By Kirsti Hurne, marketing executive at Arconic Fastening Systems and Rings For most heavy equipment applications, design engineers have focused on a stable, consistently tight joint for long-term durability and vibration resistance. At the same time, torque has long been the standard by which the tightness, and maybe even the overall integrity, of a joint is measured. This conventional thinkin...

As competition in the industry intensifies, power companies that that aren't investing in tool tracking might be heading straight into financial abyss. Not only are they losing time and money but also suffering from productivity downturn and safety hazards. Traceability of tools and plant upkeep supplies is more than just barcodes and a time stamp. It's flawless coordination between different s...

The need for physical security is increasing in many fields, including enclosures in public places where theft or vandalism could be an issue, or where unauthorised access could represent a major safety hazard or lead to significant downtime. Examples might include everything from enclosures protecting high value assets to panels housing public infrastructure controls. The problem in many of th...

Many plastics are difficult to bond due to their low surface energy one particular example are PEEK™ (Polyetheretherketone) thermoplastics. PEEK™ polymer is usually used instead of machined metals in many industrial applications such as components for cars, aircraft, industrial pumps, valves and seals, to electrical components, connectors and sterilisable surgical instruments. A new light curin...

Early diagnosis of cancer can greatly improve survival rates, with health centres utilising the latest technology to ensure identification of the condition is achieved sooner. Cancer diagnosis machines are at the forefront of this technology, which emphasises the importance of smooth manufacturing operations when producing such equipment. When one leading manufacturer was experiencing downtime...

The demand to provide efficient and effective bonding solutions in the automotive industry is increasing rapidly, with more focus on resilience, chemical resistance and high-level bonding solutions. As the industry continues to look for new ways to decrease displacement while maintaining power output, the need for alternatives to mechanical and glue bonding methods continues to grow. tesa's Rea...

Lindapter has gained CE Mark approvals for its latest range of Girder Clamps and floor fixings, further demonstrating its commitment to high quality manufacturing and transparency of product performance.The most recent CE Marked products include: High slip resistant clamps (Types AF and AAF); adjustable clamps (Types CF, D2, F9, LR, LS, and flush clamp); and floor fixings (Grate-Fast, FloorFast...

TR Fastening has retained level 2 status in the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR), a database of firms that have undergone accreditation to prove they have the systems in place to supply to the aerospace, defence and security industry.The JOSCAR system was established to aid aerospace, defence and security firms to select partners and suppliers as prime contractors across their...

Ensuring competitiveness is one of the primary goals for companies, and Lohmann is no exception. Therefore, the company based in Neuwied, Rhineland-Palatinate, has now organised a joint event with the Transfer Initiative RLP, which promotes companies in Rhineland-Palatinate. Under the motto of “Lightweight Construction” representatives of a variety of private companies, the Max Plank Institute...

Built to cover a wide range of industries and suitable for small bench assembly through to heavy-duty engineering, the new POP® Avdel® Proset XT range features four riveting tools, that have all riveting requirements covered. The ProSet XT can be used in virtually any workstation configuration. The left or right 90° hand mounted swivel air fitting allows for maximum versatility by providing ad...