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New machinery introduced

By: Khutso Maphatsoe 15th October 2021 In the past 12 to 24 months, fastener manufacturer Impala Bolt & Nut introduced new machinery to its existing range. These are highly specialised machines, purpose built for the fastener industry, and were imported from Japan and Europe, with a turnaround time of between eight and 12 months. →

Fastening systems used at solar plants

By: Khutso Maphatsoe 15th October 2021 Industrial equipment supplier Actum Group has recently supplied its Ball-Lok cable ties for installation of cable management solutions at one of the largest solar plants in South Africa. →

Picture of cables tied on a wall with clamps on either side

DIFFERENT OPTIONS The cable ties are designed and manufactured to withstand the most challenging of environments

Increased bolt security in all conditions

23rd October 2020 The X-series washers, which are a part of industrial products producer BMG’s Nord-Lock bolt securing systems range, are designed for optimum bolt security, even in the most demanding operating conditions. These bolt securing washers have been developed to safely secure bolted joints exposed to... →

STRONG WASHER The combined tension and spring action of X-series washers combats the effects of surface treatments, thermal cycling and vibration

Increased safety for heavy-duty vehicles

23rd October 2020 Industrial products provider BMG’s comprehensive portfolio of Nord-Lock bolt securing products, includes robust wheel nuts, designed to safely secure wheel joints on both on-road and heavy-duty vehicles – even under severe conditions. “Safe wheel assemblies rely on a high clamp load. Loss of... →

A TIGHT HOLD Loss of clamp load leads to movement between the clamped parts in the joint, causing rotation and loosening of the wheel nut

Flagship brand well known in Africa

23rd October 2020 Industrial and electronics distributor Actum Group represents its flagship brand, BAND-IT, throughout Africa. With the engineered stainless steel band clamping of BAND-IT and fastening products that are long-lasting and durable, these products have been designed with safety in mind. BAND-IT... →

HOLD IT TOGETHER One of the benefits of BAND-IT fastening solutions is that it caters for harsh applications and allows for a long life span owing to the highly durable material

Global demand met by industry leader

23rd October 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic outbreak created a surge in global demand for medical equipment, with a subsequent knock-on effect being a huge demand for sheet metal fasteners, specifically for those companies producing essential equipment, including ventilators. International fastening specialists TR... →

FAST FASTENERS TR Fastenings facility in the UK can manufacture a wide range of fasteners that can be used across a range of industries

Manufacturer suggests nylon as best fastener material

By: Khutso Maphatsoe 21st June 2019 Fastening systems manufacturer Easyhold operations director Simon Barnard says nylon is the best plastic compound to use because of the functionality required for fasteners. Nylon has the flexibility and strength to generate strong pull or force for the company’s Easyhold fastener range avoiding... →

PROMISING OUTLOOK Nylon fasteners have a promising sales outlook, owing to their being a fast, easy and more cost-effective solution

Company expands on fixing range

By: Khutso Maphatsoe 21st June 2019 Construction and fixing supplier Upat South Africa, the sole Southern African agents for fischer Fixings, has added its Duopower nylon expansion plug to its extensive range of fixings. Made from two different types of nylon, Upat technical sales director and co-owner, Kerry Kuhlmann, explains... →

CLOSE KNIT Upat not only supplies the fischer range of products, the company offers four other major brands that are all complementary

Company to supply fasteners for Woodbridge upgrade

By: Khutso Maphatsoe 21st June 2019 Stainless steel fasteners importer and distributor Fastenright is supplying stainless steel fasteners for the upgrading of the wooden bridge on Woodbridge Island in Milnerton, Cape Town. The fasteners that have been supplied on this project include extra-long hexagon bolts, nylock nuts and wood... →

WOODRIDGE ISLAND Fastenright supplied extra-long hexagon bolts, nylock nuts and wood screws for the wooden bridge

Company expands and increases production

By: Khutso Maphatsoe 21st June 2019 Manufacturer Impala Bolt & Nut recently initiated an expansion programme to increase its warehouse and production facilities by nearly 3 000 m2. The investment includes new plant and equipment, testing facilities and the implementation of a QR code product identification system to ensure... →

FTS Boltworld

21st June 2019 FTS Boltworld is a distributor of industrial quality fasteners and rivets to the manufacturing, agriculture, construction and retail sectors. Acquired by Hudaco in June 2018, Boltworld merged with the FTS business within Rutherford to offer a fully comprehensive fastener range. The Boltworld... →

Import duty causes fallout for stainless steel fastener suppliers

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 22nd June 2018 Stainless steel nuts, bolts and fasteners supplier Fastenright has been forced to increase the selling prices of its stainless steel fasteners, a detrimental consequence of the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa’s (Itac’s) changing import duties, Fastenright MD Rainer... →

IMPORT BUSINESS Fastenright imports its stainless steel fasteners from approved suppliers, mainly the Far East, specifically China and Taiwan; and Europe

