Harrison Silverdale has been working in partnership with ARaymond for over 16 years as a key distributor and reseller of its parts to all manufacturing sectors. ARaymond is a global leader in fastening and assembly solutions with innovative designs and engineering techniques to meet specific needs in a variety of markets.ARaymond automotive fastening solutions are designed to respond to the lat...

Which automotive drive system will become dominant in future? How can we achieve further reductions in energy consumption and emissions through new and improved powertrain concepts for cars? These and other questions are occupying the minds not only of car manufacturers but also of BASF, as the biggest chemical supplier to the automotive industry. Alongside the continued development of cars wit...

Railtex 2019, the UK’s premier exhibition of railway equipment, systems and services, returned to the NEC in Birmingham, UK, last week, acting as a platform to connect visitors with suppliers for all aspects of the rail industry. The three-day event took place from 14th May – 16th May and saw over 400 exhibitors from 22 different countries showcasing products related to tracks, signalling, trai...

The new DIRAK high load capacity corner hinge from FDB Panel Fittings offers specialist panel builders a simple way to quickly and effectively mount heavy doors with 180° opening and a lift-off facility. The Pr04 corner hinge suits surface mounted doors where an external visible installation is appropriate. The hinge is a substantial 92mm length manufactured in zinc-die with stainless steel hin...

The new Huck® Range Force™ battery tool, developed in partnership with global tooling experts Makita, has been specifically designed and tested to install the complete range of Huck blind fasteners and lockbolts up to 6.4mm. Its unique electronically adjustable force control enables the installation of blind rivets as well as both pin-break and pintail-less lockbolts such as BobTail, making it...

TFC offers an array of standard retaining rings for different automotive applications. Selecting the appropriate ring requires an understanding of the application requirements, which includes thrust load, groove dimensions, and many others. If your application rotates at high speeds, the rotational capacity of the retaining ring will be important to consider. When an application requires that t...

Electronic components in computers and smartphones, or in household, entertainment and automobile technology, are indispensable in innovations relating to all areas of modern technology. Usually hidden from view beneath the product surface, extremely complex electronic systems must be designed, manufactured and launched onto the market in the shortest time possible at an acceptable price. They...

NORMA Group has received an order from a leading Chinese car manufacturer to develop and supply thermal management systems for electric vehicles. The complete systems ensure thermal management of the electric motor, power electronics, charging technology and the driver’s cabinet. They thus make an important contribution to the energy management and increase the range of the vehicles. By 2024, a...

Specialinsert says it is staying one step ahead on mechanical connection innovation by improving the ATC (Adhesive thickness control) on its bonding fastener technology. A spacer on the base-plate ensures that with every kind of pressure applied during the installation, a film of minimum 0.5mm, constantly covering the whole area, is applied to ensure the correct bonding. This technology allows...

Lee Spring enables engineers to quickly source compact and cost saving components on an urgent or a programmed supply basis, with a wide range of ex-stock almost 250 different sizes and loading capacity of Belleville spring washers, manufactured in 300 series stainless steel. These compact and high performance spring washers found early application in firearms and now are widely found in aerosp...