Specialising in fastening applications for metal sheets and sections, solid parts and wood, and plastics and composite materials, Specialinsert is now presenting a new innovation in fasteners for stone materials. Searching for innovative fastening solutions for the world of composites has become a crucial effort for Specialinsert in the last few years. It is with this purpose that its R&D...

Permabond has expanded its epoxy adhesive line with a new range of two component epoxies formulated with FDA approved ingredients. These toughened epoxies are manufactured in compliance with the FDA CFR 175.105 and 175.300. Permabond says the excellent shock and impact resistance coupled with environmental and temperature resistance makes these epoxies ideal for food processing and food packag...

Ingenieuruero Wolfgang Weiss (IBW), based in Ottobrunn, Germany, has introduced two innovations that it says offer solutions to specific engineering problems. Instantaneous acting thread locking mechanismA threaded fastener joint incorporating the Advanced Thread Locking Mechanism (ATLM) provides failsafe locked fastening for quick installation and de-installation. The ATLM incorporates a freew...

EFC International says it is distributing the latest wave in thread locking technology - the Shakeproof® Thread - a part of ITW’s new WERCS® technology. ITW’s WERCS® technology uses a curve in the helix of the thread at every 4th pitch to create mechanical interference at precise points along the trailing flanks of mating threads. EFC points out that this joint tension in the body of the screw...

Bülte Plastics has added two new references - PF150 and PF180 – to its Handles Type PF product range, which it says are easy and quick to assemble for a perfect finish. These polyamide (nylon) handles are resistant to corrosion, impact and common chemicals; they have good dimensional stability and high thermal resistance. The handles are suitable for applications such as gates, guards, cabinet...

Böllhoff, a supplier of fastening, assembly, and systems technology based in Bielefeld, Germany, has extended its RIPP LOCK® product family. The RIPP LOCK® product family has been produced to protect bolted connections from self-unscrewing. The name RIPP LOCK® is put together through the word RIPP- which describes the geometric form of the mechanical screw locking system. The rear side of the...

Nord-Lock says that it has added a new dimension of safety to bolt security with the launch of the Nord-Lock X-series washer. X-series (pictured right) combines Nord-Lock’s unmatched wedge-locking protection against spontaneous bolt loosening due to vibration and dynamic loads with an exclusive spring effect to protect against slackening due to settlement and relaxation. This unique combinatio...

Sometimes even A4 fasteners in stainless 316 offer insufficient corrosion protection, such as in civil engineering and tunnel infrastructures. For these extremely demanding applications, Dejond has developed a cold-formed blind rivet nut in high alloy austenitic stainless steel 904L (A5). Dejond explains that high alloy austenitic stainless steel 904L offers an improved corrosion protection for...

Dörken MKS-Systeme GmbH & Co KG, based in Herdecke, Germany, says that its Delta-Protekt® KL 105 offers savings potential with regard to material use, time requirement, and energy, and will be included in PSA’s specification. Corrosion protection systems are required to provide higher and higher quality at lower coating thicknesses or with a reduction in the number of layers required. Gener...

Here NOF METAL COATINGS GROUP looks at the development and benefits of anti-corrosion coatings when used in the automotive industry. IntroductionIn the 1970s zinc-flake anti-corrosion technology was introduced with the first applications on fasteners being carried out by American and European automotive manufacturers. Originally coatings were passivated throughout by chromium oxides. Thanks to...