Hot melt adhesives are a popular substance, used in various industries thanks to its ability to bond to a wide range of materials. Here, Beardow & Adams Ltd list the advantages of key benefits for hot melt adhesives. What is a hot melt adhesive?  Formulated with synthetic polymers, hot melt adhesives are a thermoplastic adhesive which become liquid at elevated temperatures, typically betwee...

T-Rex® Brute Force®, a duct tape marketed by Shurtape for heavy-duty projects which require high tensile strength, durability and power, has secured the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ strongest duct tape title for the second consecutive year. Brute Force® is built with Forge-Link™ tensile technology. A double thick adhesive with durable waterproof backing ensures the tape can quickly secure, fasten a...

Digi-Key, which offers a large selection of electronic components and automation products, announced that it now offers a selection of Blueshift’s RockeTape, a structured air thermal insulation tape. "Digi-Key Electronics is pleased to offer Blueshift's RockeTape. We are always looking for ways to bring the latest advancements of thermal insulation technology to our customers. Blueshift will h...

SPX FLOW, provider of process solutions for the industrial, nutrition and health markets, is releasing the latest tool from Bolting Systems' High Cycle Hydraulic Torque Wrench (TWHC) series. The company insists internal testing shows the TWHC 11 can offer superior performance, with even more durable material that doubles, or potentially triples the wrench's cycle life. Designed with a compact...

Weicon, through its WEICONLOCK range, offers a variety of anaerobic adhesives and sealants that comply with strict guidelines protecting against hazardous materials. In industrial applications, a variety of methods are used when securing screw connections to prevent a reduction of clamping force and preload, so the connections do not loosen unintentionally. Traditionally, mechanical methods su...

Lohmann has launched an adhesive tape for the flexographic printing industry with a high grip to the sleeve. The product was developed to provide the printing industry with a more process safe and sustainable adhesive solution. The new Lohmann GmbH & Co.KG adhesive solution was presented for the first time at Print4All in Milan at the beginning of May. As a substructure during the printing...

fischer, supplier of fixing solutions, will be presenting a selection of its fastening and system solutions for tunnel projects in Hall A-18 at the World Tunnel Congress in Copenhagen from 2 – 8 September. As well as attending World Tunnel Congress, fischer will also be attending the accompanying exhibition to present a selection of its product and system solutions for fastenings, installation...

EFC hose clamps, designed for hose clamping applications where space is restricted, enable strong, fast and reliable clamping with low profile designs. Here, EFC details how it assisted a customer to improve performance of outdoor applications with this product. The customer, a manufacturer of various outdoor products, was using the ‘slotted band’ style worm fear hose clamps for exterior appli...

Here, Christian Fild is interviewed about usage of wood in the construction industry, how the material will play an important part in the future and on Henkel’s adhesive solutions which contribute to this. Ultimately, concrete is the building material with the biggest carbon footprint due to necessary cement production. Additionally, there already are supply shortages for raw materials, such a...

SPIROL has announced that its UK manufacturing facility has been certified to IATF 16949, superseding ISO/TS 16949 - the previous technical specification for the quality management systems of the automotive sector. The stricter IATF 16949 is focused on achieving best practices when designing, developing, manufacturing, installing or servicing automotive products. The updated standard puts extra...