TECHSiL are driving innovation in the automotive industry with a cutting-edge range of hot melt adhesive solutions manufactured by its long-term partner Power Adhesives. These adhesive technologies offer a myriad of advantages that can streamline manufacturing processes, making automotive assembly faster, more efficient, and cost-effective. Why choose hot melt? One of the primary reasons automo...

Here Massimo Generali, owner and managing director of FAR Srl, explains how the Italian specialist – based in Bologna, one of the most developed industrial regions in the world – has become a leader within fastening technology.  Founded in 1957, FAR has always been owned by the Generali family and today it boasts a presence in over 75 countries around the world – in very diversified industrial...

G&B FISSAGGI, the Italian manufacturer of construction fixings, has once again expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of the XTR Extreme Hybrid chemical anchor.  Renowned for offering products of the highest quality and certified performance, G&B FISSAGGI has established itself as a manufacturer of nylon fixing systems, as well as steel and chemical anchors for many fields...

This versatile hand-held brake-pipe flaring tool from Laser tools (part number 8641) is designed to effortlessly form both SAE single and double flares in 3/16 inch (4.75mm) copper and cupro-nickel brake pipes. Its compact design makes it the perfect choice for on-vehicle use, fitting snugly in tight spaces such as engine bays or wheel arches during brake pipe replacements or repairs.  Not only...

The new TXE fixing model for direct fixing on concrete, from INDEX® A Perfect Fixing, is manufactured with innovative bi-metal technology, which offers high resistance to both corrosion and wear during installation.  Firstly, the body of the fixing is made from A4 stainless steel, giving it anti-corrosive properties up to C5 corrosion classification level. The tip of the fixing, on the other ha...

Strainlabs, a leading provider of innovative fastening solutions, has announced an expansion of its IoT bolt size range. Previously available in sizes ranging from M10 to M20, the company has now introduced three new sizes, M22, M24, and M27, available in property classes 8.8, 10.9 and 12.9 to cater to a broader range of industries and applications. The decision to introduce the new sizes was d...

IPG® (Intertape Polymer Group®), a leading manufacturer of packaging and protective solutions, has recently introduced the new 170e water based acrylic pressure-sensitive carton sealing tape, designed with 30% recycled film to offer a more sustainable alternative to the industry. This tape is a significant step in reducing the consumption of new virgin raw materials, thereby providing an overa...

JCP Construction Products, Owlett-Jaton’s specialist supplier of construction fixings, has introduced the latest addition to the JCP resin range and now the highest-strength resin it offers – the J-Fix Ultra-Bond 100 epoxy resin, which features a 100 year anchor service life and a double shelf life. J-Fix Ultra-Bond 100, available in a 585ml tube, is a formulation derived from pure epoxy with v...

Vossloh has again been commissioned to supply rail fastening systems for selected sections of two high-speed lines under construction in central China. Deliveries are scheduled for the second half of 2024.  One line is almost 300km long and is to link Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, and the automotive stronghold of Shiyan in Hubei province. The other line is about twice as long and, onc...

The UK’s Accreditation Service (UKAS) has expanded the scope of Atlas Copco’s UKAS calibration accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, which will enable the industrial tool manufacturer to provide calibrations for electrically powered and controlled torque devices from just 0.2Nm up to 2,000Nm – at its dedicated calibration facility in Wolverhampton and at customer manufacturing sites. In 2022, At...