TFC launches VMI Smart Solutions
~TFC partners with Inventor-e to deliver new technology-based offering~ To help manufacturers in growing industries innovate, disrupt and create value, vendor managed inventory (VMI) provider TFC has partnered with Inventor-e to launch VMI Smart Solutions. This customisable portfolio of solutions leverages Inventor-e’s market-leading real-time technology to complement TFC’s decades of experience delivering VMI solutions, ultimately […]
Why Choose Smalley Wave Springs Over Disc Springs and Wave Washers
~Exploring the advantages of wave springs for precision and safety-critical applications~ Disc Springs, also known as Belleville Washers, are commonly used in high load engineering applications such as clutches and valves. In precision or safety critical products these basic springs may not offer the accurate loading or dimensional tolerances required of the application. Smalley’s range […]
Smalley Receives Sixth Consecutive General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award
~Recognised for meeting GM’s rigorous quality standards, Smalley stands out among top suppliers for exceptional performance and reliability~ TFC’s manufacturing partner, Smalley was presented with the 2017 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award, marking the sixth consecutive year Smalley has achieved this prestigious honour. 175 suppliers were presented with this award in 2017, but Smalley […]
Improving Sub-Sea Valve Efficiency
~Enhancing Sub-Sea Valve Performance with Interlaced Wave Springs~ Customer Challenge A leading manufacturer of sub-sea isolation valves planned to install upper and lower completions in a challenging deep-water environment. An isolation barrier valve was used in order to isolate the reservoirs before running the upper completions. This required increased force in the assembly to open/close […]
Preventing Gear Failure in Motorsports
~Enhancing Motorsport Gear Reliability with Self-Locking Spirolox Rings~ Customer Challenge The world of motorsport presents designers with some specific challenges and when a leading manufacturer of specialist gear technology was faced with circlip failure on an idler shaft, an alternative solution was required. It was discovered the 25mm diameter shaft intermittently exceeded over 15,000 r.p.m […]
Sourcing Specialist Parts: Elevating UK Manufacturing with Expert Support
~How partnering with a specialist like TFC can streamline your access to custom components and improve efficiency~ At TFC, we are seeing more and more manufacturing customers request help sourcing specialist parts — components that are custom produced using processes such as CNC machining or cold and hot forging. 2021 is a great opportunity to […]
TFC Addresses Global Container Shortage Concerns
~Ensuring supply chain continuity amidst challenges, TFC and BIAFD stand committed to supporting customers~ The British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors (BIAFD) recently released this statement to share their concerns on the impact of the current global container shortage and fastener stock availability with its members. TFC Limited are long-term members of the BIAFD. […]
Ensuring Fastener Quality: TFC’s Quick Guide for Manufacturers
~A comprehensive visual guide to detecting common quality issues in fasteners, available for free on the TFC website~ To help manufacturers reduce lead times and avoid product recalls, fastener specialist TFC has released a quick guide illustrating the common quality issues often encountered with fasteners and how they can be detected. For manufacturers working with […]
TFC Welcomes Chris Billinge as New Group Business Development Director
~Bringing extensive experience, Billinge aims to enhance TFC’s product portfolio and inventory management strategy across key industries~ TFC welcomes new group business development director, Chris Billinge to the senior management team. Billinge is an experienced board director in specialist engineering manufacturing and his appointment will bring a greater focus to the Group’s product portfolio and […]
Advancing Medical Device Engineering with Smalley Springs and Retaining Rings
~Discover how Smalley’s Spirolox Retaining Rings and Crest-to-Crest® Wave Springs, including new smaller designs, are meeting the stringent demands of medical device applications~ Our Smalley Spirolox Retaining Rings and Wave Springs are suitable for a range of medical devices, including surgical instruments, implantable devices, imaging equipment and dental tools. For almost 40 years, TFC has […]
Selecting the Best Material for Industrial Springs
~Applications engineer Justin Lawrence explains the suitability of different alloys for specific environments~ Choosing the right material for industrial springs Justin Lawrence, applications engineer, explains the suitability of different alloys for specific environments. When choosing a spring for your industrial application, one of the major considerations is the material, this will determine the spring’s suitability […]
Overcoming Alignment Challenges in Curtain Wall Installation
~TFC’s alignment washers provide a quick, cost-effective solution to ensure precision and prevent construction downtime~ A quick, cost-effective, positive fixing solution for curtain wall applications The Hubble telescope is best known for the beautiful images it collects of space. But did you know that the first images it took were fuzzy? A 2.2-micron misalignment in […]