With its new M-Generation tension clamps, Vossloh now offers a solution which deals with greater load levels while improving the carbon footprint over the products entire service life. Increasing passenger numbers, a consistent shift of freight traffic as well as recent industry trends to improve product sustainability has led to strains on rail infrastructure. Vossloh now offers its M-Generat...

DÖRKEN and Vision Center have worked in partnership to create a contactless, precise and digital measuring process that can record different component surfaces – enabling optimal calculation of the amount of coating required for corrosion protection. Sustainability is more important today than ever, which is why the corrosion experts at DÖRKEN decided to focus on the most precise use of paint i...

After achieving ETA Option 1 (ETA – 14/0374) in 2014, Joker points out it is continually extending its certification to cover more head types. Currently, Joker is hoping its high-quality bi-metal concrete screws will achieve an ETA before the end of 2022. In terms of structural design, the carbon steel portion – combined with the fore-end cutting edges and exclusive patented 3-circle hi-low thr...

A recent addition to the Laser Tools range is a set of six drill-tap bits designed to drill and tap a hole in a single pass. Laser Tools states each bit has been manufactured from high speed steel and coated with a hard, ceramic titanium-nitride coating. This design ensures edge retention and corrosion resistance. The ¼ inch hex drive drill-tap bits feature a drill section at the forward end o...

Cold forged fasteners are trusted in many industries, such as automotive, aerospace and agricultural across the globe. Here, Clevtec outline the main reasons why cold forged fasteners are a good option. Cold forging is a metal working process that is carried out at approximately room temperature by material in wire form, which is then cut and fed into die. Increased strength As cold forged fas...

Approximately 400 Excalibur M16 100mm HSB screwbolts have been successfully deployed on the high profile HS2 project, by Camfaud Concrete Pumps Ltd, to fix the concrete pumping pipework. In August 2021, Camfaud was engaged on the HS2 critical path project. The project was facing the prospect of programme delays unless a solution was found in relation to pouring the tunnel invert at the site in...

Nord-Lock Group recently partnered with Revotec and provided its Superbolt Load-Sensing Tensioner (LST) to help the monitoring of pre-loads and the impact of aerodynamic loads on railway noise barriers.  Revotec is an international consultancy with expertise in the field of structural dynamics and structural health monitoring. Since 2014, the company has been developing smart products for engin...

Created with sustainable construction in mind, professional chemical anchor brands Mount Everest and Makalu, from Klimas Wkręt-met, are both certified by ETAs and meet the criteria of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certificate – underlining the manufacturer’s commitment to quality products. Chemical anchors, consisting of a steel bar and an injection anchor, which is u...

Sheh Fung, based in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, has introduced two new patented screws – a composite deck screw with twin cut and a cement board screw with pineapple knurl. Sheh Fung Screws Co Ltd points out that often for outdoor balconies or floors around swimming pools, different colours of waterproof, high temperature and compression resistant composite decks – made of recycled wood dust and plastic...

The Dynamic® tool brand, established in 2009, has introduced a 28 piece insulated tool set designed for industrial maintenance, electric vehicle (EV) mechanics, as well as commercial and residential electricians. The Dynamic® brand’s new insulated tool set includes a ½ inch drive ratchet with a selection of extensions and metric sockets. Also included, open ended metric wrenches, slotted screw...