NSK has developed a new generation of ball screws which aim to achieve higher surface finish quality, designed for high-accuracy machine tools used in die, mould machining and other applications. NSK Ltd has undergone extensive research and development to improve machining surface quality, thereby eliminating or reducing the time needed for burnishing or polishing work, while also reducing the...

Ideal for use in the aerospace, electronic, opto-electronic and speciality OEM industries, Master Bond MasterSil 323AO-LO is a two component silicone elastomer with a self-priming feature, designed for bonding, sealing and gap filling applications. Electrically insulating and thermally conductive, MasterSil 323AO-LO meets NASA low outgassing specifications and with a thermal conductivity of 1....

Working together with a European research and development team, Kinfast has the skill and innovative vision to consistently make high-quality products – such as its collated drywall self-drilling screws. Kinfast’s collated screws are held together with a durable plastic strip that has been designed to fit perfectly into auto-feed screw guns – making them suitable for all leading brands, includi...

Makita has introduced the new 18V LXT® brushless 6,000rpm autofeed screwdriver, model XRF03Z, which it states delivers superior fastening speed to handle a variety of materials and applications. Using a Makita brushless motor to achieve a maximum fastening speed of 6,000rpm, the autofeed screwdriver can be used in a variety of work environments and can drive up to 2,250 screws with Push Drive™...

HALCO Europe Ltd is supporting UK-based West Midlands Trains with integral seating components on a fleet of brand new Class 196 trains. Back in 2019, West Midlands Railway ordered a total of 26 brand new diesel trains – known in the rail industry as Class 196s – as part of a huge investment in the region’s railway network. Despite delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic, both on the manufacturing a...

Thanks to its high torque transmission and long tool life, TORX® is used in many industries around the world and remains as relevant today as it was when it first launched. Here, CAMCAR Innovations explains the benefits of working with an authorised TORX® manufacturer. The TORX® brand began in 1967 with the original TORX® patent. From this humble beginning, the drive system has continually expa...

When Atlas Copco was approached by a customer with an issue concerning the shrink discs in wind energy applications, the company were able to develop an innovative solution to the problem. The shrink disc tensioning solution ultimately achieved savings in time and cost. The challenge The shrink disc application is one of the toughest applications to be tightened for a wind turbine. This is due...

Engel has launched its own timber construction screw, E-Jet® X, as part of its E-Jet® family. The E-Jet® X combines properties for structural timber engineering and roof insulation systems. With a European Technical Assessment (ETA) and CE Marking, the E-Jet® X is suitable for the most demanding design requirements and offers maximum flexibility thanks to its design with both countersunk and wa...

Here, Accu outlines the uses and applications of rivets, screws, bolts, as well as other threaded fasteners. In some instances, the company argues, rivets are more suited to the application than threaded fasteners. What are rivets? Rivets are a type of mechanical fastener typically used to create a permanent fixture. They are often used as an alternative solution to expensive solutions, such...

With a recent drive in the industry to move towards more sustainable methods of energy and power generation such as solar, fasteners are often overlooked in the design process, despite playing a crucial role in connecting multiple components. Here, Star Fasteners outlines its range of Huck® fasteners specifically designed to withstand the harsh environments in solar applications and why archite...