Fastener News Archive

New diagnostic assistant for automotive technicians

9th October 2024

The new APOLLO+™ scan tool from Snap-on® is a diagnostic assistant, ready with guidance and capabilities for every repair on a vehicle. With Fast-Track® Intelligent Diagnostics troubleshooting, a patented exclusive feature that filters out complexity and presents one filtered workflow, professional technicians have everything they need to get through the job. The experience-based software in A...

Automotive

An upturn in demand for collated drywall screws

9th October 2024

Through more than one hundred lines of its Unifix drywall screws, Owlett-Jaton offers an extensive range of collated fasteners, encompassing various diameters and lengths, head styles, finishes, thread types, ends and packaging. Specifically designed to be compatible with auto-feed screw guns and enable fast and efficient installation, the range of collated drywall screws includes fine thread,...

Other Industries

A painting made of screws

8th October 2024

At the Pol’and’Rock Festival in Czaplinek, Klimas Wkręt-met has created the largest painting in Poland made of screws, together with the participants of one of the biggest music events in the country. Back in April, the manufacturer also surprised with a splendid opening of the exhibition ‘Screwed Art’, during which it presented twelve paintings, also made of screws. By using different lengths...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Patented wave spring for EV market

8th October 2024

The new patented InterShim™ wave spring design from Rotor Clip has been engineered for high acceleration electric motor applications and features alternating turns between inactive (flat) and active (waved) turns to ensure reliable performance under torsional loads and precise rotational movement. While initially developed for Electric Vehicle (EV) applications, Rotor Clip’s Intershim™ wave spr...

Automotive

Gala introduces grip lock washers

7th October 2024

The new grip lock washers from Gala Precision Engineering Ltd have been engineered with unique radial ribs, on both sides, to help prevent loosening under dynamic stress and maintain the integrity of bolted joints in high vibration environments. Featuring a robust fastening mechanism, as well as radial ribs embedded into the mating surfaces, the grip lock washers ensure the preload force is ret...

Other Industries

Woodies Ultimate: ETA approved fasteners

7th October 2024

Woodies® Ultimate screws from A.S.F Fischer B.V, are renowned for their high-quality and reliability in the construction sector, with an ETA certification (ETA – 17/0286) confirming they meet stringent European standards for safety, performance and durability. Available in a number of ranges, including the Shield Outdoor range with ep5 coating, the screws ensure a longer lifespan and better res...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Vossloh technology enables refurbishment of high-speed line

4th October 2024

Vossloh is playing a central role in the modernisation of Deutsche Bahn's main transport routes – with one of Vossloh's unique rail replacement trains used for the refurbishment of the Cologne – Rhine/Main high-speed line. Vossloh's rail replacement train, in combination with its own rail loading trains, enables the rails to be completely replaced in the shortest possible time thanks to a high...

Rail

In-house torque testing with SmartChecker

4th October 2024

In order to become independent of external testing services, investing towards in-house testing technology can lead to an increase in process reliability and a reduction in maintenance costs. The SmartCheck product family from STAHLWILLE is ideal for mobile, as well as stationary, testing and offers the advantage of direct evaluation. Three versions are available from STAHLWILLE, the SmartCheck...

Other Industries

ETA approved sandwich panel screws from pgb

3rd October 2024

pgb-Europe has added four different types of ETA certified (ETA – 24/0064) sandwich panel screws to its wide range – each with a unique design depending on the application. Featuring a 19mm EPDM sealing washer, these screws have self-drilling or self-tapping capabilities and are made of hardened steel with a C3 coating, making them very durable in demanding environments. Each screw is clearly m...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Secure bonding in compact camera modules

3rd October 2024

Voice coil motors (VCMs) have been an important part of smartphone camera assemblies over the last decade, enabling features such as image stabilisation and auto focus. DELO has introduced DELO DUALBOND LT2221, a universal adhesive for the many bonding tasks in VCM manufacturing. VCMs are incredibly small motors, with components measuring at mere millimetres and mostly made of temperature-sens...

Electrical + Electronics