Accu has developed a new range of captive washers, specifically designed for use in assembly work within the industrial, aerospace, military and automotive markets to offer a reliable retaining solution. A captive washer is a type of retaining washer commonly used to securely fasten screws within an assembly, affording a permanent hold. Unlike a conventional washer, which is designed to aid in...

Henkel is extending its support to manufacturers and MRO teams through a comprehensive range of survey and training services, with the aim of helping them reduce costs and improve quality through the use of various Henkel products, including the LOCTITE® brand. Rising energy costs, raw material shortages and fluctuating currency markets have posed significant challenges for manufacturers. To ad...

Specially designed to help remove rusted, rounded, worn down or frozen fasteners, GEARWRENCH offers its Bolt Biter Nut Drivers to help professionals in the industry remove even the most stubborn fasteners. With their bi-directional design, Bolt Biter Nut Drivers allow users to remove and reuse damaged fasteners with ease. GEARWRENCH states these time-saving tools offer five times more gripping...

Precision and safety are essential prerequisites when changing wheels on a vehicle, both for the application and in the results. So GEDORE offers an extensive portfolio of efficient torque and screwdriving tools. As well as complete sets, such as the TORCOFLEX UK Set 3550-UK-LS4, the range also includes individual tools, such as the TORCOFIX K 4550-20 and the Telescopic reversible ratchet ½ in...

Fixtureworks, a manufacturer and supplier of clamps, fixturing accessories, machine tool components and rollers & bumpers, now offers a complete line of quick release clamps and ball lock fasteners. Quick release clamps, ball locking pins and fasteners have a wide range of applications in fastening, locating, and alignment. They are designed for quick changeover applications and frequent d...

BUMAX has been chosen by Flintec, a precision, weight measurement technology company, for the supply of its premium BUMAX® 88 fasteners for use with Flintec’s new, 55–20 weighing modules/load cells – with the fastener selected ensuring industry strength and reliability requirements, as well as European standards, are met. BUMAX® 88 fasteners include a range of high class properties, including h...

voestalpine Railway Systems, a global supplier of complete railway systems, has secured its largest ever order, worth around €237 million, for the design, supply, and servicing of turnouts, drives, and rail expansion joints including diagnostic systems for the UK’s new High Speed 2 rail network. As the name suggests, Great Britain’s new High Speed 2 (HS2) is a high-speed rail link. It runs nor...

NSK has recently developed NSK S1, the world's first 100% bioplastic retaining piece for ball screws. This recent innovation is part of the company’s drive to increase the use of bioplastics, which are more effective in reducing carbon emissions in comparison to conventional fossil fuel-based plastics. Ball screws are highly efficient at transmitting force and converting motion and are widely...

Simpson Strong-Tie, manufacturer of engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Yield-Link® brace connection (YLBC), a structural steel solution for dissipating energy through a fuse connection, creating a resilient steel frame that protects the beam column and brace during seismic and wind events.  Simpson insist the YLBC is simple for designers to incorporate i...

New to the Ganter range are self-locking threaded lifting bolts for lifting, securing and transport tasks. Wherever workpieces, devices or system parts have a threaded hole, these new threaded support bolts can be used as attachment points. These new lifting bolts were designed to be a faster, more practical alternative to eye bolts, cleats and welded eyelets. Four spring-loaded threaded eleme...