fischer’s latest innovative solution now allows high loads to be transferred alongside a wide range of applications in structural timber construction. fischer’s FIS EM Plus injection mortar can be used to bond FIS A anchor rods or to bond FIS G internal threaded anchors flush with surfaces. In addition to lasting and secure fastenings in concrete and post-installed rebar connections, the epoxy...

50 year veteran of the fastening systems industry, Rivit, whose extensive catalogue of riveting tools, blind rivets and rivet nuts support users in several sectors, including automotive and construction, has recently confirmed that its RIV938 riveting tool is one of its most popular best-sellers for rivet-nut fastening. The tool is designed to speed up installation times while maintaining the h...

Walter's Tiger·tec® Gold WSM37G grade marks a technological leap into a new field of application, allowing users to benefit from innovative coating technology in thread milling.   Like the proven Tiger·tec®Gold milling grades from Walter, the new Tiger·tec® Gold WSM37G grade, whose layer structure, Walter states, is unique on the market and consists of a carbide substrate, wear-resistant TiAlN...

Screwdrivers are essential tools for professionals of all trades as well as DIYers. GEDORE red offers an extensive range of slotted, PH, PZ, TX and outer hex screwdrivers either individually or in various sets. The portfolio also includes screwdrivers for special tasks. Made of high-quality chrome-molybdenum steel, the blades of the GEDORE red screwdrivers guarantee a long service life. At the...

To help manufacturers find the right material for their application, adhesives specialist Intertronics has launched a structural adhesive selector guide. The guide includes a full overview of five structural adhesive chemistries, methyl methacrylate (MMA), epoxy, polyurethane, UV curing, and cyanoacrylate. It covers 28 materials, outlining their properties, curing considerations, compatibility...

When ensuring an airtight and watertight fit, rubber seals often prevent unwanted leakage in components ranging from pumps and valves to pipe fittings and vacuum seals. Achieving an impervious connection means carefully selecting the right seal according to the application and, in some cases, designing a custom part. Here Dean Oliviero, managing director of EAP Seals, which recently became part...

In 2024 Fixi Group, an Italian company focused on fastening systems and related tools, celebrates its 40th anniversary – with the company already starting the celebrations with the introduction of a new line of speed rivets. Back in October 2023, during the MOTEK Fair in Stuttgart, Germany, the final piece in the very wide range of fasteners available from Fixi Group was presented to the market...

Snap-on® defines ‘general service’ with the launch of this versatile 33 piece tool set. Compact and robust, it’s a portable powerhouse for technicians, offering essential tools in a durable, foamed case. The Snap-on® 233FSMBFR 33-Piece 3/8 inch Drive General Service Set includes an essential range of tools that provide a wide array of functions to cover many repair needs for technicians on the...

When something needs to be lifted, a crane, ropes or chains are needed – plus anchoring points on the load itself. Elesa+Ganter has released lifting eye bolts, manufactured according to DIN 580, which are screwed into existing threads on the load. If threads are not possible, the company also offers lifting eye nuts according to DIN 582. Elesa+Ganter offers these standard parts in two materials...

New frameplug design dimensioning software, which enables the easy and precise calculation of how many multifunctional frame plugs (MFRs) are required for fastening façade substructures, is now avaibale for download from international fastener and fixings maker, Celo. MFRs, also known as frame fixings, are one of the most popular fixings when looking to mount façade substructures made of wood o...