TR Fastenings has made a substantial investment in its range of fasteners for sheet metal. This strategic move is in direct response to a growth in enquiries in this extensive product line, across multiple sectors. TR has been at the forefront of sheet metal fastening solutions for over 45 years, stocking in excess of 100,000 sheet metal products and supplying to more than 5,000 companies world...

Here Rivit Srl looks at the benefits of blind rivets and identifies the key factors to be taken into consideration when choosing the correct blind rivet. As a general feature, both blind rivets and rivet nuts are non-removable fastening systems; to be placed they need an already made hole (called pre-hole) in the sheet, and once installed, they create threads on parts that are not accessible fr...

Having closely monitored recent developments around the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), and listened to feedback from across the industry, Adhesives & Bonding – and all co-located events – has decided to postpone the show until 25th – 27th August 2020, still in Novi, Michigan, USA. Organisers Smarter Shows Tarsus Ltd explains: “While this is not a decision that has been taken lightly, we...

ZAGO, the US-based manufacturer of sustainable high-tech sealing solutions, including sealing fasteners and switch seals, has launched a new website. The platform is designed to meet heightened demand of ZAGO’s self-sealing fasteners and components from engineers, OEMs, and distributors, who are seeking reliable supply chain solutions while protecting and optimising performance of high asset, s...

A pneumatic ratchet is a helpful tool for many tasks in the professional workshop – especially when many screw connections have to be loosened and tightened or long threads handled. It is particularly practical when it is available in an extra long version, as this also allows extremely obstructed spaces to be easily accessed, for example when installing and removing timing chain covers. With t...

A weekend home made of cross laminated timber was largely prefabricated by the Bavarian carpentry firm Edhofer, with the help of HECO screws. Many city dwellers dream of a weekend home. A couple from Munich made this dream come true last summer. Gilgenberg am Weilhart, only a few kilometres from the Austrian border, is home to their new 60 square metre weekend and holiday home. As the nature lo...

Bossard Group and SES-imagotag are entering into a forward looking partnership in the field of industrial and logistics IoT solutions. The cooperation will be consolidated under the newly formed company PDi Digital GmbH in which Bossard holds a 30% participation. The new venture will combine both companies long-lasting know-how – Bossard’s high competence in the field of automated logistics sol...

UK-based gas spring manufacturer, Camloc Motion Control Limited, has expanded its distribution network after partnering with Italian-based supplier, PSM CELADA Fasteners. With over 30 years of industry experience, Camloc Motion Control designs and manufactures a range of gas springs, struts and dampers – including bespoke made to order products – from its factory in Leicester. The company has a...

With many new electric and autonomous vehicles entering the market designers are facing completely new challenges. They may demand new and innovative solutions, but fastener specialists JET PRESS has found it often specifies tried and tested engineered fasteners. Here is a round up of fasteners being used by JET PRESS customers. Fasteners for 5mm welding studsThe automotive industry standard is...

NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, is supporting the water supply of an Australian sandalwood plantation with its COBRA clamps. Sandalwood is mainly used in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. Around 350,000 COBRA clamps will be used to connect the drip hoses. NORMA Group is equipping the irrigation system of the approximately 8,500 hectare sandalwood...