Here, Dr Bill Eccles, from Bolt Science, assesses whether a mild steel nut can be used with a high tensile bolt without compromising the component performance and whether or not the grade of a nut should be matched to the grade of the bolt. Nut thickness standards have been drawn up on the basis that the bolt will always sustain tensile fracture before the nut will strip. If the bolt breaks on...

Bostik, a global adhesive specialist in the construction industry, has released a new mobile app designed specifically for building professionals. The Bostik Pro™ Mobile App is available in over 12 countries and multiple languages, providing users with easy access to product information, distributor addresses, and calculators to make their daily tasks easier. The app has been developed to help...

There are many factors to consider when choosing spring material and finish. With so many materials, finishes, and surface treatments, European Springs & Pressings offers this guide to help end users explore the best options of various applications. One of the first decisions which needs to be made is the spring’s material, as each material offers different qualities. For this, there are v...

GEDORE red, models which are ‘Made in Germany by GEDORE’, contain an extensive range of efficient items for professional wheel changes on vehicles such as cars, SUVs and vans. Torque wrench R68900200, designed for controlled bi-directional tightening from 40Nm – 200Nm is especially suited for changing wheels on a vehicle. The direction of tightening is changed simply by switching the mushroom...

tesa, an international manufacturer of adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, has added to its adhesive tape portfolio with the introduction of tesa® L-tape 869x. The new tesa tape is especially suited for installing extremely small components, like those found in smartphones, smartwatches and other electronic devices. The new tesa® L-tape 869x is a high-performance, translucent a...

NSK has extended its range of anti-electrical-erosion technologies for bearings used in eAxles found in EV and hybrid vehicles, with new options that contribute towards improving reliability and range. Preventing electrical erosion in the eAxle components of electric vehicles is becoming increasingly difficult due to the higher output of electric motors and higher drive voltages. Insulating ce...

Dymax, a manufacturer of rapid curing materials and equipment, has recently introduced the UVCS V3.0 LED Conveyor, an improved version of the well-known Dymax UVCS line of conveyor curing systems. Along with being CE compliant for global use, the conveyor is ideally suited for a range of curing applications in the medical, consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace and defence, optical, and ap...

On a canyoning route in Ticino, Switzerland, old and rusty abseil hooks had to be replaced with new ones and reliably anchored in the rock faces. To ensure optimal safety, the injection mortar FIS V Zero from fischer was chosen for this demanding fastening task.   Canyoning is an extreme sport which involves walking down gorges from top to bottom. Lucian ‘Lucki’ Haid has been working independen...

Laster Tools, a Tool Connection brand, has recently introduced a new drill kit for the automotive industry, designed to drill out or cut through spot-welds and allow for the weld to be broken and the welded panels to be taken apart. This new spot weld cutter kit from Laser Tools combines a high-quality 8mm HSS twist drill together with a 70mm extender. The flat profile of the drill cutting fac...

When it comes to mounting rear ventilated façades quickly and easily on concrete and masonry, REISSER Schraubentechnik offers its newly approved REISSER spacer screw RDS, suitable for use in both new buildings and for the renovation of existing buildings. Currently, REISSER offers three versions of its RDS mounting screw, available in lengths of 190mm – 270mm. The RDS-CA, designed for fixing s...