/1002

VM EP, VM EW, VM ES steel bonded anchor

KEW Kunststofferzeugnisse GmbH

ETA – 13/1003

VM EP, VM ES for rebar connection

KEW Kunststofferzeugnisse GmbH

ETA – 13/1004

VM P galvanised or stainless steel bonded anchor

KEW Kunststofferzeugnisse GmbH

ETA – 13/1005

VM VE

KEW Kunststofferzeugnisse GmbH

ETA – 13/1013

Wedge Anchor KEW BN, KEW BN A4

KEW Kunststofferzeugnisse GmbH

ETA – 13/1014

KEW BZ anchor

KEW Kunststofferzeugnisse GmbH

ETA – 13/1029

Bolzenanker PBL

Profix AG

ETA – 13/1030

Vesta VTC – ETA7

Fikstek Baglanti Teknolojileri San. Tic. Ltd. Sti.

ETAG 014 Plastic Anchors for ETICS ETA – 13/0724

WKTHERM S

Klimas Wkret-met Sp. z o.o., Kuznica Kiedrzynska

ETA – 13/0726

TOX Iso – universal anchor IUD

TOX-Dübel-Technik GmbH

ETA – 13/0727

MDD-S

Mungo Befestigungstechnik AG

ETA – 13/0838

Sto-Optifix BEZ 8 and Sto-Optifix UEZ 8

Sto AG

ETA – 13/0845

Insulation support KOELNER TFIX-8P

RAWLPLUG S.A.

ETA – 13/0875

SPIT ISO WBS

Société Spit

ETA – 13/0951

BRAVOLL® PTH-X, PTH-EX

BRAVOLL spol. s r. o.

ETA – 13/0994

SPIT ISOMAX N

SPIT S.A.S.

ETAG 020 Plastic Anchors (all parts) ETA – 13/0235

FUR plastic anchors for concrete and masonry; use category a, b and c

fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KG

ETA – 13/0725

Vorpa frame/multi-purpose anchor VP C

Vorpa SRL

ETA – 13/0754

Index frame anchor T-NUX

INDEX Técnicas Expansivas S. L.

ETA – 13/0755

TOX AUR universal frame anchor

TOX-Dübel-Technik GmbH

ETA – 13/0911

MKT plastic anchor R

MKT, Metall-Kunststoff-Technik GmbH & Co. KG

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

BS 8539: An opportunity not a problem The Construction Fixings Association’s support package for fixings distributors As already reported on page 66 the main topic of this year’s CFA Conferences was the opportunity for distributors and testers represented by this ‘new’ British Standard for fixings – now a year old!

The CFA has recognised that all stakeholders need help in understanding their roles and responsibilities under the code and how to implement them. Mark Salmon outlines the content of the CFA ‘8539 Toolkit’ which aims to do just that.

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s previously reported it is my opinion that BS 8539:2012 ‘Code of practice for the selection and installation of post-installed anchors in concrete and masonry’ is the most significant development in construction fixings since the advent of ETAs in 1997. It outlines everybody’s roles and responsibilities throughout the life of a fixing from before selection through to commissioning. Before I describe the support material we have put in place to help everyone get to grips with the code I think it’s worth pointing out why I am suggesting that the code represents an opportunity for distributors rather than just one more awkward thing to be coped with.

The initiative for the code was, of course, to make fixings safer and in this respect working to its recommendations

Avoiding ‘accidents’ like this is the prime objective of the code

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should do just that while protecting everyone’s liabilities. The ‘opportunity’ comes from the potential for changing the approach of the market. Currently much of the fixings market, especially in the UK, is driven by demand from customers for cheaper products rather than better ones. Of course users will always take advantage of the innovations made by fixings manufacturers, which make fixings stronger or easier to use, but they are reluctant to pay more for anchors simply because they have an approval. So it is understandable that some distributors take the line of least resistance and simply offer the cheapest fixing rather than taking the slightly harder route of selling the benefits of a more expensive fixing that carries an approval. However, the cheapest fixings usually carry the smallest margins so any mechanism that encourages the user to use an approved fixing with its premium price and larger margin should be welcomed. So that is the opportunity represented by the code.

It’s a tool that can be used to upsell from a non-approved fixing to one carrying an ETA. Admittedly the code does not state in so many words, as the Irish code does (because it is a regulation), that fixings with ETA must be used – a British Standard may not do that. What it does say in the Foreword is that “Users of this British Standard are advised to consider the desirability of selecting anchors with a relevant ETA”. And while we’re considering the distinction between a regulation and a standard we should note that a standard does not carry the force of law but in the event of an accident may well be used as evidence of what should have been done.

So, it’s worth treating as if it were a law.

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The code itself.

It’s expensive, but CFA can help with the cost Sections of the code deal with roles and responsibilities, information provision, anchor selection, anchor installation, supervision, testing objectives, and change management. Annexes handle design methods; testing regimes; anchor types; selection processes for anchors with and without ETA; static and non-static actions; and corrosion.

It is also worth summarising some of its key recommendations:

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C O N S T R U CT I O N F I X I N G S • That whenever an anchor with an ETA is available then such an anchor should be used.

• That anchors should be specified in detail to ensure the right anchor is acquired and correctly installed.

• That anchor specifications should not be changed without the full selection process being applied to the proposed alternative.

• That ALL stakeholders need to be competent.

• That preliminary tests need to be carried out on-site when there is no performance data available from the manufacturer e.g for masonry.

• That proof tests should be carried out on a sample of all jobs unless anchors with an ETA have been used and installed by trained operators working under supervision.

• That completed installations should be certified by the contractor.

Another important aspect of the code is the need for the provision of information at key stages, be it design information from the designer to the specifier (these roles are distinct under the code), anchor data (fairly obviously) from the supplier to the specifier, the detailed specification of the selected anchor from the specifier to the contractor (to ensure the correct anchor is acquired) and to the installer (to make sure it is correctly installed).

In view of the complexity of the code the CFA has put in place a range of supporting material under the title ‘8539 Toolkit’.

This comprises the following documents all downloadable from the CFA website: www.the-cfa.co.uk

How to…guides Four guides summarise the responsibilities of each of the four key stakeholders: specifiers, distributors, contractors/installers and testers. The responsibilities of each are distilled from

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the code to help users understand as quickly as possible what is expected of them. Companies should still purchase their own copies of the code so that they fully understand the recommendations.

CFA 8539 forms Another idea stolen from our Irish friends! We have designed five forms to help with the provision of information at different stages: • CFA Form 8539/01 Design information – prompts the gathering of all data required for selection and design.

• CFA Form 8539/02a Anchor specification – full details of the specified anchor so the right one is acquired and correctly installed.

• CFA Form 8539/02b Anchor recommendation – a supplier can recommend an anchor for the specifier to consider.

• CFA Form 8539/03 Installation certificate – the contractor’s supervisor certifies the right anchor was correctly installed.

• CFA Form 8539/04 Test request – enough detail to help the tester meet the test objectives.

Of these, only Form 02b is directly aimed at the supplier of anchors (either manufacturer or distributor) the others being intended for use by the designer (01), specifier (02a and 04) and contractor (03 and 04).

If a distributor receives a request from a specifier for a recommendation for a fixing for a particular application the distributor should first request completion by the specifier of ‘CFA Form 8539/01 Design information’.

This should provide most of the data needed from which a distributor can identify the most appropriate fixing and then (maybe with help from the manufacturer) choose the right size of that fixing by using the design method and information from its ETA. Once he or she is happy with their recommendation this can be communicated to the specifier using ‘CFA Form 8539/02b Anchor recommendation’. This has been designed specifically to make it clear that this is not the specification of the anchor as such and the company or person making the recommendation has NOT assumed the role or responsibilities of the specifier.

This is to protect the liability of the

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distributor and is in line with BS 8539. If the specifier is happy with the recommendation they can append it to ‘CFA Form 8539/02a Anchor specification’.

It is worth distributors’ staff becoming familiar with all the forms so that they can advise others how to use them should the need arise.

Guidance notes Three guidance notes of direct interest are included. ‘ETAs and design methods for anchors used in construction’, ‘Procedure for site testing construction fixings – 2012’ and ‘Anchor terminology and notation’. The latter is included because the terminology used in BS 8539 is based on that of ETAs and Eurocodes and while familiar to engineers may be unfamiliar to distributors (and many others). There are for instance four different terms in common usage for the load we want the fixing to take: ‘Applied Load’ (traditional fixings industry), ‘Working Load’ (scaffolding industry), ‘Unfactored Load’ (engineers), ‘Characteristic action’ (BS 8539, ETAs) OK not so common. This Guidance note includes all terms from BS 8539 with their definitions and alternative terms cross referenced.

ETAG selector charts Two charts are provided, similar to those included in BS 8539 – one for concrete and one for masonry. Each guides the specifier, via a series of questions, to the most appropriate ETAG to which the ETA of an anchor should be qualified for a particular application.

And last but not least the CFA can also help with the cost of the code by supplying copies at a 20% discount.

Training for distributors One of the key speakers at the CFA Conference, Bryan Carroll of Masonry Fixings in Dublin, who spoke authoritatively on the background to the design methods used in ETA, suggested that the CFA should provide training for all its Approved Distributors in that very subject and it is almost certain that the association will, via the CFA Academy, provide such training within a package designed to help all distributor staff take full advantage of the opportunity represented by BS 8539. www.the-cfa.co.uk

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

ND Industries – integrated fastening solutions ND Industries, headquartered outside Detroit, Michigan, USA, says that its ability to develop innovative materials and processes, which increase the safety and reliability of fastener assemblies, is due to its production process capabilities as a fully integrated company.

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ith more than 55 years of experience, ND’s Technologies Group has built an extensive pre-applied fastener product portfolio for the automotive, electronics, aerospace and military markets. All of ND’s chemical formulations are developed and tested in-house to ensure the highest product quality standards possible.

“At ND Industries we are committed to remaining on the cutting edge of innovation. Our team of highly educated and experienced chemists will continue to develop new technologies that will keep us as a leader in pre-applied and user applied adhesives, sealants and specialised coatings,” comments Scot Wickham, director of ND research and development.

ND’s in-house R&D and chemical manufacturing staff continuously work to optimise existing materials and formulate new products through rigorous laboratory and quality control procedures. The ND Technologies Group holds an A2LA ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation and is able to assist customers by performing independent testing to a wide range of criteria.

Once a product formulation is complete production moves next door to ND’s chemical blending facility, where scale-up takes place.

The close proximity and collaborative workflow greatly reduce manufacturing time and allow the customisation of materials to customer specifications.

ND’s chemical blending operation annually manufactures over 450 tonnes of a wide variety of adhesives, microcaps, anaerobics, epoxies, urethanes, ultraviolets, and acrylics. ND also has the ability to offer a chemical ‘toll blending’ service, which provides customers with the opportunity to have their own chemical formulations blended, packaged and prepared for shipment.

When developing a pre-applied product, formulating the right chemical blend is only half the challenge.

Just as important is the process of applying that material onto fasteners. That’s where ND’s

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design engineering group steps in. They work alongside R&D to build the custom application equipment that gives ND the ability to meet virtually any processing requirement.

ND machines operate at some of the fastest rates in the industry, while the parts processed exhibit both excellent visual and performance qualities. ND prides itself on the fact that it is able to achieve these goals and still maintain highly competitive pricing.

Tom Shields, an ND machinist, explains: “ND Industries encourages us to be creative when confronting process equipment challenges. That kind of thinking leads to positive results.”

It all comes together in the pre-applied processing centres.

Once a customer has selected the ND product that meets their specifications, uncoated fasteners are shipped from a manufacturer or distributor to one of ND’s thirteen worldwide divisions or licensees. Once on-site, ND plant supervisors and machine operators carefully direct and monitor each part as it is processed – sometimes for multiple materials. To maintain consistent quality, ND divisions operate under strict ISO or AS certifications and, if appropriate, utilise smart factory technology.

ND recently expanded its in-house inspection and sorting capabilities with the addition of equipment from Linear GS. The range of cutting edge inspection, sorting and packaging equipment built by Linear GS enables ND to provide lower shipping and handling costs to those customers who utilise both the pre-applied processing and inspection services. The equipment also means that ND can improve part turn around time and reduce the possibility of processing touch marks or damage from handling.

