TR Fastenings’ Director of automotive business development Chris Black has been invited to be the industrial lead for the new trade working group set-up by the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA). Founded in 2015, NEAA is an industry-led automotive cluster which aims to be at the forefront of the Government’s strategy to progress automotive technologies within the UK. According to NEAA, the N...

SilCool* TIA241GF, a silicone thermally conductive gap filler from Momentive, ideal for applications where good heat transfer, low stress, and good interface wetting are required, is now available from Techsil Ltd. SilCool* TIA241GF gap filler has demonstrated superior performance in terms of reliability, adhesion, and thermal resistance over competing materials Techsil states. Its tacky adhesi...

The one component adhesive Vitralit® 1605 from Panacol is transparent and designed to be used on glass applications. It has a very high glass transition temperature and a low coefficient of thermal expansion, providing the ability to bond components that require maximum stability during elevated operating temperatures. Panacol explains the epoxy resin is particularly unique due to its high glas...

German-based clamping manufacturer AMF has decided to use extra strong and corrosion resistant screws from BUMAX for its zero-point clamping systems. AMF has ordered BUMAX® extra strength fastener model 109 in both standard and ultra grades for use in its precise zero-point clamping solutions, which are used in milling processes and turning centres. AMF describes its Zero-Point-System as revolu...

norelem has introduced a new range of ceramic locating pins and rest pads to its portfolio – offering long lasting, robust performance.Normally made from metal, these products are used for controlled, fine tolerance positioning of a workpiece alongside jigs and fixtures, and must be able to withstand repeated use and force. norelem already offers metal versions of these products, but explains t...

Being at the cutting edge of the industry and technology is something normally associated with multinationals. However, the family business of RLS Tooling Ltd proves this isn’t always the case. Founded in 1989 as a specialist form rolling die manufacturer, RLS Tooling has since expanded to provide a comprehensive range of tooling for most thread rolling applications, as well as form rolling. RL...

CBM member and cold forming manufacturer, Clevedon Fasteners Ltd, has taken delivery of its most advanced optical sorter yet. The state of the art machine has four cameras and an Eddy current checking station, which can be used for comparative testing – ensuring parts are to the correct heat treatment specification. As Clevedon’s sales of threaded parts in general continue to increase, with cli...

Since 1878, innovation has been the driving force behind Felo and the development and manufacturing of its screwdrivers and bits – exclusively made in Germany. This includes two new additions to its wide range of screwdrivers with ERGONIC® handles – a chisel driver with full length blade and hammer cap, and a high performance ratchet with pivot head. Conventional screwdrivers have a hard, rigid...

Here Bill Eccles, from Bolt Science, looks at when a back-up wrench is needed for the installation of bolt and nut assemblies and when it is not. A back-up wrench or spanner is placed on a bolt head to prevent bolt rotation when the nut is being tightened. Once the bolt is tightened, and the nut is then attempted to be tightened, the whole nut-bolt assembly can spin without further tightening o...

Pressure is everywhere, whether it’s a ship cruising at sea level or a robot diving below the surface of the sea, pressure increases precipitously. Standard fasteners are not built to withstand such extreme pressure, and may crack, causing gases and liquids to leak and pollute the ocean while damaging high asset equipment. It is only high-tech sealing fasteners, such as those from ZAGO Manufact...