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...

UK-based bolt tensioning expert TensionPro has teamed up with smartTensioner to promote and develop new applications for the innovative technology and software system. Based in Hamburg, Germany, smartTensioner has developed an integrated tensioner and smart electronic pump system that offers advantages in safety and user operation. It features full intelligent control of the bolt tightening pro...

One of the major considerations when specifying an adhesive is how quickly it will deliver return on investment (ROI), a metric that is affected by a variety of tangible and intangible factors. Here Matthew Baseley, technical sales executive at adhesives specialist Intertronics, explains the considerations that determine ROI in an adhesives process. If you’ve ever tried to source an adhesive f...

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 system 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, FA...

Panacol has developed a range of new one component epoxy adhesives that cure at very low temperatures. These new adhesives were developed specifically for electronics applications and adhere very well to substrates with low surface energy. With the adhesives Structalit® 5511, 5521 and 5531, a range of adhesives has been developed that exhibit a unique set of physical properties after reaching f...

INDEX® A Perfect Fixing states it has four high-load anchors that can be used for the most demanding projects – where the efficacy and performance of the anchor are essential for a perfect fixing – TH/ TF metal anchors, MT metal anchors, chemical anchors and SL metal anchors. The TH/TF approved high performance anchors are fast and easy to install, ensuring maximum performance in the nine diffe...