Expertise in fastening technology
Productivity and competitiveness are key to ensuring your long-term success. SFS offers an unparalleled range of fastening technology throughout Switzerland. With us by your side, you can look forward to a successful future.
Expert advice
SFS is renowned for its extensive range of products and services in the field of fastening technology – whether for use in mechanical engineering and steel construction, structural timber construction, concrete and masonry, or for applications in building envelopes.
We provide expert advice and ensure efficient processes.
Process control throughout the value chain is ensured by high product availability, professional procurement market research and end-to-end quality control.
A proven system supplier
As a leading supplier of fastening technology systems, we’re not just a retailer, we also have extensive expertise in the manufacture and development of bespoke parts made to customer drawings.
Our in-house tool & die department, state-of-the-art manufacturing technology and comprehensive finishing processes ensure the manufacturing process runs smoothly.
Engineers, materials specialists, application technicians and production managers work hand in hand with you to develop the perfect solution for your needs.
Technical manual on fastening technology
The technical manual on the use of standardised mechanical fasteners in industry and metalworking is a valuable reference work for planners, designers, engineers and architects. It primarily covers technical specifications, calculation guidelines, corrosion protection, surface coatings and important application-related information. The chapter on “Corrosion and corrosion protection” is a key section.
Fastening technology services – mechanical engineering and steel construction
- Systematic calculation of highly stressed bolted joints in accordance with VDI 2230
- High-strength structural bolting assemblies for preloading: system HV assemblies, DIN EN 14399
- Non-preloaded structural bolting assemblies in accordance with DIN EN 15048
- Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures in accordance with DIN EN 1090-1 and DIN EN 1090-2: provision of specifications in accordance with the standards
- Further calculations in key areas of engineering mechanics: statics – dynamics – friction – strength of materials – fluid mechanics
- Further calculations in general mechanical engineering: riveted, bolted and pinned joints – retaining elements (Junker test) – fit systems
- Solution-focused advice on corrosion and surface coatings, as well as the associated treatment processes
- Performing bolting tests on your original components, e.g. in accordance with DIN EN ISO 16047, in order to determine the ideal tightening specifications for the specific bolting application from the results
- Performing laboratory tests in accordance with our “Technisches Prüflabor” (Technical Testing Laboratory) brochure, such as salt spray tests and microstructure analyses
- Expert handling of complaints and claims
You can also take advantage of our experts’ in-depth know-how through our range of in-house or online one-day seminars as well as half-day compact seminars, all tailored to your specific requirements.
If you have any questions regarding these services, please contact Ing. Konstantin Matt, M.Sc./Certified Bolting Engineer (DSV)® | konstantin.matt@sfs.ch | or e-mailindustrie-metall@sfs.ch .

