In the world of electrical engineering, loose screw connections lead to system failures and a high risk of damage occurring. Because of this, teckentrup GmbH & Co KG has developed a new washer – the NSK-E – a reliable locking element for electrical screw connections. According to a survey by a Canadian energy supplier, almost 40% of all power failures can be traced back to loose contact par...

Special tools are required when bolts or screw heads are heavily rusted, deformed or rounded. GEDORE says its extractor set ½ inch R68003010, used with its GEDORE red ratchets, is ideal for the task.  The 10 piece extractor set was developed specifically for screwdriving applications where conventional tools are unusable. The innovatively designed tapered spiral profile is rotated anticlockwis...

By Barbara Sorgato, secretary general of the European Consortium of Anchor Producers (ECAP) When I came back to Milan in 1999, after working in Berlin for six years as a designer for private and public works, I could not easily sell my design (and job site) experience – as Italian designs (and execution) were quite different from that in Germany. Younger designers that move across Europe today,...

FAST-CON® is a patented metal snap fastening system from Specialinsert® that enables the quick connection of panels and coverings by simply pressing. The FAST-CON clip allows for a concealed mechanical fixing, making the union of two parts quick and reliable. Made of two parts, male and female – both in stainless steel with a special profile suitable for quick connection between them, FAST-CON®...

Railway track spring washers were developed specifically to secure railroad track assemblies and withstand the intense shocks and vibrations produced by passing trains. Growermetal SpA is able to offer a wide range of such solutions, including single, double and triple coil spring washers according to the UIC 864-3 norm, for the European market. These springs according to the UIC 864-3 standard...

Hilti Group has improved its sustainability rating, given by the international agency EcoVadis, from silver to gold status. This puts the Group in the top 5% of all companies assessed worldwide. Christoph Loos, CEO of the Hilti Group, commented: “We are pleased our intensive efforts to become more sustainable as a company are already beginning to bear fruit. Our gold rating reaffirms that we ta...

Every detail of a product’s design is heavily influenced by industrial designers and engineers. They influence how a product looks and functions, material innovations, product ergonomics, end-user benefits and end of life considerations, that’s a lot to think about. Now add into the mix copy or ‘look-a-like’ fasteners and their job can become even more confusing. Here, Star Fasteners looks at h...

Camcar InnovationsSM, the inventor of well known industry standards such as genuine TORX®, Strux®, and MAG-FORM®, has introduced the Strux SM™ – a stronger and more reliable assembly alternative to traditional clinch studs for sheet aluminium or other soft sheet materials. A new member of the Strux® clinch family, the Strux SM™ uses an identical hole size and installation method, as well as off...

BUMAX® is known for its ability to provide a variety of different stainless steel grades for optimal fastening solutions – with the company stating it produces the strongest bolts in the world. Here we speak to Lars Holm, managing director at BUMAX, about the company’s capabilities and its commitment to high performance, consistency and quality.  BUMAX® is a Bufab brand, tell us more about the...

Through constant expansion of its production portfolio; consistently investing in its tooling; and establishing new offices around the world; Gecko Fastener has been able to establish itself as a key supplier for plastic fasteners. Gecko Fastener Co was originally founded as a trading company in 1986. However, through the rapid growth in the demand for plastic fasteners, the company decided to...