Optimas has been providing integrated supply chain management and engineering support services for over 30 years and the only thing that’s changed is the number of continents where its clients can be found. Optimas works with manufacturers and tier suppliers of all sizes with countless specialties. It prides itself on developing long lasting partnerships that evolve as its customer grows. An e...

First published: 1st July 2014 By Jeffrey Finkernagel, technical sales engineer, Rotor Clip Company Inc Ref: FFT141407/40 In many assemblies, dimensional tolerances in ring thickness, groove location or the overall length of the components being retained add up to a degree of clearance, or endplay between the abutting surfaces of the ring and retained part. Click here to download

SCIGRIP, supplier of smarter adhesive solutions, is re-launching its unique and patented POWERCAN® dispensing system in compliance with the fluorinated greenhouse gasses regulation 517/2014. Available in 100ml or 200ml sizes, the POWERCAN delivers exact and controlled dosing for high viscosity and difficult to handle materials such as sealants, adhesives, fillers, lubricants and pastes. No addi...

Advanced Engineering 2017 announced that its Enabling Innovation showcase has significantly expanded since its inception last year. Sponsored by Magna International and supported by Innovate UK's network partner, the Knowledge Transfer Network, Enabling Innovation provides a unique opportunity for 50 start-ups & researchers to showcase the next generation of exciting new technologies in fro...

Cable management specialist, HellermannTyton, has launched a metal nail fixing solution, which provides a quick and efficient means of securing cables, while ensuring full compliance with latest UK wiring regulations. Following the introduction of the latest version of BS7671 in July 2015, which stipulate the use of metal clips within the escape routes of buildings, there has been an increased...

NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, has been issued Platinum Supplier Status 2016 for its site in St. Clair, Michigan, by General Motors’ (GM) business unit Customer Care and Aftersales. The award is being presented to the site for its delivery reliability. “Absolutely reliable products of high-quality, that is what our company has long been known for,” said We...

Maintenance engineers can now demount and reassemble flanged power transmission couplings in a single-step operation using SKF's new Quickgrip Bolts. Designed for high-torque rotating flanges, the new SKF Quickgrip Bolts, as well as existing SKF Supergrip Bolts, can be used to connect two flanged shafts quickly, safely and reliably. This applies to all types of propulsion systems, as well as ru...

Supporting wholesalers and resellers all over the world, Fabory continues to expand its core fastener product offering, which now totals over 100,000 products available in Europe. Highlights from the most recent additions are investments in the Imperial threaded fasteners range (UNC/UNF), with over 20,000 new fasteners added, providing what Fabory believes is a unique width and depth and a hard...

First published: 1st October 2014 By Bill Eccles, Bolt Science Ref: FFT141510/20 A frequent question that is asked relating to bolting is: ‘We’ve just checked a nut that we tightened and it’s well below what we tightened it to just minutes earlier – what’s wrong?’ Click here to download

The battery-powered riveting tools from the Bird Pro series can be used wherever cables or compressed air hoses are not wanted - on building sites, in industry and in workshops.  GESIPA says the cordless tools, made in Walldorf, near Frankfurt, Germany, completely redefine the performance potential of battery-powered tools. They are impressively fast, powerful, versatile and reliable. With a to...