As aerospace innovation soars, ZAGO says engineers are increasingly opting for its high-tech sealing fasteners with 360° O-ring technology. Unlike ordinary fasteners, ZAGO sealing fasteners form an unbreakable seal that protects aerospace equipment from contaminants such as water/saltwater, oil, gas, petroleum, hydraulic fluid, moisture, precipitation, dust, and dirt, seeping into equipment and...

fischer has added the new DuoXpand frame fixing to its successful fischer DuoLine – the product family now consists of five intelligent plugs with an innovative combination of materials. With its latest addition, the DuoLine now covers multiple applications and construction materials. The ingenious combination of materials and design guarantees a particularly firm bite in all anchor substrates....

Henkel has designed a select, proven collection of sealing, potting and thermal management solutions that provide automation friendly features required for mass production and deployment of EV chargers. Materials in Henkel’s EV charging portfolio include thermal interface materials, gasketing and sealing to defend against damaging contaminants, as well as tough protection with high performance...

To provide specifiers with additional confidence, Lindapter commissioned BRE Global to run third party fire tests in accordance with BS EN 1991-1-2 on a range of its decking fixings – installed in concrete backed composite decking profiles. The BRE test report P116310 Issue 1 verified load limits for 60 minute and 90 minute fire ratings. Lindapter’s extensive range of high-quality, cost-effecti...

Understanding the fundamentals of adhesives is essential in choosing the appropriate adhesive, for a specific need and for the desired results. Here, ARaymond looks at how engineers can choose the appropriate adhesives. Industrial adhesives are made from polymers that join materials by two phenomena - adhesion of the adhesive on both substrates and cohesion of the adhesive with its internal str...

Rivit has added the  Flooriv structural rivet to the latest edition of its blind rivets 9/1 catalogue, further enriching its wide range of fasteners for professionals. Rivit points out that Flooriv is an ideal blind rivet for all wood-to-metal applications, especially plywood and metal plywood. Its auto shrinking head eliminates the counter punching process in plywood and dimpling in metals. Un...

The new ZwickRoell DuraScan G5 hardness tester can accommodate Vickers, Knoop and Brinell test applications within the load range 0.25g and 62.5kg. It features a high-level of efficiency, flexibility and process reliability. The entire test sequence, from setting the indent to displaying the hardness value, is fully automated, eliminating potential operator influence. The ZwickRoell DuraScan mo...

BECK is taking a step towards ecological fastening technology, with its LIGNOLOC® wooden nail system, by working together with KEHRATEC Automation – a specialist in the field of camera guided robot automation – to create a robot assisted system for the fully or partially automated implementation of timber construction projects. BECK contributes its versatile competencies in the field of fasteni...

Nylon cable ties and their accessories are some of the most in demand products in the world of professional installation. That’s why INDEX – A Perfect Fixing makes sure its range complies with the strictest quality standards, guaranteeing a perfect and safe installation, even in the most extreme conditions. Cable ties are part of everyday life for any installer, but sometimes users can be unawa...

Based on customer feedback, Depro’s torque tools for subsea operations have been improved with more accurate torque measurements, improved deep water performance and increased in-sea operational time. Accurate torque measurements are achieved by adding more instrumentation to the tools, as well as an optimised anode placement and a better compensator design. The torque tools provide full contro...