JCS recently carried out a number of laboratory assessments on a sample of constant tension hose clamps as well as its manufactured clamps to compare how the different designs perform. During tightening of a constant tension clamp, which differs in design to the hi-grip and hi-torque worm drive clamps manufactured by JCS, the Belleville washers compress to act like a spring. When the rubber rel...

The Cilbond range from Kommerling UK consists of rubber to metal bonding primers, alongside solvent and water-based cover coats - used to bond rubber to both metal and fabric, and PU to metal components. The range also includes one-coat bonding technology for all types of rubber and PU. Kommerling UK develops and manufactures a wide range of bonding agents for high performance automotive and in...

Originally published: 1st October 2013 By Bill Eccles, Bolt Science Ref: FFT111310/20 Have you ever come across a situation in which a high strength, plated fastener has failed in a brittle manner? Hydrogen induced cracking of plated high strength fasteners is relatively common. Click here to download

The automotive lightweighting conference series returns to Europe - bringing brand new insights into the latest breakthroughs in lightweight materials for conventional and electric vehicle ranges. The 6th Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Europe Summit 2017 will take place from 25th - 27th April 2017 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK. Focusing specifically on the latest advancements in materials...

NORMA Group is expanding its test laboratories in the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. In modern test facilities, qualified experts will validate new products and develop plastic materials for fluid systems. Stress and long-term tests simulate realistic operating conditions with regard to temperatures, pressures and vibrations. “By investing in our laboratories, we cover an even wider r...

Designed to protect young children and pets from serious burns, the DAIO is a revolutionary hair appliance organiser with a universal bracket, allowing a wide variety of mounting possibilities around the home, made possible by a bracket retainer manufactured by TR Fastenings. Inventor David Audsley, was inspired by the potential dangers of hair straighteners and other heated hair appliances, t...

First published: 1st January 2013 By Rainer Venz, COVENTYA GmbH Ref: FFM791301/130 Components, connecting parts and fasteners need to be protected against corrosion so that their function can be assured, uniform appearance can be ensured and corrosion initiated by connected parts avoided. Click here to download

Designed to combine simplicity with smart bolting technology, Enerpac announced the ETW-Series electric torque wrenches for controlled bolting applications in offshore wind projects that require speed, precision and traceability. From their foundations to their nacelles, wind towers are bolted together. These bolts are subjected to stress originating from several causes including vibration, fa...

On 1st December NORMA Group successfully completed the acquisition of the Autoline business from Parker Hannifin. Autoline produces quick connectors for fluid lines in motor vehicles and has more than 200 employees at locations in France, Mexico and China. “The acquisition of Autoline strengthens our market position with new products in the area of quick connectors and by gaining new customers,...

Following a number of successful trials in boat yards across Europe, SCIGRIP has secured a significant number of high volume orders with leading sail, power and leisure boat manufacturers for its methacrylate (MMA) adhesive systems. SCIGRIP says its SG230 HV is a well established system that holds both Lloyd’s Registry and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certifications. It is a two-component,...