TR Fastenings has launched a new premium range of HUMMEL cable glands, an important addition to its growing plastic and rubber hardware portfolio. The new range confirms its commitment to increase the company’s product offering to existing and new customers nationally and globally. HUMMEL cable glands are made of the highest quality plastic, brass and stainless steel and hold all the relevant a...

In a test carried out to compare the performance, functionality and other key features between some of the most popular nailers on the market in 2021 for overhead applications, CELO Group says its FORCE ONE was ranked on top for weight, comfort and success rate of shooting. The FORCE ONE was found to be the lightest of the gas nailers at only 3.67kg; the most powerful with 105J of energy; and w...

Flying under their own power has fascinated many people since the dawn of humanity. Next year, a human powered aircraft race across the English Channel will test both pilots and planes. What fastening technologies will keep them together? Since humans evolved enough to think about birds, they’ve wondered if they could fly like them. Greek mythology tells the story of Daedalus and Icarus who ha...

Measuring and maintaining the right tension of bolted joints to meet the exact needs of the wind turbine industry increases safety and reliability, as well as minimises the risk of failure and downtime. Applying these criteria, R&D A/S, a Danish engineering expert within the wind industry, developed the Bolt-Check solution that accurately measures bolt tension using ultrasonic sensors and s...

Inox Mare Srl has over 40 years of experience in the distribution of stainless steel fasteners, which are suitable for a host of industries, including the marine sector. The Italian company is always looking to innovate and extend its range of stainless steel products to meet customers’ needs and can do so through the experience within its team, as well as calling on the knowledge of the Würth...

Measurement specialist Keyence (UK) Ltd has further enhanced its dimension measurement system range with the IM-8000, which it says delivers all the benefits of the acclaimed IM-7000 series but with even greater speed, accuracy and ease of use. Boasting a rotary unit allowing 360-degree multi-surface measurement capability for both turned and machined parts, the IM-8000 is fitted with a 20-mega...

The new Santiago Bernabeu Stadium currently under construction in Madrid, the home of football team Real Madrid, is being held together with structural bolts supplied by Fast Trade, the business unit dedicated to the marketing and distribution of fasteners in the EMEA market of Fontana Gruppo. Made in Brianza, Italy, the screws and bolts are from the Tecnosix structural line, which have been us...

ElleDi Srl, a manufacturer of wheel bolts and wheel nuts for the automotive industry based in Carmagnola near Turin in Italy, ensures its products meet the automotive supplier tests by using a universal testing machine – inspekt table 250 kN, which is used with the appropriate grips and specimen grips for the tensile testing of bolts. ElleDi explains that the testing system is used to determine...

Designed with sustainability, convenience and ease of installation in mind, illbruck has utilised the latest technology and innovation to develop its new TP654 illmod TRIO 1050 window and door sealing tape. illbruck explains its TP654 offers a premium solution to meet the modern demands for energy and acoustic performance, coupled with exceptional weather tightness, strength and safety features...

During periods of no use is the perfect time to check seals for any signs of damage and wear that may need addressing. It’s important to do this as seal failures can lead to equipment problems which may be detrimental to equipment and business. Here, FPE Seals Ltd looks at best practice when it comes to seals maintenance during periods of no use. Whether dealing with hydraulic or pneumatic seal...