GTRERIV rivets with gaskets, from Rivit Srl, are entirely made of an aluminium alloy (body and mandrel) and have been designed for the building sector. Featuring a neoprene gasket inserted under the head, Rivit mentions that GTRERIV rivets guarantee excellent resistance to weathering, especially to infiltrations caused by rain, thanks to the integrated gasket. The high impermeability, combined...

Bülte specialises in plastic protection, as well as nylon and plasto-metallic fasteners. Its large range includes washers, bushings, nuts, screws, screw caps, protection caps, plugs, cable clips, cables ties, and threaded rods – making the company a key partner in all sectors of industry. The company ensures the quality and reliability of its products with an ISO 9001 certification. Bülte’s pro...

Rising levels of competition are constantly increasing the emphasis on quality, especially for fastener companies. In the automotive sector, OEMs are turning to 100% testing technology as the most advanced means to validate and ensure quality with more stringency. Inevitably, these defect-free requirements place strain on quality control management to uphold the pace without sacrificing integri...

Loksert® threaded inserts have pre-assembled dovetailed locking keys that are driven into the parent material to create a positive mechanical lock against rotation. This makes the Loksert® ideal for applications where there is heavy wear and vibration such as the transport industry, mining, earthmoving and military equipment. They are used in high volume OEM applications such as railway carriag...

When reinventing an automotive icon, manufacturers are required to preserve the ethos of the original model while bringing the concept in-line with modern technology. A difficult balance to achieve, but one that seems to have been struck by LEVC (London EV Company) and its new TX, the advanced electric taxi. To achieve the performance and efficiency levels demanded of modern vehicles, the TX re...

55,000 KEIL undercut KH anchors have been used for the safe fixing of a large sized, long-lasting, ceramic tile façade for the new building of Frankfurt’s School of Finance & Management – providing a permanent connection with a Systea® supporting construction. KEIL’s undercut anchor is the supporting pillar on the back side of the tile. It is a positive locking, purely mechanical fixing, wh...

Trade and industry are increasingly discovering a system for fixing or securing components to metal or plastic axles, shafts or cylindrical pins that is both simple and compelling. Just push on and it’s done – this is what TITGEMEYER promises with its extensive range of Starlock® push-on fasteners. Once fixed in position, significant force is needed to remove the fastener. Push-on fasteners wer...

Tectorius® is adding a new grade to its family of Vibra-Stop® – an anti-vibration, passive, non-anaerobic threadlocking/sealing line of products. Each of these materials may be pre-applied to parts prior to assembly or by the user at the point of need. The wide range of grades has included various retaining strengths, conductivity, colour, friction and delivery systems. The new addition, Grade...

When designing a fastener connection how can you make sure you select the most economic option available without compromising on safety? The answer is simple – test it. The only thing needed is equipment that allows you to verify a bolted joint’s structural integrity under operating stress conditions before putting it to use. VibrationMaster’s test benches enables just that. A bolted joint can...

The automotive industry cannot do without them – modern lightweight concepts. Not only do they considerably improve vehicle dynamics, they also help to reduce emissions. Here Wilhelm A. Böllhoff, joint managing director at Böllhoff Group, looks at why lightweight construction will continue to be a key technology for the automotive market in the future. Lightweight construction is a key topic wi...