Fastener News Archive

Protecting plated and anodised fasteners

12th August 2024

When working on high-end, show-quality classic vehicles or automotive displays, the fit and finish of the fasteners is just as important as the paint and bodywork. Laser Tools has introduced this specialist non-marring imperial (AF) Socket/Wrench Insert Set designed to protect fasteners. These inserts are tough and robust, made from a PA6 nylon and glass fibre composite for long-lasting durabil...

Automotive

The drill screw with amazing sharpness

9th August 2024

The ONIBA PIAS from SUNCO Industries offers an innovative screw solution, featuring a special blade edge that can easily penetrate sheet steel – removing the need for pre-drilling.  ONIBA PIAS removes the need to prepare special bits, with users only needing to use a cross bit and install the screw. Once placed, the screw maintains a strong and reliable hold in the material. The screw family al...

Other Industries

Verify Torque – Bluetooth® enabled torque wrench adaptor

9th August 2024

Hydrajaws, a leader in pull testing technology has recently expanded its pioneering digital solutions with the introduction of Verify Torque. This innovative Bluetooth® enabled torque wrench adaptor is designed to seamlessly integrate with existing tools, setting new standards for compliance and traceability in torque testing. Verify Torque allows users to capture torque data effortlessly via...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Böllhoff introduces KAPTI® components

8th August 2024

The patented KAPTI NUT® from Böllhoff Group has recently been renamed to KAPTI® to make way for a product family of various functional elements, including the KAPTI® rivet nut – specially developed for the creation of screw joints in sheet metal components. During the mechanical setting process, the new rivet nut is permanently inserted into thin steel or aluminium sheets in thicknesses of 0.7m...

Aerospace

Streamlining the rivet selection process

8th August 2024

Jaton Riveting Products (JRP), the dedicated riveting brand from Owlett-Jaton, is helping to streamline the rivet selection process with a new online comparison product finder, exclusively designed to assist customers in finding the exact JRP riveting product for their needs. Following four months of development, as well as invaluable input from JRP Technical Support Specialist Warren Keeley, t...

Other Industries

Concrete screws for insulated ceilings

7th August 2024

Installing and fixing electrical appliances like heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems can be both expensive and challenging. To address these issues, CELO offers its new BTS6 E long with M8 connection thread. Initially designed for specific use with insulated ceilings, the new screw has an extended screw length, which can span larger insulation thicknesses, and provides a f...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Build lighter, build stronger

7th August 2024

With governments around the world driving the need for CO2 reduction for many years, culminating in a global shift towards commercial electrification, EJOT UK offers an extensive product offering bringing strength and lightweight benefits to the electric vehicle market. EJOT’s dominant market for industrial engineering threadforming screws is historically automotive, largely driven by its produ...

Automotive

New intelligence for fastening in panel building materials

6th August 2024

The new fischer DuoHM cavity wall anchor, thanks to its innovative two component technology, increases flexibility and efficiency when fastening in panel building materials. Suitable for use in panel building materials commonly used in drywall and interior construction, the DuoHM covers all common building material thicknesses from 9.5mm – 30mm with one anchor length and is also available in t...

Construction + Civil Engineering

New connection technology for wind turbine tower sections

5th August 2024

C1 Connections, a Dutch company from The Hague, has introduced the C1 Wedge Connection™ – a new connection technology that takes a completely different approach to connecting the tower sections in wind turbines. The offshore wind industry is one of the backbones of the energy transition around the globe, which has led to offshore wind turbines growing massively in size over recent years. Throug...

Power Generation

EVO® cable tie tool gets a refresh

5th August 2024

HellermannTyton has released updated versions of its handheld cable tie application tools, EVO 7i and 9i, offering visual and functional enhancements in-line with the company’s ongoing strategy to produce tools for customers processing wire, cable and tubular bundles.  A key feature of the EVO® line is HellermannTyton Corporations’s patented Tension-Lock-Cut technology, which freezes the tensio...

Other Industries