Lesjöfors springs can be found in practically every corner of society – including springs in ergonomic camera rigs for most Hollywood productions. Power springs, tension springs and gas springs have critical functions. Lesjöfors’ way of working is characterised by long and close customer relations. When spring engineers can start early in a development process of a new application, the customer...

By Mark Thurber, CEO, Maelstrom Chemical Technologies LLC “The Devil is in the details,” my father often said to me growing up, and what wise words they were. This phrase marks a cautionary reminder to all of us to look beyond what is squarely in front of us and dig deeper, plan ahead and be thorough in our endeavours. As a boy, I was amazed and admired my dear old dad for being (almost) always...

Bond It, a UK manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and building chemicals, has now introduced the tried and tested WP100 oxime silicone formulation into its range of LMN products as a bigger 400ml cartridge, aimed specifically at sealant applicators. Available in seven colours – white, anthracite, buff, black, brick red, dark anthracite and mid grey – for matching to an array of profiles, Bond I...

For more than 50 years the Benseler Group has been a competent partner for technically sophisticated solutions in the areas of coating, surface finishing, deburring and design of series components – with the company recently commissioning a new plant in Lüdenscheid, Germany. In addition to its award winning architecture, Benseler points out that the new plant is an aesthetically appealing struc...

Gala Precision Engineering Pvt Ltd is a one stop solution for anti-vibration and safety fasteners for heavy vibration applications. Offering a wide range of anti-vibration products, including wedge-lock washers, serrated washers, Belleville washers as per DIN 6796 and also disc springs as per DIN 2093 and customised products. Gala Precision points out that its products are successfully tested a...

One of the key highlights at the National Garden Show 2019 (BUGA), running from 17th April – 6th October 2019 in Heilbronn, Germany, is the bionic research pavilions of the University of Stuttgart. With LignoLoc® wood nails from BECK Fastener Group playing a ‘binding’ role in the self-supporting wooden pavilion. The breath-taking wooden pavilion stretches like a roof 30m over the summer island...

EFC International’s offering of the BCT Rivet Nut is a best practice lightweighting solution for attaching carbon fibre and composite panels in automotive. The rivet nuts are manufactured by BBA with BCT® (Bulge Control Technology). BCT Rivet Nuts are ultra high strength and engineered to prevent cracking or delamination of carbon fibre panels. The patented design enables an engineered yield po...

Since 1997 GLOMA® has been a specialist in surface treatments, including the painting of screws and other small accessories for industry. Through a young, motivated and dynamic team, GLOMA® has been able to assure both quick and efficient services, combining top quality and continuous innovation. “Our constant pursuit of quality, the strict control of finishing, and our professional and rigorou...

The road springs of many heavy goods vehicles are fitted with slotted bearing bushes which are constructed with a split steel outer casing bonded to the rubber inner section. Two steel end caps and the inner steel bearing tube make up the assembly. During safety inspections the condition of these bushes is carefully checked and if any wear is detected the bushes must be replaced. Removal and su...

Toray Advanced Composites and BASF have signed a manufacturing and supply agreement focused on the production of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRT) tapes for the automotive and industrial markets.Toray Advanced Composites will produce high-quality and affordable CFRT tapes using Ultramid® engineering thermoplastics developed and produced by BASF. The fiber manufacturer will reinfo...