ZaGO Manufacturing Company says its seal nuts offer superior flexibility and versatility in comparison with the plastic insert lock nuts currently on the market. Plastic insert lock nuts offer only one type of sealing element known as polyamide, or nylon 11 – a semi-crystalline plastic material with no flexibility.  In contrast, ZaGO sealing nuts are offered with a variety of flexible rubber ch...

The new RODFORCE FGD by fischer can be installed with just a few strokes of a hammer making it an economical and practical variant to existing solutions, which often involve storing hanger bolts and specialist tools. Expansion in all four directions, an inner detent and exterior levelling elements ensure safe force transmission and a firm hold in solid building materials. Threaded rods are used...

Thought corrosion was only about those unsightly patches of red oxide that plague steel and iron products in coastal areas and offshore applications? Think again.  Corrosion is present everywhere, and can occur in even the most bone dry, landlocked countries. Understandably, coastal and offshore applications are the ones most at risk, due to their exposure to salt water. However, corrosion isn’...

Techsil has launched a new fast curing epoxy adhesive, Structalit® 5610, from manufacturers Panacol – specifically designed for bonding Surface Mounted Devices (SMDs) on to circuit boards. Due to its high viscosity the adhesive is well suited for screen printing. Structalit® 5610 is a red coloured epoxy adhesive which makes a perfect contrast to green circuit boards. The one component adhesive...

The Hilti HVU2 is a new foil capsule chemical anchor that suits the needs of even the toughest jobsite conditions. The flexible capsule comes with a simple and clean installation system. Significant upgrades in technical data covering cracked concrete and diamond coring help ensure that it can be used in a variety of high load applications. Hilti’s new HVU2 enables users to move from the old st...

Lesjöfors AB has participated in an innovation project for wheel lockers, creating a new product that prevents truck wheels from falling off using a simple and reusable construction. Lesjöfors Industrifjädrar in Nordmarkshyttan, Sweden, was contacted by the innovator Jonas Flädjemark from company Flädjemark Sports with a request for assistance in the process of developing a new wheel locker tha...

TR Fastenings is once again sponsoring aspiring Sussex triathlete Jamie Bedwell, as he returns to competitive racing after a serious accident. Despite his setbacks, Jamie has made a staggering recovery and is working his very hardest in order to be eligible for selection for Team GB at the 2024 and 2028 Olympics.Jamie, who was hit by a car whilst out running in October 2016, suffered severe inj...

Torquelator by Nord-Lock® is a torque calculating application that is accessible on mobile devices as well as computers. It is accurate and quick, but most of all it’s easy to use wherever and whenever.  Torquelator calculates pre-load and corresponding torque for bolted joints secured with Nord-Lock washers. Users can choose between two different calculation methods, Kellermann & Klein or...

New to Henkel’s LOCTITE® Universal Structural Bonding range is LOCTITE® HY 4060 GY, a five-minute-curing, general-purpose repair adhesive for a wide variety of metals, plastics, wood and rubber materials.  What makes this product so special is Henkel’s patented hybrid technology that, as well as providing universal adhesion, achieves a fast cure through a large gap, excellent structural and en...

Here we speak to Gail Friedberg, vice-president of ZaGO Manufacturing Company, about the challenges of supplying the aerospace market and how the company ensures it supplies the quality its customers demand. ZaGO is a key manufacturer specialising in sealing products – what have been the key points in the company’s development?“ZaGO Manufacturing Company opened 25 years ago, in 1993, in the Ent...