Fastener News Archive

Non-drip cryogenic epoxy offers electrical and thermal insulation

7th May 2025

Master Bond EP29LPSPND-3 is a two component, non-drip epoxy compound with a paste consistency that can be used for bonding and sealing applications. The system is electrically non-conductive and thermally insulative, with a thermal conductivity of approximately 0.2 W/(m•K) at room temperature. It withstands cryogenic temperatures and is serviceable in the range up to 250°F (121.1°C).  EP29LPSP...

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Full portfolio of riveting expertise

7th May 2025

Working closely with industry experts to maintain high-levels of performance and durability, Rivet Factory Group s.r.o offers a comprehensive range of rivets, rivet nuts, as well as riveting tools, designed for various industrial applications. Rivet Factory explains: “Rivets provide several advantages over traditional fasteners, such as bolts and screws. They offer superior strength, reliabilit...

Construction + Civil Engineering

NORMA receives order for tank ventilation line systems

6th May 2025

NORMA Group has won a major order for tank ventilation systems for a well-known European car manufacturer. From mid 2026 until 2035, NORMA will supply these systems for gasoline powered passenger cars and plug-in hybrids.  NORMA’s order includes the development and production of tank ventilation systems for various models of the OEM. The systems consist of several plastic tubes and quick connec...

Automotive

UNILOCK clamping systems from norelem

6th May 2025

norelem has expanded its clamping technology portfolio of zero-point clamping systems and 5 axis clamping modules with UNILOCK, a system which allows complete machining of complex workpieces from five sides in a single clamping set-up.   A new addition to the range is the UNILOCK EGM 110-75 clamping module. It is designed for use on machine tables or in fixtures, even in situations with limited...

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fischer’s problem-solvers for structural retrofitting

2nd May 2025

The preservation and retrofitting of existing buildings has become one of the most important tasks of the construction industry, not least because of the growing demand for sustainability. fischer’s market launches with carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP) and carbon fibre fabrics (CF) allow the structural strengthening of infrastructure constructions and buildings. Additional fischer fixing...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Fastening solutions for plastics

2nd May 2025

Fastening in soft materials presents unique challenges that require specialised solutions to ensure durability and reliability. For instance, materials such as plastics often experience issues with pull-out resistance, material deformation and thread stripping. This is where BBA’s specialised solutions including BCT rivet nuts can be used – maintaining structural integrity while minimising mate...

Aerospace

The use of friction shims in friction grip joints

1st May 2025

In the January - February issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, Dr Bill Eccles of Bolt Science Ltd discussed the importance of the value of interface friction in friction grip joints. In this follow up article, he highlights how having a proven approach to increase interface friction is very useful, with it being a way of resolving a service problem or minimising the bolt size needed in a shear...

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Secure bolting for glass roofs

1st May 2025

In most cases when bolts come loose, they can be tightened again. But what if they are impossible to access and must maintain a specific preload? A glass roof inside a newly developed quarter in the heart of Hamburg, Germany, recently presented developers with these challenges and secure bolting connections from Nord-Lock Group were the chosen solution.  Next to the Elbe River in Hamburg, integ...

Construction + Civil Engineering

A growing electrical portfolio

30th April 2025

Known for being a high-quality hardened steel nail brand, Don Quichotte B.V is now growing its electrical installation portfolio – from clips to saddles, cable harnesses, cable trunking, mounting strip, as well as earthing material.  Naj van Galen, international sales and marketing manager at Don Quichotte, explains: “We are of course known as a brand for our hardened steel nails, but in the la...

Electrical + Electronics

GWR Fasteners invests in British manufacturing

30th April 2025

Shropshire-based manufacturer and distributor GWR Fasteners has added a new Citizen Miyano BNA-42DHY3 7 CNC machine to its workshop, to produce more complex parts and increase overall production capacity, allowing the company to meet the growing demand for UK-made fasteners and specialist components.  The new CNC machine is a critical investment in GWR’s ongoing commitment to delivering precisi...

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