Ex-stock constant force springs from Lee Spring Ltd offer a flat force curve which ensures their value for a range of applications including electric motors, appliances, space vehicles and other long motion functions. Motor springs are used for cable retraction and power generation; whilst power springs are used for retracting applications such as seat belt webbing, tape measures and dog leads....

Master Bond EP36FR is a specialised one part epoxy that meets Airbus specifications for toxic gas emissions and also passes the 12 second vertical burn test. It bonds well to metals, composites, glass and many plastics. Rohit Ramnath, senior product engineer said – “These Airbus ratings are not just relevant for manufacturing aircraft components, but they are also considered to be among the mos...

Spirol® Industries Ltd has been a major force within the specialised fastener industry since its foundation in 1961 as Spirol Pins Ltd. Originally based in Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, the company was the first subsidiary of its US parent company, CEM Co Inc, to be established outside the US and was pivotal in the importation of the Spirol® pin into the European market. Following continued gro...

Forward Fastener Manufacturing, based in Aston, Birmingham, has established itself as a key partner for customers, thanks to its dedication to design, guidance, prototyping and the manufacturing of all types of male threaded fasteners. Forward Fastener Manufacturing Ltd can produce a wide range of products, with its expertise lying in screws and captivated washer assemblies (SEMS), double ended...

For over 100 years Mayes & Warwick has been producing thread and form rolling dies to the very highest standards – thanks to the experience and knowledge within the business, as well as its commitment to using the latest technology to stay at the forefront of the industry. Mayes & Warwick Ltd is able to produce a full range of flat thread rolling dies, in a wide variety of thread profil...

TR Formac, part of Trifast Plc with corporate world headquarters in East Sussex, UK, has expanded its global presence by moving into larger premises in Prawet, Bangkok, in response to strong growth across Asia and winning new business from global OEMs, and to help further strengthen its position in the growing EV market. The new facility provides around 3,000 square feet of space enabling the c...

Beardow Adams has taken action to minimise its impact upon the environment by offering its customers the vegan hot-melt grade BAMFutura™ 43VE, in addition to a growing range of bio-based products and eco-friendlier services. The new vegan hot-melt grade, BAMFutura™ 43VE from Beardow Adams, has already proved successful with several large food and drink manufacturers. Beardow Adams explains tha...

Fixings are being used in new and exciting ways to help users adapt in the current worldwide situation. This includes fischer FH II internal threaded anchor from fischer Fixing Systems – which have proved to be an ideal solution for safely securing swinging furniture. Swinging furniture has provided an ideal distraction for children and giving parents the opportunity to switch off or focus on w...

Intertronics has been appointed as a distributor of Born2Bond™, a new range of cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesives suitable for bonding applications in high technology industries such as medical devices, electronics assembly, automotive manufacturing and aftermarket. The new patented products have been designed to overcome the speed issues of a traditional methoxyethyl cyanoacrylate (MECA) product, wh...

It can never completely be known how a fastener will function in-situ until its been tried, which is why accelerated aging trials and extended excess load tests are performed. Guidelines from hard won experience can normally be accessed, but sometimes an unusual situation needs to be evaluated or a new product is needed to be a suitable replacement. It is easy and tempting to over specify, but...