JAKOB Antriebstechnik has expanded its range of shaft couplings and now offers the KPP metal bellows coupling to meet the ever-increasing demands for higher performance in various industry sectors.  The nominal torque for these new couplings is over 600Nm and the maximum torque is around 1,200Nm. Resilient enough to withstand operating speeds of up to 23,000 rpm, Jakob insists its couplings hav...

By Dr Bill Eccles, Bolt Science A new case study has been added to Bolt Science’s distance learning course on Bolting Technology for Engineers and Designers1. The case study is on a major rail accident that occurred in the UK due to a problem with a joint secured with two M10 studs. On 26th August 2020, a freight train travelling from Milford Haven in Wales derailed near Llangennech in Carmarth...

norelem offers a wide range of shaft couplings in its product range. Precise torque transmission, vibration damping and motion control – norelem couplings are versatile components available in various designs for applications in various industries. Shaft couplings are used in a wide variety of areas and designs, from simple drives in machine tools, packaging and textile machines to complex pos...

Mechanical expansion anchors can be divided into two groups: Torque controlled or displacement controlled anchors. Torque controlled expansion anchors may be further classified as either sleeve or bolt type.  The JCP heavy-duty anchors are sleeve-type anchors. They consist of a bolt or threaded rod with a nut, washer, spacer sleeve, plastic compression ring, which deformation prevents the spinn...

GEDORE has designed a new tool trolley with a high-voltage assortment for safe and efficient working on electric and hybrid vehicles. The tool trolley comes with 103 high-quality, insulated VDW tools and accessories for the automotive sector. The 103-piece VDE assortment includes 3/8 inch and ½ inch socket sets, a VDE 3/8 inch torque wrench, as well as various slotted and cross-head pliers and...

Stahlwille has added a 38-piece on-board tool kit to its range that was developed to meet the requirements of agricultural engineering companies. The tool is put together in such a way that most minor repairs can be carried out directly on the spot in the field or in the yard. Farmers and contractors must be able to fully rely on the operational readiness of their technology. If a hydraulic lin...

Secure bolted joints are critical for the operation and safety of infrastructure, but ensuring such joints are tightened, and stay tightened, to the correct preload can be a challenging task.  As wind turbines get bigger, operating in increasingly harsh environments, or on floating platforms, bolted connections are reaching their capacity limits and are often complex to design, install and main...

Henkel offers a vast adhesives portfolio which provides solutions for the mass timber industry. The company aims to support the green construction revolution, with specialised adhesives for the fabrication of load-bearing wood components. Today, construction materials account for a staggering 11% of global CO₂ emissions. This fact is accelerating interest in engineered wood as a viable solutio...

Designed to help prevent damage during stub axle dismantling, the HAZET universal spreader is a handy aid for spreading suspension strut and suspension joint mounts to separate the suspension strut from the wheel bearing housing. Now, HAZET offers a new and improved version of its product. The small and compact tool, measuring 60mm, is suitable for universal use. With a spreading range of 5mm...

Master Bond’s new epoxy, EP5LTE-100, is a one part, non-premixed and frozen epoxy with a very low coefficient of thermal expansion, high glass transition temperature, and high modulus. These properties make the new adhesive especially useful for applications requiring good heat resistance, such as opto-electronics. EP5LTE-100, like others in Master Bond’s portfolio, passes NASA low outgassing...