FastenersAsia November 2022

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12 AXES CNC SPRING COILING MACHINE

TK 7200

Separate motors for each wire-feeding pair. It can be operated synchronously or independently 3D analog programming & remote control. High precision with external cam for accurate OD. High speed with wire feeding speed up to 88m/min.

Controlled with 12 axes, 6 axes for wire-feeding, up-cut blade axis, down-cut blade axis, up variable diameter, down variable diameter, variable diameter and pitch axis.

12 AXES CNC SPRING CAMLESS MACHINE

CNC 1260

Camless design, high speed, accuracy and good stability. Uses Taiwanese computer and Japanese servo motor. With rotary wire function and can be adjusted more easily. Lateral slide and slide modules Bends, loops, hooks, radii

We specialize in spring coiling machines, spring forming machines, grinding machines and temper furnaces. We are committed to continuously developing and producing highly competitive spring machinery worldwide.

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Contents November 2022

Diary of events 23-25 November 2022 wire India Trade exhibition Mumbai, India Organisers: Messe Düsseldorf GmbH www.wire-india.com International Metal and Metallurgy Exhibition Trade exhibition Guangzhou, China Organisers: Guangzhou Julang Exhibition Design Co Ltd www.julang.com 27-29 November 2022 China (Guangzhou)

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6-8 March 2023 Cables (AMI event) Trade Exhibition Cologne, Germany Organisers: AMI www.ami-events.com 7-10 March 2023 Global Industrie Trade exhibition Lyon, France Organisers: Global Industrie www.global-industrie.com

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9-11 May 2023 Interwire Trade exhibition Atlanta, Georgia, USA Organisers: Wire Association International www.wirenet.org

9-11 May 2023 Made In Steel Trade exhibition Milan, Italy Organisers: Siderweb SpA www.madeinsteel.it

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10-13 May 2023 Lamiera Trade exhibition

Milan, Italy Organisers: CEU-Centro Esposizioni Ucimu SpA www.lamiera.net

As with all shows, and with the continuing coronavirus pandemic, please check to ensure the event is going ahead

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Table Mountain, South Africa

South Africa metal fasteners – manufacturing and wholesale industry report 2022

steel production increases, prices of input materials such as iron ore, coking coal and steel scrap are also rising due to higher demand. Many fastener manufacturers are not accepting orders because they cannot secure steel supplies. There is also a global shortage of shipping containers, which has caused a surge in freight costs. Other key topics covered in the report include a description of the industry – industry value chain, geographic position, size of the industry, and key success factors and pain points; local factors – key trends, notable players, trade, corporate actions, regulations, and enterprise development and social economic development; and influencing factors – Covid-19, economic environment, labour and environmental issues. Research And Markets www.researchandmarkets.com

construction, rail, energy, agriculture and manufacturing industries. Factors such as the impact of the pandemic, poor economic growth and high input costs continue to have a significant impact on the performance of the metal fasteners manufacturing and wholesale industry. The imposition of safeguard duties on imports of various types of metal fasteners in recent years has increased demand for locally manufactured fasteners, according to the industry. During 2020 and 2021, safeguard duties were imposed on imported iron or steel bolts with hexagon heads and fully threaded screws with hexagon heads. As countries begin to recover from the impact of the pandemic, demand for fasteners is growing in most industries, but there are problems on the supply side. Steel plants have been slow to come back online, causing a global deficit that led to ongoing higher steel prices. As

A report titledManufacture andWholesale of Metal Fasteners in South Africa 2022 has been added to the portfolio of Research And Markets. The report focuses on the manufacture and wholesale of metal fasteners, nails, rivets, tacks, pins, staples, washers and other non-threaded products, nuts, bolts, screws and other threaded products. It includes information on the size of the industry, trade statistics and influencing factors. 39 company profiles are included, listing companies such as Bidvest, Hudaco Industries and Invicta; manufacturers including Avlock International, CBC Fasteners and SA Bolt Manufacturers; and wholesalers such as Action Bolt, Hilti and Wurth. South Africa is Africa’s largest exporter of metal fasteners. Key end users include the mining, automotive manufacturing,

