Ongoing investment in one of the UK’s leading spring manufacturers is securing its position as a key international supplier for the automotive and industrial sector. Over the last 12 months, European Springs & Pressings, has invested over £2m in its two Cornish factories with a further £1m invested more recently in a number of new advanced technologies. A new powder coating line has been in...

Transdek, a designer and manufacturer of double deck trailers and associated loading bay solutions, has extended its relationship with Kommerling by using a selection of the company's products on ten refrigerated Wedge trailers. The 4.95m high trailers offer a 90 roll cage (850mm x 753mm) capacity, and are based on a 5th wheel height of 1160mm, which provides sufficient internal height clearanc...

Ingersoll Rand®, a global specialist in reliable and innovative power tools, has introduced the W7152, a new half inch powerful impact wrench, which is the latest addition to its IQV20 Series™ series of power tools. The company says its Ingersoll Rand® IQV20 Series™ W7152 ½ inch Impact Wrench is the most powerful cordless impact wrench in its class. It delivers 2,040Nm of nut-busting torque and...

Forget carrying around a large bunch of keys, taking up valuable time in workwear or a toolbox – users can now access standard cabinets and shut-off systems with the KNIPEX TwinKey – it opens them all. This small multifunctional key allows users to access to cabinets, lockers, cupboards and can be used when controlling heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning or gas and water supply an...

In this case study, Techsil provided emergency LED lighting manufacturer, Mackwell Electronics, with an automated solution for dispensing a clear, fast curing, 1-part silicone adhesive, to seal a clear plastic lens in an emergency luminaire housing. This provided an accurate, reliable IP65 rated seal, improved productivity, yield and accuracy; and the system installed can be adapted to suit oth...

In modern assembly lines cost saving and component optimisation are a decisive competitive factor. By omitting production steps such as drilling, thread cutting, cleaning as well as optimisation in the field of tooling, warehousing and shorter cycle times, the total costs of a screw joint can be reduced by up to 30% with the use of a threadforming screw. For that reason, ‘threadforming in light...

Brooks Forgings specialises in the manufacture of non-standard forged, fabricated and machined components and is one of the leading British manufacturers of bespoke mooring rings and chain link adjusters for the marine industry. A recent project was commissioned by a French company that required the production of 21 heavy-duty mooring rings, in grade 8.8 material, for a dock refurbishment proje...

The D-Snap components system enables panel builders and installers to save time and money with click-together panels. Now this robust technology is available from FDB Panel Fittings in a stainless steel format developed for applications that need to be permanently fixed on one side and easily removable on the other. Its first component offering is the DST fastener to suit 30mm x 10mm cutout so...

fischer is expanding its successful DUO-Line with the self-drilling plasterboard anchor DUOBLADE, which enables simple and easy installation in plasterboard and light cement board in combination with screws, hooks and eye-bolts. Whether it be curtain rods, mirrors, blinds, pictures, smoke detectors or lightweight lamps on panelled walls or ceilings – the fischer DUOBLADE enables particularly si...

The growing market of vacuum and cleanroom technology requires strong suitable fastening solutions, in order to get an optimal vacuum environment and prevent virtual leaks and potential contamination. With that in mind, Jeveka B.V has developed Jeclin – an extensive range of products for vacuum and cleanroom applications, characterised by a standard quality of stainless steel A4-80 (1.4432) an...