Fastener News Archive

Space saving shield clamp in a new design

21st September 2020

Due to a complete revision, the SFZ-M|MSKL shield clamp from icotek now offers an improved holding force on the DIN rail, a lower transmission resistance and constant pressure on the cable shield, as well as being maintenance free. Accordingly, a readjustment of the spring pressure is eliminated. As usual, the icotek shield clamps provide an integrated strain relief via the cable outer sheath...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Configuration, not programming - process visualisation made easy

21st September 2020

In almost any production environment, there are small, inconspicuous sources of error. All manufacturers dread the appearance of such errors in their assembly, because they can have such far-reaching consequences. If they result, for example, in product recalls, huge costs are incurred and significant damage can be caused to the company reputation. Alongside the selection of the optimal assemb...

Other Industries

Another successful rail bid for Vossloh

18th September 2020

In the invitation to tender for Packages 2B and C as part of Stage 2 of the new rail link of Etihad Rail, Vossloh has been awarded the contract for the supply of rail fasteners for China Railway Construction Corporation Ltd and Ghantoot Transport & General Contracting Company. As already for Stage 1 and Package 2A of the project, Vossloh will deliver its heavy haul fastening system W 30 HH...

Rail

CONFAST® split drive anchors for use in solid concrete

18th September 2020

Concrete Fastening Systems Inc has launched its new CONFAST® split drive anchors, available in both head styles and in every length. Split drive anchors are ideal for use in solid concrete, and can be made with either a round head or a flat countersunk head. The flat head split drive anchors are used in applications in which wood is fastened to concrete; the round head split drive anchors are b...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Adhesives for every industry

17th September 2020

Huntsman Advanced Materials has launched the ARALDITE® 2000 Adhesive Core Range, designed to help businesses across virtually every industry to maximise productivity by covering up to 80% of all bonding needs, from assembling high performance products to making repairs in tough conditions. The ARALDITE® Adhesive Core Range comprises of nine high performance adhesives that can simplify product s...

Power Generation

Chemical dowel for any kind of wall material

17th September 2020

The identification of building materials in old buildings is often a challenge. It is not always clear that the materials processed can be clearly determined. With EasyMix, Spit therefore offers a fastener that is suitable for all common wall construction materials. Both medium and heavy loads can be mounted with the chemical dowel indoors. The patented product features a pre-portioned, integr...

Construction + Civil Engineering

New UV adhesive for decorations and dome coatings

16th September 2020

Vitralit® UC 6685 was formulated by Panacol specifically for decorations on plastic, glass or metal. Due to its slight magnifying property, the transparent adhesive produces a high-quality image of the structures and illustrations underneath. Vitralit® UC 6685 is a transparent, UV-curing adhesive based on epoxy resin. Being one-component the adhesive is easy to dispense. Its viscosity makes it...

Other Industries

SUSS MicroTec and DELO announce collaboration on imprint lithography

15th September 2020

SUSS MicroTec, supplier of equipment and process solutions for the semiconductor industry, has announced a cooperation with DELO to focus on the development and qualification of enhanced process solutions for micro-imprint lithography applications, especially the interaction of equipment and materials. The use of imprint lithography has become indispensable in the field of data communications,...

Electrical + Electronics

Expanite supporting RennTeam Uni Stuttgart

14th September 2020

Expanite, the surface hardening specialist, has consulted and advised the students at the RennTeam Uni Stuttgart in identifying and solving some of their challenges with wear on the titanium parts in their racing car. The Rennteam Uni Stuttgart takes part in the Formula Student racing series, a competition for young engineers across Europe, as well as being involved in other international compe...

Automotive

Driving efficiency in packaging

14th September 2020

Ever stricter product safety laws and regulations are being implemented in almost all markets in order to set new benchmarks to protect consumers all around the world. This is placing a huge burden on the whole value chain in its efforts to fulfill these regulations. As an adhesive supplier in the field of packaging, Henkel is committed to delivering products such as the Technomelt Supra Pro Ra...

Other Industries