Hydratight has secured a contract to provide a newly designed Multi Stud Tensioning (MST) system through a collaborative agreement with local Japanese agents, Yokohama Engineering Services. The project, which has come to fruition after six months of working closely with Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) Japan, will provide a tailored bolting solution for the new 501J series gas turbine. M...

LISI AEROSPACE recently received two ‘Best Improvement’ awards from Airbus as part of the SQIP approach – rewarding the progress of its performances. LISI AEROSPACE has been a long-standing supplier of Airbus since the beginning of the aircraft manufacturer. The first award it received was for its fasteners segment and applies to the 11 factories that coordinate its efforts to deliver more than...

Manufacturers of subsea products have learned that using ordinary fasteners on robotics and sophisticated machinery intended for the ocean depths is hazardous. ZaGO states its self-sealing fasteners can help protect the sophisticated technology that goes into underwater equipment. Undersea exploration is expanding rapidly as scientists investigate environmental concerns; states navigate strateg...

Published: 6th June 2018 By Christie L. Jones, market development manager at SPIROL International Corporation Ref: FFT180606  One of the primary benefits of using a coiled spring pin to affix a hub or gear to a shaft is the coiled pin’s ability to prevent hole damage. Another benefit is that the coiled pin absorbs wider hole tolerances than any other press-fit pin. This translates to lower tota...

90,000 fischer FZP anchors are fixing Bavarian natural stone plates to the striking element façade of 99 Hudson Street, Jersey City, USA. The skyscraper has been under construction since 2016, and, upon completion, will tower above every other building on the west bank of the Hudson River with a height of 270m. High requirements including extreme wind loads on one of the USA’s tallest residenti...

New stainless steel PEM® TK™TackSert® pins from PennEngineering®introduce ideal alternatives to screws for attaching thin panels in assemblies. They can securely attach panels of any material to base panels manufactured from common casting materials (such as AZ91D) or plastics (such as ABS and printed circuit boards). Unique design features promote reliable performance in service. PEM TK TackSe...

Window and door fastener specialist Rapierstar is helping leading Scottish trade fabricator Merlin Network (Scotland) to keep production on track and to a high standard as it experiences record demand for its PVCu windows. Rapierstar has now been supplying a range of high performance fasteners to Merlin for more than two years, with increased volumes in recent months reflecting the fabricator’s...

The new epoxy-based underfiller Structalit® 8202, developed by Panacol, is being launched in the UK by adhesive specialists, Techsil. Structalit® 8202 is a low viscosity one-part adhesive with a high capillary flow and fills the narrowest of gaps. Designed for chip stack packages and BGAs, Structalit® 8202 is a high performance underfill material. It is a one-part, black coloured epoxy with low...

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions (MEIS) a division of MacDermid Performance Solutions, will present its unrivaled solutions for the surface finishing industry at SUR/FIN 2018 from 4th – 6thJune 2018. The company will demonstrate its world class quality assurance programmes for consistent, high performing coatings, including ZinKlad®and DecoKlad. Visitors to booth 407 can also explore MacD...

Global fasteners manufacturer and distributor, TR Fastenings has received recognition for its 100% delivery record from Philips, the fourth time it has been given the award. TR supplies an array of C-class products to Philips in Holland, including screws, nuts, clips and plastic components. Out of the 480 lines supplied, there was a 0% failure on delivery. TR Holland has supplied into Philips s...