Master Bond has introduced the new EP40ND adhesive – a two component epoxy system which has been designed for bonding, sealing and coating applications. The epoxy is a non-drip, toughened system with a 1:1 mix ratio by weight or volume. Master Bond ensures the product adheres well to plastics, such as polycarbonates and acrylics, making it appropriate for applications that use substrates prone...

When Siemens Wind Power sought the use of more composite materials for the nacelles on its 6MW offshore wind turbines, it approached bigHead® Bonding Fasteners Limited to effectively produce a fastening solution. A particular focus was improving the assembly and disassembly of the nacelle panels. Steel panels were traditionally fastened in place with standard nut and bolt fixings, the removal...

As the popularity of cross laminated timber (CLT) and other mass timber products continues to grow, Simpson Strong-Tie has launched an expanded line of Strong-Drive screws designed to provide structural fastening solutions for the construction and repair of mass timber assemblies and structures. The new family of yellow zinc coated, 10mm Strong-Drive mass timber screws include a selection of c...

NSK has developed new technology that extends ball screw life in high-load applications, such as injection moulding machines and servo presses. NSK Ltd insists its latest long-life ball screws offer up to twice the service life of conventional ball screws due to the optimisation of load distribution. Resource conservation through extended life and the downsizing of machinery is a further advant...

Bolt tensioning company TensionPro has furthered its product range by launching a Delta series of hydraulic bolt tensioners, specially designed for topside applications in the offshore oil and gas industry. The 1,500 bar system delivers 30% more load than TensionPro's standard range, making it ideal for tightening compact flanges, as well as all common sized ANSI, ASME and API flanges. Lightwe...

Here handtool manufacturer STE discusses the benefits and differences between impact socket sets and regular socket sets and how to identify which set is right for a particular application. More commonly, regular sockets are mostly chrome in colour and impact sockets are mostly black, giving a quick and easy way to distinguish between the two early on. Impact sockets normally offer stronger ru...

As part of its wide range of products Jakob Gruppe is also able to offer the MDR series of universally applicable power clamping nuts, as well as the MCA-S and MCA-T power clamping nuts. With the MDR series, Jakob Antriebstechnik has a universally applicable power clamping nut with a lateral operating hexagon and throughhole thread in its range. A key design feature is a special crown gear with...

Evapo-Rust from CRC Industries is a water-based rust remover that is biodegradable and non-toxic for the user and the environment. CRC Evapo-Rust can be used to restore metal parts and tools rapidly and efficiently in all types of industries. Evapo-Rust is a powerful rust remover, with a water-based formula that is effective and easy to use. The part simply has to be immersed in a bath of the r...

fischer has recently extended its range of screw products with the addition of its FAFS Power-Full and Power-Fast screws, designed as a quick solution for timber, interior and drywall construction. The Power-Fast group includes high performance wood and chipboard screws with a partial thread, which allows it to be screwed in close to the edge without splitting. The screws are approved for soft...

pgb-Europe believes in expanding its range of products to meet its customers needs – including its recently launched XUP universal plug, which is now available for all light fixing jobs. With a unique design the XUP universal plug is easy to use and offers optimal anchorage in all building materials. The XUP can handle most types of light fixing jobs, which pgb-Europe believes makes it a great...