TFC Acquires Supaseal UK
~Strengthening the rubber seals industry and enhancing customer service~ TFC, a leading provider of vendor managed inventory solutions and technical engineering products, has made a further acquisition in the O-Rings and Seals market, acquiring Midlands-based Supaseal UK Ltd. Supaseal is a major player in the rubber seals industry, growing a business which started in 1991 to […]
Local Support, Global Reach: Q&A with AFC
~President Morgan Burgoyne discusses the strategic integration and customer benefits~ In July 2022, AFC Europe Ltd became an operational unit of AFC Industries, a value-added provider of fastening and vendor-managed inventory (VMI) solutions based in Ohio, USA. Morgan Burgoyne (MB), President of TFC, sheds light on what this integration with AFC Industries means for customers […]
Why You Should Use ARaymond™ Quick Connectors
~Assembly solutions that guarantee reliable and efficient performance for various automotive fluid lines~ ARaymond™ Quick Connectors feature various designs, orientations, and versatile locking systems, including options with one or two buttons and the robust double lock (RayLOCK® Double Lock). The connectors tackle challenges such as channel mounting, limited accessibility, or stringent assembly verification needs. Justin […]
Wave Springs in Medical Applications
~Designing with size in mind~ Medical device engineers strive for compact designs for a variety of reasons, such as portability, enhanced patient comfort and increased efficiency. In many cases, a compact design requires compact components. To help designers optimise the size of their devices, Simon Ward, technical manager at TFC, an AFC Industries company, […]
How CSR can Power British Manufacturing
~Investing in people and social responsibility to boost productivity and brand appeal~ A recent Make UK report found that manufacturers who invest in their people experienced a 90 percent boost in productivity while seeing improvements in their workforce. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) plays a crucial role in a firm’s brand perception while shaping its appeal […]
TFC Opens New Facility in Ebbw Vale
~Local supply chain support in South Wales~ Leading vendor managed inventory (VMI) provider AFC, an AFC Industries company, has opened a service centre in South Wales to help manufacturers in the region ensure their C-Class components are in the right place at the right time. The new 900 m2 facility, based in Ebbw Vale, is […]
Optimising the Design of Electric Bicycle Drives
~Elevate your e-Bike performance with Smalley technology~ According to data from the Bicycle Association, 165,000 electric bikes were purchased in the UK in 2022, meaning the UK remains a less mature market than Germany, where two million are sold yearly. However, representatives at the 2023 Cycle Show in London agree that the market is gaining […]
TFC Opening New South Wales Service Centre
~ New facility offers manufacturers local supply chain support ~ To support manufacturers in south Wales and the southwest and ensure their C-Class components are in the right place at the right time, leading vendor managed inventory (VMI) provider AFC, an AFC Industries company, is launching a south Wales service centre. The new 900 m2 […]
TFC Seals New Acquisition to Strengthen VMI Portfolio
~TFC expands capabilities with acquisition of EAP Seals~ TFC, an AFC Industries Company, has added to our portfolio of services and products by acquiring EAP Seals. This move strengthens AFC’s position as a leading provider of vendor managed inventory (VMI) solutions and technical engineering products. EAP Seals will continue to be run by its current management […]
How/Why You Should Use a Wave Spring for Bearing Preload
~Understanding and implementing preload for enhanced bearing longevity and functionality~ Smalley Single-Turn Wave Springs are designed with your bearings in mind. Preloading a Bearing: What is Preloading, How to Preload, Why Should You Preload? What do we mean when we say “preload”? A bearing is designed to move freely and has multiple moving parts that […]
Staying ahead in EV design
~Avoiding long lead times with careful planning~ According to Next Green Car, 2021 saw the largest ever annual increase in the number of electric vehicle registrations. Over 305,000 were registered, a 74 per cent increase compared with 2020. Here Simon Ward, technical manager at TFC, shares three ways EV manufacturers can stay ahead of the […]
TFC Now an AFC Industries Company
~TFC Joins AFC Industries to expand VMI solutions across europe~ TFC has become an operational business unit of AFC Industries, a value-added provider of fastening and vendor-managed inventory (VMI) solutions based in Ohio, USA. AFC is a leading UK, Germany and Czech Republic based provider of VMI solutions and technical engineering products, making the two […]