WCA January 2024

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HMS Victory conservation contract West Special Fasteners has won a historic fastener contract for the conservation of HMS Victory in Portsmouth, UK. The ship, which is the oldest commissioned warship in the world, is undergoing a major conservation project to preserve it for future generations. degradation. Under a protective cover, the ship is drier than it has been in decades, allowing vital work to begin. West Special Fasteners will be working closely with the team at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to make sure that the best bespoke fastener solutions are provided, in order to cater to the many different needs of the ship.

HMS Victory’s stern

At the start of the work, HMS Victory was found to be in worse condition than originally thought. now taking place, in time to stop further The conservation work is

will be adapting to requirements on an on-demand basis. West Special Fasteners www.westspecialfasteners.co.uk

A project such as this will need unique solutions. Working with the designers and shipwrights, West Special Fasteners

Threaded insert CAD models added to online catalogue E-Z Lok, a manufacturer of threaded inserts for wood, plastic and metal, has launched an online CAD library to showcase its selection of products. The addition of the catalogue will streamline the design and specification process for engineers, MRO and OEMs by allowing them on-demand access to 2D drawings and 3D CAD models. The company’s products can be found in manufacturing and maintenance facilities across all industries. The insert design allows damaged threads to be repaired without the use of specialised installation tools. The on-demand catalogue allows customers to view 3D models and visualise the products, as well as download PDF datasheets. OEMs and other engineering buyers can download the CAD files in a wide variety of native and neutral formats. E-Z Lok www.ezlok.com

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