raaco Germany Handels GmbH will be introducing PA inserts – a new private label packaging concept – at this year’s Fastener Fair Italy. Made of 72% recycled granules, the new inserts come in different sizes with lids and are sturdy, weather resistant, as well as being available in personalised colours. It’s also possible to add a company’s label with logo, product name, as well as barcode to th...

Dow has launched its first recyclable silicone self-sealing product, SiLASTIC™ SST-2650 Self-sealing Silicone, designed for the automotive industry as a light weight and durable solution for self-sealing tires. “Dow is dedicated to leveraging its long-standing expertise in materials science to improve manufacturer and customer experiences in mobility – and this includes the emerging technology...

In order to stay ‘one step ahead’, Inoxdadi is focusing on technological innovation and new materials to satisfy its customers’ ever growing demands. Since 1973 Inoxdadi has been an important Italian producer and distributor of nuts, screws, bolts, threaded bar, washers and a selection of other fasteners. Its range of materials includes stainless steel, brass, aluminium, steel alloys, super all...

Designed to increase the efficiency of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, Henkel has released its new product, Bergquist TGF 2010 APS, a silicone-free, fast dispensable battery thermal management solution. With the rapid growth in the EV market, manufacturers are seeking new ways to manufacture better and safer batteries that manage thermal risks, while also increasing production efficiency and...

Under its brand name SMART® pgb-Polska will be showcasing the high-quality thermo SMART® insulation plugs and SMART® S-TB7 through bolts with ETA approval option 7 at this year’s Fastener Fair Italy. The high-quality thermo SMART® insulation plugs are the perfect combination of an expansion plug and expansion nail in one handy product. The plastic insulating plug is ideal for use in hol...

tesa, manufacturer of adhesive tapes and self-adhesive system solutions, application equipment company Vulkan Technic and Liebherr, specialised in automation systems, have combined their core competencies to bring a fully automated assembly line for battery packs on the automotive market. For this industry, tesa has manufactured tesa® ACXplus 76730 Box Seal adhesive tape. Previously, many indiv...

In Sydney, the CBD and South East Light Rail is a new rail network which is used by 9.8 million customers every year. To better improve public access through the rail network, this line was expanded in 2018 to a 12.7km route. In this demanding city centre project, vibration mitigation was key to ensure minimised disruption to local residents. To resolve the issue, Pandrol provided solutions inc...

Exhibiting at this year’s Fastener Fair Italy, E.CO Srl will be showcasing its patented storage systems, as well as its new catalogue with several new articles and kits made up of faster moving parts. With more than 60 years experience in the production of small parts, as well as a continuous development through environmentally friendly solutions, E.CO offers a product catalogue featuring appro...

With a history now spanning 100 years, EJOT Group has grown to become one of the world’s leading fastening systems manufacturers. As part of a media day to mark its centenary, Deputy Editor Claire Aldridge visited EJOT UK’s newly extended manufacturing site in Yorkshire to see how, as an integral part of the group, it is solving the most demanding technical challenges. In 1985 the UK became the...

Intertronics has announced Bond2Bond™ Aquafast, a new single-part, low odour, ‘instant’ adhesive suited for a variety of industries and environments with high humidity. Aquafast is a low odour, low bloom, medium viscosity cyanoacrylate adhesive (CA) that offers good adhesion to a variety of materials. The new adhesive can withstand immersion in water after bonding. Once cured, Aquafast forms s...