DELO Industrial Adhesives LLC has introduced black adhesives, including the DELO-DUALBOND® GE4949, which are light curable and suitable for use in many applications. For light curing processes adhesive needs to be translucent so that photoinitiators in the entire adhesive layer can decompose and start the crosslinking reaction. Because black absorbs the majority of light, the amount that is tra...

Engineering professionals will have plenty to see at Advanced Engineering, the UK’s largest annual engineering trade show, which returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 2nd-3rd November 2016. The show, which has become the hub for the high performance engineering sector, brings together OEMs and tier 1 manufacturers to meet and do business with all levels of the engineering supply chain. Visitors will...

Rivit Srl is known in Italy and abroad as a leader in the production and distribution of fastening systems and assembly tools for sheet metal working. Founded in 1973, the company has developed an impressive range of products for the industry including blind rivets, rivet nuts, self-clinching, welding studs, blind bolts, latches, cage nuts, hose clips, and screws – in steel, stainless steel and...

Technifast Ltd’s manufacturing division has complemented its wide range of standard dowel pins by offering a custom-made dowel pin service to customer specification or drawing. Technifast engineers understand that not all standard dowel pins are appropriate for demanding applications or specialist projects, and it can be difficult to source the exact dowel for specific needs. With its machining...

Two component adhesives undoubtedly provide a strong, reliable bond, however some end users may be put off by the hassles of the manual mixing process. When mixing the two components, the reaction typically begins instantly, meaning that users must work ‘against the clock’ to ensure the mixed adhesive does not become so viscous that it cannot be applied, and also avoid decreasing the bond stren...

Francis Kirk Group has upgraded the manufacturing production of its all-metal self-locking nut brand Philidas, in-line with ISO 2320 and ISO 898-2 standard requirements from BS 4929.The move by the fifth generation independent firm, in support of its automotive and industrial fastening range, will provide customers – especially those in the rail sector – with a more comprehensive specification...

Techsil Ltd has entered an agreement to supply Canadian-based MG Chemicals’ popular, high performance range of adhesives, sealants and cleaners to the UK market. Specifically designed for the electronics industry the range includes thermally and electrically conductive epoxy adhesives, thermal management compounds, as well as greases and cleaners. The range will also include protective coatings...

As part of its commitment to quality, as well as recent enhancements in equipment and procedures, TFC Ltd has significantly increased its in-house capability with a dedicated test lab that provides product quality and customer service — exceeding customers’ expectations. Having grown the business by almost 400% since 2007, the European supplier of technical fasteners to industry and manufacturi...

The growing trend of waterproofing portable electronic devices has led fastener manufacturers to discover a low-cost solution. Here, STANLEY Engineered Fastening looks at a cost-effective solution for devices that are getting smaller and smaller. The trend in consumer electronics has always been to make them faster, smarter, and with ever-expanding capabilities. But waterproofing has become the...

Type MSIB™ microPEM® brass inserts from PennEngineering® provide reusable metal threads to attach plastics securely in compact electronic assemblies. Their unique symmetrical shape will accommodate either straight or tapered holes and eliminate any need for orientation of the inserts during installation.Type MSIB™ microPEM® brass inserts install permanently when designed into ABS, polycarbonate...