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TFC supplies sealing rings for diesel engines
TFC Europe recently came to aid of a diesel engine manufacturer after it was required to supply engines with reduced emissions in line with the new Euro IV off-road emissions standards.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 June 2009
TFC catalogue offers fasteners, connectors, seals
Fastlines, a catalogue detailing the thousands of products offered by TFC has just been published, featuring fasteners, connectors, seals, springs, retaining rings and lubricants.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 November 2008
TFC Europe releases the Combo Thread Detective
The Combo Thread Detective is a precise thread identifier for nuts and bolts.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 November 2008
Fast Tube includes major TFC fasteners
TFC Europe has launched Fast Tube, a plastic tube filled with some of TFC's most commonly used moulded and spring steel fasteners.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 November 2008
TFC Europe publishes new website
TFC Europe has redesigned its website for improved functionality and navigation for its users.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 October 2008
TFC supplies bespoke retaining ring for brakes
TFC was recently asked to design and supply a vital part for motorcycle brakes at short notice.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 October 2008
TFC springs accommodate metric specs
TFC Europe has announced the launch of a new series of springs in its Smalley range.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 October 2008
TFC springs into space
TFC has announced that one of its Smalley springs has been used in the latest Phoenix Mars Lander mission.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 September 2008
Springs and rings improve passenger comfort
Smalley Crest to Crest wave springs and retaining rings are used to secure aircraft passenger service units, preloading the lighting, heating and air-conditioning elements above the passenger seats.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 February 2008
Retaining rings meet wind turbine needs
The TFC Smalley retaining ring is suitable for the hostile locations many wind farms are located in.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 January 2008
Circlip meets ocean race needs
Ashdown Marine was carrying out a two-week refit of the boat when it discovered it required the 40mm circlip.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 November 2007
Wave spring suits oil industry
The design of the triple interlaced wave spring allows for a higher preload and more consistent performance in the restricted cavity of the design.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 September 2007
Spring suits aeroplane lighting application
A Smalley Crest to Crest wave spring is being used to pre-load an arm with the LED light on the end for lighting on BA and Virgin Atlantic aeroplanes
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 August 2007
Rings help rocket car go skiing
TFC recently became involved in a project to send a Mini-Cooper down the Lillehammer ski slope in Norway.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 May 2007
Fastener company survey carried out
TFC and many of its customers were subject to a rigorous audit to establish its standing among its client base by PBD Consulting.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 April 2007
Website aids shoulder reconstruction
TFC recently helped an orthopaedic company in search of a circlip needed for a reconstructive shoulder joint.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 March 2007
Retaining rings and flat wave springs detailed
TFC has just released its first ever dedicated catalogue for Smalley Retaining Rings and Flat Wire Springs
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 December 2006
Spring turns to all-round CCTV fix
TFC recently solved a problem for Grandeye, the leading innovator in solid state intelligent 360-degree CCTV cameras.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 October 2006
Retaining rings help reduce body roll
Fastening specialist TFC has helped give a private racer the edge over the field with its Smalley retaining rings.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 June 2006
Purchasing processes aid RoHS compliance
Recognising that many of its customers will be affected by the new directive, TFC has integrated some simple changes into its existing purchasing processes to aid RoHS compliance.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 April 2006
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