Elesa, a leading provider of standard components for the mechanical industry, has proudly announced that its TCC System of tubular clamp connectors has been awarded the 2024 German Design Award ‘Winner’ distinction in the Excellent Product Design category. The TTC System achieved this through combining “strength, durability, and versatility for a multitude of industrial applications”. Engineer...

Agrati and Atotech have created a collaborative drive for an innovative test set-up for the conductivity measurement of coatings in bolted joints.  The rapid evolution of electric vehicles (EVs) is increasing the need for cutting edge advancements in technology. Among these, the conductivity of bolted joints emerges as a critical factor for both performance and safety, particularly in high volt...

The fischerwerke brand has recently received the renowned GREEN BRANDS seal of quality at a ceremony in Nuremberg. It is an important and valuable recognition for the company’s commitment to sustainability. The GREEN BRANDS quality seal is a registered EU guarantee mark for ecological sustainability with an independent, transparent and neutral testing process. This means it has protection throu...

Installing and fixing electrical appliances like heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as the likes of pipes, rails, and/or clamps to insulated, or suspended ceilings, can be both expensive and challenging. The traditional approach, using a drop-in anchor and threaded rod, requires drilling through the insulating material and into the underlying substrate, followed...

Henkel has announced the commercialisation of Loctite Stycast CC 8555, a conformal coating designed to protect electronics in extreme environments. This addition to the company’s conformal coating portfolio delivers printed circuit board (PCB) and sensitive component protection in challenging, high-power applications such as motor drives, PLCs, EV charging infrastructure, AC/DC power supplies,...

The renewed Hilti HIT-HY 200-A V3 anchoring compound now has ETA approval for dimensioning fire situations, water-saturated concrete and water-filled boreholes. The renewed mass also has higher load values ​​in cracked concrete.  Hilti HIT-HY 200-A V3 has also been approved for seismic conditions and is suitable for both dry and wet concrete for anchoring structural steel and supplementary stee...

Nominated in the category ‘Connection Technology’, HEICO Group recently competed in Vogel Communications Group’s annual awards – with its HEICO-LOCK® combi-washers, for the sustainable securing of bolted joints, being announced as the category winner.  For 8 years, the Vogel Communications Group has been honouring new and innovative product developments in 24 different categories. Companies who...

Professionals can now revolutionise their toolkit with this comprehensive tool bag kit from Laser Tools, a portable powerhouse for automotive enthusiasts (part number 61719). This 63 piece set encompasses an array of essentials, from wrenches and socket drivers to hex keys, pliers, and much more. The package includes must-have tools like a tape measure, utility knife, hacksaw, and wire brush,...

In response to the formal classification of nickel as a toxic substance, industries are now actively seeking safe and effective alternatives for nickel-based coatings. Atotech, a brand within the Materials Solutions Division of MKS Instruments, has therefore introduced Hiron®, an electrolytic base that offers superior corrosion protection similar to that of zinc-nickel deposits.  Atotech points...

Snap-on® is advancing its line of locking pliers with the introduction of two innovative designs that outgrip competitors with aggressive teeth and a longer nose for increased accessibility in tight workspaces.   The Snap-on® LP5LN 6 ½ inch Long Nose Locking Pliers have a longer nose for gripping in hard to reach places, while the LP5WC 5 inch Locking Pliers with Cutter have more deeply grooved...