ND Industries can inspect for foreign material, shank length, head diameter, bent shanks, presence of thread, broken punch, recess fill and more. ND also offers services such as part sorting, colour coding, and even partial assembly, specially designed to make subsequent assembly simple, fast, and more accurate. www.ndindustries.com

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

Multi-functional thread rolling machine T.L.M. Srl is constantly working on new projects to develop new technologies aimed at supporting various needs in its production field, as well as keeping a careful eye on the fastening component production market.

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he upgraded modular systems that T.L.M. has been creating for over 15 years allow for execution of different processes on the same part to be carried out. This enables various kinds of threading to be produced, in addition to different finishing operations such as grooves, points, as well as the assembly of washers simultaneously on the same fastening component.

The machine pictured is a thread rolling machine with level combs that can thread up to a diameter of 16mm. It features a higher die pocket than the standard version, which allows for final execution to produce a component with two threads of the same diameter but at a very high intermediate distance.

A special module composed of a roll and sector thread rolling machine (rotary unit) – with tools positioned in order to perform threading over the head and grooves under the head – is mounted behind the machine, on the by-passable carriage, even though this piece is of a considerable length.

At the rotary unit output are guides that take the pieces and bring them to their final threading on the flat die machine without exiting the system. T.L.M. explains that this enables the machine to carry out two different processes in a single step and, above all, with a single load, with one of the processes being carried out whilst the machine is working another piece.

This multi-functional machine allows a single load of components for rolling and prevents subsequent unloading and loading, which could damage previously performed threading, in order to

perform other requested processing steps on the component.

T.L.M. points out that these systems are extremely versatile, due to the fact that the modules can be combined in different ways depending on the component being processed. Machines with sharpener, washer loader, and rotary unit rolling machine modules can be assembled on carriages that can be moved laterally. This enables the passing from one production step to another simply by operating the necessary modules.

“The increase in productivity of machinery deriving from use of these modules enables our customers to optimise their production while cutting back on execution times and product prices, which are continually more complex, especially in the automotive market.”

Strategic alliance between ENKOTEC and BAUSSMANN ENKOTEC A/S, the Danish nail machine supplier, has made a cooperation agreement with BAUSSMANN Collated Fasteners GmbH – the long standing manufacturer of collated fasteners and the corresponding machines – ensuring exclusive rights to sell and service BAUSSMANN’s wire coil collator worldwide.

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NKOTEC is a supplier of machinery for the manufacture of mass produced nails as well as customised nail solutions, and a supplier of spare parts, service and support to its customers. The ENKOTEC technology is based on the unique rotary forming principle, invented in the early 1980s, ensuring its customers high, uniform quality, high efficiency rates and high capacity.

BAUSSMANN has been at the forefront of knowledge and expertise in the manufacture of collated fasteners and collating machines for over 30 years. The manufacturer has for its own use developed, and marketed for a couple of years, the highly efficient wire coil collator, which is a perfect match to ENKOTEC’s nail machines.

The machine programme produced by the two companies is characterised by combining the use of advanced technology with a very operator friendly construction, and the manufacturers are both committed to providing high standard machinery.

Bent Petersen, managing director at ENKOTEC and Winfried Baussmann, managing director at BAUSSMANN, explained: ”The intention and the target of our new, strategic cooperation agreement is to work for joint excellence for the benefit of our end customers, by combining our common competences and by continuously cooperating within all aspects of contracting, manufacturing, selling, servicing and customer relations. We feel confident that the nail industry will welcome our alliance.”

BAUSSMANN’s wire coil collator will be exhibited as part of an ENKOTEC in-line manufacturing line at ENKOTEC’s booth during the WIRE 2014 show in Düsseldorf, Germany.

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In early September Inlex Locking, a division of the Anochrome Group, joined representatives from as far away as Brazil and Taiwan along with counterparts from France, Italy, and Spain, in an inaugral Locking & Sealing Summit.

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he event was held at the premises of Prelok (France) located in the scenic French countryside close to the town of Pont du Vaux, in the Bresse region.

A varied agenda saw subjects ranging from the latest product developments and new innovative processing technology and methods, as well as the important issues that will face the industry in the future.

Ian Vickerstaff, Inlex divisional managing director, stated that the meeting was an excellent opportunity to meet new people from within the industry, as well as renew some old friendships.

“It was encougaring that we could have such a open and frank discussion about new developments, from products, processes and the latest production equipment and techniques. We can use this type of forum to tackle the important issues that we will encounter over the next few years and cooperate with one another to find robust solutions to these problems.”

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National Machinery factory tour ‘wows’ visitors National Machinery’s Suzhou facility has recently hosted factory tours for various Japanese, European, as well as North and South American visitors over the past few months.

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M China is a multi-functional facility supporting manufacturing, sales, training, and customer support for National cold forming machinery in the region.

It is also the home for assembly of National’s popular LeanFX model.

Visitors were treated to a detailed facility tour that highlighted the process control that takes place throughout all operations.

The tour started with raw material inspection and documentation procedures with traceability, showing how employees are engaged in the entire process. Other stops included on the tour were machining, inspection lab, assembly, machine validation, and a LeanFX demonstration. The LeanFX on display was a 10mm, 5 die machine producing a tight tolerance hollow rivet nut at 300ppm.

In addition to the factory tour, many guests enjoyed local cuisine and culture, along with a tour of a local cold forming facility during their stay.

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

Dimac – integrity first Dimac Srl says that it has established a strong reputation for the development and production of a complete range of machines used for the production, control, and sorting of fasteners, thanks to its ability to establish a deep and mutual trust with its customers.

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hen a new enquiry is submitted to Dimac, priority is given to the preliminary analysis of the customer’s inspection requirements. Every single dimension/ feature of inspection is carefully examined, with dynamic tests carried out at Dimac’s factory to make sure that the defects are detected in any working condition.

This rigorous testing in the preliminary analysis of the problem underlines Dimac’s commitment to delivering a high service to its customers. Once the analysis has been completed and the limits of the machine have been clearly defined, the customer knows they will receive a machine performing exactly as stated, which will sort their components according to the required quality parameters and will be delivered within the deadline.

Dimac manufactures a complete range of sorting equipment for 100% inspection of a huge variety of cold-formed, stamped

and turned components.

Dimac is able to offer rotary mechanical tables, glass ring discs, and ‘V’ track models, and has also recently added a belt-type machine.

For all of its machines the whole manufacturing know how belongs to Dimac. The mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering, as well as the PLC software and the sophisticated vision software are developed in Dimac. This helps to ensure prompt reaction times for after sale service and spare parts delivery. In addition, the research and development in hardware and software carried out by Dimac enable it to offer customised 100% control solutions for special parts and constant progress in machine performances.

Sacma US open house a great success Sacma Group recently held a special warm former demonstration in the Los Angeles area, demonstrating its five die SP360CRM-WF80.

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acma explains that the five die SP360CRM-WF80 is the most technically advanced former available with its integrated heating, cooling and forming systems specifically designed for the aerospace fastener industries.

Sacma also introduced the new guide to the system showing the specifications of the 16 warm former models available,

which were emphasised with the following modular solutions: • Single or dual or spot heating induction coils for maximum heating flexibility for all part shapes and materials.

• Touch screen controls for the settings control and full monitoring of the heating, thermoregulation and machine systems.

• S-Feed system – Electronic feeding for precision length control and automatic retraction of the wire from the induction coils when the machine stops. Includes alternate feed mode.

• Thermoregulation system for automatic heating or cooling the machine for optimal operation temperature from startup and throughout the production run.

“We would like to thank all the customers who visited our Open House that was dedicated to our warm former machines and technology. This successful demonstration reveals the large interest of the aerospace fastener manufacturers for the fully integrated warm forming technology we are able to provide.”

In total Sacma Group has introduced 19 new machine models in 2013, as well as making important investments in its facilities with new FMS machines, new buildings and investment in research and development. www.sacmagroup.com

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R+FK Schulte, a washer manufacturer based in Plettenberg, Germany, uses state of the art machinery, a modern logistics centre and the latest and most advanced BILWINCO packing machines to ensure it can supply its customers with a wide product range, a full and flexible service, and short delivery times.

SKAKO VIBRATION says that its vibratory storage feeders are the best possible solution to guarantee a long term function of sorting and inspection machines, running with the right quantity of products, without the need of an operator to ensure that the inspection machine has enough product with which to run.

n order to optimise its packing and dispatch R+FK Schulte has focused on three points – high capacity and quick changeover from one product to another – making it possible to pack and deliver just in time; high capacity lines meaning less packing lines and less space needed to be allocated to the packing department; and finally high accuracy meaning less ‘give away’ and no complaints due to incorrect deliveries.

To optimise its packing process R+FK Schulte has collaborated with BILWINCO for more than 15 years and says it was one of the first fastener producers in Germany to install multi-head weighers in its packing department. Today R+FK Schulte has three BILWINCO multi-head weighers installed, with a fourth planned for the future.

R+FK Schulte says that if it had used traditional weighing/ counting technology, it would have needed twice as many machines and also considerably more operators.

“The multi-head technology from BILWINCO fulfils all the criteria for high capacity, quick change over and high accuracy, which keeps us at the forefront in a very competitive industry.”

KAKO VIBRATION has two possible solutions to feed inspection and packing machines. The first one is the SKAKO VIBRATION silo feeder, which can be used for very small and good flowing bulk material, such as nuts, washers and very small/short screws/bolts. The silo feeder can place a 900mm x 900mm container (with sliding gate in the bottom) on top of the silo feeder; after opening the gate in the transport box the product flows into the silo of the feeder and gets conveyed into the following machine. The silo feeder can be started and controlled (started/stopped) with a level detector that is installed above the vibration bowl of the inspection/packing machine.

The second solution is the storage feeder type FVE for longer, bigger and interlocking products. The FVE is available in different sizes (70 litres/125kg content up to 2,240 litres/4,000kg) and can also handle interlocking products.

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Fastener drive systems need to be checked

By Larry Borowski, president, Greenslade & Company Inc The quality of a fastener drive system can have a major impact on assembly efficiency and end product integrity. The quality of the threads may be perfect, but if the drive system is improperly formed, the fasteners may not install at all or may have such poor performance that they cannot be fully tightened.

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hen you can’t drive a fastener correctly, it can affect everything from assembly rates to service, and potentially liability issues in the field. A ‘drive system’ is more than just the recess or the head; it includes the threads and the mechanism used to do the driving.

The following are typical questions that we receive at Greenslade regarding the quality of recesses in a fastener drive system:

Are there ways of inspecting the drives on the fasteners themselves, and if so, what should be checked?

position. The plug is then inserted into the recess, and with a slight downward pressure is ‘wobbled’ left to right. The total degree of movement is indicated by the position of the pointer on the opposite end of the plug relative to the degree plate on top of the fixture. The fastener is then rotated 90 degrees and the test is repeated. A recess can be acceptable in one direction, and nonconforming in the other. A sloppy recess can result in a driver bit not staying in the recess, and will ultimately affect its driving performance. This is especially problematic with longer screws of all types.

Yes, there are proper gauges and methods for inspecting all shapes and sizes of fastener drive system. Some of the most common are: • Slots – Slotted drives have requirement for width and depth.

There are specific gauges for inspecting both features quickly and effectively.

• Type 1 (Phillips), Type 1A (Pozi), Type 2 (Frearson) – This group is often referred to as the Cruciform (cross) recess.

These designs are to be inspected for total recess depth, penetration depth, and wobble. Most critical are the recess penetration depth and wobble to insure that these will drive properly. a. Penetration gauges will measure penetration depth to indicate whether or not the correct recess shape has the proper depth. Too deep can result in heads popping off during install, and too shallow can result in recess stripping. b. Wobble gauging will measure how tight the shape is.

The depth may be good, but too much wobble can result in stripped recesses during installation.

• Hex socket recesses – Hex recesses are to be inspected using ‘GO’ and ‘NO-GO’ Hex plug gauges to insure proper size.

They should also be inspected for recess penetration depth, to insure proper key engagement.

Is checking wobble in cross recesses and square recesses really necessary?

Yes, as stated above, recess penetration depth may be within specification, however the parts may not drive properly because they are too loose or have excessive wobble. Cross recesses and square recesses are the only drives that require a wobble check.

This can also be termed the ‘degree of looseness’. There are precision plug gauges made specifically for checking this feature on cross recesses as well as square recesses. A typical gauge configuration is outlined in the ASME B18 standards on tapping screws, and consists of a wobble fixture and appropriate sized wobble plug. The fastener is held in the fixture, and oriented a particular way. Typically on cross recesses, the ‘wings’ are oriented left-right, and front-back, and on square recesses, the flats are oriented in the same manner. This is called the zero

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Can’t I just use a driver bit to check penetration depth, fit, or wobble?

