In October 2023 the ISO 68-1 standard, which defines the profile, or shape, of the metric thread, was given its biggest revision in 50 years.  Prior to the release of this latest standard, only the basic thread profile was defined – in which the theoretical profile of the thread is determined by dimensions and angles common to both internal and external threads. This profile is theoretical and...

Klimas Wkręt-met is making another investment within wooden construction by delivering its screws to the Nordhavn coast. The Marmormolen in Copenhagen is a complex of seven buildings framed in one block, each nine stories high, and will be one of the largest contemporary wooden structures in Denmark. The company’s WKFC, WKLC, and WKCH screws, in the hundreds of thousands, are being sent. Marmo...

Two flexible torque wrenches with plug-in connections for holding various insertion tools have been introduced by HAZET for rough workshop use. The torque wrench with the insert square of size 9mm x 12mm bears the product number 5290-3CT and is suitable for an application range between 10Nm and 60Nm. For torques between 40Nm and 200Nm, there is 5292-3CT wrench with the 14mm x 18mm insert square...

To further improve its plastics footprint Henkel has started to relaunch its bonding and sealing portfolio for consumers and craftsmen in Europe. The new packaging concept helps to significantly reduce virgin plastic by using up to 95% of recycled plastic made from post-consumer recyclate (PCR). To underline its commitment for sustainable packaging Henkel has announced ambitious packaging targe...

Bridges are not just concrete and steel structures; they are lifelines that connect communities, facilitate commerce, and contribute to the overall infrastructure of a region. Ensuring the longevity, safety and functionality of these essential structures is of paramount importance.  One often overlooked, yet critical, aspect of bridge maintenance and safety is the use of security fasteners, whi...

Swedish specialist fastener manufacturer BUMAX has been selected to supply premium fasteners to ETpathfinder, an R&D facility at Maastricht University for testing and prototyping innovative concepts and enabling new technologies for the Einstein Telescope (ET). The Einstein Telescope is a next generation underground gravitational wave observatory being developed to be 100 times more sensiti...

GEARWRENCH has recently expanded the 90T family product line, adding two new innovative ratcheting wrenches – the 90T Reversible Ratcheting Wrench and 90T Double Flex GearBox Ratcheting Wrench. Designed with professionals in mind, the 90 tooth gear on both ratcheting wrenches requires just four degrees of swing arc to turn fasteners, even in the tightest of spaces. Each new wrench also features...

Whether pictures, mirrors, hanging baskets, lamps, fairy lights or shelves – furnishings and decorative elements on the walls and ceiling give the home a face and quality of life. With the contents of the fischer EasyDIY Box, over 80 attachment points can be implemented to make the best possible use of all room surfaces – allowing keen DIYers to make their own four walls inviting and homely in...

The old story – a lost locking wheel nut key. New from Laser Tools is the Universal Wheel Nut Extractor Set (part number 8636), the ideal solution for tackling stubborn, damaged rounded-off wheel bolts, or locking wheel nuts or bolts when the key is lost. Designed to meet the needs of service centres, tyre fitting bays, and roadside recovery drivers, this set comes in a convenient blow-moulded...

Lesjöfors has supplied traction gas springs to Feal Ramps, for its iRV loading ramp, - a new innovative disability ramp that will provide accessibility solutions to users all over the world. It is estimated that 131.8 million people use wheelchairs, which is 1.85% of the world’s population, with the number of individuals with mobility access issues only increasing. Feal Ramps have played a cent...