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SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT
EXHIBITION • NETWORKING • SEMINARS • AWARDS
Face-to-face exhibitions present a strong platform for companies to network with likeminded industry peers, meet new potential prospects and forge long lasting customer relationships. Exhibitions also play a vital role in promoting new products and services, and this has been sorely missed over the last 18 months. Torque-Expo is excited to announce plans to bring the industry together next year in a focused, compact one-day event…
The Exhibition Centre at Telford will play host to a newlook Torque-Expo UK, offering a B2B exhibition, a substantial conference programme, an innovation zone showcasing new and unusual products and a networking awards evening at the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, which is just a 5 minute shuttle service away. A compact and costeffective event, maximising time out of the office and return on investment. Only 30 minutes away from central Birmingham and on the door step of the West Midlands, the venue is easy to get to with ample free parking and puts the show in the heart of Britain, close to the core of the UK industry and within a two hour drive of 75% of England’s population.
HOW IS TORQUE-EXPO UK 2022 DIFFERENT?
Torque-Expo has taken on board feedback from previous exhibitors who see all the benefits of a one-day national exhibition, and importantly, offers good valuable networking time, where they can freely move around and talk to many of their friends, colleagues and customers. Torque-Expo will provide a ‘full on’ day for the exhibitor and visitor alike, offering a compelling seminar programme throughout the day, followed by evening awards, food, drink and networking.
INDUSTRY SECTORS
Fasteners, Fixings and Adhesives
Hand and Power Tools
Hardware and Architectural Ironmongery
DIY Products
Abrasives and Lubricants
Clothing, Safety and Janitorial
Consumables
EXHIBITION SPACE
A new format will see all stands set to a maximum of 20m2 , with directional routes throughout the venue. This is good news for the exhibitor as it should present an equal stand space location with visitor traffic, as well as reduce set up times and costs. First and foremost, Torque-Expo is about meeting and talking face to face to an audience of senior decision-makers (business owners, MDs, senior buyers, and purchasing managers) from wholesalers, independent retailers, multiple retailers, fastener and fixings distributors, hardware and builders’ merchants plus engineer suppliers.
G-Grip is a clever new T304 stainless steel lockbolt system that promises to save on costs and on time, while also reducing the inventory needed of standard parts. Goebel explains the benefits of the G-Grip system…
In applications where an extensive grip range is needed and a consistent flush pin break to the collar is favourable, Goebel has devised the G-Grip, pitched as a new and improved standard in the market. Crucially, the G-Grip can replace up to 14 sizes of the classic 6-groove locking fastener systems, in steel, stainless steel or aluminium. As with all Goebel engineered fasteners, the G-grip is highly resistant to corrosion and vibration. It features a flush breaking pin, a multi-grip design, an efficient installation process and it reduces the inventory needed of standard parts. This exciting new development can replace ordinary bolts and nuts with all the accompanying advantages of time and cost savings.
IN STOCK
G-Grip is a patented product, so Goebel Group has full IP rights on this innovation. The ISO 9001:2015 accredited company has a production capacity of nine million pins and nine million collars per month. What’s more, DIBt and ETA approval will be available soon on the G-Grip, Goebel tells Torque Magazine. The G-Grip is already proving popular with Goebel customers across a number of sectors, including the truck & trailer industry, agriculture industry, food industry, military industry and automotive industry, among others.
EFFICIENCY, STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY & CONSISTENT CLAMPING FORCES
One of the key advantages of a multi-grip part is improved efficiency in terms of costs, inventory and job site performance through simplified installation. The G-Grip’s extensive grip range and various sizes can replace up to 14 sizes of the classic 6-groove locking fastener system.
G-Grip collar parts and pin are manufactured with polished T304 stainless steel material and on request the pin can be coated with chrome or nickel plating. These newly developed parts therefore offer a high corrosion resistant solution. Stainless steel is famed for its industrial application, particularly in harsh environments, so there are lower maintenance costs and increased structural integrity.
During the installation process the collar is swagged onto the pin and locks in place via the grooves.
Corrosion resistance: G-Grip pin and collar parts are made of polished T304 stainless steel (right)
How does the G-Grip offer vibration resistance? During the installation process the collar is swagged onto the pin and locks in place via the grooves. The locking feature guarantees consistent clamping forces, shearing and tensile strength once installed, says Goebel, adding that once the parts are installed, you can be sure the application is secure.
Easy installation with the right tools
As stainless steel is ductile, Goebel was faced with a significant challenge to ensure consistent flush breaking every time. The firm overcame the issue with a patented design which always breaks flush for smooth, safe and simple installation every time. Goebel offers a comprehensive range of installation tools, ranging from hand tools to cordless battery tools and pneumatic air tools. The best tool for the job for the application depends on frequency of use, explains Goebel. G-Grip lockbolts are installed within seconds (see below) and depending on the tool used can be set up to 1,200 pieces per hour. It’s easy for the operator to identify a solid flush installation and continue working efficiently, adds the firm. Installation is easier too, thanks to the reduced inventory required. As the G-Grip extensive grip range and various sizes can replace up to 14 sizes of the classic 6-groove locking fastener system, there’s less need to stock multiple parts for various sizes. At a time when cost efficient inventory systems are vital, G-Grips can save time, space and money through inventory simplification. G-Grips are available from stock from Goebel, and PPAP Level 3 documentation can be agreed/provided if required. The firm is currently seeking more authorised distributors to enlarge its worldwide network for the G-Grips. Training is offered (in-house or online) along with support and sales materials, displays, catalogues, samples and full support.
