By Dr Bill Eccles, Bolt Science Self-loosening of bolts and nuts is extremely common. In some situations it is an inconvenience, in others, disastrous consequences can arise. When bolts do come loose, it is due to specific causes, address those causes, and loosening will not occur. A case study investigating the reason why bolt loosening was occurring on a drive sprocket on a tracked vehicle ha...

Videx has recently completed the updated design of a dual spindle wheel bolt machine that is capable of thread rolling 320 – 360 wheel bolts per minute. Videx’s dual spindle machine accepts headed parts directly from the header or from a vibratory feeder. The machine then thread rolls in the first station and knurls under the head in a second station. The thread and knurl rolling operations are...

In recent months INDEX® A Perfect Fixing has been adding new references to its extensive catalogue of fixing solutions, including its range of silicones, MS, foams and chemical anchors. As a manufacturer and distributor INDEX® A Perfect Fixing began the year by expanding its range of chemical fixings with a wide range of silicones, MS, foams and the expansion of its existing range of chemical a...

Camcar InnovationsSM, the inventor of several well known industry standard products such as genuine TORX®, TORX Plus®, Mag-Form®, and Strux®, has introduced Strux SMTM studs – a stronger and more reliable assembly alternative to traditional clinch studs when used in sheet aluminium and other soft sheet metals.  As a member of the Strux® clinch product family, Strux SMTM studs use an identical...

From simple construction bolts to bearings in bicycles, microGLEIT ensures the predictability and reliability of threaded connections, supplying dry film lubricants, sealants, and solid film lubricants, to the European manufacturing market – all from its Bavarian factory. Part of the Coventya Group, microGLEIT Spezialschmierstoffe GmbH develops and produces dry film lubricants and sealants for...

As consumers increasingly prefer smaller, more portable, wearable electronic devices, assembling the intricate components can prove challenging. This challenge is further compounded when considering skin contact material requirements and the bonding issues these materials can pose. Fortunately for a wearable electronic device manufacturer, Born2Bond™ Ultra HV was able to address a bonding chall...

UV LED curing solutions are a great fit for manufacturing electronic components. Adhesives and coatings for high volume, industrial processes must maintain process control to meet rigorous end user demands. In some industries, compliance bodies require certain adhesive strength to ensure safety for electronic devices.   Electronics applications UV LED curing technology is ideally suited for...

Rotor Clip has once again demonstrated its dedication to continuous improvement and commitment to customer satisfaction by recently receiving its ISO 13485:2016 certification. Described as the medical device industry’s most widely used international standard for quality management, compliance with ISO 13485 means that the medical device manufacturing industry can now rely on Rotor Clip as the ‘...

The IndTech company Strainlabs has developed the world's first IoT system which utilise bolts with an integrated sensor to automatically monitor machines and applications. The solution is CE Marked and available to digitalise maintenance routines and issue warnings before failures occur. Sweden has a long tradition of innovations that make life easier for people all over the world including the...

In anticipation of the new year, Sykes-Pickavant has released it’s 2022 industrial catalogue, packed full of new additions geared towards industrial, engineering, agricultural, plant and HGV sectors, such as the new threaded stud extractors and new torque wrench range. Two new threaded stud extractors have been introduced, designed to remove both damaged and complete tapped dowels from their lo...