In the quest to develop a sector wide software tool for the harmonised Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation for the adhesive and tapes industry, it has been agreed that Sphera, a specialised provider of sustainability software consulting services, will work in close cooperation with Afera to finalise the raw material clusters and build the database required to set-up the tool.  During a n...

Panacol has introduced its first series UV curable, black epoxy resin adhesives - Vitralit® BL UC 1101, Vitralit® BL UC 1102 and Vitralit® BL UC 1103, known as ‘Black&Light’ technology, specially designed to be cured in thicker layers using only UV light, eliminating the need for a secondary curing mechanism.          A conventional black UV adhesive absorbs a high percentage of the UV cur...

Bäcker GmbH & Co KG, has added new locking systems and security solutions to its product portfolio, under its new PlacoLock® brand, in order to adapt to changing customer requirements and with future orientated growth in mind.  The new range comprises of compression and twist locks, edge protection and sealing profiles, as well as various other locking systems. The products are used in sect...

At Hafren Fasteners, security is not just about functionality; it’s also about seamlessly integrating security measures into a particular environment. This is important in applications such as façades where a screw head, painted in the colours of the façade, blends harmoniously into its surroundings, making an otherwise unwanted feature almost invisible. This is where the company’s new offering...

Laser Tools has introduced a seven piece set of trim removal tools, complete with an assorted box containing 100 replacement trim retaining clips (part number 8731), an ideal set for interior and exterior work on automobiles. Suitable for removing interior and exterior automotive trim and associated fixings, this set includes a variety of wedge type and flat trim removal tools suitable for doo...

The thread-lock FS Vario-Lock® from Flaig + Hommel GmbH is a screw thread-lock that allows variable positioning, extreme flexibility and versatility in securing screw threads.  The braking torque, based on the DIN EN ISO 2320 standard, can be defined individually according to customer requirements. Any special thread can be implemented at the time of manufacturing special purpose screws and bol...

Completely independent of gas cartridges, power cords, and hoses, the new pneumatic cordless nailers from PREBENA Wilfried Bornemann GmbH & Co KG can be used anywhere, offering complete working freedom. Consisting of three models – the PKT-8-RKP100 round head strip nailer, the cordless nailer PKT-8-RHC40 and the VITAS 100-AKKU small compressor – the new PKT-HYBRID range has a very compact d...

PEM® fasteners have played an important role for the overall application of a Danish satellite orbiting Earth, launched by students in a collaboration across several universities. Last year in spring 2023, a Danish satellite was launched by a rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. Featured onboard were components by PennEngineering® in the form of PEM® press fasteners –...

Six ranges, comprising over eighty lines of rivet nuts, have been launched by Jaton Riveting Products (JRP) – a leading brand from Owlett-Jaton. JRP, a dedicated riveting brand, offers an extensive range of quality blind rivets, rivet nuts, and tooling. With over 1,200 lines already in the range, the offering is substantial.  The new rivet nuts added are in addition to the circa 230 rivet nut l...

2024 marks Fixi Group’s 40th anniversary and to celebrate the Italian manufacturer and distributor of fixings systems has introduced two new product lines – speed rivet technology and riveters for industrial use. Speed rivet technology permits the installation of 50 – 60 rivets in a very short time, like a self-feeding concept.Fixi points out  this technology allows a 60% – 71% increase in inst...