Here Dr Bill Eccles, of Bolt Science, outlines some of the common causes which can result in bolt failure in the mechanical engineering sector. Long ago when I worked as part of a large team of design engineers, there were people who stated that fatigue was the most common cause of bolt failures, others said it was insufficient preload and fatigue was another common indirect cause. I was remin...

Simpson Strong-Tie is expanding its growing line of offsite construction solutions with the new MASOZ™ mudsill anchors, designed for factory construction of sheathed wall panels. These connectors provide an efficient alternative to traditional cast in place anchor bolts, as time isn’t wasted on misaligned anchors. Designed with the user in mind with the aim to reduce time consumption, the smar...

A new addition to the Laser Tools range is the Off-line Ball-End Socket Adaptor Set consisting of three adaptors in ¼ inch drive, 3/8 inch drive, and ½ inch drive sizes, specially designed for quick fastener removal. The distinctive wobble ball end design allows for a 10 degree movement, alongside a further 40 degree range of movement in the shaft. With an approximate overall length of 75mm, t...

Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association recently held the 11th edition of its biennial Tape College, to deconstruct the complexity of adhesive tapes by teaching the fundamentals and current technical essentials of adhesive tape technology. Hosted and taught by the best and brightest of the field of adhesive tape to professionals relatively new to the market, the three day working sold ou...

With an intense focus on sustainability in the modern construction industry, wood construction is becoming an increasingly popular alternative as a renewable resource that is climate neutral, offers excellent physical and insulating properties, among other advantages. Thanks to fischer’s latest wood construction screws, PowerFast II and PowerFull II, wood can be processed safely. Equipped with...

EJOT UK is supporting the 2023 Collaborate to Innovate (C2I) Awards dedicated to recognising and celebrating the very best examples of engineering innovation achieved through a collaborative approach.  The fastening systems manufacturer is sponsoring the ‘Automotive’ category, a market sector the company serves in the UK and globally through its extensive range of advanced fastening systems and...

PEM® UK has announced the opening of its physical offices in Burnley, signalling a renewed commitment to the UK market. This revitalised space not only serves as a testament to PEM® UK’s dedication but also introduces on-site warehouses featuring a comprehensive stock of fasteners. In addition to these enhancements, PEM® UK is thrilled to unveil the expansion of its sales team, reaffirming its...

In the quest to develop a sector wide software tool for the harmonised Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation for the adhesive and tapes industry, it has been agreed that Sphera, a specialised provider of sustainability software consulting services, will work in close cooperation with Afera to finalise the raw material clusters and build the database required to set-up the tool.  During a n...

Panacol has introduced its first series UV curable, black epoxy resin adhesives - Vitralit® BL UC 1101, Vitralit® BL UC 1102 and Vitralit® BL UC 1103, known as ‘Black&Light’ technology, specially designed to be cured in thicker layers using only UV light, eliminating the need for a secondary curing mechanism.          A conventional black UV adhesive absorbs a high percentage of the UV cur...

Bäcker GmbH & Co KG, has added new locking systems and security solutions to its product portfolio, under its new PlacoLock® brand, in order to adapt to changing customer requirements and with future orientated growth in mind.  The new range comprises of compression and twist locks, edge protection and sealing profiles, as well as various other locking systems. The products are used in sect...