No. Although is seems like a logical functional test, recess gauges are made to much closer tolerances than driving bits are. Just because a particular drive bit appears to fit well into a recess does not mean that a gauge will accept the parts, nor that another driver bit will produce the same fit.

Well, what about the driver bits? How can I be sure those are good?

Driver bits have dimensional specifications just like fasteners do. There are a number of specific gauges outlined to inspect these tools. Not only are driver bits inspected for dimensional accuracy, they are also inspected for torsional strength to make sure they can withstand the appropriate torque to seat a screw.

What about TORX® recesses, how are those to be inspected?

The TORX® drive system was originally developed and patented

by Camcar-Textron. The patent is long expired, but the trademark name still exists, and TORX® gauges are only available through

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In addition to size, just like most other recesses, they need to be checked for recess penetration depth. Something unique to the hexalobe recess, and a handful of others, is the ‘fallaway’ depth gauge. This is essentially a ‘NO-GO’ gauge fitted to an indicator to measure how deep it will enter the recess. There is a certain amount of taper, chamfer, or lead in allowed at the entrance of the recess, and the fallaway gauge is used to insure that it does not exceed that amount.

In conclusion, please remember that the fastener drive system is critical to its overall performance. You need to know what you have and what specifications relate to your product. There are

many other recesses out there than what is mentioned in this article, so do your research before making assumptions. You can have perfect threads, but if the drive does not work properly, you have a fastener that will not do what it is intended to…hold things together. www.greensladeandcompany.com Greenslade & Company Inc is an ISO 17025 accredited provider of dimensional calibration services to suppliers of mechanical fasteners. The firm also supplies a range of fastener inspection equipment and services.

Larry Borowski has been active in the fastener industry since 2005. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Syracuse University. In addition to guiding the activities of Greenslade & Company, he is also active on the ASME B1 Committee on Screw Threads. With his expertise, he provides gauge training, and works to resolve fastener application and testing issues with his customers in the fastener industry. He is also instrumental in developing custom inspection equipment, and working through quality related issues.

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Weighpack automates long plug and screw packing With almost 40 years of experience Weighpack is regularly asked to provide automatic packing solutions for a variety of often widely differing fastener types and dimensions.

One of the latest achievements is to supply a high speed automatic line packing long plugs and screws in the same box for Mungo Befestigungstechnik AG in Switzerland.

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he automatic packing line has a capacity for 30 boxes per minute. It comprises a box forming section that can dispense boxes in 8 different volumes; a wall plug counting section for 15 different long sizes plugs; and a screw counting section for long screws up to 150mm long. Additionally, to meet the particular challenges of economic and accurate boxing of these two components, it has a long screw alignment section to align the screws parallel to the length of the box. Finally it has a box closing section and a box labelling section.

All of the sections are controlled and synchronised through the unique Weighpack OMS (Overall Management System) program, allowing fast changeovers for different box volumes and/or different sizes plugs or screws.

The capability of packing two long products precisely in a single dispenser box is an achievement that has arisen from continuous innovation by Weighpack’s engineering department. The flexibility within the equipment allows Mungo to pack its full range of plugs and screws, ranging from 25mm long up to 150mm long with an excellent accuracy on quantity packed.

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New enhancements for Mectron’s LSR-30 laser Mectron’s industry leading LSR-30 laser is undergoing two new enhancements to improve performance, maintenance and inspection capabilities.

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he first improvement is a patent pending design to both the laser sender and receiver that angles the laser set when attached to the laser plate and provides enhanced thread pitch alignment. Mectron explains that by aligning the laser precisely to the helix of the thread, it dramatically improves thread images and therefore improves the ability to catch smaller thread damages than in the past.

“The modification of the laser set along with our existing tilt laser array plate provides the customer with the ability to inspect nearly all thread sizes with superior accuracy and detection capabilities.”

The second improvement is a laser receiver design modification. This modification fully exposes the laser lens for ease of cleaning – vital due to the increased use of organic coatings and the dust/debris these coatings create during inspection.

Mectron points out that this improvement allows the operators to more thoroughly clean the entire laser lens and keep lasers at their optimum levels. The ability to keep the laser lenses cleaner leads to better measurement performance and greatly improved throughput. Mectron has implemented these changes to its own contract sorting department and has experienced up to 35% increases in throughput and efficiencies – making it easy to justify the investment in the upgrades. www.mectron.net

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With over 650 machines worldwide Hilker & Partner says that its PACE machines have proven their capability to guarantee zero ppm quality for fastener inspection.

he PACE machines are capable of feeding all possible geometries into the disc with special bowl feeders, intelligent orientation and feeding solutions enabling all parts with a head to be handled. The new V-chute PACE machine makes it possible to even handle those parts without a head.

Hilker & Partner explains that the problem on standard V-chute machines is that the inspection area for the camera is made with a glass inlet to enable cameras to look into the machine. However, the parts usually contain a degree of contaminations – either oil, dirt or wax – meaning that this glass inlet gets polluted over time, resulting in the glass getting too dirty and the machine having to be stopped for it to be cleaned.

Hilker & Partner has a new development that avoids this problem – its camera will carry out its inspections without a glass chute. This is possible due to the new PACE A10 camera system, which can be easily set up and doesn’t require much maintenance. The PACE A10 camera system makes all necessary inspections of the parts in a maximum speed of 500 parts/minute.

The A10 SIGMA camera, which can be integrated into the V-chute machine, can also be used to carry out 360 degree inspection over a wide range and with very high accuracy.

It takes images up to a length of 140mm. All defects on the surface, thread (outer crest points or the inner diameter) can be detected down to a tolerance of 2 micrometres.

“The SIGMA camera takes approximately 2,000 position images around the circumference of a part. Within this resolution it can find any visible defect along the parts surface.” www.hilker-partner.de

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It’s all about Cloud computing

Peter Davey, sales director at EDP Plc explains the growth of Cloud computing, the benefits to business, and how EDP’s purpose built, hosted services and Cloud Data Centre is helping fastener and fixing distributors.

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cross the globe much of our business environment is now operating in the Cloud. Without a thought we use Cloud computing, Cloud backup, documents in the Cloud. It seems that these days we are hearing the term everywhere, but what does it really mean? And how is it revolutionising a multitude of business sectors? If you ask people, “What is the Cloud?” you may well get a different answer every time. The phrase is being used more and more in business today so it is important to understand what Cloud computing actually means.

“ It is crucial for any business to have an effective automatic data backup regime and it’s vital that you have complete peace of mind that valuable business data is secure.”

The general consensus is that Cloud computing is the future of IT, yet the term covers an umbrella of differing services such as SaaS (Software as a Service), Cloud backup, and disaster

recovery – each one involving remote services and the Internet.

As a result the way we store, exchange, access and use data is changing forever.

The term ‘Cloud computing’ refers to managing services and business remotely via the web, placing more and more data online and having less and less held locally on in-house PCs or servers – hardware that in the past businesses would have had to purchase and maintain. By using Cloud computing, not only is the maintenance burden and purchase of hardware reduced, but it also enables customers to scale their system up or down on demand. Two drivers behind this technology are a reliable connection – as speeds have increased, so have the services that are now available – and a proven and reliable server provider.

Perhaps the strongest driver behind the adoption of Cloud technology is that whilst hardware costs have reduced dramatically over recent years, the consequent proliferation of servers together with increasing complexity of technology is simply driving the cost of managing and maintaining those systems ever higher. Today, many companies simply cannot afford to recruit and retain the necessary skills.

Over 14 years ago, Electronic Data Processing Plc (EDP), was early to recognise that the Internet would have a profound effect on today’s business methodologies and invested significantly in creating a dedicated Cloud Data Centre based in Milton Keynes, UK. We were way ahead of the Cloud computing game and have led the way in providing Software as a Service (SaaS), having delivered solutions from our hosted purpose built Cloud Data Centre for over 12 years now. Recognising the benefits of this model and the significant trend towards Cloud computing, over 70% of our customers elect to use EDP’s secure, established and well proven service in order to facilitate access to their business critical information anywhere and at any time. Whilst enabling them to make speedy and efficient responses to the ever changing demands of business, our hosted services ensure every angle of our

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SaaS solutions have become a common model for many business applications. EDP manages the infrastructure and platforms on which the applications run. SaaS is sometimes referred to as ‘on demand software’ and a business may substantially reduce its IT department’s overheads. With applications hosted centrally, updates are automatic and seamless without the need for users to install new software.

Another area of notable growth over the past few years has been in the adoption of the online backup services EDP offers.

Sometimes referred to as Cloud backup, this involves securely encrypting and automatically backing up all customers’ files on desktops, laptops, databases and emails stored on Windows servers, to our secure off-site servers at our Cloud Data Centre. With the majority of businesses now employing email servers, file servers and applications servers storing data in multiple formats ranging from Microsoft Word documents to SQL databases, it is crucial for any business to have an effective automatic data backup regime and it’s vital that users have complete peace of mind that valuable business data is secure.

People are not infallible and do make mistakes, they may forget to initiate a backup, or devices such as USB sticks or tapes may fail. Therefore regular backups and automated procedures are essential now. No more human error, no more backup tapes or USB sticks, just a secure and automated service that ensures documents and data that are vital to businesses can be recovered.

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We can host business critical applications in the event of a disaster, enabling customers to recover and continue to operate with minimum disruption. This means that key workers can access an IT system from virtually any location and continue working within a very short space of time. It’s about minimising exposure to data or business loss at an affordable cost, whilst at the same time mitigating risk to keep control over future insurance premiums.

However unlikely, disasters do happen and with your servers potentially down for any length of time, can you afford to risk losing your data or access to your systems? Lost time can mean lost customers, lost revenue and lost profits – any one of which could have a catastrophic effect on business. The Cloud opens up new opportunities for businesses to increase efficiency and reduce costs and we are well placed to ensure the fastener and fixing industry benefit from new technologies and applications that facilitate this. www.vecta.net

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Keller & Kalmbach launches dropLOG Keller & Kalmbach, supplier of fastener and fixing systems, has expanded its range of logistics solutions with its new Kanban system – dropLOG, an intelligent RFID box for reliable processing of C-parts.

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he Kanban controlled supply system is suitable for industrial companies with a high turnover of small parts.

The system solution is used locally for all containerised items that are part of the production line supply. In this respect, all containers which are part of a two or multi-bin system are given an RFID tag with a unique device ID. In addition, each bin has an exchangeable label attached to it to accommodate customised information. If the inventory of a container has been exhausted, it is removed from the shelf and thrown into the intelligent RFID box allowing the customer to choose the best position to place this within the production supply sequence. If a container is thrown into the box, re-ordering is carried out fully automatically. An energy efficient reader device located in the lid registers the bin ID. Due to the automated ordering used, the system solution

guarantees a high degree of process reliability. The two depositing slits and the antenna mounted inside the box avoid the risk of false positive reads, i.e the detection of tags that are located, for example, close to the reader. A container is first registered when it is inside the box. The conversion of an existing two or multi-bin system to an RFID Kanban system is possible and presents no problems. The system can be installed quickly and permits a flexible choice of location.

“The monitoring with K&K Kanban online ensures transparency and early recognition of demand fluctuations. In addition, each order is subject to an automatic plausibility check at Keller & Kalmbach. Furthermore, dropLOG also satisfies the optimal prerequisites for an EDI connection. Delivery notes or order confirmation by EDI can also be provided upon request.”

Fairfield launches ‘knowledge sharing’ University UK based Fairfield Group, a provider of Auto ID solutions for various applications in track and trace, production control, asset management, warehouse management and supply chain optimisation, has launched Fairfield University.

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he University will consist of structured workshops focussing on RFID and Auto ID mediums, and will enable those who are curious or want to advance their knowledge of RFID and other Auto ID mediums to develop expertise when it comes to integrating, or deciding whether to integrate, the technology into their organisation.

Mark Lynch, Fairfield managing director, comments: “From beginners to advanced users, Fairfield University is suitable for all companies who are thinking of upgrading or introducing Auto ID into key areas of their organisation. A knowledge sharing platform rather than a sales pitch, the University works in conjunction with various strategic partners and offers chargeable workshops and short courses tailored towards specific and relevant industry issues.”

Mark Lynch adds: “As an impartial company we have the ability to assess customer needs and specialise in recommending the best technology for the solution, rather than forcing the solution around the technology. We have extensive expertise in bar code, RFID, 2D coding and vision solutions, and we evaluate every single product thoroughly before considering it for customer applications.”

