omniTECHNIK Mikroverkapselungs GmbH, a manufacturer of pre-applied chemical thread-locking products – available worldwide under the trademark precote®, recently invested in a new vibration test bench, which allows dynamic testing of tightened screws under high transversal loads, according to DIN 65151. Innovation, service and quality are all major components of omniTECHNIK’s corporate philosoph...

The first championship for formula cars with electric engines is setting new standards in motor sport and making a big impact in bringing the issue of sustainability to a wide audience. As a solution provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings worldwide, Henkel supported the China Racing team - providing the perfect range of products for fast maintenance and repair at the race trac...

An integral part of the move to electric vehicles is the use of new and lighter materials along with the adoption of products that can reduce the weight of the finished vehicle – tesa® UK says it its well placed to take advantage of this process with its wide range of tapes including the tesa® 54336. Power to weight ratio has long been a key factor for auto manufacturers and this latest develop...

Do you need to close a tube, cover pieces or protect a thread? Bülte Plastiques SA says that it has the perfect solution – Bülte sleeve caps. Made from polyethylene Bülte sleeve caps are flexible, non-corrosive, non-toxic, and very light. They can be used in a wide variety of industries including medical, aerospace, rail, electrical and electronics, building, chemical and food. The sleeve caps...

Schnabl® Stecktechnik GmbH says that by using its ‘drill, fasten and finish’ products, installers will be able to save up to 60% of working time. Designed for pipe and cable installation for commercial applications, Schnabl® says its simple yet innovative technology enables fastening elements to be fixed with very little effort. The fixings are simply inserted into a 6mm drill hole and the lock...

ARaymond SARL has developed its 200th component for a high profile customer in the commercial vehicle market, one of the world’s leading truck and bus OEMs. The component, a plastic-injected end piece with thread for fuel systems, is designed to be more cost-effective to manufacture and lighter than alternative products made of brass or steel. On a truck between four and eight of the new end pi...

Fabory recently introduced new and improved features to its website, designed to help customers navigate to products and solutions quickly and efficiently. Jip Ten Bosch, marketing and e-commerce manager at Fabory, explains: “Customers tell us they need a partner to help them increase productivity and profitability. The enhancements to the website make it easy for customers to find the products...

Ask about Bumax® and the most likely – and completely accurately – association will be with manufacturing the “world’s strongest stainless steel bolt”. The brand has been around since 1997 and the Swedish factory that exclusively produces the Bumax range for a lot longer. Despite which there remains a great deal about Bumax that is far from common knowledge even within the fastener industry. Ph...

PennEngineering® says that its PEM® Type PFC2™ and PFS2™ self-clinching captive panel screws provide secure and permanent attachment for thin metal assemblies; enable subsequent access to an assembly whenever necessary; and eliminate typical issues and risks associated with the handling, installing, and potential loosening of screws in service. These spring-loaded stainless steel (Type PFC2™) a...

GBK UK Ltd has added two new Pine Tree Clips, made from PA6 (nylon 6) and PA66 (nylon 66) to its range, which offer users panel ranges of up to 40mm. The new Pine Tree Clips offer significantly different benefits to users with panel ranges of this size. Produced using both different fin design and material grades, one item is extremely malleable – making it ideal for difficult panel assemblies...