Fastener News Archive

Fast curing epoxy adhesive enables high efficiency cosmetic packaging

4th December 2019

The new epoxy-based adhesive Vitralit® UC 6025 from Panacol optimises automated assembly processes. It can be applied and cured very quickly due to its accommodating dispensing properties. Especially designed for the cosmetics industry, Vitralit® UC 6025 has an optimal viscosity for gap filling applications. The one component epoxy adhesive is odourless and easy to dispense. Its controllability...

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New opportunities and growth for the automotive industry

3rd December 2019

Chris Black, global sales director of automotive business development for TR Fastenings explains how despite the many challenges, the automotive industry is currently exploring new horizons and opportunities for growth. According to BloombergNEF’s latest Electric vehicle (EV) Outlook report, 57% of all global passenger vehicle sales and 30% of the global passenger vehicle fleet sales will be el...

Automotive

Huge expansions at Accu

2nd December 2019

This year Accu Limited – a precision engineering component specialist – has undergone some new investments including adding new products to its extensive range of high precision components, as well as opening two new UK warehouses and extending its offices. Accu specialises in precision screws, washers, spacers, nuts, hardware, belt and pulley systems, along with many other categories such as p...

Aerospace

Hugo Benzing protective elements make electric mobility safer

2nd December 2019

Just a year ago, the Swabian family-owned company Hugo Benzing for the first time presented the new BENZING VENTS series containing protective elements for lithium-ion cells in electric vehicles. Since then, a lot has happened. Especially the public discourse about the future of mobility has again gained traction. In order to illustrate the rather complex subject of safety in electric mobility,...

Automotive

New extension ratchet removes the parts other tools cannot reach

29th November 2019

Laser Tools says it has now solved another problem - a fastener buried deep in the engine bay. It may be a pulley securing nut, a water pump mounting bolt or an A/C compressor adjustor. A user may just be able to get a spanner on, but there’s definitely no room for a ratchet handle to remove the fastener quickly. Therefore, users can reach for this new extension ratchet (part number 7655) from...

Automotive

norelem supports students in World Solar Challenge 2019

29th November 2019

norelem supported three universities who took the top ten places in the World Solar Challenge 2019. Regarded as one of the toughest solar races in the world, the challenge is a biennial solar-powered car race across the Australian outback that ran in October. In the lead up norelem donated standard components to teams at HS Bochum (SolarCar-Team Hochschule Bochum), Jönköping University (JU Sola...

Power Generation

BUMAX wins order for Belgian offshore wind farm

28th November 2019

Swedish manufacturer of premium stainless steel fasteners BUMAX has received a large order for corrosion resistant and maintenance free studs to be used for a wind farm off the Belgian coast. BUMAX won the order to supply stainless studs, nuts and washers for the 219MW “Northwester 2” offshore wind power plants thanks to its capability to provide high strength fasteners with excellent corrosion...

Power Generation

New marine and fabric fasteners from SD

28th November 2019

SD Products has expanded its catalogue of marine and fabric fasteners with several new lines, including DOT branded parts, all of which are available from its website. All products in the category are manufactured from quality brass and polyacetal, as well as being low cost and easy to use. Spur teeth washers and grommets, plus brass eyelets and rings, are used extensively in the textile indust...

Offshore

SFS’ lifeline system

27th November 2019

SFS has installed its unique Soter™ Horizontal Safety Lifeline System on the new visitor centre and gallery, The Weston, on the grounds of Bretton Hall in West Yorkshire, UK. The building has already won four RIBA Yorkshire Awards for its design, which fits with the rural and picturesque surroundings and future vision for the park. SFS Group Fastening Technology Ltd and Templar Roofing Services...

Construction + Civil Engineering

NORMA Group provides efficient water management solution

27th November 2019

NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, is supplying a residential, energy and water saving development in Southern California with a particularly durable and efficient irrigation system. The drip irrigation system saves up to 60% water compared to traditional, water intensive solutions on the market. “We are continuously improving our water management solutions to...

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