Fastener News Archive

Techsil launches new adhesive suitable for use in reflow processes

31st May 2018

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...

Electrical + Electronics

MacDermid to showcase surface finishing solutions

30th May 2018

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...

Automotive

TR Holland receives fourth 100% delivery award from Philips

29th May 2018

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...

Electrical + Electronics

Even more index plunger options offered by WDS

25th May 2018

WDS Component Parts Ltd has expanded its range of index plungers, maintaining its commitment to offering a comprehensive range of engineering components on a one stop, high accessibility basis. The recent addition of mini index plungers, which complimented existing bolts, bushes and spring-loaded units, was well received, and the new additions expand the range even further. Index plungers find...

Other Industries

New potting compound with excellent flow properties

24th May 2018

Panacol has developed a new potting compound with medium viscosity and small filler particle size, Structalit® 5894-1, making it the perfect choice for large volume potting or glob top sealing of power electronics. Structalit® 5894-1 is a one-component, black epoxy resin. During application it features optimum flow properties, due to its combination of optimized viscosity and small particle siz...

Electrical + Electronics

National and international expertise at InnoTrans 2018

23rd May 2018

From 18th to 21st September 2018 at the world’s leading trade show for transport technology, joint booths will provide concentrated insights into the expertise available within the industry at a regional, national and international level. Joint booths are a fast and direct way for visitors to the trade fair to obtain in-depth information about industry related offers and capabilities in a compa...

Rail

Recoil® Tangless Inserts - say goodbye to the tang

22nd May 2018

Recoil Tangless inserts are designed to offer the same reliable thread strengthening whilst minimising the risk of losing a ‘tang’ associated with tanged inserts. Generally, wire thread inserts use a small, piece of material at the bottom of the insert to provide a catching point for the installation tooling, making installation possible. The tang is broken off and removed after installation. T...

Automotive

tesa offers optimum solutions for vehicle conversion market

21st May 2018

In vehicle conversion and the aftermarket sectors adhesive tapes provide significant advantages as an alternative to mechanical fixings. Enabling relatively straightforward methods of application and assembly without the need for specialised skills, the use of adhesive tapes has increased significantly in both the pursuit of lightweighting and the quality of aethestics. tesa®, a world leader in...

Automotive

Optimas streamlines component supply for Generator design project

18th May 2018

Hundreds of commonly used components like fasteners, fittings, and gaskets are often required when manufacturing large complex products like an industrial generator. To keep production costs low, engineering teams are challenged to not only minimise the total number of parts needed but also maximise the reuse of existing components from their extensive part libraries to keep the number of new c...

Other Industries

New Enerpac hydraulic bolt tensioners for offshore wind fastenings

17th May 2018

Hydraulic bolting tools specialist, Enerpac, has introduced a new portfolio of hydraulic bolt tensioners for critical Offshore Wind power generation fastening applications. The three new bolt tensioner series are designed for maximum durability in harsh environments, ease of use and improved speed of operation. The PGT-Series double deck and single-stage bolt tensioners provide high performance...

Offshore