Other Industries News Archive

Protecting design innovation

28th March 2024

UK fastener and fixing supplier for the construction industry, Aptus, has become a signatory of the Anti-Copying in Design (ACID) IP Charter, to make a stand to protect original and innovative product design in the face of illicit copying.  Aptus Fastener Systems Ltd has helped pioneer a number of advanced products over its 30 year history including its timberfix® 360 and pro-struct® screws tha...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Crestabond supports lightweight vehicle bonding

28th March 2024

Recently, a large Chinese EV OEM sought out an effective solution for bonding vehicle spoilers without increasing weight or hindering performance and efficiency. To address this challenge, Scott Bader’s Crestabond structural adhesives were used. Crestabond was chosen as the suitable structural adhesives thanks to the materials strength and quality. Using this adhesive enabled the OEM to bond t...

Automotive

The ideal time for less hazardous adhesives

27th March 2024

For businesses using solvent adhesives in their manufacturing processes, it is an ideal time to review current work practices and make the transition to greener alternatives. With a growing emphasis on environmental responsibility in today’s climate, Chemique Adhesives has been pioneering innovative and sustainable bonding solutions. Here, the company outlines the benefits for switching to less...

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Torque precision for flexible applications

27th March 2024

As the latest addition to an already extensive range of high-quality and reliable tools, Remscheid-based GEDORE has introduced the Adjustable breaking wrench ATB 10 G to enable precise and repeatable tightening torque for screw connections. The versatile tool can be applied to a multitude of applications, including assembly, series assembly, manufacturing, quality control, testing and experimen...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Functional adhesives for consumer electronics

26th March 2024

As flexible electronics manufacturers push traditional boundaries, such as functionality and design flexibility in consumer electronics, Panacol and Hönle UV Technology have successfully developed turnkey solutions, comprising multi-functional adhesives and UV curing equipment, that can be tailored for novel photovoltaic and flexible electronic applications. The new UV and UV-LED curable adhesi...

Electrical + Electronics

Safely germ-free with antimicrobial cable ties

26th March 2024

Panduit has launched a range of medical and food production specific antimicrobial and metal detectable cable ties and fasteners. This expansion to applications including medical technology, food production, laboratories and the pharmaceutical industry, offers a cost-effective solution to wider market. The cable ties comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) specifications...

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Longer screw lengths to comply with UK building regulations

25th March 2024

Samac Fixings has announced the expansion of its acclaimed Performance range with the introduction of new screw lengths, specifically designed to comply with the updated UK building regulations for roof insulation. Part ‘L’ of the UK building regulations now mandates a minimum roof insulation level of 0.18 W/mK for all new build homes and extensions. This significant update necessitated the use...

Construction + Civil Engineering

New extra-long slim-fit E12 star socket

25th March 2024

Laser Tools has recently introduced an extra-long slim-fit star E12 socket (part number 8718), specifically designed for the PSA EB2 series of engines that use E12 TORX® cylinder head bolts. On these engines access to the cylinder head bolts is very restricted — even after removal of the camshafts a standard E12 socket cannot be used. The Laser 8718 socket’s slim fit design and length allow the...

Automotive

Silicone-based solutions for electromobility and medical applications

22nd March 2024

At Silicone Expo Europe, the WACKER Group showcased its silicone-based product solutions for specific industrial sectors, with specific focus on silicone gels for wound care, non post curing liquid silicone rubber for the food industry and medical technology, as well as self-adhesive liquid silicone rubber grades that adhere to polycarbonate and other high-performance plastics. SILPURAN® 2124 a...

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Owlett-Jaton – an official supplier of Lindapter

22nd March 2024

Owlett-Jaton’s product range is vast and includes products from over thirty market leading manufacturers, including Lindapter. Stocking over 200 of its most popular lines, it is recognised as an official supplier of Lindapter products. Lindapter’s range of high-quality products is designed to provide a solution for a multitude of structural steel applications, including steel-to-steel, structur...

Construction + Civil Engineering