№ 2 (96), 2026

 

This issue of the magazine is prepared and published with the support of GC CKI (Russia); Europartner, LLC (Russia); Rusbolt, LLC (Russia); AnticorTech, LLC (Russia); Himtex (Russia); World of clamps, LLC (Russia); MashTechKrepezh, LLC (Russia); EMS FORCE RUS, LLC (Russia); Rost Group and Technology Co.,Ltd. (Taiwan); Guangdong Kaichen Technology Inc. (China).

 

Contents summary (English)

News

News from abroad

Chemical anchor production is a global business
Products manufactured in Turkey account for a large share of the Russian chemical anchor market. This article features an interview with Grigory Berkut, Head of the METSAN Export Office in Russia and CEO of EMS FORS RUS LLC.

A systems approach to the production of responsible fasteners in Russia
VsV Company has implemented a strategy that is the direct opposite of common practice in the fastener market – creating a full-cycle domestic production facility. This article describes the company's operations, based on the principles of technological sovereignty and production transparency.

Three hidden losses in mechanical engineering: Where fasteners are eating away your profits
Over recent years of working at the intersection of fastener production and mechanical engineering, the author has become aware of a systemic imbalance: fasteners are perceived as secondary elements, although they actually impact the overall economics of the product. Examples are presented that can tap into the untapped potential of collaboration between fastener manufacturers and mechanical engineers.

RONSON concealed fastening system: Proprietary panel frame as a new NVF standard
The article presents the principles underlying the domestic development of concealed fastening for façade cladding panels. The key solution of the RONSON-400 system is the "plate with its own frame" principle, which radically changes the entire mechanics of the "lining-subsystem" interaction. The essence of this approach: instead of attaching the lining material directly to the guides, the plate is first equipped with a mini-frame, which is then hung on the subsystem as an independent mounting module. The frame is connected to the plate via beveled cuts.

A new standard – a new philosophy
The entry into force of SP 549.1311500.2026 has paved the way for the mass design of mid-rise wooden buildings in Russia. Maxim Kokhov, an expert in timber housing construction and CEO of Eurocode 5 LLC, discusses how timber multi-story and commercial construction works in real-life settings abroad, what engineering nuances are critical for reliable structural connections, and why it's time to change the very philosophy of the construction process.

Vehicle breakdowns and their causes
Failure of vehicle parts during operation occurs as a result of a number of factors, and the exact cause and conditions can almost always be determined. An example of an expert examination to determine the cause of engine failure in a car with a broken connecting rod and connecting rod bolt is considered.

About fastener cannibalization of vehicles
The use of fasteners in "cannibalizing" vehicles increases the risk of accidents. Risk factors include residual plastic deformation, metal fatigue, changes in the coefficient of friction, and damage to protective coatings.

Heavy-duty clamp testing
The article presents the results of comparative tests conducted by "World of Clamps," which tested heavy-duty clamps from three manufacturers.

How to kill a market with three screws. And no one wins
This article describes an attempt to find a winner in a story where pioneers with service, a competitor with dumping, and a customer with money all went their separate ways, leaving the market stagnant.

Attitude to fasteners, fixing and human lives

Lighting poles with innovative connections on the Russian roads
Currently, flanged lighting poles are installed on highways using threaded stud connections without flange contact. This article explores the following questions: Was the installation performed correctly? Are there any regulations or instructions for such a structural installation, or are there none?

Choosing plastic fasteners for power equipment
This article examines the various plastics currently used to manufacture threaded fasteners for applications in the power industry, electrical engineering, and electronics. It also provides comparative characteristics of materials used in threaded connections. The tests of products in transformer oil at +120 °C for 4 hours, simulating overload conditions, are presented.

Association news

Standardization news

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Calendar of the foreign exhibitions

Calendar of the Russian exhibitions