Elastomer couplings from KBK have been designed to compensate for vibrations and shocks in industrial applications and thus increase the service life of machines and systems.  KBK manufactures its elastomer couplings in a total of nine different series for shaft diameters from 2mm – 74mm and can cover torque ranges from 0.5Nm – 825Nm. Elastomer couplings from KBK are suitable for applications w...

fischer is expanding its vast range of fastening solutions with a new generation of its InnoLock FES insertion rails, designed to take even the heaviest loads in fastening applications. Façades, HVAC installations, elevators, machines, noise protection walls and numerous other applications can be implemented with the fischer system solution. The anchor channel system, in the cold-formed (FES-C)...

As part of its own sustainability strategy, Lohmann is driving forward sustainable adhesive technologies with its new DuploCOLL® ECO adhesive tape portfolio, which contains newly developed, biobased adhesives. In the latest development by Lohmann’s engineers to reduce the CO2 footprint on several levels, the new biobased adhesives are solvent-free and feature recyclable liner systems that can b...

With its new X·treme Evo Plus drill, Walter is launching a new tool in the DC180 Supreme product range. The Krato·tec™ coating technology, which has been specially developed for drilling and reaming tools, gives the solid carbide drill higher resilience and longer tool life. The Walter Xtreme Evo Plus drills from the DC180 range are part of the Supreme product line. This line is intended for l...

Here Jackie Hackett, director of global sales and marketing at APM Hexseal, explains how sealing boots can help seal marine equipment and protect sensitive internal electronics – helping to mitigate the risk of hazardous compounds leaking and spreading into the seas and oceans around the world. Exposure to environmental substances, such as water, chemicals, dirt, and salt, can cause significant...

tesa, an international manufacturer of adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, has now expanded its range of flame-retardant adhesive tapes to include an application for the aviation industry. The new tesa® flameXtinct 45020 was specially developed for bonding carpets in aircraft interiors. Strict regulations apply to components and material solutions in the aviation industry, espe...

The latest Master Bond adhesive, EP17HTDA-2, is a one component epoxy that can be used for bonding, sealing and die attachment applications. EP17HTDA-2 is well suited for electronic and related applications, but it can also be used in vacuum situations as it passes NASA low outgassing testing. EP17HTDA-2 has high temperature resistance and possesses a service temperature range of -80°F to +600°...

Laser Tools, a Tool Connection brand, has introduced a new addition for professional toolboxes. The telescopic ½ inch drive wrench, equipped with a flexible ratchet head and ratchet lock-out button. The 72-tooth ratchet mechanism and flexi-head design allows for great accessibility in difficult to reach areas. The tool features two fixed positions. Lock-out the ratchet with the press of a butto...

Anstee Indication Systems (ais) has recently announced the launch of its new self-checking bolt which features internal sensor technology to detect and alert via a remote monitoring system when a crack or other failure occurs that could compromise the bolt’s integrity. The ais Smart Bolt is manufactured to meet specific customer size and strength specifications, from ¾ inch (20mm) diameter. It...

Primus Wind Power, a Colorado-based manufacturer of wind turbines, has recently endeavoured to optimise its wind turbines and has chosen ZAGO for its sealing fasteners to help protect the turbines against the turbulent environments they have to withstand during their entire lifecycle. Primus has received funding from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to optimise wind turbine system desi...