Fixings are being used in new and exciting ways to help users adapt in the current worldwide situation. This includes fischer FH II internal threaded anchor from fischer Fixing Systems – which have proved to be an ideal solution for safely securing swinging furniture. Swinging furniture has provided an ideal distraction for children and giving parents the opportunity to switch off or focus on w...

Intertronics has been appointed as a distributor of Born2Bond™, a new range of cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesives suitable for bonding applications in high technology industries such as medical devices, electronics assembly, automotive manufacturing and aftermarket. The new patented products have been designed to overcome the speed issues of a traditional methoxyethyl cyanoacrylate (MECA) product, wh...

It can never completely be known how a fastener will function in-situ until its been tried, which is why accelerated aging trials and extended excess load tests are performed. Guidelines from hard won experience can normally be accessed, but sometimes an unusual situation needs to be evaluated or a new product is needed to be a suitable replacement. It is easy and tempting to over specify, but...

Henkel has reported that its LOCTITE® 5660 is helping users in the vehicle repair and maintenance sector complete a myriad of challenging tasks, thanks to its quality and performance levels. Henkel collected research from a survey conducted with a nationwide provider of car parts and maintenance/repair services, with all respondents having purchased and used LOCTITE® 5660 in a variety of applic...

HYDROCAM hydraulically operated bolt tensioners from SKF Group are designed to offer greater accuracy compared with alternative fixing methods, by removing the uncertainty over the performance and long-term reliability of couplings. SKF explains that using HYDROCAM bolt tensioners saves time and reduces risks, with their superior control and safety. Damage to bolts and associated structures can...

With a history that can be traced back to the middle of the 19th century in Atherton – the former northern bolt manufacturing centre of the UK – Smith Bullough manufactures standard and special hot forged and cold formed bolts, set screws, and industrial fasteners, in both metric and imperial. Originally formed as a result of a 1995 merger between two of the UK’s oldest and most established fas...

Established in 2002, The Washer Factory Ltd is a manufacturer of non-standard and special washers, as well as light pressings. Based in Wolverhampton, the company supplies customers around the world – serving a variety of markets, such as offshore/petrochemical, white goods, general engineering, construction and automotive. “Everything we do is with the aim to maximise customer satisfaction,” s...

Manufacturing in the UK since 1921, Jubilee® Clips held the very first patent for worm drive hose clips. The brand has since become a registered trademark throughout the world. Here Managing Director Ian Jennings explains the benefits and challenges of being a UK manufacturer and the company’s targets for the future. What makes Jubilee® Clips different to other competitors within the market?“Ju...

By Peter Standring, technical secretary, Industrial Metalforming Technologies (IMfT) Whilst only a few people could ever claim to have been educated in design, it rarely prevents the majority from exercising their opinions. Given the range of ‘professional’ design creations, from landmark buildings to the often outlandish, it is clear that money and creativity do not always equate to common sen...

Tappex is supporting the UK Ventilator Challenge project through its continued work with medical OEMs by supplying plastic components made on its CNC machines. The Ventilator project is a consortium of UK industrial, technology and engineering businesses that have come together to produce medical ventilators. Companies in the consortium have now received formal orders from the Government for in...