Fastener News Archive

Aerogel technology in thermal insulation tape

6th September 2022

Digi-Key, which offers a large selection of electronic components and automation products, announced that it now offers a selection of Blueshift’s RockeTape, a structured air thermal insulation tape. "Digi-Key Electronics is pleased to offer Blueshift's RockeTape. We are always looking for ways to bring the latest advancements of thermal insulation technology to our customers. Blueshift will h...

Other Industries

Hydraulic torque wrench for heavy-duty users

5th September 2022

SPX FLOW, provider of process solutions for the industrial, nutrition and health markets, is releasing the latest tool from Bolting Systems' High Cycle Hydraulic Torque Wrench (TWHC) series. The company insists internal testing shows the TWHC 11 can offer superior performance, with even more durable material that doubles, or potentially triples the wrench's cycle life. Designed with a compact...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Adhesives with safety approval

5th September 2022

Weicon, through its WEICONLOCK range, offers a variety of anaerobic adhesives and sealants that comply with strict guidelines protecting against hazardous materials. In industrial applications, a variety of methods are used when securing screw connections to prevent a reduction of clamping force and preload, so the connections do not loosen unintentionally. Traditionally, mechanical methods su...

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High ‘GRIP’ adhesive tape

2nd September 2022

Lohmann has launched an adhesive tape for the flexographic printing industry with a high grip to the sleeve. The product was developed to provide the printing industry with a more process safe and sustainable adhesive solution. The new Lohmann GmbH & Co.KG adhesive solution was presented for the first time at Print4All in Milan at the beginning of May. As a substructure during the printing...

Other Industries

Fastenings in tunnel construction

2nd September 2022

fischer, supplier of fixing solutions, will be presenting a selection of its fastening and system solutions for tunnel projects in Hall A-18 at the World Tunnel Congress in Copenhagen from 2 – 8 September. As well as attending World Tunnel Congress, fischer will also be attending the accompanying exhibition to present a selection of its product and system solutions for fastenings, installation...

Rail

Hose clamping improvements

1st September 2022

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...

Other Industries

Henkel adhesives in green construction

1st September 2022

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...

Construction + Civil Engineering

SPIROL receives IATF 16949 certification

31st August 2022

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...

Automotive

Solvent-free adhesive for multi-layers

31st August 2022

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...

Other Industries

Sealing solutions for battery packs

30th August 2022

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,...

Automotive