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Camo launches bilingual Canadian website Deck fastening expert Camo has unveiled a new Canada-dedicated webs i te – www.camofasteners.ca. Camo states that it has become a popular brand for installing wood and composite decking, with its products achieving fast, efficient and safe deck installations without unsightly and hazardous surface fasteners. The new website will make it easier for Canadians to access the company’s line of tools and fasteners. Developed with deck builders and DIYers in mind, the website allows visitors to easily toggle between English and French The new Camo Canada website has a dedicated team of professionals to help answer visitor questions. It also features updates on new Camo innovations and a dealer locator. Camo Fasteners www.camofasteners.ca Industrial fasteners market worth $119.01bn by 2028 (Canadian) languages, with resources such as the Camo product catalogue and training guide. For easy tutorials, web visitors can learn how to use the line of Camo tools and fasteners through a variety of English videos with French subtitles. In addition to the new website, Camo is launching social media platforms specific to Canada, including Facebook and Instagram – both under the name @CAMOFasteners.ca. The new social accounts will highlight Camo deck builders and their projects across Canada. As resources for Camo deck building advice, users can directly message the accounts on both platforms to obtain answers to product questions, find local representatives and share projects across Camo’s Canadian social media. The social media content is also available in English and French (Canadian).

Advancements in fastening materials and dimensions are becoming key factors for the rising demand in the global industrial machinery industries. Demand for commercial and passenger vehicles is propelling the demand for industrial fasteners in automotive manufacturing, and the emergence of electric vehicles is boosting the automotive industry. Manufacturers are now focusing on reducing the overall weight of machines. This is expected to develop the fastening technology, creating opportunities to manufacture substitutes for lightweight fasteners. Grand View Research, Inc www.grandviewresearch.com including managers, engineers and buy ers, Fastener Fair Italy 2022 will feature free seminars on innovations, topics and trends relevant to the entire industrial supply chain. These sessions will be led by industry experts and consist of updates on technical, regulatory and market issues. Organised by event partners in collabora tion with show organiser Mack-Brooks Ex hibitions, the seminar programme will be open to both exhibitors and visitors. Free visitor registration is now available on the show website. Mack-Brooks Exhibitions Ltd www.fastenerfairitaly.com

The automotive segment accounted for 30 per cent of the total market revenue share, with market growth being driven by increasing demand for commercial and passenger vehicles. A maximum revenue share of 42.7 per cent in 2020 was held by the market in Asia Pacific. Growth in the region is attributed to the presence of prominent key players operating in the automotive and machinery manufacturing industries. The market in Europe is expected to exhibit growth at a CAGR of 4.3 per cent during the forecast period. The full 300-page market research report is published by Grand View Research, under the title Industrial Fasteners Market Size, Share and Trends Analysis Report […] And Segment Forecasts, 2021 – 2028.

The global industrial fasteners market is anticipated to total US $119.01bn by 2028, showcasing growth at a CAGR of 4.1 per cent during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The rising demand for machinery across various industries for mechanisation and utilisation purposes is propelling the market growth. By raw material, the metal segment accounted for 91 per cent of the total market revenue share in 2020 due to the rising demand for metal fasteners. However, plastic fasteners are emerging as a segment in automotive and electronics. Based on product, the externally threaded segment held 48.5 per cent of the total market revenue share in the year 2020. The market is anticipated to continue to gain.

Fastener Fair Italy returns to Milan Four years after the last face-to-face event, Fastener Fair Italy 2022, the international event dedicated to the fastener and fixing industry, returns to Milan, Italy. Now in its third edition, the event is taking place as a live exhibition. The exhibition represents an opportunity for national and interna tional manufacturers and distributors to showcase their products and services, as well as to present the latest innovations and technological developments. companies from Italy, Germany and Turkey. Liljana Goszdziewski, portfolio director for the Fastener Fairs in Europe, commented, “The strong exhibitor participation in the show is a positive signal indicating the in dustry’s need to return to in-person events to facilitate business networking and trade and enable new sales opportunities.”

Visitors attending Fastener Fair Italy will be able to discover modern solutions for the fastener and fixing sector and get insights into the latest technologies pro vided by the main industry suppliers. Following the previous edition, which was attended by a total of 2,700 visitors,

The event is being held at the Fiera Milano City exhibition centre from30 November to 1 December. Around 160 companies from 15 countries have confirmed their par ticipation, with a strong representation of

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MSC Industrial Supply acquires Tower Fasteners MSC Industrial Supply Co, a distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations supplies to industrial customers throughout North America, has acquired Tower Fasteners, a value added distributor of OEM fasteners and components based in Holtsville, NewYork, USA. Tower’s growing footprint will comple ment AIS’s existing locations concentrat ed in the Midwest. The company operates eight distribution centres along the East Coast and in the southwestern regions of the United States, Mexico and Europe.

their mission-critical challenges,” said MSC president and CEO Erik Gershwind. “Tower will expand our presence in the OEM fastener market and provide an entrée into new end markets like electronics and medical equipment. We look forward to supporting the growth and success of their customers together.” AIS president Nick Ruetz added, “AIS and Tower have worked together on industry related matters for many years. We’re looking forward to partnering to expand our reach in serving OEM customers and extending MSC’s full array of solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their operations.” MSC Industrial Supply Co www.mscdirect.com

