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-...

New from Laser Tools is its Go Thru Air Ratchet, Socket and Bit Set, a comprehensive kit that combines a unique Go Thru air ratchet with versatile socket and bit adaptors, allowing it to handle a wide range of tasks. With reduced access height the air ratchet is perfect for use in confined spaces. Also, the air ratchet is smooth and powerful, with a free speed of 400 RPM, a working torque of 1...

To drive continued growth for the JRP brand, Owlett-Jaton is consistently introducing new product lines and initiatives, which includes the successful launch of blind rivet retails bags in late 2023. Now, in order to meet the increase in customer request for rivet nuts in the same format, JRP is introducing 50 lines of rivet nut retail bags across nine ranges, as well as three assorted rivet ki...

Master Bond LED415DC90Med is a dual cure adhesive system which has been specially designed for high-speed manufacturing of medical electronic devices. This one component system passes ISO 10993-5 requirements for non-cytotoxicity, making it further suitable for the medical industry. LED415DC90Med cures rapidly without oxygen inhibition upon exposure to 405Nm LED light and is subsequently follo...

With its extensive range of structural assembly parts, Jiangsu Yongyi Fastener Co Ltd is committed to becoming a reliable brand of high-quality hot heading fasteners, high-quality connecting sub fasteners and high-security bolting solutions. Jiangsu Yongyi’s has over 30 years of experience in fastener research and manufacturing, producing more than 50,000 tonnes of high performance fasteners an...

In the modern world, most presume that almost anything and everything that was once performed manually, can be automated. Certainly, engineering professionals are not unaffected by this shift. Even the most ‘traditionally minded’ workers in this sphere now tend to rely greatly on specialised software and calculators. To keep pace with the face moving modern industry, RS Components Ltd recommend...

One of the biggest challenges manufacturers face when assembling metal parts is achieving a secure joint while maintaining cost efficiency and production speed. POWERLOK® II™ screws from CELO offer a reliable solution for assembling components subjected to high-levels of vibration. POWERLOK® II™ TRILOBULAR® screws: secure metal assembly without extra locking elements In many applications, extra...

The performance of an EWI (external wall insulation) system or ETICS (external thermal insulation composite system) will only ever be as good as its component parts. A weak link in the system build-up will not only undermine its promise to improve the thermal performance of a property, but it could add complexity and hassle to the installation process, resulting in additional time costs for con...

To better strengthen its relationships with its distributor partners, whilst also improving its competitiveness in the fastener market, Remaches Factory has introduced a new digital platform to offer a streamlined and customer focused service. The shift to the new digital platform has ultimately derived from trends in the industry, with customers driving a demand for greater access to informati...