PennEngineering®’s new PEM® VariMount™ fastening system (Type VM) offers a clean and ready-made assembly for mounting into any rigid material or panel such as composites, plastics, and metals. PEM® VariMount™ is a fastening system that utilises proven self-clinching technology, paired with a round steel or stainless steel base plate. Multiple radial holes in the base plate and a generous footpr...

Wera Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co KG says its range of 19 torque screwdrivers, launched earlier this year, are ideal for every conceivable mini and micro application. The mini and micro torque screwdrivers are available in a preset version with a fixed torque value or as an adjustable model with variable torque ranges. In the case of the adjustable model, the required torque value can be q...

Bradford-based Chicago Brand UK says its range of Grip-Tite sockets and wrenches offer the next generation in wrench technology. Chicago Brand UK explains that patented advanced cam technology allows the socket or wrench to bite on to the sides of the bolt head even if it’s rounded, rusted, or otherwise damaged. The tools also function as a convenient bolt starter as they hold the bolt for easy...

Optimas OE Solutions LLC has announced the acquisition of a UK of bespoke critical fasteners and special cold forgings, in a move that enhances supply chain security and flexibility of support for key OEM customers. Based in the historic spa town of Droitwich, south west of Birmingham, Barton Cold Form is clear evidence that advanced cold forming is very much alive in the United Kingdom. The na...

Ideal Clamp Products Inc has added new sizes to its current contractor pack bags line for the IDEAL-TRIDON® brand of worm gear, hose and specialty clamps. SAE sizes 36, 48, and 64, are now available in the popular twenty-five packs, which were designed with the contractor or big jobs in mind. All IDEAL-TRIDON® stainless steel hose clamps are made in the USA and are Uniform Plumber Code (UPC) ce...

HAZET-WERK Hermann Zerver GmbH & Co KG has introduced a new range of electronic torque/angle wrenches, which cover a torque display range of 5Nm – 400Nm. Available in three models – each with a ‘basic’ and ‘top’ version – the torque measurement ranges from 10Nm – 100Nm, 20Nm – 200Nm and 40Nm – 400Nm respectively. HAZET says the ‘basic’ model versions measure torque with an accuracy of ±2% /...

By Christie Jones, market development manager at SPIROL  SPIROL International Corporation provides the fundamental guidelines for determining the optimum balance between strength and flexibility of the coiled spring pin, which will result in the prolonged net life of an assembly.  What is a coiled pin?Invented in 1948 by SPIROL the coiled spring pin was specifically designed to address deficien...

Staytite Ltd is a fastener supplier that has been providing high-quality products and reliable solutions to customers for over 35 years. Will Lowry visited the headquarters in High Wycombe, UK, to find out how its multi-pronged approach enables it to deliver a complete service. Established in 1978, Staytite was originally focused on a single product – the Staytite Nut – a one-piece metal lockin...

For over 61 years Duroc NV has been a key player in the European market for the surface treatment of fasteners and other related articles. Thanks to its good geographical location at the gates of the port of Antwerp, Belgium, more than 800,000kg of fasteners are surface treated per week to enhance their corrosion and friction properties. Duroc is able to offer a broad range of solutions – with...

SD Products Ltd has announced an official agreement with ARaymond to enhance its portfolio of fastening solutions for industry. ARaymond fastening solutions for industry are suitable for a wide range of applications including house appliances, electrical, lighting, electronic, HVAC, furniture, and vending machines. The range includes fastening solutions in plastic and metal such as clips, faste...