Fastener News Archive

Secure fastening with toggle fasteners

9th December 2022

New to the norelem range are toggle fasteners with concealed screw holes designed for effective functionality and an attractive design. The components are suitable for frequent opening and closing, such as fastening and closing machine panels, hoods, transport containers or crates. The concealed screw holes in the component ensure that the toggle fasteners are safe from manipulation and vandali...

Other Industries

Fire rated silicone from JCP

8th December 2022

JCP Fixings, a supplier of high-quality construction fixings from Owlett-Jaton, offers a comprehensive range of products capable of meeting the demanding expectations of the construction industry, including a B1 fire rated silicone sealant/adhesive.  JCP’s B1 fire rated silicone sealant/adhesive offers a high-level of fire retardation – up to 4 hours and produces an efficient seal against smoke...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Protecting fishing gear in harsh marine environments

8th December 2022

Approximately 640,000 metric tonnes of fishing gear is lost every year, polluting oceanwaters and devastating marine ecosystems. The Smart Farallon Buoy – sealed with ZAGO sealing screws – eliminates these issues providing ‘real time’ tracking and monitoring of deployed fishing gear to anywhere in the world – land or sea – via mobile App or web interface. Armed with sensors, the Farallon Buoy r...

Offshore

All purpose sealing wall plug from TOX

7th December 2022

German manufacturer of plugs and anchor systems TOX-Dübel-Technik GmbH, has introduced a new wall plug ideal for fastening jobs in wet conditions – the all purpose Aqua Stop Pro. Aqua Stop Pro is a sealing wall plug, which enables secure, time saving, self-sealing fastening using a sealing function that prevents the penetration of moisture into building material being penetrated, without the ne...

Construction + Civil Engineering

New adhesive for high performance exterior bonding

7th December 2022

Henkel has introduced the new solvent-free and elastic adhesive, Loctite UK 2073-2173. The adhesive is based on two-component polyurethane (2K-PU) technology, designed to ensure high performance on various substrates in automotive applications.    Loctite UK 2073-2173 is primarily designed for elastic exterior bonding of automotive plastic parts, such as spoilers, tailgates, roof systems, bumpe...

Automotive

Solving fastening problems in Milan

6th December 2022

With the ability to develop special solutions, generate value and solve the most disparate fastening problems in all industrial sectors from automotive to industrial, Bulloneria Usorini will be exhibiting at this year’s Fastener Fair Italy. Boasting over 50 years of experience in the sector, Bulloneria Usorini Srl uses multistation cold forming machines with 4 or 5 stations, to produce any kind...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Effective manufacturing for the aerospace industry

6th December 2022

RAMPF has developed a tailor-made, cost-effective manufacturing solution for complex composite components in the aerospace industry. These manufacturing processes were formed to reduce costs, save time, and benefit the environment. In recent years, the aviation industry has worked intensively to reduce the impact it causes on the environment. While the development of new propulsion technologies...

Aerospace

GESIPA® Birdie® cordless riveting tool

5th December 2022

GESIPA® has introduced what it says is ‘the smallest, lightest cordless riveting tool in its performance class’ – the Birdie®, which weighs in at only 900g without a battery.  The new GESIPA® Birdie® covers a large working range, with a setting force of 10kN and a tool stroke of 25mm, helping it make light work of setting blind rivets with a diameter of up to 5mm in all materials. It has an erg...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Better integrity for plastic assembly

5th December 2022

KVT-Fastening, a Bossard company, now offers a range of compression limiters designed to improve the integrity of plastic assembly. The product range can be used in a range of applications where strengthening of plastic components is required. The plastic forming and moulding process are prevalent in many consumer products and offer a multitude of design options. Modern manufacturers are now o...

Other Industries

CELO extends distance mounting insulation range

2nd December 2022

With building façade thermal insulation becoming increasingly relevant as gas and heating costs rise, the ResiTHERM® 16 distance mounting system for ETICS insulated façades from CELO Befestigungssysteme GmbH has experienced high demand since its launch in April this year, with the company deciding to add a further ResiTHERM® 12 system to its portfolio. ResiTHERM® 16 displays a number of high pe...

Construction + Civil Engineering