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The stronger the better is not necessarily the case for fasteners

By Dr Bill Eccles, Bolt Science Have you ever come across a situation in which a high strength, plated fastener has failed in a brittle manner and your company got the blame for providing a defective product? Hydrogen induced cracking of plated high strength fasteners is relatively common.

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t is also common for the blame to be attached to some fault in the manufacturing process rather than the service environment in which the fastener is placed. Rather than a manufacturing flaw it could be due to the choice of the type of fastener, coupled with the service environment in which the fastener is placed, that is the root cause of the failure. This is not widely recognised.

Most end users, crudely put, think that ‘stronger is better’.

The thinking is that structural failure can be catastrophic not only in terms of material/replacement costs but also the indirect costs related to the loss of company reputation. By using a higher strength fastener, the thinking is that the risk of such a failure occurring will be reduced. But in regard to fasteners, given the adverse effect that hydrogen can have on high strength fasteners, stronger is often certainly not better.

With fasteners, brittle type failures can be especially troublesome since they can occur unexpectedly giving no warning. The most common type of brittle fracture in fasteners is due to the poisonous effects that hydrogen can have on the strength of some steels. The deleterious effect that hydrogen can have on steel was first reported in a paper to the Royal Society in 1875 by W. H. Johnson. Since that time the topic has been studied extensively but is still the subject of research and controversy.

Hydrogen induced cracking, commonly referred to as hydrogen embrittlement (HE), can occur to high strength steels and certain other metals such as titanium and certain stainless steels. Atomic hydrogen can enter the material during the production process or during its service life (as a result of corrosion or hydrogen in the atmosphere) causing a catastrophic brittle fracture.

This occurs at a stress level well below the yield strength of the fastener. Figure 1 shows a M10 electroplated 12.9 socket head cap screw cracked under the head due to embrittlement. One of the characteristics of hydrogen embrittlement is that it may only

affect a small proportion of a batch of fasteners.

This reduction of load carrying ability does not happen immediately the hydrogen enters the steel. Once atomic hydrogen is introduced at the surface of the part, there is a migration of the hydrogen over time to the grain boundaries, flaws and inclusions in the material. The effect of the hydrogen is to cause a reduction in the defect formation energy and a decrease in the inter-atomic bonding energy. Atomic hydrogen can also bind together to form hydrogen gas (H2) whose pressure build-up at a crack tip can also have a deleterious effect. By these mechanisms a normally ductile material can behave in a brittle manner. With the fastener under stress (which usually means once it is tightened), cracks are initiated once the local concentration of hydrogen, at a particular defect, exceeds some critical value.

Brittle fracture of fasteners that have been exposed to hydrogen during the manufacturing process can occur, typically, between 1 and 24 hours following tightening. If a fastener fails in a brittle manner in some period following the first day subsequent to tightening, there is an increasing likelihood that the hydrogen was introduced into the steel from the environment rather than during the manufacturing process.

Essentially for a fastener to be affected by a brittle fracture due to hydrogen, there must be three factors present: 1. The fastener must have been introduced to hydrogen.

2. The material must be susceptible – generally the higher the tensile strength/hardness of the fastener – the greater is the risk from this type of brittle fracture.

3. The fastener must be subjected to a high tensile stress.

The stresses imposed into the fastener by the tightening process are usually sufficiently high given the other two factors being true.

The Venn diagram shown in Figure 2 illustrates the interaction of these three factors.

There are many ways that hydrogen can be introduced High Tensile into the steel during Stress the manufacturing

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Presence of Hydrogen

HE SCC Material Susceptibility

Figure 2: The key factors for HE and SCC

TECHNICAL process, the most common means is during the electroplating process. It can also be introduced from pickling, gas carburising, heat treatment and also during thread rolling, machining, and drilling due to the break-down of lubricants.

In many instances with fasteners, the source of hydrogen contamination comes from the electroplating process. It is somewhat rare for non-electroplated fasteners to fail as a result of HE. On high strength electroplated fasteners, in order to reduce the risk of HE, a heat treatment operation immediately following plating can be performed (this type of heat treatment is frequently referred to as baking). The relevant standard giving guidance on the topic is ISO 4042 (Fasteners electroplated coatings). When high tensile fasteners are electroplated (property classes 10.9 and 12.9), a heat treatment operation is required within four hours of plating. Essentially the sooner the baking is completed following plating, the better is the efficacy of the treatment. Typically the heat treatment involves holding the fasteners at a temperature of between 200°C to 230°C for between 2 to 24 hours. Again, in broad terms, longer is better.

If the baking operation is delayed greater than four hours after plating, irreparable damage (micro-cracking) to the fastener may have already occurred (localised residual stresses may be present in the fastener causing hydrogen to migrate to high stress areas).

The purpose of the baking process is to remove as much hydrogen as possible and distribute any remaining hydrogen away from the surface. The surface of a fastener is usually

highly stressed due to stress concentration effects. Research indicates that it is the local concentration of hydrogen that can be critical rather than the total content. The baking process facilitates the movement of the hydrogen within the steel so that it can become bonded within the steel structure at ‘traps’ such as inclusions. In such traps, hydrogen is not free to migrate to the high stress areas. Baking, if done properly, significantly reduces the risk of HE but will not fully eliminate the risk. To quote from the ISO 4042 standard: “Complete elimination of hydrogen embrittlement cannot be assured.”

To assess the efficacy of the baking, the ISO 4042 standard specifies that when the core or surface hardness is above 320HV (applicable to 10.9 and 12.9 fasteners), an investigation is to be conducted using a test to detect HE. One such test is ISO 15330 (Fasteners – preloading test for the detection of hydrogen embrittlement) that involves tightening the fasteners close to or at yield for 48 hours. To pass the test there should be no breakage or visible cracks. The standard also states that for fasteners of hardness in excess of 365HV (property class 12.9 and 10.9 fasteners which are at the higher end of their permitted hardness range), a written agreement should exist between the customer and the manufacturer to define how to manage the risk of HE. If no such agreement exists then recommended practices should be followed to reduce the risk.

Once the product/fastener is in service, hydrogen can be introduced into the steel as a result of cathodic protection or corrosion reactions. The brittle failure of steel, as a result of

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TECHNICAL the introduction of hydrogen from the environment subsequent to assembly, is commonly referred to as stress corrosion cracking (SCC).

There is often no difference in the features between HE due to the hydrogen being introduced during the manufacturing process and that due to hydrogen being introduced in a service environment. With HE, the fastener made from a susceptible material is first exposed to hydrogen followed by stressing (due to tightening) which leads to a delayed brittle fracture. With SCC the fastener that is made from a susceptible material is tightened and then exposed to hydrogen, which subsequently leads to a brittle fracture. Differentiating between HE and SCC is problematic and is not a trivial matter. Usually the time from tightening to brittle fracture occurring is a crucial indicator. If failure occurs shortly after tightening HE is the likely cause, if it occurs a significant period following tightening, SCC must be suspected. There is a transitional zone in which it could be either. This is not just of academic interest, if it’s HE then the fastener supplier is often held to be responsible for supplying a defective part. If it’s SCC, it can be argued that the customer has selected the wrong fastener type/finish for the application.

When a fastener fails, the cost of the actual fastener is usually insignificant relative to the overall cost of the failure.

Although the alloy content and microstructure has some effect on the susceptibility of steel to HE, it has been found that the strength level (hardness) is the key factor. In general, the higher the strength of the steel, the greater is the susceptibility to HE. The chart shown in Figure 3 summarises the experience of the susceptibility of common fastener strength grades to HE. As a footnote, in some special circumstances, (for example in subsea applications in which cathodic protection is used) fasteners of hardness greater than 34 HRC are susceptible to hydrogen induced brittle fracture.

Property class 10.9 fasteners can experience hydrogen induced

cracking. Frequently these issues result from an uneven hardness across the fastener cross section with the surface carburised.

In conclusion: • Hydrogen embrittlement, is to some degree, unpredictable and it is sensible to, whenever possible, specify fasteners that are, to a large degree, inherently less prone to this type of failure. Experience indicates that if property class 12.9 fasteners are electroplated, measures can be taken to reduce, but not fully eliminate, the risk from HE. In some applications, the consequences of joint failure as a result of brittle fracture are such that a campaign change to replace all potentially defective fasteners from a product is deemed essential even when the failure rate is very low. Usually the extent of the problem is unknown when a decision needs to be taken whether to replace the fasteners. It may be possible to identify a batch of fasteners affected and reduce the extent of the campaign but this can often be problematic. Typically, the cost of the fasteners is usually minimal compared to the other costs involved in such a campaign. Considering that there are other valid options available, high strength fasteners (10.9 and 12.9) should not be electroplated. If a customer asks for such a product, explain that it is not, and cannot be, risk free.

• For most applications, property class 10.9 fasteners gives the best compromise between strength and brittle fracture risk. If you are a fastener manufacturer, consider limiting the core hardness of property class10.9 fasteners to HRC 36 (the permitted range in the standard is HRC 33 to HRC 39) to further reduce the risk of brittle fracture.

• On 10.9 fasteners use zinc flake type coatings (Geomet, Delta Protekt, etc) or mechanical zinc plating instead of electroplating.

Figure 3: Common bolting materials and their susceptibility to hydrogen embrittlement

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In my experience 12.9 socket head cap screws are frequently used, not because such strength is needed in the application, but because 8.8 or 10.9 socket head cap screws are not readily available. The 12.9 fasteners are then tightened to a torque value applicable for an 8.8 fastener. There is no technical advantage in using a property class 12.9 fastener when it is tightened to a level that a lower strength fastener could sustain (for example the fatigue endurance strength of a typical 12.9 fastener is the same as that for a 10.9 or an 8.8 fastener).

Hence, using a 12.9 fastener and tightening it to a torque value suitable for an 8.8 fastener does not reduce the risk of failure when compared to using an 8.8 fastener. A property class 12.9 is susceptible to HE and SCC problems given the right conditions. This risk is not widely appreciated by the end users of fasteners.

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

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

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ALPEN is Austria’s leading manufacturer of precision tools.

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

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

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Dresselhaus GmbH & Co. KG

Dörken MKS Dörken MKS-Systeme has been developing micro layer corrosion protection systems for over 30 years. Under the brand name DELTA-MKS®, Dörken produces and configures extremely effective surface protection mainly for the automotive industry. Our worldwide approved products like DELTA-PROTEKT® are without any heavy metals, such as chrome (VI).

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We are one of the leading European stockists of all types of industrial fasteners. 60,000 pallet locations of stock, along with over 800 employees make Dresselhaus your perfect partner for sourcing standard and specialised parts.

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

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Fastbolt GmbH

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Fastbolt is a leading wholesaler of industrial fasteners to European distributors only.

Apart from a highly specialised product range ex stock Fastbolt offers individual supply solutions such as customised packing, direct container imports, pre-import quality inspections and a revolutionary online availability check and ordering system: FBonline.

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Lederer GmbH

Lindapter GmbH

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

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

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E.u.r.o.Tec – The specialist for fastening technology – offers professional fasteners made of hardened steel, coated steel, stainless A2/A4, hardened stainless for wood constructions, hardwood and composite deckings, glue wood, roofings, facades, as well as solar fasteners.

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

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

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

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Sicatech GmbH

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Sicatech is a quality orientated importer and stockist selling self-tapping screws, self-drilling screws, thread-forming screws, thread-cutting screws, Sica-Plas 30º screws for plastic at competitive prices.

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

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Inox Mare offers solar mounting solution Inox Mare Srl, based in Rimini, Italy, says that its mounting systems are easily applied, are long lasting, offer durable support, and can be used to install photovoltaic systems on all types of roofing assembly.

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nox Mare says that its 40 years’ experience is demonstrated by its range and capabilities in the stainless steel fixing and fitting system sector. It is able to meet customers’ needs by introducing them to its expert technicians who can help customers decide which high quality products to use and what is the easiest approach to the assembly.”

Inox Mare points out that this is why its range of products not only satisfy the strict security requirements of the DIN 1055 Norm, but are also prepared for any changes in weather – such as storms or thick snow.

“If you are professional users or just DIYer, ask your retailer for the products of the Inox Mare solar line.”

New underground certification for Hellermann Tyton Hellermann Tyton has received certification from Transport for London/London Underground Ltd (TfL/LUL) for new additions to its MBT-Series of stainless steel cable ties. At the same time, the company has re-certified existing products to simplify selection for contractors working for TfL.

