Adding to its range of aluminium press-in inserts, SPIROL now offers a range of 2024 aluminium alternatives. Available in symmetrical (series INS 50) and headed (INS 51) versions, the new aluminium press-in inserts complements the existing brass line.  Threaded inserts are essential for reinforcing plastic components, and providing a reusable thread within a bolted assembly. This ensures a prop...

Designed to optimise installation times, the new nail anchor range from INDEX® Fixing Systems enable fast and secure fixing with a single hammer blow, without the need for additional tools or final tightening. With their expansion operation, nail anchors guarantee a firm fixing with a single blow, reducing the installer’s effort and ensuring a quick, simple and reliable installation. In additio...

Ambrovit has announced the expansion of its rivet range, with the company introducing new finish and material options to offer its customer greater efficiency and resistance.  In response to the ever increasing needs of the industrial and manufacturing sector – requiring solutions that are more versatile, reliable and conform with aesthetics, whilst also being optimised for functionality and pe...

Lesjöfors has proudly announced the official launch of the NitroSpring range, now available through the Lesjöfors webshop, bringing a new range of powerful, precision-engineered gas spring technology closer to customers worldwide.  NitroSprings deliver maximum power in a compact size – Lesjöfors notes the spring is up to 50% smaller than traditional alternatives – providing a high performance,...

The proven fischer box range now features a fresh new design – with the same high-quality contents, but even more specifically tailored to the diverse needs of customers. From professional tradespeople to DIY enthusiasts and creative hobbyists, there's something for every application or project. The Meister boxes contain high-quality plastic and metal dowels, screws, hooks, and other fastening...

With the launch of its new Grower Econical® washer during Fastener Fair Global, as well as the celebration of its 75th anniversary, Growermetal SpA is focusing on sustainable and innovative fastening technologies that will set the way for the years to come. Officially unveiled during Fastener Fair Global, Grower Econical® is the most recent addition to Growermetal’s portfolio of branded solutio...

When manufacturing the systems, auxiliary holes may need to be drilled in order to provide all the necessary channels. However, these should then be tightly resealed – especially given the extreme pressures that can occur in the units. Component specialist norelem now offers reliable sealing plugs for this purpose. The sealing plugs from norelem function according to the pressure expansion prin...

As part of the S&P Group, S&P Software Consulting + Solutions GmbH is a professional partner for the global construction products industry, developing and implementing customised design software – including for the fastener and fixing industries. S&P develops modern, future-proof design software for a variety of sectors including fastening technology, timber connections, mounting ra...

Fasteners may be small, but their impact on vehicle safety, assembly efficiency, and worker well-being is quite large. In this Q&A, Michael Murray, product line manager at fastener and assembly solutions supplier ARaymond, talks about the core role that ergonomics play as new fastener innovations are developed — with the goal of achieving quicker installation and fewer worker injuries, and...

Afera and IVK jointly have announced the launch of TACK (Tapes and Adhesive Calculation Kit), a unified PCF Calculation Tool for the adhesives and tapes industry. “TACK is tailored to the specific needs of the adhesive and adhesive tape value chain, developed in a collaborative way by actors along the complete supply chain,” says Dr Pablo Englebienne, regulatory affairs and sustainability manag...