Electrical + Electronics News Archive

GEDORE tools for effortless assembly and repair tasks

19th March 2024

The aluminium reversible ratchet ½ inch 1993 ALU-10 by GEDORE meets all these requirements need for assembly and repair tasks. Thanks to its low inherent weight, it is ideal for hand-friendly and special applications such as overhead working, with manual sockets and connecting parts with square drive. The ratchet is forged from high-quality special aluminium, which makes it light, robust, and d...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Future-proof non-ballasted tracks with new interface system

18th March 2024

Pandrol has recently announced the launch of the Common Interface System; a new solution designed to future-proof non-ballasted track. The Common Interface System, as its name suggests, provides a common connection point for a range of different direct and indirect fastening assemblies. A common base accommodates three different fastenings – FCA, DFC and Vanguard. As a result, when noise and vi...

Rail

Sustainability in packaging solutions

18th March 2024

IPG® (Intertape Polymer Group®), a leading manufacturer of packaging products, has introduced ExlfilmPlus® PCR, a revolutionary polyolefin shrink film that, the company states, contains 35% total recycled content and is prequalified to be recycled at store drop-off locations. ExlfilmPlus® PCR has been specially designed to meet the growing demand for more sustainable and circular packaging solu...

Other Industries

Latest torque wrench set from Laser Tools

15th March 2024

Designed specifically for motorcycles with spoke wheels, this motorcycle spoke wrench set from Laser Tools (part number 8241), which includes a range of spoke wrench heads plus an adjustable torque wrench, allowing wheel spokes to be replaced in accordance with the wheel manufacturer’s specifications and instructions. Eight sizes of spoke wrench head are included (5.6mm – 7.1mm) plus a spline w...

Automotive

Two part epoxy meets ISO 10993-5

14th March 2024

Master Bond Supreme 11AOHTMed is a two component epoxy featuring thermal conductivity and electrical insulation – a system which fully passes ISO 10993-5 testing for non-cytotoxicity and is recommended for bonding and sealing in medical device applications.  Supreme 11AOHTMed has reliable electrical insulation properties with a volume resistivity exceeding 1014 ohm-cm at 75°F (23.9°C). It also...

Other Industries

Structural steel fasteners from pgb

14th March 2024

pgb-Europe has published a comprehensive new catalogue for structural steel construction fasteners, as well as highlighting its new range of L-anchors and complete anchor chairs. Downloadable from the pgb website, the new catalogue features the company’s complete range of 8.8 grade SB bolts in-line with EN 15048 requirements, as well as detailing pgb’s extensive range of both zinc plated and ho...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Nord-Lock provides strong support

14th March 2024

Fan safety in football stadiums has come a long way in recent decades, yet collapses and accidents still occur. When Bernhard Baumhus was tasked with building a stand for German football club SC Paderborn 07, it was integral to the design to find an optimal bolting solution. Back in 2019 Paderborn’s home ground – the Benteler Arena – needed to be upgraded and expanded by some 2,000 seats to a 1...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Henkel strengthens distributor partnership

13th March 2024

The benefits of TEROSON® and LOCTITE® products from Henkel have received a ringing endorsement from one of the brand’s distributors. Through a bespoke, one day workshop, enabled by Hayley and led by professionals from Henkel, Alstom Rail now has the latest guidance and best practice on the most efficient adhesive-based solutions in the rail industry. Hayley Group has been a renowned supplier fo...

Rail

New fire rating for beam flange clamp

13th March 2024

As part of its continued commitment and investment to product development and testing, Lindapter has had its Type FL beam flange clamp successfully and independently fire rated for up to 120 minutes. Following independent fire testing by built environment test organisation, BRE Global Ltd (UKAS 0578), the Type FL beam flange clamp is now a fire rated connection system for securing building serv...

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New fischer system solution for bonding in wood

12th March 2024

fischer’s latest innovative solution now allows high loads to be transferred alongside a wide range of applications in structural timber construction. fischer’s FIS EM Plus injection mortar can be used to bond FIS A anchor rods or to bond FIS G internal threaded anchors flush with surfaces. In addition to lasting and secure fastenings in concrete and post-installed rebar connections, the epoxy...

Construction + Civil Engineering