Fixi Srl has introduced a brand new catalogue for self-tapping and special threaded inserts, which it says are easy to install by manual or machine operated tools, as well as being high resistance fixings. Fixi self-tapping inserts are metal bushes with an internal and external thread. These inserts are designed with a cutting slot or cutting holes that allow the self-tapping feature. They are...

Gala Precision Engineering Pvt Ltd has now been involved with more than 25 critical end user projects in the last five years. One of these projects includes the manufacturing of high-tensile fasteners for use in the foundation, blades and nacelles of wind turbines. In 2018 a top global wind turbine manufacturer approached Gala to manufacture these high-tensile fasteners. Gala therefore invested...

Deutsche Bahn has recently approved the Delta-Protekt® KL100 coating on Growermetal’s patented double coiled spring washers, produced according to UIC 864-3. Made possible by the cooperation between Growermetal Srl and Dörken®, these washers are widely used for railway applications – to fix the rail to the railroad ties. The partial serrations on the bearing surfaces of the washer prevent the l...

Brooks Forgings Ltd has been awarded a contract by EDF energy to manufacture and supply a range of foundation bolting assemblies for critical groundworks. This is in preparation for the installation of various critical infrastructure systems for two new nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point C in Somerset, UK. The two new nuclear reactors are the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations t...

LISI Automotive has launched a new video to outline its anti-creep solutions. To meet the need of vehicle lightweighting, many solutions now replace metal components with plastic. However, for certain applications, which require clamping forces to remain fixed, the effects of creeping needs to be avoided. Indeed, during a traditional assembly of plastic components with screw and nut, plastic de...

Automotive fastening and assembly solutions provider ARaymond has announced a new generation of VDA quick connectors - building on its decade of experience designing and manufacturing quick connectors complying with the VDA standard. Used for vehicles’ heating and cooling lines, including thermal regulation of battery packs used in electric and hybrid vehicles, the new ARaymond QCs feature an...

Torque wrenches have been around for almost 90 years. With advancements in torque wrench designs, and the increased focus on safety, choosing the correct torque wrench for an application can be complicated. As bolting technologies have improved, so has the technical aspect of the use of torque wrenches. Controlled bolting specialists, such as UK-based HTL Group, specifically support customers w...

In many critical applications fasteners need to be stainless steel, but standard A4-80 fasteners sometimes aren’t strong enough. Therefore, two years ago, Dutch fastener wholesaler Jeveka B.V introduced the Jextar brand and is now introducing a new titanium Grade 5 variant. Developed by Jeveka, Jextar is used all over the world by various industries, which have a strict requirement for quality...

Italian-based Tecfi SpA is able to supply a wide range of cables and hydraulic fixing systems, including a wide variety of stainless steel hose clamps. In its range is the XE: DIN 3017-1 (W2) – AISI 430 stainless steel hose clamp with worm gear drive. It’s supplied with a zinc plated steel combi recess hexagonal washer head screw and is available with band widths of 9mm and 12mm. Also available...

Sika AG has developed a new polyurethane technology Purform®, which it says has an improved performance profile; is more enduring; and has a strong sustainability profile. Polyurethanes have many different applications in the construction sector and automotive industry. For example, polyurethane-based joints are used in the weather resistant sealing of façade elements on buildings, as well as t...