At the Pol’and’Rock Festival in Czaplinek, Klimas Wkręt-met has created the largest painting in Poland made of screws, together with the participants of one of the biggest music events in the country. Back in April, the manufacturer also surprised with a splendid opening of the exhibition ‘Screwed Art’, during which it presented twelve paintings, also made of screws. By using different lengths...

The new patented InterShim™ wave spring design from Rotor Clip has been engineered for high acceleration electric motor applications and features alternating turns between inactive (flat) and active (waved) turns to ensure reliable performance under torsional loads and precise rotational movement. While initially developed for Electric Vehicle (EV) applications, Rotor Clip’s Intershim™ wave spr...

The new grip lock washers from Gala Precision Engineering Ltd have been engineered with unique radial ribs, on both sides, to help prevent loosening under dynamic stress and maintain the integrity of bolted joints in high vibration environments. Featuring a robust fastening mechanism, as well as radial ribs embedded into the mating surfaces, the grip lock washers ensure the preload force is ret...

Woodies® Ultimate screws from A.S.F Fischer B.V, are renowned for their high-quality and reliability in the construction sector, with an ETA certification (ETA – 17/0286) confirming they meet stringent European standards for safety, performance and durability. Available in a number of ranges, including the Shield Outdoor range with ep5 coating, the screws ensure a longer lifespan and better res...

Vossloh is playing a central role in the modernisation of Deutsche Bahn's main transport routes – with one of Vossloh's unique rail replacement trains used for the refurbishment of the Cologne – Rhine/Main high-speed line. Vossloh's rail replacement train, in combination with its own rail loading trains, enables the rails to be completely replaced in the shortest possible time thanks to a high...

In order to become independent of external testing services, investing towards in-house testing technology can lead to an increase in process reliability and a reduction in maintenance costs. The SmartCheck product family from STAHLWILLE is ideal for mobile, as well as stationary, testing and offers the advantage of direct evaluation. Three versions are available from STAHLWILLE, the SmartCheck...

pgb-Europe has added four different types of ETA certified (ETA – 24/0064) sandwich panel screws to its wide range – each with a unique design depending on the application. Featuring a 19mm EPDM sealing washer, these screws have self-drilling or self-tapping capabilities and are made of hardened steel with a C3 coating, making them very durable in demanding environments. Each screw is clearly m...

Voice coil motors (VCMs) have been an important part of smartphone camera assemblies over the last decade, enabling features such as image stabilisation and auto focus. DELO has introduced DELO DUALBOND LT2221, a universal adhesive for the many bonding tasks in VCM manufacturing. VCMs are incredibly small motors, with components measuring at mere millimetres and mostly made of temperature-sens...

Surface treatments, which are essential in industry, mainly provide protection against corrosion, clamping capability and, in some cases, appearance constraints. J. LANFRANCO & Cie offers three main types of surface treatments - electrolytic coating, zinc flake coatings and hot dip galvanising. These treatments must in no way modify the characteristics of the fasteners, such as mechanical s...

JCP, Owlett-Jaton’s speciality fixing division, has expanded its portfolio with over 30 new product lines, including new European Technical Assessments, demonstrating its commitment to the ever changing demands of the construction sector, as well as the needs of its customers. JCP’s heavy-duty anchor portfolio now includes ETA certified (ETA – 20/0727) pan head bi-metal ankerbolts, drop-in anch...