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ew certificates have been issued for all of the Hellermann Tyton products registered on the TfL/LUL system as approved for use. The new additions to the MBT-Series range of metal ball-lock cable ties include new ultra heavy duty 12.3mm and 16mm wide ties. TfL/LUL certifications now cover inside and outside serrated cable ties, TT4000 and TT430 printers, printable TipTag cable route markers and TLFX heatshrink core markers plus the full range of MBT-Series stainless steel cable ties and the M-Boss Lite stainless steel cable marking system.

All products, from fixings, insulation and protection through to identification products, meet the stringent safety requirements of the rail system for low flammability, low-smoke, lox toxicity and halogen-free materials.

Hellermann Tyton business development manager for the mass transport industry Kevin Bunsfield says: “Having added to the MBT-Series, we took the opportunity not only to submit these products for TfL/LUL certification but also to update the certification of our complete range of products used in cable

management on the underground system. Our products have been established for many years in the sector, being used extensively on projects such as the Jubilee Line extension, the Heathrow Express and the Docklands Light Railway. However, there have been changes to the range over the years that certification has been in place so we decided that reviewing and renewing certification for our whole suite of products would simplify product selection for contractors.”

To help contractors meet the requirement of TfL/LUL and to make it easier for them to verify the appropriate certification of products chosen for work on underground contracts, Hellermann Tyton has added links to each certificate on its website – where the certificates can be viewed or downloaded. All certified products also have separate Network Rail product acceptance approvals with PADS numbers, which can also be accessed via the website.

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Kee Systems implements safety fittings at Southbank theatre UK based Kee Systems has recently teamed up with Rise Contracts Ltd to supply and install Kee Klamp® and Kee Access® fittings at a temporary theatre at the front of the National Theatre at Southbank, in London, providing safe access for those visiting the venue.

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he Shed, which was opened in April 2013 and is due to close in February 2014, was designed by Haworth Tompkins Ltd. The main contractors for the project – Rise Contracts Ltd – specified powder coated Kee Klamp® and Kee Access® components for internal handrail systems that were installed throughout the auditorium. Galvanised Kee Klamp® fittings were also used externally to provide safe access for those visiting the theatre.

Kee Klamp® components are versatile and suitable for use in a variety of areas where tubular structures or barriers are required. Kee Systems explains that all its fittings are available with a combination of protective coatings applied to achieve a longer life and a better corrosion resistance. This is vital for structures in areas that may be prone to a high level of weathering or rusting, as well as structures that are in difficult places to access and work on.

“The robustness and practicality of the fittings were perfectly suited to the project,” said Steve Murphy, managing director at Rise Contracts Ltd. “The Kee Systems team made our job much easier by providing advice on which products to use and then creating designs for the project. Time was our biggest pressure throughout construction. Thanks to the design service, and the flexibility of the two products, we were able to complete the project within the specified time frame of 18 weeks.”

Shane McCamley, project architect, added: “Kee Systems were extremely helpful in the design development of the project.

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A P P L I C AT I O N T E C H N O LO G Y Partnering the wind power sector NOF METAL COATINGS GROUP (NOF) says that after establishing itself as a leading automotive supplier of anti-corrosion protection for metallic parts – based on zinc flake chemical compounds in aqueous phase – it is also now concentrating on the wind power sector.

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ith a reputation of high performing coatings and quality service, NOF already has technologies approved by leading wind power companies including: Vestas, Gamesa, Alstom Wind, Acciona, Clipper Windpower and Vergnet.

With the DACROMET® and GEOMET® range of coatings, as well as the topcoats PLUS® (widely used in the automotive industry), NOF says that it can provide a long-term solution for the specific technical requirements of the wind energy sector. NOF’s global licensee’s network is capable of meeting the coating needs on metallic parts of the wind power sector in terms of application processes (dip-spin and spray process on frame or rack) as well as production volumes. Also, due to the low thickness of the coatings and their anti-corrosion protection mechanisms, the performance and reliability necessary in very aggressive wet and saline environments is guaranteed.

“The common goal of all participants in the global wind market – OEMs, suppliers, distributors or bolt makers – is to respond to the customers’ needs and to meet their requirements. Thanks to our global network and international dimension, we are seen as a key partner who can offer the necessary support to all participants in the wind power industry.”

GESIPA® blind rivet nut studs with coarse thread create the basis for fast and easy assembly processes with the benefit of being able to be used again and again.

NORMA secures business with Japanese car manufacturer NORMA Group has been awarded business from a leading Japanese vehicle and engine manufacturer to develop and fabricate an innovative NORMACONNECT V profile clamp.

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“We have just recently increased our production and storage capacities for our V profile clamp in Asia and in Europe,” says Bernd Kleinhens, board member business development. “This major order proves that our innovative technology and consistent quality is in high demand around the world. Furthermore, our product solutions help our customers to meet their environmental goals.”

NORMACONNECT V profile clamps are connecting elements for flange pipes used in various applications including exhaust, cooling and filter systems, turbochargers, water treatment, supply pipes and air conditioning systems. This innovative joining technology, consisting of a V profile clamp and a gasket, has been designed to meet the requirements for tight packaging spaces in the motor vehicle industry and helps customers to reduce the weight of their overall systems. www.normagroup.com

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New prepreg systems for railway applications Cytec Industrial Materials is adding two new products to its rail portfolio that meet the fire requirements of EN 45545-2:2013. The first, MTM® 348FR, is a versatile curing epoxy resin prepreg matrix offering fire protection to category HL2. The second, XMTM30, is a development product produced from a bio-renewable sustainable source and meets the requirements of category HL3.

XMTM30 is ideal for high-spec rail interior applications such as sleeping cars and specific metro systems

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ytec explains that its MTM® 348FR, in combination with either glass or carbon fibre, offers excellent mechanical performance and is ideal for the manufacture of lightweight composite components for both interior and exterior structural and non-structural applications. The XMTM30 can be used in combination with natural fibres to create a truly bio-sustainable system and is particularly suitable for the production of non-structural interior components.

Cytec says it is looking for partners and projects to develop this exciting new technology.

“We are very excited about the development of these two new products,” says Dr Richard Horn, rail market manager.

“They complement our existing phenolic and epoxy rail focussed prepregs. The key advantage of prepreg technology is that it enables the manufacture of lightweight complex monolithic sections and sandwich structures thereby offering weight saving and a reduction in running costs to the train operator.”

Typical railway interior applications include wall panels, window frames, partitions, archways, floors, ceilings, standbacks, luggage racks, seats and doors. All of Cytec’s prepreg resin systems are suitable for use with most formats and substrates including woven and uni-directional carbon and glass fibre.

Cytec’s industrial materials segment provides advanced composite and process materials for aerospace, automotive, wind energy, motorsport, marine, mass transportation and other demanding applications. The company focuses on technology and application expertise, which allow customers to adopt more efficient manufacturing approaches.

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RIV3450P – orbital riveting machine Rivit Srl from Bologna, Italy, has added to its range of fastening tools with its new oribital riveting machine – the RIV3450P.

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he brand new tool was designed specifically for solid rivets from diameter 2mm to 6mm, and for semi-tubular and tubular rivets from diameter 3mm to 8mm. It is an electro pneumatic bench tool, for industry and professional applications and is ideal to be used with metal and hard resins, but not with wood fibres and plastics.

RIV3450P comes without punch and die, which must be ordered according to the size and to the shape of the rivet head. For the semi-tubular and tubular rivets, it is necessary to make a punch according to the size of the inner and outer hole, and to the rivet ledge from the surface. www.rivit.it

Senco introduces new plier tools Verpa Senco BV has introduced three new plier tools based on its SFT10XP platform, which it says was designed with high quality components for dependable all-day use in industrial applications.

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he first new plier tool introduced is the crown clinching stapler – DFPXP. Senco says its DFPXP is a compact, lightweight, yet powerful Crown clinching stapler – DFPXP clinch stapler that can be used in a variety of applications including corrugated box fabrication, light assembly and packaging and shoemaking. Its high capacity magazine holds 230 staples, which means less reloading and maximum production – with the 175mm throat allowing for extended reach into cartons.

The second tool is Senco’s crown long reach anvil – F75LXP. The F75LXP is also a compact, lightweight, yet powerful clinch stapler and can be used for applications such as stapling bedding, recessed-end packaging and preassembly setup. Its high capacity magazine holds 152 staples, and also has a 175mm throat allowing for extended reach into cartons.

Finally, Senco’s sisal anvil clinching stapler – F75SXP, has a sisal anvil for stapling bedding, recessed-end packaging and preassembly setup. Its high magazine holds 152 staples and has a rubber comfort grip that reduces vibration, slipping and fatigue.

Norbar launches EvoTorque® Norbar Torque Tools has launched a new electronic torque tool, the EvoTorque®, designed to offer users unprecedented joint control.

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orbar says its EvoTorque® ensures operators have the correct torque output from hard through to soft joints by utilising patent pending motor technology and control software. The EvoTorque® can also safely be used on pre-tightened bolts as part of a joint verification process. The range is available in both 110V and 230V versions and the EvoTorque® is weather sealed to IP44 and equipped with a maintenance free motor.

Torque control or angle control can be selected by the user on the tool and a clear signal on the tool indicates when the correct torque or angle has been achieved. Crucially, the EvoTorque® has a third party verified sound power of 72.3dB (A) and vibration level of 0.304m/s² which significantly reduces any possibility of medical or health and safety related issues.

Stuart Clarke, torque specialist at Norbar Torque Tools said: “The new EvoTorque® utilises state of the art motor technology and control software to offer unsurpassed joint control when tightening or as part of a joint verification process.

Crucially, the new EvoTorque® will protect the health and safety of users, reducing noise and vibration levels significantly and as a result, reducing instances of VWF (vibration white finger) and general fatigue.”

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New Avdel AV™ range

HAZET’s new designs

Avdel®, a brand from STANLEY Engineered Fastening, has introduced its new Avdel AV™ range of placement tools with a complimentary range of pump units for placing high strength Infalok® lockbolts, as well as larger sizes of Avbolt® structural blind fasteners.

HAZET, a German manufacturer of hand tools, tool trolleys and equipment for professional applications, has introduced ten pneumatic wrenches in its new design including the 9012 SPC and 9012 MG impact wrenches.

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vdel says each of its AV hand tools incorporate the latest in hydraulic sealing and bearing technologies, higher strength components and improved ergonomics.

In addition, a range of modern factored pump units, customised to Avdel’s own specification by Enerpac®, a manufacturer of high pressure hydraulic products, has been launched to support the placing tool range.

Avdel explains that exhaustive in-house cyclic testing in engineered test-rigs, plus extensive field trials, have proven the robustness of the complete system. This high level of durability is a prerequisite in the tough and demanding construction and mining industries that use this equipment.

Avdel’s UK design engineers have also been developing a new hand-held pneumatic riveting tool for installing smaller Avbolt® fasteners and Avdelok® lockbolts. The 73200 tool features a patent pending reservoir system to simplify the whole design and offer greater reliability. State of the art lip seals and bearings are employed to increase tool life and prevent oil loss. Avdel says its new tool is both faster and lighter and has been subject to the most rigorous durability testing and field trials before launch to ensure dependable operation for years to come.

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ith even more powerful pneumatic technology, HAZET says its 9012 SPC pneumatic impact wrench easily tightens wheel nuts and other screw joints. With its high performance pin clutch mechanism, the wrench now has a maximum loosening torque of 850Nm. Its redesigned air motor, enhanced pull-up torque and more efficient airflow allow the impact wrench to achieve a higher power output. Workshop operators can benefit from the special heat treated interior parts, that minimise wear, as well as from the ergonomically designed handles and housing parts that allow easy handling and operation of the impact wrench. By minimising contact between hand and bare metal, this design effectively prevents loss of body heat.

The HAZET impact wrench, product number 9012 MG, is also available in this new design. Its distinguishing features include its very light magnesium housing – weighing only 2.5kg. The model is equipped with a high performance twin hammer mechanism and its maximum loosening torque is 1,590Nm. Both tools exert few vibrations and are fitted with insulated handles, an exhaust airflow down through the handle and multi-level clockwise/anticlockwise rotation. They are suitable for screw size M16 and have a 6.3mm air inlet thread (¼ inch).

The operating pressure of both tools is 6.3 bar.

