Safety requirements protecting people and nature are on the increase in every industry and all aspects of life. As a pioneer in the field of sustainable fixing solutions, fischer now offers the new injection mortar FIS V Zero with a patented formula free from hazard labels. fischer’s new product protects the environment as well as the health of those using it and the buildings it is used in. In...

Markets are constantly evolving and so is the sector of security fastener manufacturers. In a world that encourages businesses to study and build new and more efficient solutions and products, Growermetal does just that by keeping up with the current environmental and quality requirements, boosting its production of security washers and investing in the latest services and certifications. In a...

BASF has achieved a breakthrough in the development of adhesives that do not interfere with the recycling of transport boxes, such as paperboard and cardboard boxes with paper labels coated with Acronal RCF 3705 or Acronal RCF 3706. Both adhesives have been certified by Papiertechnische Stiftung - a German research and service institute that supports companies in all sectors in the development...

binder, a supplier of industrial circular connectors, has launched a short version of the 423 series - circular connectors in the M16 form factor with a length of approximately 47mm. These are available as two pin to 19 pin variants and meet IP67 requirements when mated. The short version of the binder M16 series 423 is ideal for use in particularly space critical applications. The shieldable c...

The near-shore wind project, Fryslan wind farm, is a 380MW commission in the Frisian section of Ijsselmeer Lake in the Netherlands. Densit Ducorit S8 ultra-high performance grout was chosen to be the grouting solution for securing the concrete platform over the monopile foundations. Densit Ducorit S8 designed specifically for offshore wind turbine grouting brings superior installation speed, an...

MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions (MFCS), a US-based supplier of original equipment automotive components, has launched the Threadstrong® brand of aftermarket wheel fasteners. Brad Southwood, MFCS vice-president of sales and marketing said: “MacLean-Fogg is known as the leading OEM supplier in North America for high performance, decorative wheel fasteners. It’s always been frustrating to us to s...

Vossloh, a long established and supplier of rail infrastructure products and services, has further strengthened its position in the important high-speed rail market in China. The order, worth nearly €40 million, covers rail fastening systems for the construction of a new 200km high-speed rail link between the cities of Laixi and Rongcheng in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong. Deliveries...

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is already being used in many different industries – including textiles. Until now, photocuring polymers or silicone have often been used for such applications. However, polyurethane can also be used thanks to what’s known as Liquid Additive Manufacturing (LAM). To this end, Wevo-Chemie GmbH has developed tailor-made reactive resins that improv...

The introduction of the original TAPTITE® fastener elevated the application of thread forming screws, resulting in the term high performance thread rolling screws. Here, Research Engineering & Manufacturing Inc (REMINIC) looks at both types of screws and their differences. Both thread rolling and thread forming designations are used interchangeably in our industry, but what’s the difference...

As the speed of technology and trends in consumer behaviour accelerates, companies around the world are evolving quickly and TR Fastenings is no exception. TR’s latest product launch of compression limiters has been developed to meet the growing global demand from multi-sector manufacturers developing products using plastics, particularly in the EV space. Compression limiters reduce the stress...