E-Z LOK, a manufacturer of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, has added the E-Z™ Knife brass and stainless steel threaded inserts to its product offering, specifically designed for hardwood applications. Suited for use in hardwoods such as oak, cherry and maple, these inserts are ideal wherever assembly or disassembly could cause thread erosion or stripping. E-Z Knife™ threaded inse...

When it comes to preventing unauthorised access to vital components, or contributing to application integrity, security screws are utilised in a multitude of industries, including the automotive industry. That is why Norm Fasteners manufactures high-quality security bolts and nuts specific to customer requirements, in accordance with automotive regulations.  Security screws are a critical compo...

To make springs available to everyone, everywhere, at any time, the Lesjӧfors Group has launched an online shop offering 24/7 access to what the company says is the widest range of standard stock springs in the world.   From DIY enthusiasts looking for one replacement spring for a garage door to SME’s and multi-nationals looking for 10,000+ springs as a component part to a product, the new web...

The latest CAS partner, ENERPAC, specialising in hydraulics for a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, power generation, mining and aerospace. The first collaboration between ENERPAC and Metabo, a battery-powered high-torque screwdriver suitable for all heavy-duty screwdriving applications, was launched in May this year. Battery-powered tools are not new territory for Enerpac....

With the original Flowform®, Arnold Umformtechnik developed and established a joining solution on the market that met the increasing demands of sheet metal joining. Now the company is responding to growing customer requirements with the new Flowform® Plus. Compared to the conventional Flowform®, the developers at Arnold have changed the dimensions of the Flowform® Plus from a diameter of 5mm to...

Henkel's adhesive solution Aquence PS 3017 RE has recently received certification by the renowned and independent cyclos-HTP Institute (CHI), confirming the recyclability of the packaging component. Designed from the outset as a sustainable solution, it is a water-based acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive designed for the olefinic filmic labels used for wash-off PET bottles. Its excellent wash...

Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is introducing the SUBE bridging connector for cold-formed steel. The wall-stud bridging connector is designed to connect the cold-rolled channel at the end of a wall or single-stud jamb condition, or at the ends of panel walls, curtain walls or load-bearing conditions. SUBE connects to the open face of th...

Dresselhaus has greatly expanded its assortment of hexagon screws and nuts, designed exclusively for use in automotive construction. The special screws and nuts feature up to date corrosion protection and are now available in smaller quantities. Over the decades, drive trains, materials and vehicle design have been changed repeatedly, but the one remaining constant is the necessity for a solid...

Consistency of critical joints is essential to ensuring product quality and safety, as incorrect tightening and torque checks can lead to product failure, resulting in costly rework. Because of this, Atlas Copco Tools and Industrial Assembly Solutions has developed the STRwrench Advanced to give manufacturers ‘real time’ quality assurance analysis of manual safety critical joints. Research by A...

The new fischer setting tool FXC 85 designed for direct installation speeds up and simplifies fastening in concrete, steel and other anchoring materials. The tool is the company’s first completely battery-operated setting tool. With its setting energy of 85 joules, this powerful tool can precisely place 15,000 fastenings per service interval – thus increasing maintenance efficiency. Powered by...