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Ex-stock production supply specialists Challenge Europe offers five types of socket screws from stock to support the engineering/assembly industries. Socket …
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Service packages: the most important component in manufacturing
We can all recognise that the specification of a fastener will be governed by a number of possibly conflicting factors. …
Read More »Custom special threaded fasteners
Manufacturing today is very much a partnership operation, based on mutual respect and trust, succeeding on the varied skills of …
Read More »An urgent need for O rings?
The team at Challenge Europe has found that alongside their core threaded fastener range, there is a demand for sealing …
Read More »Thread locking devices solve problem of vibration loosening
One of the most common and simplest solution to problems of vibration loosening of threaded fasteners is by use of …
Read More »How to choose a screw drive
Kevin Moorcroft explains some features of different screw drive types Anyone regularly using simple slotted drive screws – with a …
Read More »Specialist screws in various materials and finishes
Industry screw specialists Challenge Europe recently announced the breadth of screw materials and finishes they work with on behalf of …
Read More »Fasteners take aim at theft, vandalism and equipment tampering
The need to safeguard against theft, vandalism and tampering is an increasingly essential part of many design specifications. Hafren security …
Read More »Threaded and helical inserts ex-stock
Threaded inserts are a favourite for use throughout industry where they can provide a quick thread just by drilling or …
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