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Technical partnership advances composites

A technical partnership between BigHead Caparo Vehicle Products has now provided the composites know-how to perfect an entirely new, high-performance fastener for composite materials.

News from Engineeringtalk, 14 March 2007

Automation expands fastener production

Automatic welding machine increases fastener production capacity, helping to produce a range of over 1200 variants.

News from Engineeringtalk, 31 October 2006

BigHead's new B20 fastener family

The all-new B20 BigHead, available in mild or 316 stainless steel, has been launched in response to specific requests from a number of the company's customers.

News from Engineeringtalk, 27 July 2006

Marine version for 40 year old fastener

Marine version of fastener, made in 316S11 stainless steel, can provide a high speed problem-solving fastening method in boat and yacht construction, repair and maintenance.

News from Engineeringtalk, 10 April 2006

Distribution deals spread range of adhesives

Series of distribution agreements takes fastening system and surface-mount adhesives to industry across Europe, America and Australia.

News from Engineeringtalk, 30 January 2006

Surface mount adhesives complement fasteners

The BigBond range of surface mount adhesives has been specifically formulated to provide high-performance bonding of the Bighead range onto a wide range of substrates.

News from Engineeringtalk, 7 October 2005

Famous fasteners meet RoHS requirements

In line with the EU RoHS Directive, BigHead Bonding Fasteners has now standardised on a new chrome-free zinc-passive finish for the mild steel range of its famous fasteners.

News from Engineeringtalk, 8 August 2005

Fasteners handle life on the ocean wave

Sunseeker pioneered the use of BigHead fasteners in marine construction techniques, and the system is now used widely throughout the international marine industry.

News from Engineeringtalk, 3 February 2005

CD carries CAD models for more than 2000 fasteners

The complete range of over 2000 standard Bighead fasteners is now available as 2D and 3D CAD drawings on a free CD.

News from Engineeringtalk, 14 September 2004

Stainless-steel fasteners are all at sea

The world's biggest composite ship, the Mirabella V incorporates over 31,000 stainless steel BigHead fasteners, in standard and nonstandard versions and manufactured in five different lengths.

News from Engineeringtalk, 9 September 2004

Students are long-term asset, says MD

University students in engineering and design departments receive little help or encouragement from industry, according to the Managing Director of Bighead Bonding Fasteners, Ken Stanley.

News from Engineeringtalk, 16 September 2003

Fasteners feature in hand-built sports cars

Bighead fasteners are available for same day despatch or to scheduled call off, enabling TVR Sports to build customised cars very quickly without having to lock up money in stock.

News from Engineeringtalk, 2 June 2003

Bigrings go see-through

Following the success of Bigrings, launched in January, Bighead Bonding Fasteners has introduced a new version which will allow threaded studs to pass right through the collars mounted on it.

News from Engineeringtalk, 12 September 2002

Fasteners save on waste

A new development at Bighead Bonding Fasteners is achieving 60% savings for customers.

News from Engineeringtalk, 5 February 2002

Invisible insert fasteners ideal at hospital

Fixing the four-metre bronze-effect sundial that graces the wall of the new Bridport Community Hospital, Dorset, required some intensive care - stainless steel Bighead bonding fasteners.

News from Engineeringtalk, 30 March 2001

SGS tests Bandra-Worli cable-stayed bridge

SGS China was given the contract for steel-wire rope inspection and documentation review on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link Bridge in India.
DN8033 measures shaft axial or rod position

Sensonics has added the DN8033 thrust and rod drop transmitter to its range of DN monitors.

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