Fastener News Archive

Intertronics supplies new conformal coating material

12th November 2021

Adhesives supplier Intertronics has introduced new Dymax Dual-Cure 9771 Light and Moisture-Cure Conformal Coating to its product range. This low outgassing material is the first conformal coating that meets ASTM E595 and Mil-Std 883 Method 5011 and is therefore suitable for the aerospace and defence markets in applications including missile, satellite, and space critical printed circuit board (...

Aerospace

New structural epoxy with astronomical performance

11th November 2021

The new Permabond ET5422 structural epoxy is an ultra high strength two part epoxy adhesive developed for a spacecraft project and later adopted by an aircraft parts manufacturer. ET5422 offers high peel strength and achieves exceptionally high structural bond strength and performance. The material is fully toughened with second generation core shell rubber technology, to offer excellent impac...

Aerospace

Haws strengthens its bond with Korapop 235

11th November 2021

The world’s oldest manufacturer of watering cans, Haws has chosen the Korapap 235 adhesive from Kommerling UK Ltd to provide an exceptional bond to ensure a watertight seal with good resistance to humidity and weathering. With a spike in popularity during lockdown, more people are benefiting physically and mentally from home gardening, transforming the industry. Expertly handcrafted and built t...

Other Industries

Curtiss-Wright integrates additive manufacturing for aerospace

10th November 2021

UK-based Curtiss-Wright Sensors sits within the Aerospace and Industrial division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. With a legacy dating back to 1903, the company specialises in the design and manufacture of high accuracy, flight critical components for the commercial and defence aerospace, business and helicopter and ground defense sectors. Long-standing clients include OEMS such as Airbus, Boei...

Aerospace

Vibration tests boost NASA’s electric aircraft project

10th November 2021

To ensure NASA’s new X-57 Maxwell electric aircraft would be energy efficient and safe for use, NASA carried out extensive ground vibration tests, simulating the stresses it would experience during a real flight. With the increasing demand for electric powered ground transportation, NASA wanted to prove that an aircraft could also be electrically powered. The result is the X-57 Maxwell airplane...

Aerospace

EcoVadis awards TR sustainability award

9th November 2021

As part of Trifast Plc, TR Fastenings has been awarded a silver medal by EcoVadis in gaining global business sustainability ratings, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability. EcoVadis is involved in more than 200 industries across over 160 countries. It combines innovative technology and expert knowledge of sustainability processes to monitor performance in this increasingly vital sector, a...

Other Industries

NORMA receives environmental standard certification

9th November 2021

NORMA Group’s site in Lindsay, California has received ISO 14001 certification for the continuous improvement of its environmental management system for the development and production of various water management solutions.  The certification demonstrates that NORMA Group is consistently pursuing its goal of certifying all of its production sites in accordance with the internationally recognised...

Other Industries

EJOT supports green roof vision in Bangkok

8th November 2021

EJOT UK has been involved in a new and exciting project and provided innovative solutions to meet the complex design requirements of a 2,500m2 green roof for the Forest Pavilion, the centrepiece building of a new 158 acre wellbeing focused development in the Thai capital, Bangkok. ‘The Forestias’ residential and commercial scheme blends state of the art technology and construction with deep for...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Full Tilt by BCI announces strategic partnership with ARaymond

8th November 2021

Full Tilt by BCI successfully launched its turnkey fixed tilt racking system in April 2021 and is now announcing a new strategic partnership with ARaymond and the incorporation of PowAR™ Cinch and PowAR™ wedge clips into upcoming solar projects. Chris Bartley, vice-president business development at Full Tilt explains: “Full Tilt has been working closely with ARaymond and we are excited to be th...

Power Generation

Easy visual inspection with the LED405FL3 adhesive

5th November 2021

Master Bond LED405FL3 is a flexible one component, LED curing adhesive system with excellent optical clarity and a refractive index of 1.51. Its flexibility allows for stress minimisation especially when bonding substrates with different coefficients of thermal expansion. It also utilises a fluorescent dye for detection purposes, which enables easy visual inspection. This no mix system cures fu...

Electrical + Electronics