Fastener News Archive

Thermally conductive epoxy for large potting applications

14th October 2020

Master Bond EP29LPAOHT is a two component, NASA low outgassing approved epoxy system featuring a long working life of 8 - 10 hours per 1,000g batch. Due to its low exotherm and flowable consistency, this product is suitable for specialty potting applications where large masses of the epoxy need to be cured. It can be mixed and poured in volumes of more than a gallon at a time. Even in deep cro...

Aerospace

SCIGRIP provides strong bond for unique composite bridge beams

13th October 2020

A new type of composite bridge beam relies on the proven performance of SCIGRIP™ methacrylate adhesive from SCIGRIP Americas to deliver extremely strong, reliable structural bonds while helping reduce material and labour costs for the manufacturer. This structural hybrid composite beam or HCB, combines the best of reinforced plastic composites, concrete and steel to produce bridge beams that ar...

Construction + Civil Engineering

fischer undercut anchors hold façade

13th October 2020

The extensive expansion of the office building at 1 Triton Square on Regent’s Place in Euston, London, is creating new space for tomorrow’s working environment. fischer Zykon panel anchors FZP II were used together with nuts and drilling technology by the fixings expert to securely install the limestone façade. Multiple global firms have offices on Regent’s Place, a 13-hectare campus in London’...

Construction + Civil Engineering

NORMA Group welcomes four new apprentices

12th October 2020

NORMA Group, a global specialist in engineered joining technology, has welcomed four new apprentices. The school graduates begin their apprenticeships in four different professions that require vocational training at the company’s headquarters in Maintal. Over the next few years, these new recruits will be professionally trained to be mechatronics technician, machine and plant operators, indust...

Other Industries

TR launches new security fastener for medical equipment

12th October 2020

A new range of security fasteners has been launched to prevent offenders from stealing or tampering with equipment in hospitals and other medical centres. The innovative 5-Lobe pin from TR Fastenings is the first complete range of security fasteners made from corrosion resistant A4-70 stainless steel - the preferred material for all applications across the health and medical sector because of i...

Other Industries

The important role of CE Marked steelwork connections

9th October 2020

Lindapter® welcomed the introduction of the Construction Products Regulation almost a decade ago as an additional opportunity to independently verify its factory production controls, high-quality manufacturing and product performance. Here, one of the leading manufacturers of steelwork clamping systems discusses the role of European Technical Assessments and the benefits of CE Marking. Lindapte...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Advanced fastening and sealing technologies

9th October 2020

By Kevin Kotlarz, marketing department at ND Industries Even the best designed fastener assemblies can succumb to a range of negative side effects including rattling, leaking, loosening, seizing, stripping, corroding or shearing. Each of these issues could potentially lead to a product failure and costly warranty claims or recalls. Product reliability is essential and manufacturers are turning...

Automotive

Traditionally dedicated to the future

8th October 2020

Rail fastening systems clamp the rail in frictional engagement and ensure a safe connection between the rail and the sleeper when forces are applied by a passing train. As a global manufacturer of rail fastening systems, Vossloh AG offers a comprehensive range of elastic and maintenance-free fastening solutions for slab tracks or ballasted tracks. Thanks to their modular design, these maintenan...

Rail

New HECO wood screw replaces four ranges

8th October 2020

HECO has launched a new HECO-TOPIX®-plus wood screw, combining properties from four of its ranges, which is suitable for a particularly large number of applications – both for wood and façade construction. Specifically, the HECO-TOPIX®-plus wood screw will replace the HECO-UNIX-plus and HECO-UNIX-top screw families from June 2020. From 1st October 2020, it will also replace HECO-TOPIX and from...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Long-lasting corrosion protection for large vehicle parts

7th October 2020

By Mareike Meer, team lead quality testing, Dörken Coatings GmbH & Co KG Effective corrosion protection can deliver long-term functionality and operational safety of large parts and components throughout the lifetime of a vehicle as a whole. Many of the large parts and components installed in and on cars are subjected to extensive stress and environmental influences on the road. As a result...

Automotive