TR Fastenings, part of the Trifast plc group of companies, has relaunched its patented EPW self-extruding thread-forming screw, engineered to significantly cut assembly time and cost. A revolutionary fastening solution, the TR EPW creates its own internal thread in thin sheet metal and suits a wide variety of applications, including in the HVAC, automotive, electronics, medical and telecoms in...

By Peter Standring, technical secretary, Industrial Metalforming Technologies No genuine forward progress can be made without first obtaining a clear understanding of the knowledge required to make it. Getting to the bottom of a problem means just that – because without sound foundations, nothing substantial can be constructed. For example, chemistry is based on the identification of basic elem...

The new M12 FUEL™ Compact Impact Wrenches from MILWAUKEE® are the most compact tool in the company’s offer and offer lightweight handling. With increased power, the new impact wrenches can remove the most corroded and stubborn fasteners. Available in 3/8 inch and ½ inch with Friction Ring, the new tools feature an updated 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL, enabling single handed mode changes by shifting int...

INDEX® – A PERFECT FIXING has launched a new solar fixing App designed to provide the calculations needed for fixings and installation systems necessary to carry out the installation of solar panels – quickly and accurately. With just a few simple inputs, the App will provide users with the fixings and installation systems required, with calculations valid for all types of panels and orientatio...

On 4th September 2024 the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) staged its second Fastener Mini-Expo at the National Metalforming Centre, West Bromwich. Aimed at providing an informative networking opportunity for the UK fastener manufacturing sector, all respondents to a post-expo survey felt the event was good or excellent, with 83% recommending it to industry colleagues. The one day ev...

Makita, a manufacturer of high-quality professional tools, outdoor power equipment and accessories, has launched the new MAKTRAK™ Modular Storage System. MAKTRAK™ has been designed with a range of unique features including a horizontal design that redefines the category. The MAKTRAK™ launched is backed by an interactive website that gives users greater customisation options.  “Users across the...

Strainlabs has qualified for Vossloh connect, a global platform for solutions contributing to the digital transformation of the railway industry, with its smart bolts enabling the remote digital monitoring of critical infrastructure. Vossloh connect is an initiative gathering the world’s solutions for the essential digitalisation of the railway sector, with an objective to facilitate train oper...

Southco has extended its line of multi-point latching systems to include a new solution designed for insulated doors up to four inches (100mm) thick. Southco’s new M4 Modular Latching System meets the increasing demands of HVAC applications by providing a versatile solution for thick, insulated and pressurised doors. The new M4 Modular Latching System is highly adjustable and accounts for dime...

Simpson Strong-Tie is expanding its Quik Drive® line-up of tools and fasteners with the addition of the Project Pro™ screw driving tool. Easy to install on nearly any cordless drill or driver, the Quik Drive® Project Pro is an ideal screw driving tool that enables DIYers to build or repair decks, fences, porches and flooring up to four times faster. Though a lower-cost option, the Project Pro...

42 fischer SensorBolts are being used in pilot operation on the DolWin alpha offshore converter platform and associated helicopter deck in the North Sea. The aim is to conduct long-term testing of the products under maritime conditions – a highly corrosive environment – to increase the efficiency of the converter platform's maintenance. Made from M16 made of stainless steel, the 42 SensorBolts...