WDS has expanded its range of leaf hinges, adding highly robust, anti-corrosion designs. The supplier of standard parts and components has also released new lift off detachable hinges which allow for fast and simple door removal. Made from 316 stainless steel, the hinges can be used in environments subject to regular washdown with aggressive detergents. The design provides long term resistance...

18,000 RDS spacer screws from Reisser have been used in the Rümikerstrasse building project in Winterthur, Switzerland, with a total façade area of 6,000m². Designed to be fastened to wood or aluminium when constructing rear ventilated façades, the spacer screw has two different threads on the head and tip unlike conventional screws. The profile to be fastened is held at a distance with the hea...

fischer’s new FAZ II bolt anchor has been designed for safe anchorage of wooden structures in concrete. High shear and tensile load bearing capacities and variable anchorage depths offer a wide range of applications. Wood is becoming an increasingly popular building material in construction due to its carbon neutrality and material properties. To fulfil this growing trend, fischer GmbH provides...

DEWALT has launched the new 20V MAX XR® ½ inch high torque impact wrench which has been designed for automotive, concrete to masonry, electrical and plumbing applications. DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, has developed a new torque wrench with a hog ring anvil, a tool that is equipped with 47% more torque. The company insists the product has been designed with features for the tough...

Designed to replace field welded bent plate pour stops with a high strength, straight edge, channelled steel beam, the Edge-Tie™ system from Simpson Strong-Tie facilitates easy cladding installations without the need for welding.   As construction demand continues to exceed trade worker availability, welders are in short supply, forcing structural steel fabrication teams and building owners to...

bigHead ®, in partnership with Cranfield University, has created a new tool which eliminates secondary fixing processes for sheet moulding compound (SMC) panel fastening.   As part of the R&D partnership between bigHead® Bonding Fasteners Limited and Cranfield University, a demonstration mould tool has been created that shows how bigHead® fasteners can be embedded into intricate materials,...

fischer Group has released its GreenLine range of plugs consisting of at least 50% renewable resources, as well as being low emission, whilst also offering the same performance levels as its grey counterpart. Six green fischer plugs are currently available – UX Green for universal applications, SX Green with 4 way expansion, GK Green for plasterboard, the hammerfix N Green, GB Green for a part...

The new TC130 Supreme tap from Walter, specifically for blind hole machining, has been designed for application areas including interference contours, deep threads, large batch sizes and series product. The new tool from Walter Tools AG is made from high thread quality which improves tool life. Straight grooves produce short chips, resulting in high process reliability. In turn, the special ge...

There is growing worldwide demand for more interactive content, specifically within the fastener industry. That’s why TR Fastenings has launched new interactive 3D animations to serve as a training and educational tool for buyers and design engineers when it comes to products and installation methods. With the advent of emerging technologies, manufacturing is becoming more complex so the integr...

Stahlwille has expanded its ½ inch ratchet range with the 516 telescopic ratchet, primarily designed for use in the commercial vehicle sector as well as bolt tightening operations on industrial installations.   The shaft of the ratchet can be adjusted in five steps from 410mm – 630mm, where each step is 55mm. The variable length allows for additional application possibilities where the use of a...