Improving industry presents opportunities for fastener portfolio

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 22nd June 2018 While the local fasteners industry has experienced a “downfall”, the proposed increase in government spend on power generation points to an upswing during the course of 2019, with this holding significant opportunities for technical solutions provider BMG’s portfolio of fastener products, says... →

RELIABLE SOLUTION The Nord-Lock wheel nuts use tension, instead of friction, to secure bolted joints

Solutions engender safety, reliability for chemical fasteners

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 22nd June 2018 Construction industry service and technology provider Hilti South Africa is offering two “innovative technologies” – the HIT-Z rod and advanced on-site testing – to ensure safety and reliability for chemical fasteners, Hilti South Africa head of engineering Christiaan Davel tells Engineering... →

FASTENING SOLUTION
While a conventional rod depends on bonding to secure it, the HIT-Z rod is controlled instead by friction, thereby negating the need to clean the hole during installation

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FASTENING SOLUTION While a conventional rod depends on bonding to secure it, the HIT-Z rod is controlled instead by friction, thereby negating the need to clean the hole during installation

Strapping and buckle system improves signage erection

22nd June 2018 The Band-It Grade 304 stainless steel strapping and buckle system from industrial equipment supplier Banding & Identification (ID) Solutions Africa has allowed signage and branding company Fox Signage to reduce the total cost of erecting signage substantially, while simultaneously speeding up... →

IMPROVED ERECTION The Band-It Grade 304 stainless steel strapping and buckle system has enabled Fox Signage to substantially reduce the total cost of erecting signage

Strong attendance growth at Fastener Fair Turkey 2018

22nd June 2018 Exhibitors at the fourth edition of the Fastener Fair Turkey 2018 welcomed high calibre Turkish and international visitors for three days, with a total of 2 900 managers, engineers and buyers visiting the event. This represents an impressive 70% growth, compared with the 2016 show. →

FTS Boltworld

22nd June 2018 Industrial equipment supplier Rutherford is positioned to be a preferred supplier of fasteners through its parent company Hudaco Trading’s, acquisition of Boltworld, one of the largest stockists of industrial fasteners. Boltworld, which stocks a wide and comprehensive range of high-quality... →

Blanket increases in import duty put industry under pressure

By: Robyn Wilkinson 23rd June 2017 Although the implementation of a hot-rolled coil (HRC) safeguard duty in South Africa aims to protect and support the local steel manufacturing industry, its unintended consequences for downstream customers are placing further pressure on an economy already under stress, says fastener products... →

ENSURING PRETENSION FORCE The HEICO-TEC Tension nut has been developed for applications where it is difficult to use a pneumatic, electric or hydraulic tool to tighten the nut

Company to expand its fastener market share

By: Robyn Wilkinson 23rd June 2017 Industrial equipment supplier Rutherford’s fastener division FTS Fasteners and Fixings is working steadily to expose its customers to its new product range and aims to increase its South African fastener market share by increasing the product range, improved stockholdings as well as through... →

Increased customs duty on stainless steel fasteners an ‘oversight’

By: Robyn Wilkinson 23rd June 2017 Cape Town-based fastener supplier Fastenright is appealing to the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) to remove the customs duty that was implemented on stainless steel fasteners on April 1. →

ROBUST PRODUCT Stainless steel fasteners are far more resistant to staining, corrosion and rust than ordinary steel

Manufacturer gears up to meet growing fastening systems demand

By: Robyn Wilkinson 23rd June 2017 Owing to its recent move to larger premises, fastening systems manufacturer Easyhold will increase its stockholding and provide better service for its growing customer base, says operations director Simon Barnard. →

SIMPLE BUT SECURE Easyhold’s wall plugs can be used with a quality cable tie to secure cables and pipes into mortar

Rutherford FTS

By: Zandile Mavuso 23rd June 2017 FTS Industries – a division of Rutherford – is one of the largest importers of blind rivets. It offers an extensive range of quality rivets and riveting tools. →

The Fastener Factory

By: Zandile Mavuso 23rd June 2017 Established in 2015, The Faster Factory is a Durban-based company with sales representation through distributors in Gauteng and the rest of the country. →

Company eyes increase in export sales

By: Victor Moolman 17th June 2016 Plastic manufacturer Easyhold is increasing its product offering to new markets as it foresees an increase in sales levels through exports. →

WALL PLUGS The Easyhold wall plugs can resist 122 kg of force

Company provides reliable nut and bolt solutions

17th June 2016 Technical solutions provider Bearing Man Group’s (BMG’s) extensive range of fasteners, tools and related equipment is used to enhance reliability of equipment in diverse sectors, including light, medium and heavy industries, pulp and paper, construction, original-equipment manufacturers and... →

Clamps remain a trusted product across projects

By: Victor Moolman 17th June 2016 Distributor of connection systems for steelwork Structural Fixing Systems has been providing products from UK-based fastener systems manufacturer Lindapter for South African projects since 1976. →