YOUR PARTNER IN FASTENER TECHNOLOGY Since 1977 Stafa Group has a proven track record for the supply of quality fasteners.

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Fasteners are used for an infinite number of applications throughout the world. Based on the knowledge and experience over many years, Stafa Group has become a major and important fastener provider to the European market. Stafa Group is a stockholder and importer able to deliver over 25,000 articles from our own warehouse. But there is so much more we can do for you and your needs in fasteners.

With a powerful unique combination of flexibility, quality, enterprise and personal attention, Stafa Group offers a professional and reliable approach to all areas of fastener technology.

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Rawlplug nailers awarded TÜV certification

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ll three tools were submitted to TÜV Rheinland for testing according to the machinery directive 2006/42/EC, annex 1 EN 792-13:2000+A1:2008. Certificates are awarded to products that have been successful in passing a number of tests carried out by TÜV Rheinland for quality and safety.

The WW90CH will work with plain or ring shank nails ranging from 50mm to 90mm in length. It has a magazine capacity of 60 nails and features a quick loading mechanism and a clip to prevent nails from dropping out when reloading. A precision secure fixing can be established using the depth adjuster.

Rawlplug’s WW90CH, a gas powered framing nailer for use with clipped head nails, its A2064 – an angled brad nailer, and its B1664 – a straight brad nailer, have been awarded the TÜV certification.

The A2064 is an angled brad nailer for 32mm to 64mm nails, whilst the B1664 is a straight brad nailer with a range from 19mm to 64mm. Both versions of brad nails are a size 16 gauge. The tools share the same power unit and depth of drive adjustment. The magazine has a capacity of 100 brad nails and features a quick release mechanism for clearing any jams.

“The tools and components will be subjected to regular monitoring to ensure that the product continues to meet the high standards. By obtaining the TÜV certificate, the customer is guaranteed to have a tool that has been assessed with an expert’s independent judgement.” www.rawlplug.com

Snap-on Industrial announces C-Tech wrench

Revamped magnetic core drills

Snap-on Industrial, a manufacturer of tools, equipment, and systems solutions, has announced the launch of its Control-Tech (C-Tech) industrial torque wrench.

FEIN has fully revamped three of its KBM magnetic core drills, KBM 50 Q, KBM 50 U and KBM 65 U, with 50mm and 65mm diameters, which it says are designed to offer high versatility and simple operation.

apable of holding 1,500 readings, which can be downloaded for audit purposes, Snap-on says its unique, multi-faceted range of torque wrenches combine torque and angle in a single quality wrench, providing an accurate and fast way to achieve torque while applying the correct angle tightening sequences.

The product also provides 40 pre-set password protected torque settings for secure and reliable setting of torque in sequence and, in addition, there is a patent pending technology facility of adding an extension onto the Control-Tech to provide greater leverage, with its intelligent functionality simply re-calculating the amount of torque required.

As well as the LED indicator lights, an audible beep and handle vibration alert the user when target torque is achieved and the rugged all-steel construction is designed to stand up to even the toughest work conditions.

Control-Tech industrial torque wrenches are available with a 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch drive flex head or an interchangeable head – all with an easy to use software solution.

EIN says its magnetic core drills KBM 50 and KBM 65 meet all the requirements of core drilling in metal: core drilling, twist drilling, countersinking, tapping and reaming.

A clockwise/anti-clockwise rotation and electronic speed setting also allows the speed to be adapted to any application.

A double drill-motor guide gives the tools a large stroke range that can be used with longer accessories that, along with the core bit, can be adjusted without the help of tools, utilising two clamping levers on the drill motor side.

Six large controls are easily accessible and in the users’ direct line of sight on the top of the drill motor on the KBM 50 and KBM 65.

A convenient magnetic holding force display assists the user in carefully making contact with the work piece surface. Compared with previous models, FEIN says its new drills have up to 25% more magnetic holding force. The edges at the front of the magnets are bevelled by 45 degrees, providing a good width across corners for use in a steel girder bar. Extended magnetic feet improve leverage and provide a good hold so the tool cannot be pushed off or break away.

The magnetic core drills also have a drill depth display in the form of a scale ring with a 0 point, allowing the cutting depth to be calculated for blind or twisted holes. A scale in mm or inches can be selected.

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Felo releases Felo Nm Developed and manufactured in Germany by Felo-Werkzeugfabrik GmbH, the Felo Nm is a patented torque release screwdriver, available in 3 colour-coded models for application at torque ranges between 0.6Nm and 5.4Nm.

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he required torque release value is set on a laser marked scale with an adjustment key.

Release is indicated by an audible and mechanical signal. Felo Nm meets the applicable ISO standard 6789 for torque release tools and each handle comes with its individual calibration certificate. While ISO 6789 requires only 5,000 release cycles to be within the specified tolerances, Felo guarantees Felo Nm to be within tolerance for at least 35,000 releases.

Unlike many other torque screwdrivers the Felo Nm handle has a built in adaptor for exchangeable screwdriver blades, which are available for all common drive types and sizes.

Felo Nm is available as single handles with a wide range of individual screwdriver blades (including VDE certified insulated blades) and in sets with assortments of blades and bit holders.

New shut-off screwdrivers Rami Yokota BV, a Dutch air tool distributor, has introduced a new range of shut-off screwdrivers to its Red Rooster private label.

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ed Rooster says its shut-off screwdrivers have a large torque-range, are highly accurate and have a low vibration level with an ergonomic design and low noise level. The special design of the clutch combines low reaction forces with a high repeatability of the torque.

This air tool is designed for the assembly industry, where threaded fasteners are used.

A range of 38 different models, with a wide variety of different speeds (550rpm – 1,700rpm) and torque levels (0.3Nm – 11.0Nm).

Characteristics of the new range include new body-design (in composite), reversible, revolving rear exhaust – silenced, pistol version with air on top and ergonomic grip.

FOCUS ON NUTS, WASHERS + LOCKING SYSTEMS Aerotight Manufacturing

Bülte Plastiques S. A.

Aerotight® all-metal self locking nuts

ANTI-LOSS WASHERS

Aerotight Manufacturing offers the timeproven solution to vibration problems.

The Aerotight nut has built a reputation for quality and reliability over many years, with a well-proven design that has become established throughout industry.

It is the leading all-metal stainless steel self-locking nut and is also available in brass, aluminium or steel. There are no vulnerable inserts to be affected by heat or oil and it is re-useable, with the self-locking function remaining effective. In both its steel and stainless forms it can be used up to 300°C. The Aerotight nut will remain in position whether tightened down or not, providing the locking element is engaged, and does not have to achieve recommended torque to be effective. No additional parts are required for the Aerotight to function so no special tools are needed. All stainless steel bar used in the manufacture of the M5 to M20 range achieves an ultimate tensile strength of 700N/mm2. The nut is available in most thread forms, including Metric, UNC, UNF, BA, BSW and BSF. Customer specials – for example thin types – are available to order.

Aerotight Manufacturing is part of the Apex Stainless Fasteners Organisation.

Tel: +44 (0) 1788 537 979

www.apexstainless.com

Don’t lose your washers during assembly Are loose fit washers holding up your assembly process? Speed things up with BÜLTE anti-loss washers.

Quick assembly : just push the washer onto the screw and the smaller cone diameter will grip the screw thread and stay on the screw.

Anti-loss : to remove the washer from the screw you will have to unscrew the screw from the washer.

Sealing & locking : upon compression during tightening, the cone profile of the washer is squeezed into the threads. This creates a seal and also helps to prevent the screw coming loose.

It will be necessary to use the clearance hole sizes indicated on the web site in order to be certain of good locking and sealing.

Anti-loss washers are available in the following sizes : M3,5, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10 and also for witheworth and self tapping screws.

The standard material is natural Polyamide, but these washers can also be manufactured in other materials such as: PE, PP, POM, PVDF, (black, red…on request) and feed quality or more flexible on request. www.bulte.com

email: bulte@bulte.com

DS Fasteners

Fabory

Stover Nuts • Nylon Insert Nuts Cleveloc Nuts • Castle Nuts Phillidas • Vargal HDG • Stainless Steel

Locking with confidence

We set out to stock a large range of the more unusual sizes and pitches with the emphasis on higher grades also. This allows us to reduce lead times and get orders delivered quicker.

Our main stock items are the Stover nut (DIN 980V), Nylocs (DIN 985/982) and also Flange nuts (plain & serrated) and Stover Flange (DIN 6927) Nyloc Flange (DIN 6926).

These are available in most finishes and in Grades 8, 10, 12.

(Metric & imperial).

To further compliment the range we also stock Serrated Flange Bolts (DIN 6921) in a range of sizes.

We are also increasing our stock of Stainless Steel (A2 & A4) parts again in the fine pitch and the more unusual sizes.

Recently added to the stock is a range of Philidas nuts.

We have also added Hot Dipped Galvanized Nylocs to our range.

For locking a threaded joint, engineers make use of products that can be grouped according to the cause of possible loosening and their intended action.

If the problem concerns only embedding and creep then products such as conical spring DIN 6796, 2093 and NFE contact washers can compensate for the reduced clamping length. In case of selfloosening as a result of internal loosening torque and transversal displacements, prevailing torque nuts with nylon insert DIN 985, 982, 6926, all metal DIN 980 and SNEP are applied, having the advantage to lock against loss and the disadvantage that they do not secure clamping force. Additionally, other categories of locking products are needed to lock successfully against rotation, including: • Flanged bolts/nuts with Tensilock and Ripp serrations • Some types of adhesives • Nord-Lock and Schnorr washers.

All of the above items belong to FABORY’S product range.

FABORY, international fasteners and tools distributor, boasts over 100,000 items enabling customers to adopt whatever locking solution is necessary.

If it’s a locking nut you require, with our knowledge and stock we are sure to be able to help.

For further enquiries, or to request a copy of FABORY’S technical brochure Locking Confidence In Threaded Joints, please contact:

Tel: +44 (0) 1842 763 000

Tel: +44 (0) 121 556 3474

DS Fasteners Products Ltd was established in 1976 as a specialist self locking nut supplier.

Flange Bolts Serrated Flange Bolts

www.dsfasteners.co.uk

email: sales.faboryuk@fabory.com

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FOCUS ON NUTS, WASHERS + LOCKING SYSTEMS Harrison & Clough Ltd

HEICO Befestigungstechnik GmbH

Harrison & Clough supply competitive and extensive ranges of both nuts and washers, all available from stock, next day delivery and with no minimum order quantity.

Since 1900 the multinational HEICO-Group has been providing customers including Audi, BMW and VW with dependable high-quality solutions for a multitude of fastening applications at competitive prices – Made in Germany!

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We make sure that every nut and washer in the MetalMate Range reaches and maintains the same high quality standards every time.

We ensure consistent quality by tracking and testing the materials used at each stage of the manufacturing and packing process. All our ranges are sourced from audited qualified suppliers and are factory stamped.

We then stock and deliver these high quality nuts and washers efficiently and therefore with lower costs passing the benefits to you.

We are proud of our ranges and look forward to receiving your enquiries.

MetalMate Nuts and Washers – It’s about delivering quality consistently.

One of our key products, the HEICO-LOCK wedge lock washer, offers maximum safety and reliability under extremes of Vibration and Dynamic Loads.

The HEICO-LOCK wedge locking system delivers high quality antivibration security for the most demanding of bolted joint applications.

• Certified system for securing bolts, working at low and high preload levels • Particularly suitable for dynamic loads – including when using lubricants • Can be re-used without any reduction in function or quality • Very easy to install and remove (HEICO-LOCK washers are supplied as a pre-assembled pair) • Also suitable for high-tensile bolts of 8.8, 10.9, and 12.9 and their respective nuts • Steel or Stainless Steel with narrow or wide bearing surfaces – other materials such as Inconel and SMO are available upon request • Sizes ranging from M3 – M76 and ¼” – 1” with custom sizes also available upon request For technical support or expert consultancy please contact our national sales offices in France, UK, Spain, CZ, Italy, Poland, USA or China.

Tel: 0844 571 22 22

www.harclo.com

www.heico-lock.com

email: kontakt@heico-lock.de

ND Jig & Gauge

Premier Washers Ltd

Square Plate Washers, Round Washers Standard & Non Standard

­­Premier Quality and Service @ Premier Washers Ltd

With over 60 years in the manufacture of washers, N D JIG & GAUGE has the knowledge and expertise to suit your requirements.

A Midlands based manufacturer, with comprehensive industry knowledge, supplying washers and pressings to the automotive, construction, white goods and other industries.

