In hazardous environments, such as those found in the oil and gas industry, bearings are often subjected to demanding application conditions. Components used in these hostile environments are therefore designed to fulfil rigorous industry standards such as NEMA ratings. Here Chris Johnson, managing director at steel bearings supplier SMB Bearings, explains five considerations when choosing stee...

fischer has expanded its family of concrete screws, UltraCut FBS II, to allow for a wider range of product applications. The new FBS II versions can now also be used in masonry in accordance with ETA approval, while the new FSW adjustment disk enables sleepers and beams to be adjusted and aligned quickly and easily. The extended approval now covers an even larger area of ​​application. With the...

If there is a sudden inrush of water in concrete components that are in contact with the ground or in excavation pits, tunnels or mountains, rapid remedial action is required. With MC-Injekt PowerSeal®, MC-Bauchemie has launched a new product family of one-component injection products that quickly ensure a permanent seal in such cases. MC-Injekt PowerSeal® includes high-performance polyurethan...

The upcoming REACH training and certification requirements for users of diisocyanates will impact the use of many polyurethane adhesives in industrial applications. Intertronics instead offers Point-One Structural Polyurethane Adhesives, which do not require REACH training thanks to their low diisocyanate content. These adhesives are suitable for applications including the interior and exterior...

Integrity Products has introduced the IP Shearbolt – a new pantented innovation that is a permanent high security fastening that provides a range of benefits.  Integrity Products explains: A client in North America had an application where a bolt fixing was to be installed requiring a very narrow torque range, whilst at the same time achieving a high level of tamper resistance. At Integrity Pro...

G&B Fissaggi offers products of the highest quality and certified performance, with the Italian manufacturer’s wide range including nylon, steel and chemical anchors – for the hardware, construction, industry, electrical, plumbing and heating sectors – as well as some very important heavy-duty fixings.  A new version of a heavy-duty fixing from G&B Fissaggi is the GETO PLUS SMK ETA OPT...

Adding to its broad portfolio of thermal interface material solutions (TIM), Henkel has recently announced the commercial availability of its new adhesive, Bergquist Hi Flow THF 5000UT, which demonstrates robust thermal performance. The phase change film TIM allows for low mechanical pressure to be achieved thorough wet out and an ultra-thin bond line at the interface. This is critical for cha...

JW Winco is expanding its existing range of clamping elements by adding new side clamps suitable for universal and specific purposes, primarily in jig and tool construction and small series production. The standard parts come in various versions, with clamping screws, hand levers, cam levers, as well as matching accessories. The new side clamps equipped with a clamping thread can be fastened to...

Part of the Wolf Group, and a leading manufacturer of foams, sealants, and adhesives, Penosil was at this year’s BAU exhibition in April, where, as well as demonstrating its full range of products, it highlighted its exclusive application-based product categorisation that makes finding the right products that much easier for customers.  Each of Penosil’s nine product categories offer a complete...

Jowat has developed its first PUR hot melt adhesive with hazard-free labelling, design as a bonding solutions for window profile wrapping, to help protect the health and safety of processors. Part of Jowat’s range of Green Adhesives, the product is characterised by high performance and has been approved for the manufacture of plastic window frames in accordance with RAL-GZ 716. Hazards in PUR h...