In this case study, A Raymond Agriculture interviews Ivy, a leader with Armitage Wholesale who has worked as a buyer in the landscaping industry for more than a decade, about the company’s revolutionary fastening solution, the Agilo, specially designed to help nursery trees. Armitage Wholesale, located in the South Willamette Valley in Eugene, Oregon, specialises in the highest-quality trees,...

UK maker and supplier of standard parts and components, WDS Components, has introduced a new range of aluminium clevis forks, with fork attachments able to create a strong linkage for applications requiring a lightweight design.  Introduced following demands from WDS’ customers for a more lightweight version of the brand’s existing heavy-duty range, the lightweight aluminium design of the new f...

Precisely set torque wrenches are particularly important in the automotive trade. A screw that is not tightened enough can become loose and cause serious damage or even accidents and a screw that is overtightened can break, or cause irreparable damage to the thread. But while the correct torque can be pre-set on a torque wrench using torque tables, can users really be certain the torque wrench...

Industry professionals can enhance their knowledge and use of instant adhesives with the release, byHenkel UK, of its LOCTITE brand’s new 12 page eBook guide to understanding and eliminating the problem of blooming, something which poses challenges for the cyanoacrylates market. Blooming is a white or rainbow coloured haze, which occurs when unreacted cyanoacrylate adhesive molecules become air...

Engineered structural connector and building solutions specialist, Simpson Strong-Tie, has introduced its Timber Drive™, heavy-duty structural fastening system designed for stand-up, semi-automatic operation while driving 3 inches to 6¼ inches structural screws. The new system is suited for heavy-duty jobs that require repetitive fastening, such as decks, docks, boardwalks, piers, and flooring,...

Master Bond Supreme 17HTND-2, Master Bond’s latest product addition, is a toughened epoxy system for bonding and sealing applications. It is a true one component system, not premixed and frozen, with an unlimited working life at room temperature. Supreme 17HTND-2 is thermally stable, featuring a high glass transition temperature of 410°F (210°C). The product also meets NASA low outgassing spec...

SPIROL has announced the expansion of its robust fastener installation equipment line by introducing the new Model CP pneumatic compression limiter installation machine. The Model CP can install one compression limiter into one assembly, or simultaneously install multiple limiters into several different assemblies at the same or at different heights. The pneumatic compression limiter installat...

When it comes to reliable fasteners, a European Technical Assessment (ETA) is the essential point of assessment for quality and performance. Here Mungo Befestigungstechnik looks at why ETA certifications are so important and the benefits they provide.  ETA certified fasteners are designed for a targeted range of applications and substrates and have usually undergone extensive testing and inspec...

Laser Tools, a leading provider of specialised automotive tools, has recently introduced a ball-joint separator designed for specific Volvo models (part number 8589). The Volvo front ball joints are notoriously challenging to reach with traditional ball joint breakers due to limited access. With its unique design, this ball-joint separator enables technicians to safely remove the lower ball jo...

The IUV101 Medical Kit has been specially designed to contain everything a manufacturer needs to start working with UV curing adhesive technology for medical device bonding, a kit which includes three widely used adhesives in 10ml syringes, alongside the IUV101 LED UV Spot Lamp for Handheld UV Light Curing.  The spot lamp device has a powerful 2,000 mW/cm2 light intensity, which users can focus...