norelem's detectable products are quickly and securely detected by detection systems, ensuring safety in the production process, especially in the highly sensitive food or pharmaceutical industry. This, the company says, significantly reduces failures or complaints. “Unfortunately, it is not always entirely avoidable that small fragments from used components of production machines enter the man...

Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced a new, lower-cost combo kit for its popular Quik Drive® Cordless PRO300SG2 auto-feed screw driving system.  Powered by a Dewalt® cordless driver motor, the Quik Drive® Cordless PRO300SG2 Decking System is designed for stand-up operation to make deck and subfloor installations fast and easy, a...

From airports, railways, subways, and industrial plants, to crane manufacturers, and even for the engines on ships, the applications for the new, smart, control and safety fastening systems from technology start-up, TOKBO, are diverse and numerous. TOKBO was created as a result of a research project partnership, launched in 2018, between world leading Agrati SpA, and start-up accelerator, e-Nov...

Guided by a long history in the fastener sector, and an innovation-oriented approach, Growermetal is able to supply its products to international customers – combining a wide range of parts, coatings and in-house services. When Virginio Cattaneo founded the first site of Growermetal back in 1950, the company was a family-run small business in the north of Italy. The first expansion phase starte...

Professionals in the trades have always had a grin-and-bear-it mentality to get the job done. When it comes to extracting a damaged, corroded or frozen screw, Crescent tools offers its Screw BiterTM Impact Extraction Screwdrivers for quick and easy extraction, even with the toughest fasteners. “This is another one of those categories, another one of those user problems that has seen little to...

When working in hazardous environments, there are always risks 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...

By Daniel Marin, business development manager for electromobility, ARaymond North America  As the demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, one thing that will be essential is keeping down costs for consumers. The battery world within the EV sector is maturing, and with these changes comes the need for innovative solutions to improve efficiency in the production process.  One of the many...

Italian maker and distributor of fasteners and tools for sheet metal working, Rivit, has introduced a flower-shaped rivet – Fioriv – to fasten soft and composite materials with a secure and long-lasting fastening, thanks to its four, petal-like pressure points.  Rivit Srl explains that these petal-like pressure points are created by four notches placed under the head of the mandrel that, in the...

Specially designed to keep screw bits in order, the new SmartHolder sets from HAZET aim to always keeping things tidy. The Remscheid-based tool specialist has clearly arranged the most common bits in practical holders and combined them into useful sets. With a special mechanism, a row of eight bits folds up for easy access in the sturdy and easy-to-clean holder and folds back to allow for tran...

To address the problem of critical assemblies becoming loose under extreme environmental conditions within the rail sector, J. LANFRANCO & Cie is able to offer a robust solution in the form of its THU self-locking nuts, which are effective in fastening rail joiners and contribute to enhancing rail safety. Rail freight companies face numerous challenges when it comes to ensuring the safety a...