Fastener News Archive

New tools from HiKOKI

23rd June 2021

HiKOKI Power Tools UK has added two new tools to its extensive nailer range - the NP18DSAL pin nailer and the N18DSL 23 gauge stapler. The N18DSL 18V stapler is a compact and lightweight tool, with an easily adjustable driving depth. With a length of 235mm, the N18DSL 18V weighs just 1.7kg, excluding its battery so user fatigue is kept to a minimum. It also features an air shot prevention mech...

Construction + Civil Engineering

A new FBX drill for faster aerospace machining

23rd June 2021

Kennametal has introduced the FBX drill for flat bottom drilling of structural aerospace parts. The patented FBX drill delivers superior stability and up to 200% higher metal removal rates when machining high temperature alloys, stainless steel, and other materials. The new modular drill is the critical first step in a three part tooling concept including the HARVI™ Ultra 8X and the HARVI™ end...

Aerospace

The next generation torque wrench

22nd June 2021

In addition to high torque measurement accuracy for controlled screw tightening, the new TORCOFIX 2.0 torque wrenches models from GEDORE are also characterised by intuitive, efficient and optimised operation. This ensures safe bolting during repairs and maintenance in mechanical engineering as well as in the automotive and commercial vehicle industry. The new TORCOFIX 2.0 is available in the v...

Automotive

Seized nut? Enerpac has a Splitter for that

22nd June 2021

The new hydraulic nut splitters from Enerpac are ideal for removing seized and corroded nuts, eradicating the need for unsafe grinding and flame cutting. With 21 tools in all, the efficiency, durability, and ergonomic design of the nut splitters gives maintenance engineers the ability to remove the toughest seized nuts. The Enerpac nut splitter portfolio includes: NC series nut cutter, NSH seri...

Rail

LISI Automotive releases new catalogue

21st June 2021

Developed and designed to help find the best fastening solutions for a variety of applications including automotive and industrial, the new catalogue from LISI Automotive is now online. The catalogue provides information on all LISI screws, nuts, innovative products and many more. This complete tool will also provide the technical information as well as a part print for each product. “Having tr...

Automotive

Wevo products for automotive lighting systems

21st June 2021

The headlamps and rear lights of passenger cars and commercial vehicles are not only important design elements but, as components of assistance systems, also fulfil increasingly complex functions. To ensure that electrical and electronic components are reliably protected from environmental influences throughout their entire life cycle, the components must be well sealed. The adhesives used pla...

Automotive

Tidiness at first sight

18th June 2021

The new TTS93 tool trolley from Stahlwille enables tools to be stored neatly, has an attractive design with a robust construction ensuring a long service life of the tool trolley, even when it is subjected to tough everyday operational conditions and on mobile assignments. The worktop is made of durable ABS material and has a raised edge to prevent small parts from rolling off. Three storage co...

Automotive

Cable glands for harsh environmental conditions

18th June 2021

TR Fastenings has recently partnered with manufacturer of connection technology and electromechanical components, HUMMEL AG to launch a range of cable gland products designed to meet a variety of demanding environmental applications. An example of such an application is in the use of industrial level sensing equipment. Sensors for level measurement are exposed to specific and often very demandi...

Electrical + Electronics

Nutzilla wins fastener innovation award

17th June 2021

The Fastener Innovation Award from Worldwide Fastener Sources identifies people and companies that are ‘leading the way to specific performance with new fastener innovation, development, and design.’ This award recognises engineers and designers who put fastener development and design first instead of treating it as an afterthought during assembly, ultimately creating a better fastener standar...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Accu helps engineers bring innovations to market quickly

17th June 2021

Accu has reinvested a significant proportion of its 2020 profits into a new logistics system, to help customers bring innovations to market more quickly. By offering a premier next day delivery service – named AccuPro – for orders made before 7.15pm Accu is improving the reliability of its delivery as part of plans to create a more sustainable supply network.  Speaking about the reasons behind...

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