GAUTRAIN Structural Fixing Systems has supplied the Gautrain project with Lindapter products

Distributor increases product offering

17th June 2016 Electrical and industrial components distributor RS Components (RS), which is the trading brand of UK-based distributors Electrocomponents, has added over 800 new lines to its RS Pro range of high-quality fasteners, fixings and ironmongery, giving engineers a choice of nearly 9 000 products for... →

ZINC PLATED RS Pro zinc-plated and stainless steel machine screws have been added to its list of available products

New lock washer and nut replace traditional fastening systems

By: Victor Moolman 17th June 2016 HEICO-LOCK wedge lock products can be used as replacements for traditional locking systems because of their ability to stay secure and in place even under the most extreme vibration and dynamic load applications, says fastener distributor The Fastener Factory MD Darryl Campbell. →

The Fastener Factory

By: Zandile Mavuso 17th June 2016 South Africa-based fasteners supplier The Fastener Factory – which will be celebrating its 1st birthday in July – offers a specialist supply and support service to diverse industries throughout the country. These industries include the automotive, engineering, packaging, printing, agriculture,... →

New chemical fixing solution reaches local shores

19th June 2015 Construction fastener distributor Upat South Africa has expanded its range of chemical fixings, following the launch of the fischer Superbond chemical fixing range at the end of last year. The Superbond – a universal solution for cracked concrete – is available as RSB resin capsules or injection... →

New equipment improves fastener manufacturer’s operations

19th June 2015 South African fastener manufacturer and supplier Impala Bolt & Nut installed a new thread rolling machine last month, with its capacity to thread 400 bolts a minute significantly improving the company’s manufacturing capabilities, says company MD Derek Cohen. He tells Engineering News that... →

PUSHING ON Impala is investing in new equipment and modifying existing equipment in response to the declining demand for fasteners

Increased attendance at international fastener exhibition

19th June 2015 Attendance at this year’s three-day-long international fastener and fixing industry exhibition, the 2015 Stuttgart Fastener Fair, improved by 4% compared with the previous event, which took place in 2013. A total of 11 060 people visited this year’s event to discover the latest fastener and... →

Torqueing solution improves sealing specialist’s productivity

19th June 2015 Industrial bolting systems manufacturer Hytorc announced in February that it had successfully supplied torqueing solutions to meet the challenges faced by engineered sealing solutions provider John Crane at its Bengaluru operation in India’s Karnataka province. “Prior to using Hytorc technology,... →

Fastener solutions delivered to Free State telecoms project

By: David Oliveira 19th June 2015 Stainless-steel clamping solutions provider Banding & Identification Solutions last month delivered 200 of the company’s proprietary stainless steel Band-It ties to communication device and services provider Communication Technology Broadcasting (CTB) to tie down the cable fixture of a 120-m-high... →

SECURING SOLUTION The KE922 is an easy-to-use tensioning hand tool with a manual cutoff handle

Company manufactures fasteners for renewable energy sector

By: Pimani Baloyi 20th June 2014 Johannesburg-based fastener solutions provider Swagefast reports that it has experienced an increase in business since it ventured into manufacturing fasteners for the renewable-energy market in 2013. Company FD Jay Rossouw tells Engineering News that the company has been awarded two major... →

Local fastener manufacturing in decline

By: Pimani Baloyi 20th June 2014 The South African fastener manufacturing industry is declining because the mining and power industries – its main customers – are not expanding, says the South African Fastener Manufacturers’ Association (Safma). Safma chairperson Rob Pietersma tells Engineering News that, with the need to... →

Company introduces stainless steel fastener solutions

20th June 2014 Fastener solutions provider PennEngineering has launched a range of stainless steel self-clinching fasteners, the PEM Type TSO4, which provides ideal fastener solutions for stacking or spacing components to ultra-thin stainless steel panels. The company states that the specially hardened... →

PEM TYPE TSO4 The fasteners install reliably and permanently into stainless steel sheets as thin as 0.63 mm

Industry losing essential technical skills

By: Pimani Baloyi 20th June 2014 The South African fastener sector is losing specialised skills as veteran workers are retiring, without skills transfer taking place. The industry also struggles to attract skilled graduates, says local standard nuts, bolts and other special fasteners manufacturer Impala Bolt & Nut. Company MD... →

SCARCE SKILLS Skilled employees between the ages of 50 and 60 and will soon retire… while we have training programmes, it is difficult to attract new entrants into the industry

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SCARCE SKILLS Skilled employees between the ages of 50 and 60 and will soon retire… while we have training programmes, it is difficult to attract new entrants into the industry

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South Africa simply cannot afford a repeat of 2021 this year. Further delays in dealing with the country’s big problems of load-shedding, economic and social crime, vaccine hesitancy and, most worryingly, a growth rate that is too low to make a dent into chronic unemployment will set the scene for the type of deadly instability that gripped the country in July last year. Decisive policymaking and diligent implementation are the only ways to confine 2021 to the dustbin of history.

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