The EP3HTS-LO, a single component epoxy for demanding bonding, sealing and coating applications from Master Bond, has passed ASTM E595 tests for NASA low outgassing.Ideal for use in the aerospace, electronic, microelectronic and optical industries, Master Bond says its EP3HTS-LO features a silver filler and is electrically conductive with a low volume resistivity of less than0.001 ohm-cm. It al...

When a major international supplier of automotive body products needed an automated fastener solution for a prestige British car, it approached Böllhoff Ltd. Andy Witts, managing director at Böllhoff Ltd explains how it enabled the use of up to two million fasteners per year into a demanding application. Engineering applications that require screwed fixings into thin walled components pose a p...

NORMA Group has received Platinum Supplier Status 2015 from General Motors for its site in Pilica, Poland. The US automaker presents this award to its suppliers for their outstanding performance and thus recognises NORMA Group for its reliability as a supplier, for its high-quality products and for its excellent service. Werner Deggim, CEO of NORMA Group, comments: “Platinum Supplier Status fro...

By Martin Rüedy, fastener expert team, Bossard Group The reuse of screws after operational use is not to be recommended for two main reasons: The use of ‘state of the art’ products and the requirements for product safety. Process capability in assembly must also be considered under five main topics: Safety in assembly, protection against corrosion, surface treatment, durability and cost-effecti...

After recently receiving the Los Angeles Research Report (LARR) and full seismic approval from ICC-ES for all seismic design categories (A to F), Lindapter International’s Hollo-Bolt® has been specified for Wilshire Grand Center, the tallest tower in western USA.  Opening in 2017, the billion dollar skyscraper designed by AC Martin, is poised to set the architectural standard for innovation, de...

Ingersoll Rand is now offering the 35MAX and 15QMAX Ultra-Compact Impactools™ – small, yet powerful tools that technicians and operators can use to quickly loosen or tighten a variety of fasteners in confined spaces. The 35MAX and 15QMAX pneumatic impact tools feature high power-to-weight ratios, an easy to operate regulator dial with three power settings, and push button forward and reverse ca...

To satisfy the demand for fasteners with a black finish, Lancaster Fastener Co Ltd is now equipped to have any of its zinc plated and stainless steel fasteners finished black within a very short time frame. Building on its existing stocked range of fasteners with a black finish, the UK company’s intention is to offer a reliable and consistent supply of product ranges that are often regarded as...

The Tate Modern art museum in London, UK, reopened on 17th June after a huge expansion project supported by a new spring mechanism from European Springs & Pressings Ltd. With an extremely limited time frame, as well as high-quality demands, European Springs & Pressings, part of the Lesjöfors Group, designed, developed, produced and delivered retaining clips for holding face plates onto...

Engineers at Siemens Subsea can now access their new large size ‘testing’ autoclave quickly and safely with the use of a bespoke Multi-Stud Bolt Tensioning tool, thanks to the engineering expertise at Atlas Copco Bolt Tightening Solutions. Autoclaves are used throughout a variety of industries for applications from sterilisation of medical equipment to vulcanising rubber and curing composites....

With over 30 years of providing effective bolt securing systems to the world, the Nord-Lock Group is now a more vibrant global operation than ever. Combining three technologies and companies into one connected Group has enabled Nord-Lock to offer a broad product range, with a unique global knowledge package. The development of Nord-Lock Group as it is today comes from a focus on the knowledge o...