Fastener News Archive

Kamasa set of long-reach screwdrivers

2nd August 2023

New from Kamasa, a Tool Connection brand, is an extra long-reach screwdriver set, featuring eight screwdrivers which have been specially designed to reach restricted-access fixings. The screwdrivers feature soft grip handles with thermoplastic rubber inserts to enable user comfort. The shaft has been manufactured from strong, chrome vanadium steel and the magnetic tips securely grip the fixings...

Automotive

Cloud-based fastener and hardware eSourcing tool

1st August 2023

A new web-based platform designed to simplify and streamline the sourcing process for fasteners and hardware has been launched by eSupplier.com – designed to make it easier for businesses to manage all aspects of their sourcing process from a single dashboard. The Fastener & Hardware eSourcing Tool enables users to handle multi-currency sourcing with ease and features an advanced cost calcu...

Other Industries

INDEX launches new general catalogue

1st August 2023

INDEX® A Perfect Fixing has launched its new general catalogue of new products and ranges for 2023, which includes over 7,000 products, as well as news on new types of approvals and certifications. The company’s steel or stainless steel accessories for cables and chains, for example, are designed to safely hold heavy loads and can withstand adverse weather conditions, making them perfect for ou...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Bossard’s role in researching the universe

31st July 2023

One year ago, what is currently the sharpest image of the remote universe was revealed, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Bossard, as one of the principal suppliers of various fasteners for the Ariane 5 rocket, which transported the James Webb space telescope into space, is delighted to have played a key role in understanding the cosmos. “We are proud to contribute to researchi...

Aerospace

Haeger® launches showroom and tech centre

31st July 2023

Haeger®, a PennEngineering® company and provider of highly engineered fasteners and fastener installation solutions, has announced the inauguration of its state of the art Haeger® Machine Demonstration facility at its European headquarters in Oldenzaal, the Netherlands. Designed to showcase the industry leading capabilities of Haeger® insertion machines, the Haeger® Showroom and Tech Centre is...

Other Industries

A fast universal screw for wood applications

28th July 2023

REISSER now offers a new fastening system for fast and secure screw fastening with its latest product, the DNS plus wood screw. By providing wobble-free screw fastening and maximum power transmission without the risk of overtightening, the screw is ideally suited to fixing various interior wood applications. The two versions, the REISSER DNS plus wood screw and the REISSER DNS plus wood constr...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Bostik unveils bio-based hot melt adhesives

28th July 2023

Bostik, the adhesives business line of Arkema, has recently unveiled its latest range of bio-based specialty hot melt adhesives. These adhesives are designed to meet the increasing demand for more sustainable materials in the manufacturing of technical textile, automotive interior, filters and electronics, among others. In today's world, there is a growing focus on environmental sustainability...

Automotive

New miniature swinghandle lock

27th July 2023

As a direct result of customer feedback, EMKA is adding to its flexible 2225 lock design with the introduction of a compact-format lock version in the 2225 range. The new lock offers IP66 sealing and accepts many locking sets, all interchangeable from the front of the housing for normal, or compression operation, with half cylinder or round cylinder, KABA, or standard inserts, such as double bi...

Other Industries

Specialised in high-end safety fasteners

27th July 2023

J. LANFRANCO & Cie has obtained approvals and certifications from the main manufacturers and equipment manufacturers of the railway, nuclear, aeronautical, mining, and petroleum sector, for safety applications undergoing severe vibration stresses. In its range of fasteners, and thanks to its double-slot self-locking technology, J. LANFRANCO offers a range of all-metal nuts that are particul...

Rail

The ultimate decking solution

26th July 2023

When fixing soft or hardwoods, Samac Fixings offers its Performance Decking Screws as an ideal solution. The screws are packed with precisely engineered design features – tailored specifically for decking projects. The Performance Decking Screws feature self-countersinking ribs, ensuring improved countersinking and a flush finish for a professional look. The Type 17 Cut Point reduces splitting...

Construction + Civil Engineering