EDITORIAL
Welcome to the first European edition of Fastener + Fixing Technology, a technical publication presenting the latest fastener engineering concepts to designers, engineers and production managers in key growth industries.
Will Lowry - Editor
thoroughness of research and design that went into creating what is unquestionably a new benchmark in fastener distribution. There is also a special feature focused on the developments and capabilities of key
O Contents
Industry news Latest fastener industry news.......................................... 6-10
Cover story Keller & Kalmbach - A benchmark in fastener distribution...12-13
Automation The ‘greening’ of fastener installation presses.............14-16 BeA’s new fastening technology .........................................18 New WSK-1A welding head..................................................18 Spirol engages gear ..............................................................18
Fastener Fair Hannover A selection of innovative products from exhibitors .... 20-28
Features Nord-Lock takes a look at its latest acquisition - Superbolt ...30-31 Coatings for high tensile components ............................... 46 A step change in the design of threaded inserts for plastics ..48-49 The universal screw locking system RIPP LOCK®
............. 50
Non-threaded technology The growth of lightweight composite materials.......... 32-34 Sherex launches RIV-FLOAT®
-SHORT ................................ 35
Renewable energy On course for growth......................................................36-37 Measurement technology in wind energy......................... 38 Handling the demands of wind power ............................... 40 Faster rotor blade bonding.................................................. 42 Real time bolt measurement ............................................... 42 Solar energy solutions......................................................... 44
Tapes + adhesives Lohmann launches innovative adhesive film.................... 52 Tape technology for the automotive industry................... 52 Get ahead with Snapsil ........................................................ 54 All taped up........................................................................... 54
Product news Latest fastener product news ........................................56-58
Advertisers index................................................................. 58 4 Fastener + Fixing Technology • Issue 5 Apr - Jun 2012 36-44 30-31 12-13
fastener suppliers to the renewable energy industries. Articles focus on the benefits of anti-corrosion coatings; how adhesives can help increase productivity; and the importance of bolt measurement to improve reliability and safety. We’ve also taken a good look at all exhibitors at the first Fastener Fair Hannover, and highlighted
just some of the innovative products and services on display. If you are at the show, why not spend a few minutes browsing these pages and make sure you visit the relevant companies. What else? There are additional articles on the benefits of tapes and adhesives, the
capabilities of non-threaded technology, the latest in fastener automation - as well as many other fastening technologies. That’s really what Fastener + Fixing Technology is all about - providing a unique resource to design and production engineers seeking cost reductions and productivity improvements through better fastening technologies, which will ensure greater safety and performance throughout the product life cycle. To get in touch tweet @fastfixtech, connect on LinkedIn or via Facebook, or simply
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ur Cover Story for this issue focuses on the Keller & Kalmbach automatic warehouse and logistics facility, which I was very pleased to visit last year. It is truly impressive to tour – and even more so when one understands the
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