When working in hazardous environments, there are always risk posed to the equipment used. It is important to protect against mechanical corrosion – and worse, equipment failure. It’s crucial to take precautions and ensure that machinery stays up and running even in the most unforgiving operating conditions. APM Hexseal states one of the best ways to prevent equipment failures is to make sure s...

The EPDM bonded washer from UTA is a simple pressure gasket, which provides leak-proof sealing from water, gases and other fluids – making it suitable for applications with various screw connections. The conical design directs flow of facing materials to form a seal conforming to both the fastener and sealing surface. The EPDM rubber can also vulcanise to a variety of metal materials to ensure...

Bossong SpA is continuing its position as a reference point for chemical anchoring with the introduction of the new BCR HYBRID chemical anchor, which the company highlights meets the current needs of markets that require fast, universal, multipurpose and environmentally certified products. With two ETA accreditations (ETA – 15/0559) and (ETA – 24/0016), updated in accordance with the Constructi...

For technicians working on VW Group vehicles, the new VW Group headlamp adjustment tool kit from Laser Tools has been assembled to make adjusting headlights easy, particularly in situations where bumper and headlamp gaps are tight.  Adjusting headlights can often be challenging due to limited access and specialised fixing profiles. Specifically intended for the professional technician that work...

Hafren Security Fasteners has acquired all property, rights, titles and interests of the System Zero® product range of security screws and associated tooling, establishing itself as the ‘go to’ provider for cutting edge security fastener solutions. The System Zero® security screw product range, well known in the electronics industry and previously owned by PSM International, has advanced featur...

The smart new Samac Performance Plus woodscrews trade case, from Samac Fixings, is packed with hundreds of high performance woodscrews, making it ideal for every fixing job on-site. Designed with a robust handle for seamless site-to-site transit, and built to absorb the bumps and knocks of construction life, this durable and robust case will protect screws from dust, debris and water.   The tra...

A rapid increase in busbar manufacturing is pushing OEMs to look for new solutions to reduce electrical resistance and be more cost-effective. ECCB™ PEM eConnect™ Contact Bushing from PennEngineering® can be used to make reliable electrical connections between copper or aluminium busbars, PCBs or cable terminals. Current solutions on the market have many limitations. These include unplated busb...

Through its globally renowned brand LOCTITE®, Henkel Adhesive Technologies has introduced four new product categories – Pioneer, Contributor, Straight Performer and Challenged, to help customers understand the environmental impact of its products. In order to highlight how ongoing improvements to its vast range of adhesive solutions can help businesses improve manufacturing efficiency in a more...

St. Mark's Basilica in Venice is an architectural masterpiece and the city's landmark. In recent years, however, it has been repeatedly threatened by flooding. A system of glass barriers, anchored using fischer’s injection mortar FIS EM Plus in combination with fischer’s FIS A anchor rods, will protect St. Mark's Basilica from damage caused by tidal waves and flooding in the future.   In recent...

By Ian Parker, freelancer, ianparkerwriter@aol.com The UK is the greatest sailing nation on Earth and its boating and shipping history goes back thousands of years. For instance, yachting goes back hundreds of years and the Americas Cup actually started on the Solent, the strait between the Isle of Wight and the mainland of England, in 1861. Sailing is huge around the shores, and inland lakes,...