Fastener News Archive

Light, functional, and almost invisible

31st August 2020

A study has shown that, compared to Germany, there are more than twice as many electric vehicles in China. One supplier is Xiaopeng Motors from Guangzhou, which uses high-quality parts made by fischer automotive China. In the new XPeng P7 electric car from Xiaopeng, particular emphasis has been placed on lightweight and attractive, yet functional parts for the interior. fischer automotive provi...

Automotive

Remove and install studs without damaging the threads

28th August 2020

When removing or installing studs, its important not to damage the threads. A new stud remover and installer from Laser Tools enables studs to be removed from cylinder heads without damaging them, and also allows for new studs to be installed tightly and firmly, again, without damaging the new stud threads. Four sizes of remover and installer are provided, covering the most common head and mani...

Automotive

Optically clear adhesive for glass repair

28th August 2020

Adhesive specialist Intertronics has supplied award winning glass and sculpture artist Anthony Scala with an optically clear, fast cure epoxy structural adhesive, Optic-tec 5013, to enable quick repairs. Anthony Scala is an award winning glass artist who specialises in sculpture work. In addition to creating original sculptures and teaching glasswork techniques, Scala regularly undertakes repai...

Other Industries

Tube clamp connectors range consistently extended

27th August 2020

JW Winco’s tube clamp connectors range, with a variety of designs as well as linear units and accessories, covers a wide spectrum of use cases. JW Winco is now presenting a number of new products to further round out the selection. The new monitor mounts GN 197, including VESA adapter plates as well as locking slide units GN 134.7 and GN 147.7, opens up new possibilities offering the right solu...

Electrical + Electronics

Vossloh wins order for rail fastening systems in China

27th August 2020

Vossloh has won an important tender for the supply of rail fastening systems for the construction of a new high-speed line in China, with an order volume equivalent to over €30 million. The rail fastening systems are intended for a section of the planned high-speed line between the Guiyang and Nanning in southern China. Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2022, with the high-speed line planned...

Rail

Chasing down the virus

26th August 2020

At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the British government sought the help of the UK's Formula 1 teams to design and manufacture 10,000 artificial ventilators. Ceratizit UK & Ireland is supporting McLaren Racing with cutting tools for the production of artificial ventilators. The British government is seeking to procure as many artificial ventilators as possible for the NHS. As part of t...

Other Industries

Laser cutting enables intricate plug connector designs

26th August 2020

As miniaturisation continues, demand is surging for significantly smaller plug connectors with contact parts that have ever more delicate and intricate structures. Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) have therefore developed ScanCut - a new addition to contact stamping technologies. In collaboration with industry partners from North Rhine-Westphalia, the Aachen-bas...

Electrical + Electronics

Nasmyth awarded merit status for Nadcap chemical processing

25th August 2020

Nasmyth TMF, a specialist in metal finishing, painting, and non-destructive testing for the aerospace and defence industries, has been awarded merit status for Nadcap chemical processing. A certified FAA repair station, Nasmyth offers both protective and cosmetic coatings, with capabilities including complex masking, painting, grit passivation, quality testing, electro-mechanics, and tartaric a...

Power Generation

Why do nuts fall off bolts even against gravity?

25th August 2020

By Dr Bill Eccles, Bolt Science A question was recently asked if it was possible for a loose nut to act against gravity and rotate off a bolt. Such instances can happen, but only under dynamic load conditions, i.e. the bolt being subjected to some degree of vibration. The process of previously tightened nuts coming loose is now reasonably well understood. Relaxation effects can occur (such as c...

Other Industries

Standard components help address industry skills shortage

24th August 2020

Engineers are now being challenged with rapid advances in technology, changing age-old processes and methods, resulting in an increasing skills gap. Head of norelem ACADEMY and Product Trainer, Martin Ahner, discusses how standard components can help bridge that gap. The manufacturing industry is currently undergoing a revolution, with many existing systems needing to be revamped or renewed due...

Other Industries