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Spot the fastener
TFC is ready to
New PEM® SpotFast® fasteners, paired with a specially designed wave washer,
launch
allow consistent pivoting of two metal panels in applications requiring reliable
pivot points.
TFC Europe Ltd has announced the launch of a new
These self-clinching fasteners (Type SFW) permanently join two metal sheets to
series of springs in its Smalley range. The new metric
create a flush-attachment connection without protrusions on either side. The
sized springs are being introduced to accommodate
compatible wave washer delivers consistent torsion to promote repeatable hinging
European sizing manufactured for metric specification.
action while attachment remains secure.
Crest to Crest Wave Springs are manufactured in sizes
The steel fasteners provide an ideal alternative to riveting and can join dissimilar
as small as 6mm and will now be available for a host of
metals or sheets with different thicknesses. The fasteners install in steel or
new applications using the metric standard where the
aluminium sheets as thin as 0.031 inches/0.8mm with hardness of 80 or less on
imperial sized versions were not suitable. Applications
the Rockwell “B” scale.
using metric bores and shafts are now fully serviced by
Installation is by punching or drilling a properly sized hole in both panels,
the new metric sizes.
installing the fastener in one panel, placing the wave washer over the installed
Crest to Crest Springs are available from stock in
fastener, and then situating the second panel over the fastener. Sufficient
carbon spring steel and 17-7 stainless steel, but can be
squeezing force allows the fastener to be installed smoothly with the top sheet and
manufactured in exotic alloys if required.
flush or sub-flush with the bottom sheet. The wave washer contributes consistent
As well as the new series of springs, TFC has
force for reliable rotation of the top sheet.
published Fastlines, its new catalogue detailing
Unlike rivets that ‘bulb’ during installation, the flush profile of the SpotFast®
thousands of products that it can offer its customers.
fastener upon installation creates unobtrusive attachment requiring minimal space.
Fastlines features fasteners, connectors, seals, springs,
A smooth surface is retained for finishing and fasteners can be concealed with
retaining rings and lubricants. Valuable data on all
paints or powder coatings for cosmetics.
products in TFC’s standard range is presented within the
Type SFW fasteners with wave washers are RoHS-compliant and available in
comprehensive catalogue, including: dimensions,
various diameters and sizes.
materials, methods of use, colours and benefits.
Inclusive of images, diagrams and charts, Fastlines
has organised colour coordinated listings to enable users
to find products and information effortlessly and
efficiently.
Finally, TFC has launched a new website with
improved functionality and navigation for its users. Now
live the website replaces one which could no longer
meet the needs of TFC, following the company’s growth
and expansion. Having undergone a management buy
out and acquisition of a fastener company, TFC has also
increased its distribution network beyond Sussex with
centres in Essex and the Midlands.
Martyn Price launches its new range
Martyn Price has launched its new line of imported allthread (studding). In addition to non standard and imperial allthread, with which the UK
supplier has always been associated, it has now also introduced a range of DIN 975 Metric Studding.
All within the auspices of the now highly recognisable Allgrip brand, the new range incorporates M6 all the way to M36 diameter bar. 1, 2 and 3
metre lengths are available, with surface finish options that include Zinc and Clear, Self Colour and H.D. galvanized.
General manager Gary Macauley explains, “We are aware that this product is becoming harder to source in the UK. Therefore, it is closer to our
niche range philosophy than perhaps it would have been a few years ago. Furthermore allthread is frequently subject to further secondary
operations, such as cutting and fabricating. Many of Martyn Prices distributor customers already enjoy this flexibility of service. Therefore we hope
that the introduction of allthread lengths will highlight this facility even further”.
In addition to the bolting catalogue launched earlier this year, Martyn Price will shortly launch its “Nut Product” catalogue. The aim is to present
the most comprehensive and user friendly technical product guide in the industry.
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