We hold extensive stocks of standard black washers, square plates, through hard washers, taper washers and stainless steel washers.

As manufacturers we have the capability for non-standard washers, special nuts and pressings at our factory in Wednesbury and with this, we can turnaround special square plates and round washer requirements in days. We have extensive stocks of raw material whether it is mild steel, stainless steel, copper, brass or an exotic alloy specials are also held in stock for call off.

The standard washer ranges we stock are, BS 4320 form E, F & G. BS 3410 Table 7 & 8. BS 4395 thru hardened washers, square plates from 40mm sq x 3mm thick upto 150mm sq x 25mm thick. Specials made to order, self colour, zinc plated, hot dip galvanised, sheradized and dacromet.

Phone your enquiries to our sales office direct, for immediate response and for more information on our products and services please visit our website.

Tel: + 44 (0) 121 556 0824

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An extensive range of machines including CNC and high speed coil fed presses enable us to supply high and low volumes with production capabilities from outside diameter of 6mm up to 150mm, in thickness from 0.2mm up to 10mm.

We can supply our products in a large range of materials including mild steel, carbon, brass, stainless steel, copper and other exotic metals and in a wide variety of finishes including heat treatment, grinding, machining and surface treatments.

In house toolroom facilities enable us to produce tools quickly in response to customers ever-changing needs.

An excellent service and competitive prices, supported by our registration to BS EN ISO 9001:2008 places Premier Washers in a position to fully satisfy the requirements of all of our customers.

Tel: +44 (0) 1902 307 121

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Staytite Locking Nuts

Staytite Shakeproof Bolts

Staytite has been dedicated to meeting all your fastening requirements for over 30 years.

Our unrivalled knowledge, industry experience and outstanding customer service has come to be regarded as the best in the industry.

Staytite stock ITW’s Shake Proof Bolt.

It is the answer to eliminating patches and unreliable prevailing torque features used today to combat loosening on tightened joints or fasteners shipped in the partially assembled condition.

Our experience makes us the premier supplier of all Metal Self Locking Nuts. We are the number one trusted source for both technical advice and extensive range of solutions to the age-old problem of sourcing the right nut for the right application at the right price, not to mention availability from stock.

ITW’s Shake Proof Thread is engineered to take up the inherent clearance (Gage-Gap) between mating threads in a joint, eliminating the potential for relative motion and the cause of loosening.

We have in depth experience of advising customers within the Automotive, Construction, Distribution, Railway and White Goods industries.

The technology manipulates the pitch diameter of the thread in the direction of the trailing flank in a pattern providing universal application. The result is an engineered mechanical interference, in a precise and reuseable geometric form that can be qualified using non-destructive Go/No-Go thread gages, where the performance is no longer defined by the degree of prevailing torque typically audited at the time of installation.

For help sourcing and specifying the correct All Metal Locking Nut for the relevant application, please call or email us, where one of our experienced team will be happy to assist.

For help sourcing and specifying the correct Shake Proof Bolt or Screw for the relevant application, please call or email us, where one of our experienced team will be happy to assist.

Tel: +44 (0) 1494 462 322

Tel: +44 (0) 1494 462 322

Our extensive range of All Metal Locking Nuts starts from the most basic deformed thread type to the complete engineering solution offered by the use of the HardLock Nut.

email: distributors@staytite.com

TR Fastenings

Washer Factory Ltd

TR Fastenings is a leading manufacturer and distributor of quality fastenings to all industry sectors. With operations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, TR supplies over 150 million components every day to thousands of customers.

The TR Binx® All Metal Self-Locking Nut is one of the many parts sold globally, exclusively manufactured by TR. The Binx® Nut is an industry standard, used in applications where vibration or stress is present.

Strong – The Binx locking mechanism acts on both the effective diameter and the pitch of the thread, countering the threat posed by vibration and stress. ®

Compact – The Binx® locking mechanism is incorporated into a nut head of no greater height than that of a standard nut and is ideal for use in restricted places.

Versatile and reusable – The Binx® is all metal and can be confidently used in environments containing oil and other contaminants and its torque resistance is maintained after many applications.

Available in a wide range of sizes, from M3 to M36 and materials including mild steel, brass and stainless steel. Contact us today for more information. www.trfastenings.com

email: distributors@staytite.com

email: info@trfastenings.com

We are the premier manufacturer of non-standard washers and light pressings, offering a quick turnaround in steel, stainless, copper, brass and other exotic materials, especially duplex stainless and nickel alloys.

We strive in all that we do to maximise customer satisfaction. Technical advice is offered freely, where required and we believe in treating customers fairly so if we know that a standard washer is available we will say so.

Our production team has many years of washer making experience. Whilst traditional methods of manufacture are employed, our flexible approach, extensive tool stock and skilled work force mean that we can offer a fast turn around.

Having a national supplier base we are able to quickly source most materials (including non-metallics). Products can be supplied in any surface finish ranging from simple zinc to organic plating, they can be heat treated or machined.

We currently supply to a diverse customer base across many markets including construction, automotive and white goods. In many cases our products are far from the standard perception of a washer, take a look at our web site to see some examples of what we can do!

We have no minimum manufacturing quantity or minimum charge so for a friendly fast and reliable service supported by a quality product please contact us.

Tel: +44 (0) 1902 865 777

www.washer-factory.com

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GRAEWE launches structural bolting range GRAEWE GmbH & Co KG has recently increased its product range to include bolt and nut assemblies with CE marking, conforming to DIN EN 15048.

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RAEWE’s new product range – SB assemblies for Structural Bolting – includes hot-dip galvanised hexagonal bolts to EN ISO 4014 and 4017 in grade 8.8 and dimensions from M12 to M27, with CE marking according to the Construction Products Regulation.

DIN EN 15048 regulates the requirements for assemblies for non-preloaded fixing connections. The use of bolt and nut assemblies in steel constructions simplifies the proof of suitability of fixing connections. Assemblies consist of a matching bolt and nut with the same coating.

All requirements for hot-dip galvanised grade 8.8 fasteners require a choice of special materials for the manufacturing process.

The tempering temperature needs to be clearly above the minimum value and in addition the bolt needs to absorb the prescribed tensile force, despite the lower tensile stress area due to undersize/minus allowance.

Differing thread tolerances between bolts and nuts also have an influence on the tensile strength of the assembly. The functionality of GRAEWE bolt and nut assemblies is precisely and comprehensively determined through tensile tests.

GRAEWE also carries out a notch impact test at -40°C in its own laboratory, in order to guarantee the quality in cold conditions. Additionally, all prescribed requirements and additional tests are guaranteed and documented accordingly.

The hot-dip galvanised hexagon bolts of SB sets are marked with GRAEWE’s manufacturer label, 8.8 – for the grade, SB – for structural bolting, and U – for thread tolerance 6az before coating. For later reconstruction of the manufacturing process GRAEWE bolts receive an additional marking.

As a reputed and successful producer of bolts, GRAEWE manufactures hexagon head and hexagon socket bolts in diameters M6 – M27 and lengths of 12mm – 320mm.

A comprehensive stock and efficient logistics guarantee fast availability even for smaller orders.

In addition to the fastener trade, GRAEWE also serves key industries such as automotive, civil engineering, wind energy, agricultural equipment, as well as steel construction and mechanical engineering. www.graewe.de

General purpose tape from tesa® tesa’s new general purpose crossweave filament tape – tesa® 4578 – has a crossweave filament structure based on PET filaments laminated to a polypropylene film, and delivers a tensile strength of 230N/cm.

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he tape, for the packaging and logistics sector, employs a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) fibre that is the same strong and flexible material used in tyre cording. It is also resistant to mildew and wrinkling while its BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) film offers a unique combination of properties, for example higher tensile strength, better transparency and sealability.

In addition, the synthetic rubber adhesive system employed by tesa will ensure a secure bond across a wide range of substrates, including non-polar surfaces such as polyethylene and polypropylene. tesa expects the product to become widely used across the packaging and logistics market, as well as in specialist sectors such as furniture production – for applications such as heavy duty carton sealing, bonding and palletising, transport security, fixing, end-tabbing, and backboard splicing. It will also perform a strong secondary function in tamper deterrence as its flexible fibres offer exceptional longitudinal and transverse strength making it impossible to tear or break.

Finally, labels and bar codes remain easy to read due to the product’s high transparency and a dispenser is readily available for this and other products in the tesa range.

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Special products from Unifast Unifast says that its captive nuts and quick acting fasteners, in addition to its wide range of special fasteners – bespoke produced to the necessities of the client, provide cost savings for its customers.

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pecial fasteners are a core area of Unifast’s expertise. By using design skills, market knowledge and leading edge technology it is able to develop and manufacture products for individual applications.

The company says its service includes full CAD design and modelling, manufacturing bespoke parts to CAD models, drawings or sketches, supplying special purpose machines/ systems and providing full ongoing support and training.

Unifast is consistently re-engineering existing or obsolete parts, simplifying processes, improving functionality and reducing both process time and production costs.

“We work closely with our customers, understanding both their needs and the demands of a competitive marketplace.

We understand the challenges they face and our innovative team helps them solve those challenges providing the right information, getting the right product and achieving significant savings.”

All Unifast’s products are manufactured in accordance with ISO/TS 16949:2009 regulation and the company is certified to UNI EN ISO 9001:2008.

MAX505 waterproof case Plastica Panaro, an industrial producer of plastic case solutions and blister packs, says its MAX505 waterproof case can be used in a variety of applications including marine, photography and the manufacturing industry.

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he MAX cases are IP67 certified, tough, durable and reliable and offer superior protection from the elements, water, dust and impacts – making them suitable for a wide array of sectors and applications.

The MAX505 waterproof case has external dimensions of 555mm x 428mm x H 211mm/21.85 inches x 16.85 inches x 8.31 inches, and internal dimensions of 500mm x 350mm x H 194mm (136mm + 58mm)/ 19.69 inches x 13.78 inches x 7.64 inches (5.36 inches +2.28 inches). The case is available in black or orange and on demand with standard foam inlay and weighs 3.86kg.

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Evolution of a fastener GBK UK Limited, formerly known as Tech-Fast.com Ltd, designs and supplies technical plastic fasteners, closures and components for customers active in all major market sectors, including building and construction, electrical and electronic, furniture, shop-fitting and point of sale, and transportation.

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BK’s customers include small regional businesses, major global businesses, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and technical distributors throughout Europe, North and South America and the Indian sub-continent. Product volumes range from 100 pieces to millions of units being used by the customers in their products.

The core product ranges are divided into the following groups – panel fasteners, panel access fasteners, panel access latches, motion control dampers, point of sale, cable management, cable and panel protection, and fluid control.

“At GBK we consider our core product range to be central to the assemblies they are used within and refer to them collectively as ‘DNA for assemblies’ literally the building blocks of those products,” comments Peter Green, managing director at GBK UK Ltd. Peter Green explains that often a single part can develop several versions for different applications and markets. For instance the 47018 – Pine Tree Clip originally started as a standard Pine Tree Clip, which had an unusually thin head thicknesses of 0.8mm, but a 19mm head diameter. This made it ideal for automotive and furniture applications. The fixing hole size required is 6.4mm (¼ inch) with a panel range of 2.7mm – 7.3mm.

GBK produced the tooling for the 47018 – Pine Tree Clip in such a way that it could have ‘version changes’ produced at very little cost. This was exactly what GBK decided to do, producing the 47058 – Looped Tree Clip and subsequent to that the 47059 – Latched Tree Clip. These version changes were specifically targeted at using the very effective fixing, but enabled the part

to have cable ties, purse locks or cable fastened to or through the head of the part. GBK points out that these two items are currently the only lightweight fixings approved by a major construction product company for managing pipe or cable in their installations.

From there GBK developed the standard fastener further to produce the 47120 and 47121 Hook & Loop Clips, which are effectively the standard item with a Velcro coin of either hook or loop material attached to the head of the part. This gives not only a panel fastener, but also a secondary fixing point for material or other media in either automotive and furniture trim or point of sale applications.

The next step of development saw all of these standard moulded items being produced in a crystal clear material, making them ideal for point of sale signage or hanging applications, adding to the significant quantity of clear fasteners already available. These fixings can be used in steel, brick, block, wood, glass or plastic, as well as other base substrates.