Please contact Thomas.Liebhaber@goebel-group.com to find out more about becoming an authorised distributor.
www.goebel-group.com
INSTALLING THE G-GRIP
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1. The G-Grip pin is inserted in the prepared hole from one side, whereas the collar is placed on top of the pin’s end and is pushed down until it reaches the working piece. 2. The pin is inserted in the nose piece of the installation tool. The nose piece goes downwards along the pin until it reaches the collar. 3. The next step is pushing the button of the installation tool, the swaging process of the collar starts immediately. In the meantime the jaws inside of the mouthpiece started to pull the pin until it breaks off. The setting process is done by now. 4. The result is a flush broken pin and a tight fitting collar. The combination of the pin and collar result in a high permanent clamping force and are mechanically locked.
C ADAMS ON KEEPING IT SIMPLE AND REACTING FAST TO CUSTOMERS
C Adams is a manufacturer and supplier of imperial and metric industrial nuts and threaded bar. The long-established firm prides itself on dynamism and fast reactions to customer orders, explains owner Nick Parkes to Jonathon Harker…
CAdams is a proud family business trading for two centuries. The highly reactive company manufactures and stocks threaded bar up to M64 diameter and stocks a full range of metric and imperial nuts up to M100 diameter in different property classes and finishes. The long established firm prides itself on dynamism, fast reactions to customers and key to the business and culture is that quality of the product comes first. C Adams is a small operation that gets big results, supplying all kinds of projects, says owner Nick Parkes: “I think we are a unique business. We are dynamic in our response to customer requests. We are energetic and we jump on orders. “We have a really simple set-up. There are 14 staff and everyone knows their exact role. That’s how we get amazing results from such a small operation. “We react to customer orders quickly and we have a lot of steel to back it up.” While steel supplies are indeed one of the many challenges facing the industry in 2021, C Adams is benefiting from some long-standing supply relationships. Parkes believes C Adams was one of the first to import steel from the Far East and its long-term relationships have paid off, helping ensure supplies in these tricky times. Sticking to its specialism has also paid dividends for the firm, says Parkes: “We are not a ‘pile it high’ firm. We are a bit different and we are proud of it.
Quality steel
Involved in many significant infrastructure projects over the past decades, Cadams knows quality is key. An in-house laboratory provides assurance for customers: “We use high grade metals and they are all tested here.” Inside the lab, C Adams staff now produce videos alongside more traditional certification for customers during testing: “We cut a section of a threaded bar for testing and nowadays we video the whole process, so we send that to customers along with the testing certificate. That’s a service that is getting more popular. It gives us confidence when you test the product yourself and see the results on the steel you are making parts from and ultimately will be used on safety critical infrastructure. The test of the business is ensuring all products leaving our warehouse meet the correct standard. The company is also ISO 9001 and 14001 registered.” The lab is equipped with hardness and tensile testing machines and thread gauges up to M90 diameter. Studs and nuts are all batch identified, fully traceable and can be stamped with whatever customers want or with the CA mark. Knowledge and expertise at C Adams is at the level where in-house engineers can also perform repairs on machines on the floor when needed.
C Adams manufactures and stocks threaded bar up to M64 diameter
Studs and nuts are all batch identified, fully traceable and can be stamped with whatever customers want or with the CA mark. History: In the blood
Naturally Nick Parkes’ background with the family firm goes back a number of years. His grandfather, Edward G Parkes, built the current unit in the 1960s, while the business itself dates all the way back to 1806, when it was founded by Charles Adams himself.
Mr Adams was originally a saddle maker in the Black Country. Over the decades, the company diversified into leather belt making and even began to supply oil in the 20th Century. Parkes’ grandfather took on the business in 1963 and in ’67 moved the firm to its current home in Wednesbury. In the 1970s, the firm’s nuts and bolts business took off and in the ‘80s began machining. Parkes adds: “I used to come in after school and answer the phone. I was always interested in the mechanics of the operation.”
Despite that longevity in the business, there’s still plenty of potential for the business to develop, adds Parkes, not least with new merchant customers that are as yet unfamiliar with the C Adams name. “We want to extend our merchants business and develop our exports – we could do more.” C Adams was open throughout the Covid lockdowns, initially with skeleton staff for a short while, before ramping back up to normal levels. Now, things are busy for the company. Despite container issues now persisting for 12 months, the supply relationships mentioned earlier are helping provide a constant flow of materials and work. Customer expectations in terms of delivery have increased over the years, but when you go the extra mile they really appreciate it, says Parkes. Machines are constantly running, he adds: “We can make a lot in a day and we can react quickly if required to.” Looking ahead, the firm wants to expand, with adjacent land already in the company’s ownership. “We’re a dynamic company, backed with hard work and effort. The machine shop can be a dirty place, but the product is always quality. We are proud to have our name on it.”
// Involved in many significant infrastructure projects over the past decades, C Adams knows quality is key. //
www.c-adams.co.uk
