There is growing worldwide demand for more interactive content, specifically within the fastener industry. That’s why TR Fastenings has launched new interactive 3D animations to serve as a training and educational tool for buyers and design engineers when it comes to products and installation methods. With the advent of emerging technologies, manufacturing is becoming more complex so the integr...

Stahlwille has expanded its ½ inch ratchet range with the 516 telescopic ratchet, primarily designed for use in the commercial vehicle sector as well as bolt tightening operations on industrial installations.   The shaft of the ratchet can be adjusted in five steps from 410mm – 630mm, where each step is 55mm. The variable length allows for additional application possibilities where the use of a...

WEBER has introduced SBM25, the second generation of its insertion machine for blind rivet nuts and studs, offering fully automatic processing of blind rivet nuts and studs for various applications. Blind rivet nuts offer the user multiple benefits and are an indispensable component of modern fastening technology. When inserting blind rivet nuts, work is often carried out with exceptionally thi...

The new 3M™ VHB™ Extrudable Tape combines the benefits of its predecessor, 3M™ VHB™ Tape, with the versatility of a liquid adhesive to enable usage in various applications across the manufacturing process. 3M™ VHB™ Extrudable Tape combines the qualities of a high strength acrylic foam tape with the aspects of a liquid adhesive. While liquid adhesives offer flexibility, they can be messy, diffic...

fischer has launched the ULTRACUT FBS II family of screws suitable for anchoring wooden structures into concrete, which it says is suitable for countless wood construction and carpenter applications – whether it be installing support beams, frame elements or roof purlins. Timber framed structures can also be safely anchored with the concrete screw – the fixing must simply be inserted into the d...

As boating manufacturers switch from mechanical fasteners to adhesives and sealants in order to reduce overall boat weight, decrease material usage, further durability and encourage more sustainable assembly processes, Bostik has launched a range of new marine adhesives.   Bostik, the adhesives solutions segment of Arkema Group, has introduced this range of products within its engineering adhes...

In a post pandemic world, the number of manufacturers focusing on improving hygiene standards has increased. Here, Marcus Schneck, CEO of norelem Normelemente KG, looks at how its range of hygienic DESIGN products offer several benefits, particularly  in the food and drink industry.            norelem’s Hygienic DESIGN range of standard components can deliver the highest hygiene standards whil...

Master Bond has introduced the new EP40ND adhesive – a two component epoxy system which has been designed for bonding, sealing and coating applications. The epoxy is a non-drip, toughened system with a 1:1 mix ratio by weight or volume. Master Bond ensures the product adheres well to plastics, such as polycarbonates and acrylics, making it appropriate for applications that use substrates prone...

When Siemens Wind Power sought the use of more composite materials for the nacelles on its 6MW offshore wind turbines, it approached bigHead® Bonding Fasteners Limited to effectively produce a fastening solution. A particular focus was improving the assembly and disassembly of the nacelle panels. Steel panels were traditionally fastened in place with standard nut and bolt fixings, the removal...

As the popularity of cross laminated timber (CLT) and other mass timber products continues to grow, Simpson Strong-Tie has launched an expanded line of Strong-Drive screws designed to provide structural fastening solutions for the construction and repair of mass timber assemblies and structures. The new family of yellow zinc coated, 10mm Strong-Drive mass timber screws include a selection of c...