Fastener News Archive

New high-performance, low-odour flooring adhesive

30th November 2023

Thanks to its high adhesive strength and shear strength, the new carpet adhesive THOMSIT T 420 from PCI Augsburg GmbH is the optimal solution for bonding all types of textile coverings. Installers benefit from safe installation without seam shrinkage and joint formation, even with critical coverings such as needle felt and ball yarn.Thanks to its formula with a very low resin content, the new t...

Construction + Civil Engineering

High cleaning power for aluminium components

29th November 2023

Henkel has launched a high performing boron-free cleaner to be used during the metal pretreatment process for aluminium vehicle components in order to meet corrosion and adhesion performance without the use of boron. Traditional aluminium cleaners rely on boron to help reduce the potential for aluminium etching during the automotive cleaning process. Etching can prevent the creation of high-qu...

Automotive

Vossloh connect for digital rail solutions

29th November 2023

Vossloh is introducing the Cloud-based platform, Vossloh connect, whose applications will drive the digitalisation and the transformation of the rail industry. The platform offers an array of cutting-edge solutions designed to optimise rail infrastructure management and maintenance as well as contributing to increased safety, reduced costs and improved overall performance. Vossloh has created...

Rail

Signal feedback included

29th November 2023

The innovative range of intelligent standard parts from Ganter ensure greater safety, higher efficiency and more stable processes. These parts are suitable for a wide range of applications, such as remote monitoring the fill and temperature levels in hydraulic tanks, displaying process situations, or reporting the position of parts in machines. Among the range is the smart GN 251.2 setting bolt...

Other Industries

Portfolio extended to products for the building sector

28th November 2023

Mapei UK has extended its range of low environmental impact products, Zero Line, which now includes six building products from cementitious mortars to pre-blended grout. The portfolio will provide contractors and specifiers with durable, high-performance products with CO2 fully offset in the entire life cycle.  Mapei states the CO2 emissions – measured throughout the life cycle of products from...

Construction + Civil Engineering

The new 10-in-1 airframe drill

28th November 2023

Specifically developed to further improve quality and productivity on the aircraft assembly line, whilst also reducing instances of operator injury, Atlas Copco Tools and Industrial Assembly Solutions has introduced a versatile electric drill for the aerospace sector. According to industry research carried out by Atlas Copco, 35% of holes required in airframe construction are drilled using hand...

Aerospace

In-depth product portfolio

27th November 2023

Bülte Group offers a wide range of plastic components and fasteners for various industrial applications. The oldest and best-selling product in the company’s history are plastic washers according to DIN/ISO standards.  The washer range includes standard washers, but also locking and sealing retaining washers (such as the well-known RBM – a patented washer), then various flat washers covering a...

Other Industries

Environmentally friendly grout for concrete fastening

27th November 2023

Hilti has recently launched its latest innovation, HIT-CT 100. The new grout is suitable for fastenings in concrete for various applications, including new construction or renovation of commercial properties, housing, public properties and civil engineering projects. Hilti states that HIT-CT 100 meets the EU’s high requirements for chemical content and therefore requires no chemical training or...

Construction + Civil Engineering

New adhesive propels autonomous driving forward

24th November 2023

DELO has recently developed a flexible electronics adhesive that permanently seals sensor housings and thus reliably protects components, such as image sensors. DELO DUALBOND BS3770 meets the stringent requirements of the semiconductor and automotive industries and helps drive innovation in autonomous driving.  DELO insists that unlike adhesives previously available on the market, the newly dev...

Automotive

A crystal-clear commitment to sustainability

24th November 2023

tesa, an international manufacturer of adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, is relaunching one of its classics. From now on, the well-known tesafilm® will be more sustainable and will be joined by the new tesafilm® Eco & Crystal line. The backing is made from 90% recycled PET, the adhesive mass from water-based acrylate, and the roll core from 100% industrially generated res...

Other Industries