One of the biggest challenges in sealing air and coolant connections is being able to counteract thermal expansion and contraction caused by under hood temperature variations. Ideal Clamp Products Inc says its Tridon® self-adjusting, stainless steel SmartSeal® non-perforated/embossed clamps solve this problem. Featuring patent pending SmartLiner technology on the inside, SmartSeal® forms a uniq...

By John Arnold, sales and marketing director, APM Hexseal ‘Dry’ embedded O-ring sealing fastener technology (with optional thread locking) and ‘wet’ liquid adhesive thread locking, have been the choices for pump manufacturers and users for more than half a century – wherever secure sealing under pressure as well as fastening has been required. Fluid/gas fastener leakage originating from within...

UK-based Laser Tools has introduced three new digital torque ratchets – part numbers 6205, 6206 and 6207 – designed to secure fasteners to lower torque figures where over-tightening is a real risk. Smaller in length than a full sized torque wrench, Laser Tools points out that the new style digital torque ratchets give a convenient and functional solution to the risk of over-tightening. With a c...

Due to rising demand and to satisfy industry requirements for ‘just in time’ (JIT) delivery, Altiplas Ltd has invested in a stock range of metric titanium Grade 2 fasteners. The range starts in size M3 up to M12 and includes DIN 912, DIN 933, DIN 7991, DIN 125, DIN 9021, DIN 127, DIN 934, DIN 85 and ISO 7380. All parts are fully traceable with screwed parts having rolled threads, with the major...

Staytite Ltd is renowned for supplying high-quality products and reliable solutions to customers. Epitomising this commitment is the Hardlock nut range – for which Staytite supplies under licence and has been the sole European distributor since 1982. To create a powerful self-locking force that offers a secure fastening solution for extreme vibration environments, the Hardlock nut utilises the...

Alcoa has announced the name, logo and tagline of its future value-add company: Arconic. Innovation, engineered. The future upstream company will operate under the Alcoa name. The company’s separation into two, independent, publicly-traded companies in the second half of 2016 remains on track. The “Arconic” brand represents the future value-add company’s iconic heritage and continued commitment...

Frigerio Ettore SpA has added new products to its 2016 catalogue, which now features a wide range of hardware articles manufactured to industry standards or customer specifications – enabling them to be used in a diverse range of industries. Frigerio Ettore’s wide range of hardware articles includes toggle latches, rigid latches, adjustable latches, latches with secondary lock, latches with has...

NORMA Group has added the ABA® low profile cable tie for limited space applications and safer fixing to its portfolio of fixing products available in the EMEA region. Made of nylon Grade 6.6 the ABA® low profile cable tie spans working temperatures from -40°C to +85°C and permits its use in a wide range of environments. The fixing solution is available in seven diameters from 4.5mm x 177mm to 7...

The 5th annual GALM Europe 2016 edition will be held in Birmingham, UK, on 26th April – 28th April, with an extended three day format and a completely revamped agenda. Supported by Audi, Jaguar Land Rover, Lamborghini, Bentley, Tata Motors and other leading OEMs, the conference brings back its legacy of the most up-to-date practical case studies, and present innovative weight and cost reduction...

The European Commission published a regulation repealing anti dumping measures on certain iron and steel fasteners originating in China on 28th February 2016. However, it is hardly a ‘green light’ to recommence importing from China as there is currently no indication if or when a new investigation could be initiated, and if so when and at what level new duties might be applied. On Saturday 27th...