Master Bond EP42HT-4AOMed Black is a new two-part epoxy created for medical device manufacturing. It is biocompatible and non-cytotoxic, passing both USP Class VI and ISO 10993-5 certifications. This epoxy withstands aggressive chemical sterilants, radiation and repeated cycles of autoclaving. EP42HT-4AOMed Black offers both cryogenic serviceability and heat resistance with a service temperatur...

DELO has introduced a light and humidity curing sealant for connectors that are often found in vehicle control units or sensors. DELO DUALBOND GE4918 offers pin sealing properties that increases connector life and allows efficient production. Connectors need to be reliably sealed to protect electronics from humidity, media and corrosion. DELO states that automotive suppliers generally use silve...

By Richard Rands, UK product manager for fastenings and fixings at HellermannTyton The healthcare industry is currently placed under huge pressure due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. With the advancements in healthcare technology comes further use of electrical devices and greater hazard risks caused by the cables that power these devices. This article explains the importance of correct cable...

Bolt tension specialist TensionPro and fastener inspection service provider EchoBolt have entered a new partnership to bring from the latest technology in ultrasonic measurement systems to the wind industry. The two companies can deliver an end-to-end solution for joint integrity management that combines experienced connection design support, superior tensioning products, advanced inspection te...

The much-anticipated virtual version of the premier trade show for the aerospace industry has launched this week. Space Tech Expo Connect will take place 10th – 13th August and will provide a highly interactive digital event experience. Space Tech Expo Connect will open its virtual doors to more than 200 exhibition partners and 3,000 visitors from the worldwide aerospace, smallsat and new-space...

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are essential to support autonomous driving and have high requirements for computing performance. The reliability of the electronics hardware is critical to long-term functionality, making Henkel’s 90iSC high reliability alloy essential to solder joint stability for safety critical components. Highly integrated ADAS domain controllers, with centralised...

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic created a surge in global demand for medical equipment, with the subsequent knock-on effect of a huge demand for sheet metal fasteners. TR Fastenings focused on being as responsive as possible to meet this demand and is now further investing in its sheet metal range to accelerate growth of this product portfolio. The latest investments from TR sees expansio...

By John Muir, technical manager, Construction Fixings Association In light of recent tragic events such as the fire at Grenfell Tower in London, UK, the construction industry has had cause to look at how the buildings we construct perform in a fire. The investigation and subsequent findings of Grenfell Tower have highlighted many issues that need to be addressed, including performance of produc...

The new and innovative Vee Nut is a threadless nyloc nut that inventor David Fussell says has a number of spectacular advantages, not available with any existing fastening hardware. The uniquely designed nylon insert is also provided with hole diameters to accommodate any standard size bolt and to save on cost. One size of the Vee Nut can handle coarse or fine metric, SAE, UNF, BSW or any other...

Bondloc UK Ltd has partnered with the University of Bolton in order to help students learn the latest in motorsport industry techniques. Bondloc is a British manufacturer of engineering and industrial adhesives with over 25 years experience. The National Centre for Motorsport Engineering (NCME) offers a BSc and BEng, both in motorsport, covering design, manufacture and materials, as well as how...