Fastener News Archive

SilverMate Next Generation

27th January 2023

Gebuvolco states its SilverMate Next Generation screws are unique in the market, as they have their own optimum pitch and specific characteristics for each length and diameter, which are applied lightly or heavily. For instance, short screws have a smaller pitch in order to achieve a higher pull-out value. The longer screws, from 60mm to 200mm, have a step-by-step increasing pitch, so that they...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Fastening solutions for the new automotive generation

26th January 2023

In recent years the automotive industry has experienced a significant turning point with an increasing number of electric cars as well as the ever-growing demand for autonomous vehicles. For sealing and fluid management in this new generation of vehicles, Lisi Automotive offers an extensive range of fastening solutions, specifically its range of threaded caps. Lisi threaded caps can be used fo...

Automotive

Optisert® - the new standard in rivet nuts

26th January 2023

Sherex Fastening Solutions highlights that its new, innovative round body rivet nut, Optisert®, offers superior strength, performance,and increased spin-out performance over typical, standard round body rivet nuts. Sherex explains that what’s unique about Optisert® is the proprietary combination of an engineered knurled body and underhead diamond wedge design, which gives the rivet nut superior...

Other Industries

Kwantex introduces the new TTX® Drive

25th January 2023

Kwantex recently developed the improved six lobe TTX® Drive with TTX® bit, which features a unique sharp hook design, no cam-out, stronger torque transfer and offers at least four times longer bit life than Kwantex’s regular TX bit. Previously, when users were fastening woodscrews, they would sometimes encounter problems resulting from certain drive designs – for instance the bit not fitting we...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Patented anti-vibration rivet

25th January 2023

Gecko Fasteners has entered its GRF – a patented shock proofed rivet – into the Route to Fastener Innovation competition, which the company says enables it to serve customers better.  Without changing any exterior design, the Gecko anti-vibration rivet has a special buckle inside the rivet to prevent loosening caused by long-term use. The design of the anti-vibration rivet was developed by Geck...

Other Industries

The TOBI® drive system

24th January 2023

Through technical developments, the TOBI® drive system provides consumers with several advantages, including saving resources, saving money and standing out from competitors through improved functionality – opening up new markets.  Due to the special geometry between the drive tool and the bit, the TOBI® drive system provides a firm hold of the screw by the bit, axial alignment, as well as a te...

Construction + Civil Engineering

The headless blind rivet nut

24th January 2023

HONSEL has launched the HEADLESS blind rivet nut, which combines cost reduction and optimal installation options in applications – with the blind rivet nut having a protrusion of 0mm when inserted in smooth bore, without countersinking.  By omitting the countersinking process, HONSEL Distribution GmbH & Co KG believes the HEADLESS blind rivet nut offers the potential for enormous savings. D...

Other Industries

DEWALT launches new Impact Driver

23rd January 2023

DEWALT has announced the launch of its new XR® Impact Driver, designed for the toughest fastening jobs on the worksite. DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, boasts that its new ¼ inch impact driver delivers 30% more torque when compared to its predecessors. Equipped with a brushless motor and a 20V battery which ensures consistent and reliable torque is applied during fastening, the new...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Fast curing for plastics technology

23rd January 2023

Weicon, based in Münster, Germany, has developed a new clear two-component cyanoacrylate adhesive. Suitable for boat and ship construction, metal and vehicle construction, as well as mechanical engineering and plastics technology, the adhesive has a multitude of applications. The new adhesive, Weicon VA 2407, is suitable for bonding a wide variety of materials, such as polycarbonate and other...

Offshore

New milling tip introduced to carpentry screws

20th January 2023

Klimas has introduced a new milling tip to its timber construction screws, which has been designed based on listening to experienced contractors and the work of the company’s dedicated R&D department. Developed by Klimas’ experts, the new milling tip of the timber construction screws significantly speeds up installation, reduces screwing resistance and at the same time ensures relia...

Construction + Civil Engineering