Fastener News Archive

The right tension and effect

1st June 2023

JW Winco is expanding its existing range of clamping elements by adding new side clamps suitable for universal and specific purposes, primarily in jig and tool construction and small series production. The standard parts come in various versions, with clamping screws, hand levers, cam levers, as well as matching accessories. The new side clamps equipped with a clamping thread can be fastened to...

Other Industries

Penosil at BAU

1st June 2023

Part of the Wolf Group, and a leading manufacturer of foams, sealants, and adhesives, Penosil was at this year’s BAU exhibition in April, where, as well as demonstrating its full range of products, it highlighted its exclusive application-based product categorisation that makes finding the right products that much easier for customers.  Each of Penosil’s nine product categories offer a complete...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Hazard-free bonding for adhesive applications

31st May 2023

Jowat has developed its first PUR hot melt adhesive with hazard-free labelling, design as a bonding solutions for window profile wrapping, to help protect the health and safety of processors. Part of Jowat’s range of Green Adhesives, the product is characterised by high performance and has been approved for the manufacture of plastic window frames in accordance with RAL-GZ 716. Hazards in PUR h...

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New JCP technical website launched

31st May 2023

JCP Construction Products has recently completed a large-scale development of its technical website to improve its online presence and provide customers with easy access to all of the technical information and support required for the JCP product range.  Simple to use and easy to navigate, the website features the full JCP portfolio, with clear navigation that follows the JCP catalogue – with a...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Fabory launches innovation for the stainless steel market

30th May 2023

Based on the wishes of customers, Fabory Group has developed Lubrinox fasteners, nuts, and bolts, with a high-end lubricating coating – making them especially suited for the stainless steel sector.  Fabory highlights that the innovative fasteners under the Lubrinox brand help reduce assembly time because loose lubricants are no longer needed. Lubrinox fasteners prevent the inner and outer threa...

Other Industries

Best practice videos for flat roof installation

30th May 2023

EJOT UK has released two short videos with the aim of helping flat roofing installers to achieve the highest quality results when installing flat roofs using mineral wool (stone wool) and PIR insulation. Produced as part of EJOT’s ongoing programme to support the use of mechanical fixings throughout the roofing and cladding sector, the new videos provide important tips for installers and advice...

Construction + Civil Engineering

High-precision sustainable adhesive for ADAS systems

26th May 2023

Loctite Ablestik NCA 01UV is the latest of Henkel’s adhesive innovations, designed to bring speed, efficiency, and sustainability to the assembly of high-resolution advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) camera and lidar modules. Henkel’s new active alignment adhesive can be cured in a single step with just three seconds of UV LED light exposure, circumventing the need for oven curing to sa...

Automotive

Gtreriv rivets the star attraction

26th May 2023

Rivit was at Fastener Fair Global and displayed its fastening systems, new tools, products and services, including its star attraction, the Gtreriv rivet, which is especially suitable for the fields of construction and photovoltaic panels. Rivit explains that Gtreriv rivets are quick and easy to fasten, thanks to the mechanism that allows the mandrel to break flush with the surface – ensuring t...

Other Industries

Optimising thermal management in EV batteries

25th May 2023

Specially designed to enable thermal management in EV batteries, Lohmann offers its new DuploCOLL TC (Thermally Conductive) range of acrylic transfer tapes to provide thermal conductivity of up to 2 W/mK, which the company states was tested according to ASTM D 5470. With the rapid advancements in the EV battery sector and digitalisation as well as miniaturisation on the rise, high-tech tape ma...

Automotive

HCL air tools launched at Fastener Fair Global

25th May 2023

HCL Fasteners, a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality polymer and metallic hose clamps, recently showcased its portfolio at the Fastener Fair Global trade event in Stuttgart, where, amongst other things, it launched its new range of air/pneumatic tools. With the ability to install ear hose clamps, polymer hose clamps, and other snap-fit hose clamps, such as NORMA Group’s Cobra and the Cail...

Construction + Civil Engineering