Fastener News Archive

The hygienic cable tie solution for medical environments

8th May 2020

With advancements in medical technology comes further use of electrical devices and greater hazard risks caused by the cables that power these devices. The HellermanTyton designed Cable Koala, a magnetic cable tie for fastening to metal services, provides a soft and flexible solution for cable management within a medical environment. Constructed out of TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) material, He...

Other Industries

Engineering adhesives and sealants from Eurobond

8th May 2020

Eurobond Adhesives offer a broad range of high performance anaerobic adhesives and sealants to suit many different engineering applications. Eurobond points out that its adhesives and sealants not only offer engineers both high-quality and high performance, they also enable them so save money within projects. The Eurobond adhesive range includes a wide range of products, such as the oil toleran...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Ergonomics, design, and power, hand-in-hand

7th May 2020

Böllhoff’s new generation of electro hydraulic Portable C setting tool enables users to adds more flexibility to their production. Böllhoff states the possibility to process RIVSET® fasteners, as well as WELTAC® elements, on the same base unit is an important asset that allows flexible combinations. Further development of the Portable series has added new advantages to the Portable C. It featur...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Two major French OEMs approve Zintek® 200 SL F

7th May 2020

Atotech’s two-coat system, Zintek® 200 SL F, has been approved to meet the standards of two French OEMs for the protection of fastener systems. Jean-Louis Baudoin, Atotech OEM manager France, explains: “Atotech’s zinc flake coatings provide advanced corrosion protection and fulfil the requirements of a substantial number of OEM specifications. Featuring high corrosion protection, controlled fr...

Automotive

Drawbar springs with inbuilt safety feature

6th May 2020

The failsafe feature of drawbar springs from Lee Springs comes from an inherent design whereby the central compression spring is oriented so as to provide extension of its retaining structure when under load. This is of value in situations where it is completely unacceptable for the spring link to fail catastrophically as might potentially happen in garden swing seats. It also serves to provide...

Electrical + Electronics

Milwaukee® expands cordless nailer lineup

6th May 2020

Milwaukee®’s new M18 FUEL™ 18GS Narrow Crown Stapler is designed to deliver peak productivity on the jobsite and provide users with outstanding stapling performance without the hassle of a compressor and hose. The Narrow Crown Stapler leverages a nitrogen air spring mechanism with the power to sink staples to the proper depth in hard materials every time. It also comes equipped with tool-free d...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Power and precision in small and large spaces

5th May 2020

HAZET, the Remscheid-based manufacturer of tools and workshop equipment has introduced two new fine tooth reversible ratchets in its HiPer series. Firstly, the newest innovation is the 116mm (4.57 inch) long 6.3mm (1/4 inch) (0.24 inch) HiPer fine tooth reversible ratchet. With a max torque of 120Nm (88.51 lbf ft), it boasts almost twice as much power as prescribed by the DIN standard (62Nm / 4...

Automotive

Rotor Clip prioritises medical equipment

5th May 2020

Rotor Clip Company Inc is giving its full support to customers that produce medical components or equipment needed to treat or halt the spread of Covid-19. Rotor Clip is dedicating time and resources from engineering, supply chain, production, QA, and logistics to expedite its parts to customers producing much needed medical equipment such as ventilators or filtration systems among others. A va...

Other Industries

NORMA Group offers newly developed face shield

4th May 2020

NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, has developed a face shield that offers both functionality and comfort. The face shield is currently available in Germany; and is planned to be offered in other countries. “With this face shield, we are helping to alleviate the acute shortage of face covers. Thanks to our flexible structures and comprehensive competence in ma...

Other Industries

The complete torque package

4th May 2020

The new and updated torque management software, OMS Lite from Crane Electronics provides a complete torque management package in a more compact and easy to use format. Crane Electronics works alongside some of the world’s biggest brands within industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, marine and rail. Crane aims to deliver complete torque management, measurement and control soluti...

Aerospace