Over recent years GBK UK Ltd has seen significant growth and product development, which has in turn led to a new e-commerce website, as well as other key strategic business decisions. “All of these developments have enabled us as a company to provide customers with ‘engineered solutions to everyday problems’, and we will continue to do so into the future,” adds Peter Green. www.gbk-uk.com

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Fasteners with benefits GESIPA® says that its blind rivet nut studs with coarse threads create the basis for fast and easy assembly processes with the benefit of being able to be used again and again.

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ndustrial large scale production requires short process cycles and a high level of efficiency. For fast and easy assembly of plastic parts without tooling equipment, the industry uses special threads in fir-tree form for fixing. This technique, fir-tree clip assembly, has the added protection of stopping turning and the benefit of repeatable use.

GESIPA® points out that its blind rivet nut studs with coarse thread have the advantages of an easy and fast assembly by one way access to the position, there are no thermal influences to the parts and no emission of heat or welding gas released into the environment. This means that there is no rework operation required after the setting of the special fastener. The GESIPA® fastener is also the ideal solution if repair is needed because the applied part is surface finished.

The GESIPA® blind rivet nut studs with coarse thread can be set with the established GESIPA® tools for blind rivet nuts and studs using a conversion kit.

Making this system very flexible and efficient.

Typical applications in the automotive sector are the fixing of plastic nuts, plastic cable holder or holder for pipes, hoses and wires, the automotive carpet, as well as small or light assembly parts such as the fuse box. www.gesipa.com

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NORMA Group improves ABA Mini clamp NORMA Group has launched a new ABA Mini W1 clamp for thin-walled hoses with small diameters, such as fuel, pneumatic or water hoses.

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he clamp has been equipped with a band of pre-galvanised steel and a combi slot screw. This improves the clamp’s corrosion resistance and allows mounting of the clamp with various tools.

“It is the small improvements that often bring about large benefits for our customers,” says Bernd Kleinhens, board member business development at NORMA Group. “Our optimised ABA Mini clamp grants a bigger choice of tools when applying our technology and thus facilitates assembly.

It also provides a better clamping force compared to screw-less clamps.”

ABA Mini clamps feature rolled-up band edges that are gentle on hoses. The band tongue is profiled for added strength. Furthermore, the screw has a hexagonal head and can be tightened with a flexible socket. The nut is retained even if the screw is removed. Now available for delivery, the new ABA Mini W1 clamp will replace existing ranges of ABA Mini W1 and ABA Mini SM W1. The clamp is manufactured in NORMA Group’s production site in Sweden, Anderstorp.

Hose and pipe clamps produced under the ABA trademark are available in many types and standards, and are distributed via a network of selected companies specialising in volume distribution in their national market segments. www.normagroup.com

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Rivco supporting Huck Rivco Ltd, based in Worcestershire, UK, is committed to providing its customers with complete engineering and technical support for the Huck fasteners product range.

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he engineering and technical support that Rivco has already provided to its customers has seen Huck products being used for a number of new applications and new markets.

The Huck fastener range includes Huck Lockbolt products such as C6L – C50L, C120L pin and collar products, Huck fit, magna grip, bobtail pin and collar products. It also includes Huck structural blind fasteners such as Magna Lok, Magna Bulb, Hucklok and Magna Tite – available in mild steel 5.8 grade, high tensile steel 8.8 and 10.9, stainless steel and aluminium.

Rivco has also planned a new marketing and advertising campaign to create an even greater awareness of Huck fastener products, and their ability to provide a complete solution for OEM and MRO companies that are seeking quality products that comply with all current regulations – with reference to plating finishes demanded by both aerospace and automotive customers.

“At Rivco we have the skills and resources to service the complete range of Huck tooling. Our tooling engineer has over 20 years of experience and the Rivco on-site installation support is an extension of the service we provide to our customers. We are also able to design and install pneumatic and hydraulic tooling solutions,” explains Steve Auld, managing director at Rivco Ltd. www.rivco.co.uk

SINARD expands product range Spanish manufacturer SINARD is growing in the market through an important export expansion and development of new products in its quick attachment devices department.

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INARD quick attachment devices are pieces specially designed to install and fasten all types of electric material such as cables, pipes, trays, and also false ceilings with metal or concrete structures.

“Quick attachment devices are manufactured with high quality material, which ensures a very satisfactory performance for the installer and guarantees the correct installation of the products used. SINARD fixing elements are tested and checked by applying a safety coefficient of 3.”

Specialising in heat treated spring steel stamping, as well as quick attachment devices, SINARD is a manufacturer of a wide range of products including standard pieces according to Norms (spring pins ISO 8752, disc springs DIN 2093, aranlocks, rings and washers DIN 6799, DIN 137, DIN 6798).

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Owlett-Jaton puts industry aerosols into action Owlett-Jaton, part of the Hexstone Group of companies, is providing customers with complimentary eye-catching stands when they stock a selection of Action Can products that are part of a premium range of over 60 professional aerosols.

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wlett-Jaton says that this will make it easier for the industrial market to highlight benefits of aerosol use, as stores and trade counters will be better placed to showcase a range of products – all of which can be utilised in the majority of industrial environments.

The aerosol packaging offers safer storage of contents reducing the risk of leaks, whilst remaining cost effective due to the packaging prolonging product life. It is also designed to deliver a more exact amount of product to an area, which results in a more efficient use of resources.

Customers are able to choose from a wide range of applications such as lubricants, cleaners, cutting fluids, degreasers, anti-rust paints, and adhesives. All Action Can products are developed and tested by industry professionals and are consequently endorsed by a number of leading industry names.

Tony Williams, national sales manager at Owlett-Jaton, explains: “The Action Can aerosols provide end users with a cost effective solution, making them extremely popular. The new stands are easy to assemble and provide a unique point of sale display that instantly attracts customers.”

Owlett-Jaton are making the exclusive offer available to customers when they select eight cartons from an assortment of the extensive range of aerosol products, and are also including two complimentary cartons of large industrial cleaning wipes. www.ojtrade.co.uk

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Frigerio Ettore SpA, based in Lecco, Italy, covers cold metal sheet stamping and deep drawing combined with welding, assembling and industrial washing and also devotes time to producing its own line of toggle latches.

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he company offers blanked, pressed, assembled and welded parts, all of which are produced upon customer’s drawings with stamps and tools built in-house. Frigerio says its research and development department can recommend and support customers in making the best choice aimed at technical improvement and cost saving.

“We pride ourselves on providing customers with quality specialised fasteners in different superficial finishing and for a variety of applications. We fully share in our corporate vision and mission, the fundamental philosophy of ‘giving value to our customers’.”

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Abbey Clamps.................................. 15

TR Fastenings, part of Trifast plc, have 23 locations globally of which 7 are manufacturing sites. We supply fastenings and Cat C products to over 50 countries globally and are recruiting for 2 key technical positions to support the ever growing needs of our customer base. www.trfastenings.com Technical Sales Manager - Sheet Metal Fastenings A UK and Southern Ireland role, to develop new business and support the UK Sales Teams to specify sheet metal fastenings e.g. self-clinch, rivet bushes and rivet product etc. into OEM’s and CEM’s. Experience of the product range is essential. Company car, mobile, laptop and specific product training will be provided.

M&W Fastener Co.,Ltd.................... 35

Accuvision........................................ 95

Martyn Price..................................... 17

ACT Fasteners & Components Ltd...71

Mectron Engineering....................... 97

Action Can Ltd................................ 145

MEKR’S, s.r.o. (Ltd.)....................... 143

Acton...............................................117

Merlin Business Software............. 105

Adolf Pühl GmbH & Co. KG................ 7

Mitsutoyo Kiko Co Ltd.......................91

Albert Pasvahl GmbH & Co............ 105

MKT...................................................71

Alca Fasteners............................... 138

Multiple Overseas Exports................11

Allbolts Ltd..................................... 120

Nakashimada Engineering Works... 45

Alloy & Stainless Fasteners........... 103

National Machinery.......................... 27

ALPEN-MAYKESTAG GmbH........... 123

ND Industries....................................81

Ambrovit....................................... 1, 13

Ningbo Londex Industrials.............. 75

Anochrome Group............................ 84

Nord-Lock International.................... 5

Avon Stainless Fasteners............... 136

Norm Civata AS.................................. 4

Bäcker GmbH & Co. KG................. 144

NORMA..............................................21

Baker & Finnemore Limited.............61

omniTechnik..................................... 83

Proactive support for the Director of the electronics and technology sector on major projects. The ideal candidate would be a graduate engineer with a minimum of 2 years industrial experience. CAD and 3D modelling competence essential. This person needs to have a holistic approach, and be prepared to work with all disciplines including commercial and sourcing activities. This is a role that will be challenging and necessitates European travel. Competitive package based on core skills and previous experience

Bendfast......................................... 146

Owlett Jaton..................................... 65

Berardi Bullonerie........................... 47

Peter Schröder GmbH......................31

Berdan Bolt & Nut Co.Ltd..............121

Pinstructure..................................... 15

Birlik Baglanti................................ 145

Polyprofils zi..................................... 88

Bossong Spa.................................... 77

PRK Technologies GmbH................101

Bralo............................................... 125

Ray Fu............................................ 140

Brighton-Best International.......... 148

Rexlen Corporation.......................... 54

Bülte Plastiques SA........................121

Reyher...............................................11

To Apply

C+T Distribution............................... 47

Rivco Ltd........................................ 142

E-mail your CV complete with a covering letter for the attention of Helen Toole, HR Manager to: helent@trifast.com

Chaves Bilbao.................................. 69

Rivit.................................................147

Ching Chan Optical Technology....... 93

Rotor Clip ...................................... 119

Cotswold Fasteners......................... 29

Sacma.............................................. 87

Project Engineer - Strategic Team

Degometal...................................... 120

SAIMA Corporation........................ 134

Don Quichotte B.V............................ 67

San Shing Fastech Corp.................. 99

DS Fasteners Ltd........................... 138

Schäfer + Peters GmbH..................137

EFC................................................... 63

Schnorr GmbH................................. 39

Everbuild.......................................... 74

Schrömbges + Partner................... 133

Everest Overseas........................... 139

SD Products....................................101

Fareast Metal International............. 57

Shanghai Fast-Fix Rivet Corp........ 128

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

Shin Chun Enterprise Co Ltd........... 53

Fasten.it..........................................141

Sin Hong Pte Ltd............................ 135

fastenerandfixingsearch.com........ 109

Smith-Bullough Ltd....................... 145

Fastener Expo Shanghai.................. 37

Specialinsert Srl.............................117

Fastener Fair Hannover................... 43

Stafa Group.................................... 124

Fastener Fair Russia.........................31

Staytite........................................... 116

Fixi.................................................. 108

Taiwan International Fastener Show.... 51

FK Moore & Sons........................... 108

Taiwan Shan Yin International Ltd... 55

G & B Fissaggi Srl............................ 67

TATA Steel......................................... 79

GBK UK Ltd.....................................137

Tecfi S.p.A......................................... 73

GESIPA Blindniettechnik GmbH.... 118

Tecno Impianti.................................. 83

Graewe GmbH & Co.KG................... 33

Test GmbH........................................ 96

Greenslade & Company................... 92

TFC Ltd............................................117

Growermetal SRL.............................. 9

Tillex – Fastex................................... 15

GWI................................................... 98

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

Hafren Fasteners Ltd..................... 139

Totally DIY:Tools............................... 46

Harrison & Clough Ltd.................... 25

TR Fastenings Ltd.......................... 146

Heinz Soyer.....................................121

UBK.................................................107

Herbert Knoke GmbH & Co. KG...... 77

UDIB................................................. 19

Hilker & Partner GmbH................... 98

VECTA SALES INTELLIGENCE....... 102

Hugo Benzing GmbH & Co KG..........31

vesta................................................. 70

Index – Técnicas Expansivas S.L....... 3

Vipa SPA........................................... 23

Internationale Eisenwarenmesse.... 49

voestalpine Austria Draht GmbH..... 85

Joiner Fastener Enterprise.............. 50

Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG.......61, 101

Kee Safety Limited........................... 17

Volt................................................. 115

KETTLING....................................... 105

Wafios Umformtechnik GmbH......... 89

Kingwin Precision Co., Ltd............... 49

Wagener & Simon GmbH................. 39

Koelner SA......................................127

Wilh. Lüsebrink GmbH....................137

Landmark Fasteners PVT Ltd........ 139

Wire.................................................. 47

Lederer........................................22, 24

WPI Services B.V.............................. 94

London Screw Company Ltd.......... 134

Yi Tai Shen Co., Ltd.......................... 59

Lueg-Stanztechnik e.K.................... 49

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