President global automotive, STANLEY Engineered Fastening In 2013 the acquisition of Infastech took STANLEY Black & Decker’s global engineered fastening sales to around US$1.5 billion. This June, Thomas Ehrhardt assumed global responsibility for its automotive segment. He talked to Executive Editor Phil Matten about the benefits of that acquisition and reflected on what it takes to respond...

By Doug Jones, expert team, Bossard Group In some cases corrosion can be seen as pleasing, such as a light patina on a copper watering can used for decoration, but most of time we like to prevent corrosion from taking hold of our designs until the expected life cycle of the product has passed. Ref: FFT160518 Click here to download      

New VDE torque wrenches 5108VDE (2Nm – 10Nm) and 5109VDE (5Nm – 25Nm) – with 10mm (3/8 inch) drive – from HAZET-WERK – Hermann Zerver GmbH & Co KG can now be disassembled and recalibrated again after use for a long service life. HAZET explains that the accuracy according to DIN EN ISO 6789:2003 is ± 6% for the 5108VDE wrench and ± 4% for the 5109VDE of scale value (in direction of actuation...

Ingersoll Rand, a global brand of power tools, has introduced the PowerSocket® to save users time and energy loosening bolts – no matter how stubborn and rusted.Similar to a standard impact socket, the PowerSocket® fits directly on the square drive of a half inch impact tool. Once fastened to the tool, Ingersoll Rand says its PowerSocket can provide up to 50% more torque than standard impact so...

APM Hexseal has added a new range of heavy-duty air and liquid tight self-sealing washers for metric and imperial thread sizes to its SEELOC® self-sealing, high pressure washer range. Ideal for sealing larger through holes found when mounting hardware and covers to electrical cabinets and machinery, APM Hexseal says the SEELOC® washer platform is built on a uniquely profiled and ribbed silicone...

NORMA Group has provided several Formula 1 teams from all over the world with various types of joining products, including NORMAQUICK® plastic quick connectors, NORMACLAMP® TORRO® hose clamps and NORMAFIX® RSGU retaining clips. Used to connect fuel lines, other systems located inside the engine compartment, and in exhaust gas turbochargers, NORMA’s products can help Formula 1 cars deliver maxim...

Established in 1850, Baker & Finnemore Ltd (Bakfin) has survived the test of time and grown to become one of the UK’s premier pressings manufacturers – recognised globally for the exceptionally high-level of quality it offers in the Starlock® push on fastener range, as well as other bespoke pressings. Bakfin began life manufacturing fountain pen nibs as its main product line and was at one...

PennEngineering® says its PEM® Type SMPP™ self-clinching nuts install permanently in ultra thin stainless steel sheets and provide dimensionally ideal solutions for stainless assemblies where space for attachment hardware may be limited. PEM® Type SMPP™ nuts are made from age hardened A286 stainless steel and recommended for use in stainless sheets with hardness of HRB 90/HB 192 or less. Thread...

Boltight solutions have been at the forefront of the hydraulic tensioning business for many years. Based in Walsall, Boltight Ltd develops new ways to deliver cost-effective solutions for numerous industrial bolting applications. For Fred Heaton, founder of Boltight, what started out as a hobby in 1999 quickly grew into a thriving business – specialising in hydraulic bolt tensioners. Tools that...

Lee Spring Ltd is constantly building its extensive range of compression springs, both ex-stock for urgent delivery and in custom designs, to suit manufacturing across all areas of industry. This includes the Bantam™, HEFTY™ and LeeP™ series. Bantam™ mini springs are available in ranges from 0.64mm outside diameter and in cobalt nickel alloy. They can be use in medical devices, precision instru...