Tower serves manufacturers in the indus trial, electronics, medical equipment, aer ospace, military, security, fire and safety sectors. MSC plans to maintain Tower’s operations, giving the company’s customer base ac cess to MSC’s two million-plus product portfolio to support their full metalwork ing and MRO needs. Similarly, MSC will extend Tower’s production fastener solu tions to its manufacturing customers. The acquisition is expected to be roughly neutral to MSC’s fiscal 2022 earnings and slightly accretive to fiscal 2023 earnings. “We are excited to add Tower Fasteners to our growing portfolio of businesses, all focused on helping manufacturers solve

Würth Industry North America (WINA), an industrial distributor of supply chain solutions for fasteners, MRO and safety equipment, has reported record double digit revenue growth through to July, seeing an increase of 16.5 per cent compared to the previous year. Despite ongoing supply chain challenges and an unstable economic situation, the company was able to carry its growth momentum from 2021 and is on track to report the largest annual sales volume in its 26-year history. “Even against the economic and market challenges we faced in the first half of 2022, we continue to see double-digit sales growth through our divisional structure,” said Dan Hill, chief executive officer of WINA. “Our divisions are wholly focused on their vertical market and offer unparalleled product range, services and expertise to their respective industries. The continued growth of Würth Industry North America relied on the execution of an alignment that highlights the strengths and capabilities of the historical companies.” Under the equity purchase agreement, Tower will continue to operate under its current name after becoming an MSC company. Mark Shannon, president of Tower, will continue to lead the business. Tower’s revenue in 2021 was approximately $35mn. MSC’s acquisition of Tower, made through its All Integrated Solutions (AIS) subsidiary, expands the company’s presence in the OEM fastener market, which it entered in 2018 with the acquisition of AIS, a distributor of industrial fasteners and components, MRO supplies and assembly tools based in Wisconsin, USA.

All Integrated Solutions www.allintegrated.com Tower Fasteners www.towerfast.com

WINA delivers strong sales results through divisional structure

product range and purchasing power of the group of North American companies and grow total sales that contribute to the overall success of its parent company, the Würth Group. Since then, all four divisions have shown total year-over-year sales growth. Würth Industry North America www.wurthindustry.com

The company’s MRO, safety and metal- working division saw a 22.7 per cent increase over the prior year, and the industrial division, including domestic and international business from Canada, Mexico and Brazil, grew 14.8 per cent. The company’s alignment into divisions was completed in 2021. The multi-year business transformation was designed to streamline and optimise the operations,

WINA distributes supply chain solutions for fasteners

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Marine fasteners and fixings Leyton Fasteners, based in Cheshire, UK, offers a range of marine fasteners and fixings, including A4-316 marine grade stainless steel fasteners suitable for general use in marine structural applications, and grade A2–304 for internal marine applications. The company states that it understands the importance of having fixings that are highly resistant to corrosion above and below the waterline. The team has many years of expertise and experience in the world of fasteners, covering marine, engineering and associated industries, and has access to an extensive range of contacts, resources, suppliers and manufacturers to ensure that it supplies quality products. The company offers local deliveries by its own vehicles or can arrange for goods to be delivered to any part of the UK mainland. Customers may also call in to the trade counter to place an order or collect in person. The standard A4–316 stainless steel alloy that Leyton Fasteners offers in its marine fasteners has been specifically manufactured so that it will not rust when exposed to harsh environments such as the ocean. Fastener installation technology To complement its extensive line of engineered fasteners, Spirol designs and manufactures a complete line of fastener installation equipment for all types of pins, compression limiters and threaded inserts for plastics. Ranging from manual to fully automatic, all models are available with error proofing options and Spirol’s performance warranty to ensure risk-free assembly. Spirol offers engineering support to not only help design the engineered fastener, but also to make the critical

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The company recommends not coupling stainless steel marine fasteners with aluminium, because a galvanic corrosion process starts when stainless steel is in contact with aluminium in the presence of electrolyte saltwater. The best way to avoid this is to match stainless steel components, which will “literally last a lifetime”, according to Leyton Fasteners. The range of marine products includes fasteners and fixings, chain, wire rope, hinges, pins and rings. In addition to the standard off-the-shelf range, Leyton Fasteners offers a bespoke service to supply almost any fastener or fixing (or other part, if possible) to the customer’s specification, in a large variety of specialist materials specifically available for marine and offshore applications. These items can be produced to customer drawings using any material specification available from an extensive range of alloys, brass, composites, etc. Leyton Fasteners https://leytonfasteners.co.uk

