When developing a new headlight body for Jaguar Land Rover in 2018, ZKW Elektronik GmbH contacted KVT for its ‘Expert Design Service’ on the heat sink in a headlight body, as well as a better fastening solution for the PCB. The original idea of ZKW Elektronik was to screw three circuit boards individually on each side of the headlight. After receiving the enquiry, KVT looked into the detail of...

The ELOTEST PL600 from Rohmann, combines testing for cracks and heat treatment, as well as testing for material mix-up and grinding burn, so that a single testing instrument is sufficient for a wide range of applications in several stations. In particular, in fully and semi-automated production lines, different materials testing processes take place at the same time. Whereas parts have to be te...

With ResiTHERM® 16, CELO says it has developed a new innovative distance mounting system for ETICS insulated façades, which is the first product of its kind on the market to achieve an European Technical Assessment (ETA – 22/0229). With the ResiTHERM® 16, heavy loads such as canopies, awnings, French balconies, air conditioning units or satellite dishes can be safely and reliably attached to ex...

Following increasing demands in the medical injury for strong, wearable applications, Lohmann has designed and released a new portfolio of bonding solutions with high breathability, water resistance as well as residue free and painless removability. There are several demanding requirements to the long-lasting adhesion to skin, such as permanent changes and fluctuating external influences, rough...

INDEX – A Perfect Fixing says its TH/TF anchors, MR metal anchors, SL metal anchors, and chemical anchors, are ideal for use in the most demanding projects, where the efficacy and performance of the anchor are essential for a perfect fixing. Fast and easy to install, the TH/TF approved high performance anchors ensure maximum performance in the nine different head models, making them suitable fo...

Eurotec’s T-Tec system, consisting of the T-profile timber connector and the self-drilling EST rod dowel, has now been awarded with a European Technical Assessment certification (ETA – 21/0710). The combination of the two products enables the production of invisible, rigid timber-to-concrete and timber-to-timber connections, thus providing an ideal basis for main-to-secondary beam connections....

LAPP says its new EPIC® POWER connector with M12L coding is the smallest M12L connector available on the market and is particularly powerful with up to 16A, making it ideal for small robots and AGVs. The mechanical L coding of the connector face prevents incorrect plugging with the mating connector. Crimp termination creates a vibration proof connection, provides maximum contact protection bet...

Anchors are often used in safety critical applications, but what is a safety critical application and how important is using ETA certified anchors? Here, Rob Lee, anchor specialist and regional sales manager at Walraven, discusses the importance of ETAs and the role of the BS8539:2012 code of practice when it comes to selecting anchors. The European Technical Approval guidelines define safety c...

Here we have an interview with Fatih Uysal, chairperson at Norm Holding, who discusses how Norm Fasteners has developed over the last two years and highlights the key services that have seen it agree the biggest automotive FSP contract in the Turkish fastener market. The last ‘Made in Turkey’ feature was in January 2020. Obviously, a lot has happened since then. How have the last two years prog...

The introduction of EU legislation ‘The Right to Repair’ aims to combat throwing away electronical goods and appliances if broken or damaged, as well as addressing how appliances will be manufactured and serviced. Here, TR Fastenings explains why it is already playing a key role in helping to extend product life, cut carbon emissions and reduce landfill. The environmental ‘Right to Repair’ legi...