Rail News Archive

A deep sea fishing application

31st January 2024

Intertronics recently assisted a sustainable fishing start up, SNTech, with the development of Pisces, a sophisticated kit of ten LED lights that fits onto fishing gear to enable more precise fishing. Pisces was rated to 20 bar to 30 bar pressure at a depth of around 250 metres, and SNTech’s team was developing a new model for use at 1,000 metres. The device works by exploiting a natural behavi...

Offshore

Versatile solutions with twist-to-break cable ties

31st January 2024

Connect Workshop Consumables has recently introduced Twist-To-Break Cable Ties – a versatile and dependable solution for all cable management requirements. The twist-to-break functionality ensures easy usage and secure fastening for cables, wires, and much more. Connect states that, unlike other cable ties that have sharp cut ends, these twist-to-break cable ties have a serrated-tie body which...

Other Industries

Mapei’s best-selling sealant goes green

30th January 2024

Mapei has introduced an eco-version of its best-selling pure acetic silicone sealant – Mapesil AC ECO. Manufactured using renewable energy and packed in recycled plastic cartridges, the solvent-free sealant provides all of the benefits of Mapesil AC technology – including exceptional strength and durability, resistance to mould and high elasticity – with a reduction in CO2 emissions of up to a...

Construction + Civil Engineering

When hygiene is the focus

29th January 2024

HEINRICH KIPP WERK has developed a new series of cross handles with a protruding steel bushing – specially designed for use in applications which require increased hygiene requirements.  The new cross handle series with a protruding steel bushing is based on this standard with its hygiene-optimised design and covers a wide range of applications. In addition to a standard version, the specificat...

Other Industries

New high-power gas-actuated fastening tool

29th January 2024

Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the G3 gas-actuated fastening tool, offering high power, dual functionality and versatility for a variety of base materials and applications. The G3 is ideal for attaching light-duty fixtures such as drywall track, lath wire, furring strips, waterproofing membrane or mechanical/electrical/plu...

Construction + Civil Engineering

New one component dual cure epoxy

26th January 2024

Master Bond’s latest epoxy, UV23FLDC-80TK, is a moderate viscosity, cationic type system that offers both UV light and heat curing mechanisms. The new system bonds well to metals, glass, ceramics and many plastics, including but not limited to acrylics and polycarbonates. It cures readily within 20 – 30 seconds when exposed to a UV light source emitting a wavelength of 320Nm – 365Nm. The adhesi...

Electrical + Electronics

Steering stem nut socket for Triumph models

26th January 2024

New to the Laser Tools’ specialist motor-cycle tool range is this Steering Stem Nut Socket (part number 8691), specially designed for Triumph models. The steering stem nut is located beneath the top yoke, and this six tooth castellated socket is specifically designed to facilitate the accurate loosening, tightening, and torquing of the steering head bearing before installing the top yoke. This...

Automotive

Henkel presents hot melts for automated packaging in e-commerce

26th January 2024

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has recently introduced two new solutions for automated packaging and palletising with hot melt adhesives. With the Technomelt E-COM portfolio for e-commerce packaging, Henkel offers hot melt adhesive solutions for right-sized cartons and envelopes. This significantly increases the productivity of on-demand packaging technologies. Ordered today, delivered tomorrow –...

Other Industries

Structural bolting in stainless steel – an opportunity for sustainable design

25th January 2024

Here, Nimeka de Silva, head of marketing at BUMAX® AB, reflects on the role that stainless steel plays in the construction industry, the impact stainless steel will have on the construction industry in the future and what solutions BUMAX® can provide in this ever-changing industry sector.  Almost every industry sector is now under pressure to continually evaluate their impact on the environment...

Construction + Civil Engineering

New special tools for exhaust gas probes

25th January 2024

Repairs to the exhaust system often lead to undesirable damage to screw connections and threads of the various exhaust gas sensors. HAZET has now developed special exhaust gas probe inserts with which lambda probes, particle sensors, NOX sensors and exhaust gas temperature sensors can be removed and installed. The exhaust gas probe inserts are now available in five different versions for all co...

Automotive