NORMA has equipped long distance trains from a European manufacturer with durable joining products. The customer uses NORMA Group’s metal clamps to repair and modify trains that have been in operation for several years. In 2019, NORMA Group supplied the train manufacturer with more than 40,000 joining products. The RSGU pipe retaining clips, TORRO hose clamps and GBS heavy-duty clamps are used...

ISO Chemie's ISO-BLOCO ONE self-adhesive weather tight tape for window frames has gained British Board of Agreement (BBA) product approval certification. ISO BLOCO ONE provides a longer lasting seal for window and door joints up to 30mm wide and installation compliance to BS8213-4:2016. It is impermeable to driving rain at a minimum of 1,000 Pa – which ISO Chemie states is 66% higher reliabilit...

Where axial rotation requires control, a torsion spring from Lee Spring Ltd is often the right solution. These compactly wound ex-stock springs look like a common compression spring mounted on a rod or into a cylinder but are activated by radial leverage on their end legs. Common applications involve the need for a pre-loading to act as a counter-weight, e.g. a rear tailgate or garage door. Oth...

Automotive tier 1 company, Faltec Europe required a bespoke fastening for a new major programme it had recently secured with a key global OEM. The trim product to be developed was an injection moulded exterior trim part for a new vehicle due for release in November 2019. A late design change to improve the fit of the part to the vehicle required the attachment of a strengthening support via a P...

Smalley Spirolox® retaining rings and wave springs are suitable for a range of medical devices, including surgical instruments, implantable devices, imaging equipment and dental tools. For almost 40 years, TFC has partnered with US-based Smalley Steel Ring Company to become the leading European supplier and technical support centre for Smalley’s wave springs, Spirolox® retaining rings and snap...

By Dan Starbuck, director, Star Fasteners Despite the challenging economic conditions, at Star Fasteners we believe 2020 is still a year for opportunities and we are looking to embrace new challenges. The fasteners market is greatly affected by the European and global economy and figures from quarter four of 2019 indicated that the first few months were always going to be a challenge. However,...

In order to contain the spread of Covid-19, the Senate of Berlin has imposed a ban on staging large events, in particular exhibitions with more than 5,000 attendees, until 24th October 2020. As a result, it will not be possible for Messe Berlin to hold the 13th edition of InnoTrans from 22nd to 25th September 2020, and the exhibition will now take place from 27th to 30th April 2021. InnoTrans i...

Sometimes cured UV adhesives have a tacky or sticky surface, even after being exposed to the correct amount of UV light, due to a phenomenon called oxygen inhibition. However, with a full understanding of the process, manufacturers can achieve tack free cures. Here Matt Baseley, senior technical salesperson of adhesives specialist Intertronics, explains how to avoid a tacky surface after curing...

Master Bond EP35SP is a two part epoxy system for bonding and sealing applications, providing resistance to many chemicals such as oils, acids, bases, water, fuels, and especially petrochemicals. It features both a high glass transition temperature (Tg) and a broad service temperature range. Its Tg measures 215°C - 220°C and its serviceability extends from -62°C to +288°C (-80°F to 550°F). EP35...

tesa® precision mask 4342 has been developed to deliver sharp, clean, and flat paint edges over large distances every time. The washi tape is the ideal solution for two tone masking applications and other demanding paint jobs. From yachts to trains, trucks, and special vehicles – the tesa® precision mask 4342 is designed to meet the requirements of modern paint systems and processes in the ship...