The preservation and retrofitting of existing buildings has become one of the most important tasks of the construction industry, not least because of the growing demand for sustainability. fischer’s market launches with carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP) and carbon fibre fabrics (CF) allow the structural strengthening of infrastructure constructions and buildings. Additional fischer fixing...

Fastening in soft materials presents unique challenges that require specialised solutions to ensure durability and reliability. For instance, materials such as plastics often experience issues with pull-out resistance, material deformation and thread stripping. This is where BBA’s specialised solutions including BCT rivet nuts can be used – maintaining structural integrity while minimising mate...

In the January - February issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, Dr Bill Eccles of Bolt Science Ltd discussed the importance of the value of interface friction in friction grip joints. In this follow up article, he highlights how having a proven approach to increase interface friction is very useful, with it being a way of resolving a service problem or minimising the bolt size needed in a shear...

In most cases when bolts come loose, they can be tightened again. But what if they are impossible to access and must maintain a specific preload? A glass roof inside a newly developed quarter in the heart of Hamburg, Germany, recently presented developers with these challenges and secure bolting connections from Nord-Lock Group were the chosen solution.  Next to the Elbe River in Hamburg, integ...

Known for being a high-quality hardened steel nail brand, Don Quichotte B.V is now growing its electrical installation portfolio – from clips to saddles, cable harnesses, cable trunking, mounting strip, as well as earthing material.  Naj van Galen, international sales and marketing manager at Don Quichotte, explains: “We are of course known as a brand for our hardened steel nails, but in the la...

Shropshire-based manufacturer and distributor GWR Fasteners has added a new Citizen Miyano BNA-42DHY3 7 CNC machine to its workshop, to produce more complex parts and increase overall production capacity, allowing the company to meet the growing demand for UK-made fasteners and specialist components.  The new CNC machine is a critical investment in GWR’s ongoing commitment to delivering precisi...

Simpson Strong-Tie is expanding its line of lateral strengthening solutions for steel construction with the introduction of the Strong-Link™ moment connection (SLMC). This bolted solution removes the need for field welding in wind governed and low-seismic structures, drastically cutting labour and inspection costs while speeding up frame installation. The SLMC can be easily adjusted in the fiel...

In the ever growing pharmaceutical industry, packaging machines run faster than in other sectors. In addition to high production speeds, strict regulatory requirements, including hygiene and safety, pose a challenge to packaging adhesive manufacturers. With Technomelt Supra PRO 301 Plus, Henkel Adhesives Technologies has developed a new hot melt solution specifically for high-speed machines in...

By Nick Carter, head of innovation, Gottlieb Binder GmbH & Co KG Self Engaging Reclosable Fasteners (SERFs) represent a highly adaptable technology in fastening systems offering flexibility, durability, and reusability, with the fasteners designed to provide secure attachment and ready detachment of surfaces – making them ideal for a wide range of applications, from manufacturing to everyda...

Sandwich panel screws are essential fasteners designed specifically for securing sandwich panels and play a crucial role in ensuring the structural integrity, as well as insulation and aesthetic appeal of sandwich panel structures. pgb-Europe’s range features four different type of sandwich panel screws, each with a typical design depending on the application.  These screws typically have self-...