Collisions between vessels and port infrastructure can potentially cause serious harm. Marine fenders are the ‘go to’ solution to reduce impact forces, but they need to be installed safely. Corrosion resistant, Nord-Lock wedge locking washers proved to be the perfect fit in South Korea. Each year, hundreds of vessels collide with jetties or quays while berthing – sometimes spectacularly. Collid...

Security tamper-proof sealing screws are vital for securing systems in public or private environments. These screws seal out a wide range of contaminants from entering and damaging equipment – while keeping systems secure from tampering and vandalism. They also prevent leakage of toxins into the environment. While they may resemble regular screws, security tamper-proof seal screws have a distin...

Klein Tools has introduced a new addition to its line-up of flip socket drivers with the ‘14 in 1’ HVAC adjustable length screwdriver with flip socket, featuring the most commonly used HVAC driver bits and nut drivers in one tool. The adjustable length impact screwdriver with flip socket, catalogue number 32304, includes ¼ inch and 5/16 nut drivers with twelve driver bits also conveniently hous...

By The Nickel Institute More than two thirds of global nickel production is used to produce stainless steel. As an alloying element, nickel enhances stainless steel’s important properties such as formability, weldability and ductility, while increasing corrosion resistance in certain applications. Stainless steel has been in use for more than one hundred years. It comprises a wide range of iron...

Climate protection is becoming increasingly important. When it comes to cutting carbon dioxide output, particular attention is directed to manufacturing industries – especially the automotive industry. Here, Annedore Bose-Munde, qualified engineer and business and technical journalist, looks at how fastener manufacturer Arnold Group is playing its part with sustainability in the fastener indust...

Bostik’s Born2Bond™ R&D team has released details of a new cyanoacrylate-based adhesive prototype, developed for a future that will see instant adhesives used for long-term critical applications such as those required in the automotive and electronics industry.  This development has been achieved by the use of n-Butyl cyanoacrylate (BuCa), a hydrophobic monomer that, when properly formulate...

Kolver’s KBL30FR/ANG and KBL40FR/ANG screwdrivers are now available with new angle heads, making it easier to adjust the screwdriver’s torque – the user can easily turn the screwdriver’s clutch with no need to remove the angle head. Angle heads are ideal for demanding applications where accessibility is a critical factor. As part of Kolver Srl’s KBL screwdriver range, the tools also feature sta...

The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products Inc, a leader in the design and manufacture of high performance, precision non-contact position measuring systems, has announced the availability of its improved ThreadChecker™. Kaman Measuring’s line of non-contact application specific sensors provides rugged, reliable verification of thread presence or absence in nearly any electrically condu...

Understanding how important highly corrosion resistant fixings are above and below the waterline, UK-based Leyton Fasteners offers a huge range of A4-316 marine grade stainless steel fasteners – ideal for general use in marine structural applications – and Grade A2-304 for internal marine applications. The standard A4-316 stainless steel alloy has been specifically manufactured so that, when ex...

Robotiq has launched a screwdriving solution designed for manufacturers looking to automate screwdriving applications – eliminating the need for expensive, complicated custom designed solutions. Catherine Leclerc, product owner at Robotiq Inc, explains: “Screwdriving is a dull and repetitive task that often leads to fastening inconsistencies and stress injuries. Lots of manufacturers want to au...