Fastener News Archive

Environmentally sealed washers

26th April 2023

Designed to combat issues deriving from the electrical systems found in solar panels being exposed to harsh environments for long periods of time, SURE-BOND™ offers its range of sealed washers as a simple and cost-effective solution.   When an electrical connection is exposed to the elements, weathering and water intrusion can cause harmful corrosion in the connection. Weathering, water intrusi...

Power Generation

Vibration damping with ELESA

26th April 2023

ELESA has recently developed a new solution, a range of vibration mounts, to help reduce the effects of vibrations which commonly occur in machinery across multiple industries. Vibrations are often an unwanted phenomenon and can adversely affect the machinery that generates them, the conditions in the surrounding environment, and people's health. To combat this phenomenon, ELESA is offering a...

Other Industries

Lohmann launches self-adhesive electrically conductive foams

25th April 2023

Lohmann, a manufacturer of functional high-tech adhesive tapes, presents the latest addition to its portfolio – two electrically conductive, single-sided adhesive foams for simple grounding or contacting of electronic components, including the fields of e-mobility, medical technology, printed electronics and smart homes. The two new products DuploCOLL® 28502 EC and DuploCOLL® 28504 EC Lohmann's...

Electrical + Electronics

The new GEDMaster workshop trolley by GEDORE red

25th April 2023

The new GEDMaster workshop trolley by GEDORE red allows professionals to work more efficiently in the workshop. The trolley allows for well-organised storage, is manoeuvrable and safe to use at all time. The solid GEDMaster workshop trolley is ‘Made in Austria’ from scratch-resistant powder-coated sheet steel. Seven drawers measuring W 563mm by D 398mm, each with a load capacity of 40kg, offer...

Other Industries

The ideal workstation in aircraft hangars

24th April 2023

Through its new WB 625 workbench, Stahlwille is providing those who service and maintain planes with several specialist tool sets and the ample storage space needed by professionals in the aviation industry. STAHLWILLE states the company has partnered with airlines all over the world for many years and is experienced in the know-how of the requirements in the hangers and on the airfield. Aircr...

Aerospace

Dispelling ten myths about cyanoacrylate adhesives

24th April 2023

Here Paul Whitehead, strategic accounts manager at Intertronics, focuses on the capabilities of cyanoacrylate adhesives and looks to dispel some of the myths associated with their use in applications. Cyanoacrylate adhesives (CAs), also known as instant adhesives, or superglues, are fast curing adhesives, suitable for bonding a wide variety of substrates, including metals, plastics, elastomers...

Other Industries

Right tool, right place

21st April 2023

Enerpac Tool Group has announced four new toolbox sets for industrial Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) technicians. They offer a range of capability from simple jobs requiring a hand pump and accessories up to ten tonne capacity cylinders for lifting, pulling and pressing. The new toolbox sets make it easy to transport, organise, and protect tools.  Each toolbox is packed with high-qual...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Multipurpose adhesives for pre-filled syringes

21st April 2023

Dymax, a manufacturer of rapid-curing materials and equipment, has announce the release of 1045-M adhesive, the newest product in its line of MD® light-curable materials for medical device assembly. The product is designed to bond the glass, SS, ABS, and PC substrates used to assemble prefilled syringes, single-use devices, and auto, pen, and wearable injectors. MD® 1045-M adhesive is formulate...

Other Industries

Reducing maintenance costs with tension bushings

20th April 2023

Here, Vogelsang outlines the many applications of tension bushings and why these bearings are an excellent cost-saving fastener alternative to solid bushings in various industries, including rail, agriculture, construction, mining, and others.   Less wear on critical parts means lower costs Equipment parts can be costly to produce, repair, and replace, which means you want those parts to last...

Rail

Simpson Strong-Tie introduces new colour options to composite screws

20th April 2023

Simpson Strong-Tie has recently announced the addition of two new colour options to its line of Deck-Drive™ DCU Stainless Steel Composite screws, designed for fastening PVC and composite decking or trim to wood framing and wooden roof sleeper assemblies, as well as for fastening PVC and composite cladding to wood framing. Engineered to provide aesthetic fastening results for all types of compos...

Construction + Civil Engineering