Panacol has introduced Penloc® GTN, an easy to process methyl acrylate based low odour adhesive that can be used in a wide variety of applications. Penloc® GTN adheres especially well to brass, ceramics, steel, aluminium, PVC and similar materials. The performance adhesive boasts a high power transmission capability and excellent thermal stability. It is both flexible and offers superior adhesi...

WDS Component Parts Ltd has expressed its delight at the first successful public test run of Bloodhound SSC, the British built supersonic land speed record car, on which it designed and supplied the angle plates for the suspension assembly jig. RAF Wing Commander and current land speed record holder, Andy Green, ran the Bloodhound from 0 to 200mph in eight seconds at Newquay Airport this Octobe...

Lightweight, ergonomic and fast, the new POP Avdel ProSet® battery tools from STANLEY® Engineered Fastening have the ability to pull the same rivets as comparable pneumatic tools but without the cord. The new ProSet PB2500 18V cordless blind rivet tool is designed to place standard blind rivets 2.4mm - 4.8mm diameter (3/32 inchesto 3/16 inches) while the new ProSet PB3400 is designed to place s...

Optimas has signed a new long-term agreement with Dura Automotive Systems to further streamline the automotive systems manufacturer’s component supply chain. Dura Automotive Systems offers an extensive range, incorporating vehicle control systems, exterior trim, structural vehicle systems, interior products and windows. The business focusses on continuous improvement, centring on reducing weigh...

Böllhoff GmbH & Co KG recently worked with Bürstner, a leading German manufacturer of motor homes and caravans, to ensure the quick and easy replacement of rear lights on a motor home - using an ‘invisible fixing’ strategy. Rear lights characterise significantly the appearance of a motor home and are considered an important design feature – as in the case of the Ixeo I 736. The new lamps,...

The Spiralock® brand of key inserts offered by STANLEY Engineered Fastening incorporates the unique design of Spiralock internal thread into the conventional key insert for use in challenging applications requiring lightweight materials and thread locking capabilities, such as aircraft engines, avionics, radar instrumentation panels and communications. The ongoing effort to increase fuel effic...

Optimas Solutions has been presented with the Jaguar Land Rover Quality (JLRQ) award at its facility at Spitfire Park, Birmingham. The prestigious award was presented to the global distributor of fasteners and c-class products in recognition of the consistently high quality of service and product delivered to the luxury car marque. The award, which is only presented to suppliers who have consi...

Thermal Management is the hottest topic in electronics at the moment - effective control of heat is an increasing concern among today's electronic device manufacturers and, as products become more compact and powerful, the need to dissipate damaging heat effectively is greater than ever. Chris Dilley, director from UK based adhesive specialist, Techsil Ltd, is taken aback at the pace of change....

China has been investing intensively in its infrastructure for years. This includes the expansion of the rail network in many cities and in the countryside. The fischer group of companies is providing support to many of these large-scale projects with its fixing systems and on-site service solutions. For example, more than 750,000 fischer fixings were used during the construction of the new met...

The Wiha magazine bit holder LiftUp 26one® has now garnered four design awards. In October 2017, both the German Brand Award 2018 and the Focus Open Silver 2017 went to the Black Forest hand tool manufacturer for this product innovation. Combining 26 different screw fastening types in a single tool, it conveniently provides the user with thirteen easy to remove double bits in its handle and bit...