The world around us is all held together by screws, nuts and bolts. Bossard works hard to provide fastening solutions and superior inventory management solutions.
Working hard to provide our customers with a wide range of products and solutions, it is an honor to be recognized for excellence in what we do. Recently, Grundfos named Bossard one of their Best Performance Suppliers for 2013.
Managing logistic solutions and supply management is an often overlooked area in many industries where time and money can be saved and waste can be cut down. Bossard is a pioneer when it comes to logistics solutions. We offer solutions that focus on the supply chain and on-site operation support.
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If you are looking to increase productivity in any application or industry, the best place to start is to examine total cost of ownership of fasteners in use. By reducing the unseen costs (which can represent up to 85% of the total in place cost) a dramatic cost savings will occur during the entire life of the product model.
When looking to improve productivity and control or possibly lower cost, the total in place cost must be evaluated.
The 85/15 theory can be applied to any situation. The question may change from “where do I spend most of my time?” in regards to the tasks at hand to “where do I spend most of my revenue in regards to the task of generating a profit?”
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There are many different quality requirements that our team takes into account before we recommend a fastener for a particular product. The first factor is the life expectancy of the product in which it will be used. It is important that the fasteners will hold up as long as the product in order to avoid productivity pitfalls with continuous replacements. Next, we examine finish requirements. Is there a corrosion factor at work? Material requirements are also closely considered because fastener strength is important. Temperature extremes are also a crucial component of material requirements because severe heat or cold can affect fastener performance. Also, will the joint be exposed to a corrosive environment? The more knowledge we have about what the fastener will have to withstand, the better position we’re in to make a suitable recommendation. (more…)
May 6 marked a successful Open House at Bossard North America in Cedar Falls, Ia. Bossard clients from around the country, international Bossard employees and partner suppliers were in attendance. (more…)
It can be difficult to decide which bulge control technology (BCT®*) is right for each particular application. There are many different mechanics that can be considered for use. Evaluating important factors like materials involved, size and tensile forces will help you select the best bulge control fastener for your product. (more…)
