In railway bridge construction, the decision to change a fastener system can improve the whole reliability of a construction. In 2016 a freight train fell into the Tolten River, in Chile, after the railway bridge collapsed. In 2020, J. LANFRANCO & Cie supplied over 37,000 ESL self-locking nuts for the restoration project. ESL self-locking nuts were selected due to the harsh environment fact...

Gas-tight and waterproof connecting elements are becoming increasingly important in the age of electromobility. They are essential for the safety and reliability of electrical components and are used in various areas such as electronic housings, charging infrastructures and battery cases. This is where rivets and rivet nuts from MDS come into play. Blind rivet nuts and rivet nuts are designed...

Many adhesives, sealants, and potting materials are packaged in two part side by side cartridges, which are convenient for material application on the production line or in the field. Here, Interonics offers insight into the best methods when using two part cartridges for dispensing applications. Cartridges don’t require users to measure out materials in the correct ratio, and by adding the man...

The aluminium reversible ratchet ½ inch 1993 ALU-10 by GEDORE meets all these requirements need for assembly and repair tasks. Thanks to its low inherent weight, it is ideal for hand-friendly and special applications such as overhead working, with manual sockets and connecting parts with square drive. The ratchet is forged from high-quality special aluminium, which makes it light, robust, and d...

Pandrol has recently announced the launch of the Common Interface System; a new solution designed to future-proof non-ballasted track. The Common Interface System, as its name suggests, provides a common connection point for a range of different direct and indirect fastening assemblies. A common base accommodates three different fastenings – FCA, DFC and Vanguard. As a result, when noise and vi...

IPG® (Intertape Polymer Group®), a leading manufacturer of packaging products, has introduced ExlfilmPlus® PCR, a revolutionary polyolefin shrink film that, the company states, contains 35% total recycled content and is prequalified to be recycled at store drop-off locations. ExlfilmPlus® PCR has been specially designed to meet the growing demand for more sustainable and circular packaging solu...

Designed specifically for motorcycles with spoke wheels, this motorcycle spoke wrench set from Laser Tools (part number 8241), which includes a range of spoke wrench heads plus an adjustable torque wrench, allowing wheel spokes to be replaced in accordance with the wheel manufacturer’s specifications and instructions. Eight sizes of spoke wrench head are included (5.6mm – 7.1mm) plus a spline w...

Master Bond Supreme 11AOHTMed is a two component epoxy featuring thermal conductivity and electrical insulation – a system which fully passes ISO 10993-5 testing for non-cytotoxicity and is recommended for bonding and sealing in medical device applications.  Supreme 11AOHTMed has reliable electrical insulation properties with a volume resistivity exceeding 1014 ohm-cm at 75°F (23.9°C). It also...

pgb-Europe has published a comprehensive new catalogue for structural steel construction fasteners, as well as highlighting its new range of L-anchors and complete anchor chairs. Downloadable from the pgb website, the new catalogue features the company’s complete range of 8.8 grade SB bolts in-line with EN 15048 requirements, as well as detailing pgb’s extensive range of both zinc plated and ho...

Fan safety in football stadiums has come a long way in recent decades, yet collapses and accidents still occur. When Bernhard Baumhus was tasked with building a stand for German football club SC Paderborn 07, it was integral to the design to find an optimal bolting solution. Back in 2019 Paderborn’s home ground – the Benteler Arena – needed to be upgraded and expanded by some 2,000 seats to a 1...