Fastener News Archive

Intertronics introduces eco-DUOMIX

29th May 2020

Intertronics has launched the preeflow eco-DUOMIX, a system that mixes and dispenses two-part materials providing an advantage in applications where two-part adhesives are required to be dispensed with volumetric accuracy. The mixing and application of two-part materials can be a tricky business, especially when the required amounts are in the sub-millilitre range. Intertronics aims to make thi...

Electrical + Electronics

New Techsil catalogue published

29th May 2020

Techsil has just published it’s biggest catalogue yet, which includes a selection of products from new supply partners. This includes adhesives, tapes and coatings from Permabond, SCIGRIP and 3M; O-rings and bonded seals from Trelleborg; and greases and lubricants from ITW LPS and Sprayon. Techsil supplies high-performance materials to manufacturing industries such as, electronics, aerospace, a...

Electrical + Electronics

Room for medical innovation

28th May 2020

Multiple construction projects are currently being implemented at Tübingen University Hospital, in Germany, including the installation of cooling pipes using fischer’s massive channel system FMS. Tübingen University Hospital is spread across two main areas, the ’valley’ site north of the city centre, and the ‘mountain’ site to the northwest of the centre, halfway up Schnarrenberg mountain. Sign...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Fail safe joints thanks to Kistler’s universal fastener test stand

27th May 2020

One of REYHER’s aims is to maintain its long tradition of professionalism in supplying and advising customers across many different industrial sectors – and to help it in achieving this goal, it has put its trust in an ANALYSE system by Kistler Group. For over 70 years F. REYHER Nchfg GmbH & Co Kg has supplied fasteners and fixing elements for threaded joints of all types from its base in H...

Automotive

Hafren expands to meet growing demand for security fasteners

27th May 2020

The 9th March 2020 was a momentous day for Hafren Security Fasteners as it cut the ribbon on its new purpose-built storage facility – adjacent to its head office in Newtown, Wales. Matthew Lynes, managing director at Hafren, commented: “It is a great day for Hafren as the global home of security fasteners expands again. This new building is more than 3 times larger than our current warehouse fa...

Construction + Civil Engineering

UK production of non-standard washers

27th May 2020

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...

Offshore

Space Tech Expo moved to 2021

26th May 2020

After the postponement of Space Tech Expo USA until 10th – 12th May 2021, show organisers have announced the launch of Space Tech Expo Connect – a new digital event brand that will help businesses stay connected. The Space Tech Expo USA show was postponed after the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. where it was scheduled to be held, cancelled all mass gathering events up to and...

Aerospace

FTI committed to educating the fastener industry

26th May 2020

By Jo Morris, marketing director at Fastener Training Institute The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) provides fastener product and technical training, with the goal of enhancing fastener use, reliability and safety. The organisation’s objective is to elevate the level of technical understanding and the expertise of individuals in the fastener industry, worldwide. FTI started in the early 1970...

Other Industries

The high-quality Aerotight®

25th May 2020

Thanks to its manufacturing techniques, procedures, and years of expertise, Aerotight Manufacturing Ltd has built a reputation for reliable and high-quality products, including the renowned Aerotight® nut. Aerotight Manufacturing, the in-house manufacturing division of Apex Stainless Fasteners Ltd, became part of the business in 2005, after Premier Screw and Repetition Company went into adminis...

Aerospace

You’re gonna need a bigger boot

25th May 2020

By Jackie Hackett, director of global sales and marketing, APM Hexseal Exposure to environmental substances such as water, chemicals, dirt, and salt, can cause significant damage to electronic equipment and systems. Depending on the system and the contaminant, contact can trigger system outages or lead to complete system failure. Either of these conditions leads to unplanned downtime, increased...

Offshore