Stainless steel bolts, screws and nuts provide long-term corrosion resistance. For above the water line, grade A2–304 is sufficient, but anything that is to be submerged will require at least 6 per cent molybdenum in the alloy: A4-316.

recommendations for the interface between the product and the assembly. In addition to 30,000 standard engineered fasteners and shims, Spirol has a standard line of fastener installation equipment to facilitate the assembly of the product. The company’s new website, based on decades of engineering knowledge and experience, has been designed to make finding valuable information on fastening, joining and assembly easier. Spirol www.spirol.com

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Alcomex expands product range with flat strip springs

decreases during unwinding. Often the working range is only within one coil turn. Conversely, constant force springs and power springs are tightly wound on each other and the force is created by partial or complete unrolling. Few companies can produce these springs. Not only is the production itself demanding, but the manufacturer must also have strong technical know-how and the ability to provide the customer with the necessary technical support, often starting at an early stage of development. This support can go beyond the production of the coil spring: part of the

Coil springs, suchas clock springs, constant force springs and power springs, are made using flat tape – most often rolled carbon steel or high-strength stainless steel. They are used in applications including spring hinges, self-retracting devices, seat belts, fall arresters, seat tippers, cable retractors and timers. The construction of the different types of coil spring is visually similar, but the springs are fundamentally different in terms of functionality and application. Clock springs with space between the individual turns work without any contact between the threads. The developed force increases during winding and

Assorted coil springs

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development, production and delivery is the assembly into the various types of housing in which the springs are located. One of Alcomex Springs’ new production plants focuses on the production of these flat coil springs. The production technologies are complementedby a large R&D team, and the logistics capabilities within the Lesjöfors group allow the springs to be delivered worldwide. Alcomex Springs www.alcomexsprings.com environments, and are backed by PPG’s support and technical service. Xylan 1000 is a solvent-borne, resin bonded, high-temperature-resistant dry film formulated to deliver a wide range of performance characteristics when used in multiple industrial applications. Electropolyseal Electrocoat is designed specifically for bulk applications, offering corrosionprotection, adhesionandprecise torque control in a range of performance options. Electropolyseal e-coat does not fill recessed heads or threads. PPG www.ppgindustrialcoatings.com The clip can be combined with face-to clip fasteners at end supports to further delay disengagement and allow for larger negative wind loads or longer spans. The same clip and face-to-clip fastener are used regardless of panel thickness, minimising the number and variability of components. The V6 X-Span Clip is also reversible, with holes at the ends of the clip and at the centre for intermediate supports, removing the need for two different clips to be used at different areas or for the field-drilling of holes in the clip. Metl-Span www.metlspan.com

Fastener coatings for global infrastructure boom With the Infrastructure and Jobs Act becoming law late last year, the USA is set to invest $1.2 trillion to upgrade roads, bridges, railways and airports. Other countries may follow suit, heralding a global infrastructure boom. This massive investment in infrastructure, combined with a construction industry experiencing a post-Covid rebound, is creating high demand for fasteners built for longevity. or at sea, PPG coatings are formulated with technologies designed to prevent corrosion and chemical attack, even in the toughest conditions. The company’s fastener coatings offer a range of benefits that include an extensive colour palette for easy identification, RoHS- and REACH-compliant protection from abrasion and impact through to load resistance and low friction for torque tension and release.

PPG is a single-source provider of complete fastener solutions – pre treatment, electro-coat, liquid and powder coatings – that are engineered to optimise fastener reliability, efficiency and lasting performance. For installations on land

PPG products such as Xylan® 1000 and Electropolyseal® Electrocoat ensure the performance and durability of fasteners in a wide range of applications and

New concealed fastener clip for building facades Metl-Span is expanding its range of clips for concealed fasteners with the introduction of the patent-pending V6 X-Span Clip.

the interior of the panel, for a more efficient installation and a stronger panel. TheV-shaped fastener is designed to fit the joinery of Metl-Span CF insulated metal panels to increase the stiffness of the panel and better distribute the shear load at fastening locations. This distribution helps to delay panel disengagement under negative loads – a failure point of thicker panels at longer spans. “The V6 X-Span Clip introduces material, labour and time savings for installation crews for long span building envelopes utilisingMetl-Span insulatedmetal panels,” said Jennifer Franz, product manager at Metl-Span. “This clip advances efficient design to better serve the industry and delivers greater long-term durability.”

Providing an alternative to back fastening, the V6 X-Span Clip allows crews to install longer spans without the need to access

The V6 X-Span clip provides an alternative to back fastening

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