ProAqua from Chemique Adhesives is a range of water-based sprayable adhesives, which is being used across a number of industries. The range consists of one and two component water-based adhesives, whereby the active component of the adhesive uses water as the carrier.  ProAqua adhesives share many common advantages. They are solvent-free, so do not release any VOCs (volatile organic compounds)...

In late October 2022, Henkel and Byteflies announced an extension of their existing partnership to further drive innovative solutions for remote patient monitoring. The partnership aims to further strengthen the combination of Henkel´s knowledge of medical adhesives and printed electronics with remote patient monitoring solutions of Byteflies focusing on ECG monitoring.   The two companies have...

fischer is introducing its new injection mortar, the RebarConnect FIS RC II, a secure and ETA approved solution designed for post-installed rebar connections in the construction industry. Reinforcing bars embedded in mortar are being increasingly used in new builds, as well as during renovations and conversions of existing buildings. In response to this growing trend, the fischer Group of Comp...

In this case study, James Devine, supervisor for works delivery – Wales South, Wales & Western provides insight on the trial which was undertaken on the Wales & Western region railway in an attempt to improve the track ballasts using Excalibur products. The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway with a 5,500-strong workforce. In August 2021, in an effort t...

With more than 20 years of experience, the Portugal-based CHEMITOOL range, which includes the CHEMIHYB Seal&Bond 50MS adhesive sealant, looks to gain global recognition for being a reliable supplier of high-quality products, providing products ‘for real life professionals’. Recommended for different types of substrates used in construction, CHEMIHYB Seal&Bond 50MS is an adhesive and sea...

In this article, Pandrol highlights it’s Bonded DFF system, a bonded baseplate solution ideal for use when high levels of vibration mitigation are needed in rail applications. Developed by the Pandrol Fastening Systems team, the Bonded DFF system can be used on both standard track and turnouts. Suitable interfaces for this system include pre-cast concrete slab panels, pre-cast concrete sleeper...

By Ian Parker, freelancer, ianparkerwriter@aol.com The Earth is full of energy, but we need the right technology to access it. Initially, humans developed mainly convenient, cheap but dirty methods (such as burning fossil fuels), but now the pressure is on to employ clean and much more evenly distributed methods, such as solar, wave, tide, nuclear and of course wind power. Conflicts, such as th...

Crane has announced the launch of IQWrench3, a digital torque wrench designed to optimise product quality and prevent product recalls across the global manufacturing industry. Complete with multiple communication options, advanced torque measurement software and the ability to transfer auditable data between systems, the IQWrench3 is Crane’s most advanced digital torque wrench to date. Addition...

By Dimitrios Soutzoukis, senior regulatory affairs manager at FEICA The sustainability of products in the construction sector is receiving alot of attention in Europe. The importance of this subject is justified by the sheer scale of the construction sector; its share in the materials used and produced in the European Union; as well as the share of greenhouse gas emissions it represents. In add...

With Fastener Fair Italy taking place just a few kilometres from Growermetal’s headquarters in Calco, the exhibition represents the last stop in the company’s 2022 trade fair calendar and provides the opportunity to showcase its latest innovations – Grower SpheraTech® and Grower Tenkeep®. Developed by Growermetal’s R&D department, the Grower SpheraTech® is based on the combination of a sphe...