Fastener News Archive

Compact ratchet screwdriver set – packed full of features

8th February 2024

The new Laser Tools Compact Ratchet Screwdriver Set (part number 8675) is a versatile kit that's packed with features to make automotive technician, electrician, hobbyist and DIY tasks easy. The set includes a handy screwdriver that features a smooth and robust 60 teeth ratchet mechanism with reverse, lock, and forward modes. It's built to handle a max torque load of 30Nm, so you can tackle tho...

Automotive

Form an instant bond with new adhesive strip

8th February 2024

Mapei has introduced Mapecontact Plus – a new solvent-free, double-sided reinforced adhesive strip for fast-track installation of accessories, resilient and textile flooring. New Mapecontact Plus provides an instant bond and a secure, tough hold, eliminating waiting time. It is ideal for installing textile and resilient flooring onto steps and curved surfaces, and accessories including coving,...

Other Industries

Choosing the right chemical anchors and resins

7th February 2024

With a huge number of applications requiring the use of chemical anchors and resins, JCP Fixings, the fixings division of Owlett-Jaton, offers a comprehensive range of products to meet these needs – with its resin portfolio including vinylester, pure epoxy, epoxy acrylate and polyester variants.  All supported with full technical specifications, including CE Marking and European Technical Asses...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Kistler presents new solution for torque wrenches

7th February 2024

Designed as a smaller and more cost-effective alternative to its established caliTEST calibration device for torque wrenches, Kistler has introduced caliTEST-B. It enables the calibration of torque wrenches or tools with an effective length of up to 1,320mm according to DIN EN ISO 6789. For years, Kistler has offered the caliTEST, a special calibration device for torque wrenches, to minimise t...

Aerospace

PennEngineering®: Accelerate your innovation

6th February 2024

Founded in 1942, PennEngineering® specialises in the design and manufacture of fastening solutions and installation systems. Operating across 20 global locations, with a team of over 4,000 professionals, the company focuses on globally deployed capabilities, locally produced parts and close collaboration with customers.  PEM® Europe, headquartered in Galway, Ireland, is one of PennEngineering®’...

Other Industries

The safety of mechanical and chemical anchor fastening systems

6th February 2024

By Maciej Strychalski, director of marketing, Klimas Wkręt-met Safe and reliable fastening of components to concrete or masonry substrates requires the use of fasteners with the highest load bearing capacity and resistance to environmental conditions. The most effective in this regard are mechanical anchors and chemical anchoring systems, which find their application in installations where medi...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Torque wrenches reimagined

5th February 2024

It's always good if a professional workshop can rely on tried and tested tools. But it's even better if the tried and tested tool is regularly adapted to the current market requirements, meaning it is always state of the art. HAZET, the Remscheid-based manufacturer of quality tools and workshop equipment, has taken this idea and developed the torque wrench series SYSTEM 5000-2CT into the newly...

Automotive

Working safely in live conditions

5th February 2024

STAHLWILLE has received VDE approval for its MANOSKOP 730 VDE torque wrench in two sizes – making them the only models on the market that can be readjusted without disassembly. The same applies for the approval compliant replacement of the ratchet – without having to carry out a new breakdown test.  STAHLWILLE explains that being able to replace the ratchet in-house without sending the tool out...

Other Industries

Expanded range of structural connectors

2nd February 2024

Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has added a medium-capacity option to its line of column caps. Filling the gap between the existing light-duty PCZ/AC post caps and heavy-duty CC/CCQ column caps, the versatile new ACHZ post cap offers a medium to higher level allowable load. The ACHZ post cap's two-piece design creates an easy connection b...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Accelerating automotive electronic applications

2nd February 2024

The revolutions in electrification and autonomy are creating a growing demand for highly reliable automotive electronic components – and a need to optimise every aspect of component design and manufacture. Answering this challenge, Henkel has developed an innovative solution for silicone liquid gasketing for the next generation of automotive electronic components. Loctite SI 5972FC is a one-par...

Automotive