At Hafren Fasteners, security is not just about functionality; it’s also about seamlessly integrating security measures into a particular environment. This is important in applications such as façades where a screw head, painted in the colours of the façade, blends harmoniously into its surroundings, making an otherwise unwanted feature almost invisible. This is where the company’s new offering...

Laser Tools has introduced a seven piece set of trim removal tools, complete with an assorted box containing 100 replacement trim retaining clips (part number 8731), an ideal set for interior and exterior work on automobiles. Suitable for removing interior and exterior automotive trim and associated fixings, this set includes a variety of wedge type and flat trim removal tools suitable for doo...

The thread-lock FS Vario-Lock® from Flaig + Hommel GmbH is a screw thread-lock that allows variable positioning, extreme flexibility and versatility in securing screw threads.  The braking torque, based on the DIN EN ISO 2320 standard, can be defined individually according to customer requirements. Any special thread can be implemented at the time of manufacturing special purpose screws and bol...

Completely independent of gas cartridges, power cords, and hoses, the new pneumatic cordless nailers from PREBENA Wilfried Bornemann GmbH & Co KG can be used anywhere, offering complete working freedom. Consisting of three models – the PKT-8-RKP100 round head strip nailer, the cordless nailer PKT-8-RHC40 and the VITAS 100-AKKU small compressor – the new PKT-HYBRID range has a very compact d...

PEM® fasteners have played an important role for the overall application of a Danish satellite orbiting Earth, launched by students in a collaboration across several universities. Last year in spring 2023, a Danish satellite was launched by a rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. Featured onboard were components by PennEngineering® in the form of PEM® press fasteners –...

Six ranges, comprising over eighty lines of rivet nuts, have been launched by Jaton Riveting Products (JRP) – a leading brand from Owlett-Jaton. JRP, a dedicated riveting brand, offers an extensive range of quality blind rivets, rivet nuts, and tooling. With over 1,200 lines already in the range, the offering is substantial.  The new rivet nuts added are in addition to the circa 230 rivet nut l...

2024 marks Fixi Group’s 40th anniversary and to celebrate the Italian manufacturer and distributor of fixings systems has introduced two new product lines – speed rivet technology and riveters for industrial use. Speed rivet technology permits the installation of 50 – 60 rivets in a very short time, like a self-feeding concept.Fixi points out  this technology allows a 60% – 71% increase in inst...

During the LOPEC trade show, which took place March 6th to 7th in Munich, Henkel displayed its innovations for printed electronics solutions, designed to apply to various industry applications. Additionally, Henkel highlighted its development capabilities supported by its broad ecosystem of partners. Henkel is an industry leading supplier of printed electronics materials and services through th...

The Fastener Sector of the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) has announced the much anticipated return of the CBM ‘Mini-Expo’ – unleashing an opportunity for UK fastener manufacturers to showcase their capabilities. Set to take place on 4th September 2024, at the esteemed National Metalforming Centre in West Bromwich, UK, this one day extravaganza is geared towards providing a compreh...

CELO has received a European Technical Assessment (ETA – 22/0613) for its FORCE ONE direct impact nailing system, ensuring the safety, reliability and quality of the company’s direct impact fixing products, as well as offering reassurance to customers worldwide.  The ETA certification highlights the high standard of performance and safety embedded within the FORCE ONE gas nailing system, as wel...