Bulten has been nominated as a supplier of fasteners for a new global electric vehicle platform, to be produced in China. The order value is estimated at approximately SEK 155 million a year at full production.  Anders Nyström, president and CEO of Bulten, explains: “We are of course delighted to be delivering fasteners for a brand new EV platform intended for the global market. The nomination...

fischer has released its latest generation of injection mortar’s, the FIS V Plus. The new product increases bond strength in concrete and has a service life of 100 years. FIS V Plus allows for fixing tasks in multiple materials, including solid brick, perforated brick or concrete, steel structures, consoles, facades, rescue ladders and cable runs. Additionally, wooden structures can be securel...

Following successful phase one trials, Essentra has announced various products within its LDPE range which are now manufactured almost entirely from recycled materials. With this release, the company takes a step forward in sustainability and carbon reduction.    The two-phase project aims to increase Essentra’s LDPE range from the current 50% composition of recycled materials to the new 98% ta...

Pandrol, a rail infrastructure company, has announced the launch of the CD100 B, an emission free, portable clipping machine designed for clipping and de-clipping Pandrol FE, FC and FCX Fastclips. Compact and lightweight, the machine is suitable for use by a single operator and can be easily carried onto site thanks to its design, saving time and labour costs. A weight bearing wheel runs along...

NORMA has welcomed ten new apprentices and three dual study program participants at the company headquarters in Maintal. The apprentices will train over a 2 – 3 ½ year period to become experts in various industries. The courses which the school graduates have opted for include mechatronics technician, mechanic for plastics and rubber technology, tool mechanic, industrial mechanic, machine and...

Hilti, a manufacturer of tools, technology, software and services for the construction industry, has announced the launch of its new product range Nuron. With more than 70 tools in its family, Hilti declares that Nuron is the biggest launch in the company’s history, covering areas including building construction, mechanical and engineering, interior finishing, heavy industry and steel and metal...

DELO is offering a series of webinars, for both beginners and experts, on adhesive bonding. Topics in these webinars will range from bonding technology basics and practical tips to more recent developments in the industry. Adhesives are multi-functional and can perform optical functions or conduct electricity. They enable further miniaturisation of assemblies. With these aspects in mind, uniqu...

REINZOSIL, a sealing compound for the automotive sector designed by Dana, is adding to its product family range. A new, 310ml cartridge is now available. In addition to the 70ml tube and 200ml pressure can already offered in the product range, there’s now a new cartridge with 310ml. Unlike the pressure can, the new cartridge is not classified as dangerous goods and is label free. Therefore, th...

Recently, a survey was completed in the US which indicated that 23% of all service problems were traced to loose fasteners. In this article extract, Dr Bill Eccles from Bolt Science outlines the fastening problems that can be caused by loose fasteners. The drive for improved quality throughout the manufacturing industry has impacted the assessment for accurately measuring assembly line torques...

The fischer anchor, FZP II VS, and fischer System One Vertical Solution were used for subframes to anchor façade cladding in the construction of the new Service Centre in Minneapolis, USA.   The Service Centre building, which was erected between 2018 – 2020, now offers a central campus with offices and administrative space across more than 35,000m². Jura limestone panels were used as façade cla...