EFC hose clamps, designed for hose clamping applications where space is restricted, enable strong, fast and reliable clamping with low profile designs. Here, EFC details how it assisted a customer to improve performance of outdoor applications with this product. The customer, a manufacturer of various outdoor products, was using the ‘slotted band’ style worm fear hose clamps for exterior appli...

Here, Christian Fild is interviewed about usage of wood in the construction industry, how the material will play an important part in the future and on Henkel’s adhesive solutions which contribute to this. Ultimately, concrete is the building material with the biggest carbon footprint due to necessary cement production. Additionally, there already are supply shortages for raw materials, such a...

SPIROL has announced that its UK manufacturing facility has been certified to IATF 16949, superseding ISO/TS 16949 - the previous technical specification for the quality management systems of the automotive sector. The stricter IATF 16949 is focused on achieving best practices when designing, developing, manufacturing, installing or servicing automotive products. The updated standard puts extra...

Toyo-Morton has developed the new ECOAD™ series of polyurethane solvent-free laminating adhesive systems for the food packaging and industrial markets, primarily in Asia, where solvent-based systems are dominant. The ECOAD adhesive system created by the adhesives manufacturer are compatible with continuous lamination of metalised packaging structures with two or three layers, while exhibiting...

In this article, CAMCAR, provider of cold formed products and component technology, explains the traditional types of fasteners used to seal battery packs and how CAMCAR has developed innovative solutions, due to be launched later this year, to prolong battery pack life in automotive applications.  Battery packs for battery electric vehicles are complex assemblies with demanding requirements,...

Here, ARaymond outlines how the company aided a customer to find a solution in an industrial project which required an alternate composite to aluminium. “Often, the projects we work on are a result of casual conversations with our customers or an industry professional. For example, a potential client may show us a product that they offer and, after a brief discussion, we’ll often learn about t...

In this article extract, Dr Bill Eccles from Bolt Science explains what a clevis joint is and how to use Bolt Science’s BOLTCALC software for a clevis joint analysis. A clevis type joint consists usually of two parts, a rod or member that is trapped between two supports. Such joints are used to transmit primarily shear loads. There are a wide range of uses of such joints, the one shown in the i...

Eurobond is adding to its range of UV curing adhesives with the launch of Eurobond Dome Coating, designed to add a third dimension to name badges, pins, broches and jewellery. The new high performance Eurobond Dome Coating is optically clear and will cure dry to touch in seconds when subjected to a focused and concentrated beam of UV light using either a 365Nm or 405Nm light source. Eurobond A...

TripleFast Middle East, the specialist in fasteners, gaskets and seals, is celebrating 20 years of operation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Founded in 2002, TripleFast Middle East was established to act as LoneStar Group's manufacturing and supply centre in the Middle East. In the two decades that have followed, the organisation has grown, supplying precision-engineered components to energ...

NORMA has been recognised by Boeing for its supplier performance in 2021, receiving a Supply Performance Achievement Certificate as well as earning a spot in the Boeing Premier Bidder Program. NORMA Group is one of 43 suppliers to receive the gold level of recognition. The Boeing Company issues the Supply Chain Performance Achievement award annually to highlight suppliers who have achieved sup...