To the untrained eye, fasteners and fixings may appear to be inconsequential to building projects. However here, Neil Kirwan, specification manager at SFS UK, explains how the correct specification of these components, right down to what material they are composed of, is key to ensuring structures can stand the test of time. Fasteners and fixings are used by the thousands, if not millions, ever...

Further to the Mapei Group launch of its new TX range of adhesives earlier this year, Mapei UK has now introduced Ultrabond Eco TX3. Made in the UK, the premium adhesive has excellent wet grab properties and early build-up of strength. Ultrabond Eco TX3 is particularly suitable for commercial projects subjected to heavy foot and castor wheel traffic, including hotels, offices, airports, restaur...

Where things get sticky happens to be where interesting science happens in a Rice University lab working to improve battery technology. Using techniques similar to those they employed to develop laser-induced graphene, Rice chemist James Tour and his colleagues turned adhesive tape into a silicon oxide film that replaces troublesome anodes in lithium metal batteries. For the Advanced Materials...

When identifying the right product for an application there can often be a vast amount of options and considerations to be evaluated, and it is no different when considering injection resins. Used as a chemical anchor for installing threaded studs, rebar, or internally threaded sockets for structural applications, injection resins are commonly used in both new build and repair projects. To iden...

The Parker LORD Noise, Vibration and Harshness Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, a global specialist in motion and control technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with BrightWater United Aero Group (UAG) that will enhance customer support around the world. Headquartered in the USA, BrightWater UAG is a global distributor supporting the Sikorsky S-61 fleet of aircraft. Establ...

With huge challenges facing the engineering community, here Martin Ahner, head of norelem ACADEMY, explains how digital twin technologies and online learning can help engineers and businesses reach their potential in a post-pandemic world. Without doubt, the world is facing one of the biggest challenges in generations, and industries have changed beyond recognition, all within the space of a ye...

Adhesives specialist Intertronics now supplies Born2Bond™ Flex, the only two part cyanoacrylate adhesive on the market that offers an elongation of over 200%. Born2Bond Flex is a flexible, elastic, low odour and low blooming ‘instant’ cyanoacrylate adhesive that offers good adhesion to a very broad range of materials and surfaces. Born2Bond Flex bonds most plastics, woods and metals, including...

Halfords has entered into an exclusive partnership with Caterham Cars to equip its renowned trackside support team throughout its motorsport race series. The three year partnership will see Caterham’s race team mechanics using Halfords Advanced precision hand tools, looking after over 100 race cars at every race weekend. Halfords is demonstrating the ability of the product to deliver in the hea...

EMKA has been providing its 1056 program hinges for the construction of COVID protective ‘split screens’ or barriers. Supermarket checkouts, shop cashpoints and other public service positions can add the flexibility of hinged protection panels by use of these surface mounted hinges in stainless steel, zinc die or polyamide – in metal finish or black. Specifically, the 1056 lift off hinge is fre...

Lindapter has announced the immediate availability of the Type COM, a new decking fixing for quickly attaching building services to ComFlor® 60 and ComFlor® 80 profiles manufactured by Tata Steel. Lindapter’s Type COM provides an efficient and economical fixing for suspending a variety of equipment including HVAC systems, fire protection, pipe work, electrical items and lowered ceilings. The CE...