To keep users working during cold days, pgb-Europe has developed a special winter edition of its chemical anchor: S-IRW – which is a vinylester based chemical anchor that is approved for cracked concrete and seismic applications (ETA 14/0141). pgb-Europe underlines that the S-IRW has a faster curing time compared to other chemical anchors, which makes it a very useful when working in cold circ...

The book: ‘Adhesive Bonding Technology in the 21st Century – Synergy of Technological and Ecological Potentials’ by Bernd Mayer and Andreas Groß, demonstrates how adhesive bonding technology is aligned with the goals of the circular economy. Many instances of this, for example, lightweight construction, repair and recycling, disassembly and digitalisation, are mentioned in the book. In this age...

With a 100 year anchor service life, and a double shelf life, the new JCP Ultra-Bond 100 epoxy resin is the latest addition to the JCP range and is now the highest strength resin the company offers customers. JCP Construction Products (JCP), a supplier of specialist construction fixings from Owlett-Jaton, offers a comprehensive range of products, including an impressive selection of chemical a...

In response to aerospace industry demands for an automated tool for the precision application of masking tape during painting, two robotics companies – US-based Aerobotix and FerRobotics, from Austria – have developed what they claim is a ‘revolutionary’ end-of-arm Tooling (EOAT) solution – the Active Taping Kit (ATK). This new, integrated system is based on FerRobotics’ patented Active Complia...

Torque technology specialist Stahlwille is celebrating its 160th birthday and to mark the occasion by offering all its dedicated users a limited-edition tool set as a thank you for their custom. The offer, the MANOSKOP® 730 Quick torque wrench, is a set, which, Stahlwille says: “Includes a tool like no other, one that is the epitome of quality, precision and functionality that our products stan...

Here Dr Bill Eccles, from Bolt Science, looks at the different methods involved in checking the torque value of a bolt and what is the best method to choose. There are three basic methods for the checking of torques applied to bolts after their installation, namely, taking the reading on a torque gauge when: The socket begins to move away from the tightened position in the tightening direction...

Hoffmann Group Connected Tools (HCT) has launched a Windows-based App that transfers measurement data from an HCT torque wrench to a user’s quality assurance system. For instance, if when a screw is being tightened the intended value is not achieved, the system issues an alarm. This enables mistakes to be avoided and measurements reliably documented. In addition, the software allows the creati...

Bosch Rexroth has added what it calls “a particularly economical” new product to its existing range of tightening solutions – the OPEXplus digital torque wrench, which is highly accurate and ensures fatigue-free operation thanks to its ergonomic design. The OPEXplus digital torque wrench covers a range of torques from 3Nm to 800Nm and transfers the tightening results to any IT systems with no n...

By Tim Collins, secretary general, worldstainless Most people are familiar with fixings and fasteners of some form whether they are bolts, screws, furniture fittings and even pipe fittings. Equally many people are able to use fixing products with relative ease. However, how often do we consider the suitability of the type of material that fixings and fasteners are made from? Equally do we rout...

Simpson Strong-Tie, a company which specialises in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Strong-Drive® PPHD Sheathing-to-CFS screw, a multipurpose, self-drilling, pilot point screw suitable for attaching sheathing, drywall, or subflooring to cold-formed steel framing.  Designed as an update to its predecessor, the PPSD Sheathing-to-CFS screw, the PPHD featu...