Fastener News Archive

With DIY in mind – Henkel’s new removable adhesive

18th September 2024

Henkel has launched an innovative adhesive solution under its ‘No More Nails’ category. Pattex No More Nails Stick & Peel is what the company describes as “the first removable construction adhesive on the market”. This adhesive can hold a weight of up to six kilograms on various surfaces such as tile, glass or PVC and can be easily peeled off without any damage. The revolutionary product o...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Choosing the right fastening solution for renewable energy projects

17th September 2024

Renewable energy projects face specific challenges, including constant vibration, corrosion, extreme weather conditions, high temperatures, as well as material fatigue. When choosing the right fastener, manufacturers should focus on solutions that are both reliable and long-lasting. For renewable energy infrastructure, another important consideration is power tool selection, focusing on factors...

Power Generation

Walter receives third EcoVadis Gold

17th September 2024

Walter has been award the EcoVadis Gold Medal for Sustainability Excellence – this is the third consecutive Gold for the company. This award puts Walter in the top 5% of all companies evaluated by EcoVadis worldwide, demonstrating how the company is committed to sustainability, as well as having an open and honest supply chain. Of the four key areas which are assessed under EcoVadis, Environmen...

Other Industries

Maximises access in narrow spaces

16th September 2024

Klein Tools has introduced the 64 Piece Precision Ratchet and Driver System, equipped with 60 versatile bits, a micro-ratchet and a magnetic adjustable precision screwdriver to maximise access in tight and narrow spaces. This new set made up of 33 precision bits, 16 standard bits and 11 nut drivers. The micro-ratchet provides maximum access and extra torque, featuring a Cushion-Grip™ handle wit...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Anti-vibration anti-loosening technology from CZFastener

16th September 2024

SHOXPROOF anti-vibration and anti-loosening technology from CZFastener (CZF), aims to address the root causes of loosening by utilising the virtualisation of thread clearances, rendering the transmission of vibrational forces through thread clearances ineffective in inducing loosening. In the field of fasteners, the mechanism characteristic of using internal and external thread pairing is emplo...

Automotive

NORMA welcomes new apprentices

13th September 2024

NORMA Group has welcomed ten new apprentices who, over the course of the next two to three and a half years, will undergo training at company headquarters in Maintal to become highly sought-after professionals. The new recruits include three future tool mechanics and two prospective machine and plant operators. Also among the new apprentices is a specialist for warehouse logistics, an industria...

Other Industries

Minimising downtime between shots

13th September 2024

The new 20V MAX XR® brushless cordless 21° plastic collated framing nailer and 30° paper collated framing nailer from DEWALT®, a STANLEY Black & Decker brand, have been designed to minimise downtime between shots by enabling the tool to stay active after the trigger is released. Each tool delivers powerful performance in a wide range of applications, enabling users to install up to 49m2 of...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Weight reduction with FH® ECO Plug

12th September 2024

Where weight saving and utmost cost-effectiveness are concerned, the patented FH® ECO Plug from Flaig + Hommel GmbH offers the ultimate solution.  By using aluminium, the comparable unit weight can be reduced by another 70%. In CO2 related applications, such as in the automotive industry, this reduced weight, coupled with extremely high manufacturing efficiency, offers unbeatable advantages.  T...

Automotive

Practical helper with plenty of storage

12th September 2024

GEDORE has introduced a new service cart, the GEDORE Service cart 1530, to meet the different storage requirements for professionals in the workshop. With three large open storage shelves, the Service cart offers plenty of space and flexibility for direct access to the required equipment. Thanks to its stable steel sheet construction and high total load capacity of 200kg, the cart offers the o...

Other Industries

Improving the working environment

11th September 2024

Hilti has recently launched the EXO-T-22, an innovative tool crane that is specially designed to relieve the user during strenuous work by handling tools weighing up to 17kg. Stress injuries are among the most common causes of work-related illnesses in the construction industry and entail significant costs for both the individual and the companies in the industry. By relieving the body's most...

Construction + Civil Engineering