In the world of screws – possibilities are practically infinite in size and continuously expanding. Special applications call for special screws, which is why Ganter offers a broad portfolio of screw technology. In machine and plant construction, components are often attached with screws to allow for easy detachment later. But specific technical requirements or confined spaces often make typica...

EJOT UK has played a key role in the construction of the building envelope for an extensive new LEGO factory in Vietnam by providing thermally superior fixing solutions for the installation of more than 100,000m2 of flat roofing. The EJOT Group collaboration, led by EJOT Asia, provided a complete building envelope fastening solution for the major construction project. It involved EJOT UK manufa...

Manufactured from plastic and designed to provide secure fastening in high vibration environments, Gecko has introduced a new anti-vibration design to its snap rivets, promising strong performance from the self-locking mechanism. Based on feedback from customers, the original anti-vibration rivet was an innovation developed by Gecko’s R&D team. This new plastic alternative was born from the...

Global adhesive and coatings specialist LOCTITE® has helped a major UK-based water board achieve significant energy savings and efficiency improvements for its 1,500 kW water pump system. By applying LOCTITE®’s advanced protective coatings, the customer has increased hydraulic efficiency by 5.35%, leading to annual energy savings of 600,300 kWh and an estimated 480-ton reduction in CO₂ emission...

Power Adhesives, manufacturer of hot-melt adhesive technology, has officially launched its new bulk adhesive range, delivering high-performance bonding solutions for industrial applications. The new range includes pillows and prills formats tailored to industries requiring high-output adhesive solutions, including packaging, product assembly, foam bonding and sprayable applications.  This lates...

DELO has released a new light-curing medical grade adhesive engineered with nontoxicity in mind. DELO PHOTOBOND MG4047 is designed for wearable medical applications such as glucose monitoring sensors (CGM). Its chemical properties and impermeable characteristics help prevent skin irritation in cases of media influence such as rain or sweat. With a 230-MPa Young’s modulus and a 200% elongation a...

Advance Spares, a UK-based supplier of industrial fasteners, cold formed products, turned parts, pressings, springs, clips and a wide range of plastic products, has achieved ISO 14001 to enable it to continue supporting a sustainable environment, as well as an increasing and demanding customer base. Having previously achieved ISO 9001 a number of years ago, which was a key factor in Advance Spa...

Whether they are used in assembly, goods handling or logistics – the new threaded lifting pins with handle from Erwin Halder KG are an ideal choice for transporting light and medium loads from A to B and positioning them with ease and speed. Everyday work often requires that components, workpieces, fixtures and containers be transported, lifted or simply moved aside. To keep things simple, or...

Winter weather creates tough challenges for outdoor workers and those in unheated facilities – with freezing temperatures causing traditional thread sealants to harden, leading to leaks, delays and equipment failures.Fluoramics solves these problems with its LOX-8 Thread Sealant, a freeze-proof product that stays flexible and functional in subzero temperatures. Fluoramics designed LOX-8 to per...

Bioplastics are increasingly being used for components in industrial products across a variety of industries. However, adapted fasteners that can be processed reliably are required to screw biopolymers together, which is why ARNOLD Umformtechnik GmbH & Co KG has been investigating the suitability of its Remform II HS thread forming screw for use with bioplastics. Remform II HS is characteri...