NORMA Group has won an order to supply various joining solutions for the production of fuel cell drive systems from a major German automotive supplier. The joining components are used in the cooling system for the fuel cell racks as well as on the electric air compressors. This project is the biggest order for fuel cell vehicles NORMA Group has received so far. NORMA’s metal clamps and rubber-p...

Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, variably configurable and precise – clamp connectors are an indispensable component in mechanical or plant engineering, although these components are usual made of stainless steel or die-cast aluminium. INOCON is expanding its offering to include clamp connectors in a wide variety of configurations made of glass fibre reinforced polyamide.  The connectors, whic...

The saying goes ‘everybody can tighten a bolt’, but a properly designed joint involves a multitude of factors, from preload and friction to tool calibration, settlements, as well as dynamic loads. Nord-Lock higlights that while the requirements for welded joints have evolved steadily over the years, to the point where it’s now common to have certified professionals to execute and approve welded...

Since 2017, Electric Aircraft Concept (EAC) have been building heavy load drones and e-VTOL (electric-Vertical Take Off and Landing) designed to carry two passengers. The challenge was creating an e-VTOL light enough to fly a substantial distance. For this, EAC turned to Scott Bader’s Crestabond M1-30 as a reliable fastening solution. M1-30 is a toughened MMA adhesive that demonstrates excelle...

Designed for medical device manufacturing, Masterbond’s new MasterSil 711Med silicone passes ISO 10993-5 testing. It is a one part, flowable, room temperature vulcanising (RTV) silicone which needs no mixing, and can be used for bonding, sealing, coating and form-in-place gasketing applications. This non-corrosive, translucent compound can withstand many sterilisation methods, including liquid...

Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is extending its line of Strong-Drive® TF Wood-to-Steel screws and now offers options for increased corrosion resistance. The new screws feature enhanced corrosion resistance for trailer-floor applications.   Designed for performance and productivity in high-paced environments, Simpson states its Strong-Dri...

When Nord-Lock®, part of the Nord-Lock Group, introduced its innovative wedge-locking technology in 1982, the company swiftly rose to its current market leading position as the global leader for bolting solutions. Now, the company is once again breaking new ground by announcing the addition of CE Marking to its wedge-locking washers.  By achieving CE Marking for its securing washers, Nord-Lock®...

Alongside its extensive range of couplings, Jakob Antriebstechnik GmbHalso offers another series, EKHZ, a specially designed tailor-made solutions for bridging large centre distances. The EKHZ series is based on elastomer couplings from the company’s EKH series and is designed for applications with medium operating speeds. It covers a torque range of 20Nm to 1600Nm and enables maximum speeds o...

Exterior walls with thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) increase the energy efficiency of buildings for the benefit of people and the environment. With the new fischer insulation dowels FID II and FID II Plus, light to medium-heavy attachments can be attached directly to the insulation without thermal bridges.  Made from glass fibre reinforced plastic, the new products offer maximum st...

The demand for electric vehicles has been rapidly growing across the world, putting pressures on the traditional automotive supply chain. This has driven providers to find new ways of working and be more committed than ever to the changing needs of their customers. It was due to this trend that TR Fastenings was approached by the London EV Company (LEVC) with a time-critical problem. LEVC is p...