Threaded assemblies are the most important detachable parts used in machinery construction, installation and repair. Relaxation of tension and self-loosening is common for any machine but when it is operating in harsh environments, the need to minimise this deterioration with effective threadlocking is even more important. Various methods are available but what are their respective strengths an...

Ingersoll Rand®, a global specialist in reliable and innovative power tools, has introduced the INSIGHTqc™ controller for critical assembly manufacturing applications. The INSIGHTqc helps manufacturers, such as those in heavy equipment, automotive and aerospace, who require advanced fastening strategies to take control of their assembly processes quickly. The controller powers Ingersoll Rand QE...

The Balder roller coaster at the Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg, Sweden, is said to be one of the best in Europe – but was in urgent need of a high strength and corrosion resistant screw solution following two failed fastener solutions. The Balder roller coaster was opened in 2003 with 8.8/10.9 carbon steel screws that began corroding, rusting and braking after only a few years. Liseberg...

New PEM® SMTSK™ unthreaded standoffs from PennEngineering® permanently surface mount on printed circuit boards to enable quick attachment and removal of stacked components without requiring screws or tools. Their unique barrel design allows for a stacked board or panel to be slipped easily into place and then detached by simply sliding the component sideways and lifting it off. These standoffs...

Executive Editor Phil Matten visited Hilti’s Liechtenstein headquarters, to explore the Group’s strategy in relation to the Internet of Things – one of Jan Doongaji’s board responsibilities. Born in 1967, Jan Doongaji joined Hilti in 2000, with a MsC in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA and an application engineering background in power generation. Initially he led Hilti customer service in the Sw...

Adhesives expert Chemique Adhesives has worked closely with Auto-Trail, a UK motorhome manufacturer, for more than a decade. Over this time, Chemique’s innovative products have helped Auto-Trail to continually increase its productivity, achieving a 20% improvement in the last two years alone. Located in Grimsby, Auto-Trail produces an exquisite range of motorhomes, which includes models to suit...

Accurately measuring the concentricity, coaxiality, perpendicularity and run out of rotating parts is vital to many fields of engineering. High precision components are often required for medical devices, aircraft and also in mechanical engineering, and accurate measurements are essential in their manufacture. With concentricity gauges from norelem, precision can be guaranteed during every insp...

EAE Elektroteknik A.S is a member of the EAE Group established in 1995 to manufacture low voltage electrical enclosures under the E-Kabin brand. When EAE faced growing customer demands to increase the productivity and efficiency of its data cabinet locking system, Essentra Components developed the existing product into a new single movement locking solution. EAE prides itself in providing robus...

The new EMKA 1007 program concealed gear hinge – often referred to in the industry as “SOSS” type is a hidden 180° opening unit mounted within the width thickness of the doors with a minimum dimension of 33mm. Smooth sliding action and improved appearance are additionally offered by this rugged hinge which is equally at home in railway carriages or offices, on passenger doors or cupboard doors...

One of the biggest developments in the world of technology over the last few years has been that of digital twins. A digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical system, process or product. The technology essentially provides a real time look at how a physical asset is performing. Digital twins are already being adopted in industries such as manufacturing, automotive and construction. Conseq...