Henkel has recently announced the addition of Loctite Ablestik ABP 8068TI to its growing portfolio of high thermal die attach adhesives. With 165 W/m-K thermal conductivity, the new pressure-less sintering die attach paste boasts the highest thermal capability in the company’s semiconductor packaging portfolio, meeting performance requirements for high-reliability automotive and industrial powe...

Designed by BECK, the LIGNOLOC® range of wooden nails have been specially designed for use in structural timber construction and recently the product has been granted European Technical Assessment (ETA), allowing LIGNOLOC® to be used throughout the EU. The approval applies to the nails without a head and enables the planning, design, and execution of load-bearing connections in timber frame co...

Lederer is inviting everyone to discover its diverse range of products, materials, and services, by entering LEDERER WORLD – an interactive part of its website that gives further insights into the assortments, materials, quality, logistics, digitisation, special parts and coatings available from the German distributor. From screws and nuts to washers and springs; from maritime and solar to mech...

LAPP has recently announced the launch of its new EPIC® ASC axial screw contact, designed to allow for a reliable connection between the contact and the cable. With this new method of assembly, LAPP offers an effective alternative to crimping methods. When crimping, the stripped cables or wires are usually inserted into the sleeves or plug connections and pressed together using a crimping tool...

Here Thomas Holland-Letz and Ulrich Bourgund, from the Construction Fixing Europe Association, focus on the reliable design of fastenings based on ETAs, EN 1992-4 and EOTA Technical Reports. Sound and reliable fastening solutions with anchors require proper performance data of the respective product and a suitable design methodology in order to ensure the appropriate level of safety (Figure One...

JAKOB Antriebstechnik has expanded its range of shaft couplings and now offers the KPP metal bellows coupling to meet the ever-increasing demands for higher performance in various industry sectors.  The nominal torque for these new couplings is over 600Nm and the maximum torque is around 1,200Nm. Resilient enough to withstand operating speeds of up to 23,000 rpm, Jakob insists its couplings hav...

By Dr Bill Eccles, Bolt Science A new case study has been added to Bolt Science’s distance learning course on Bolting Technology for Engineers and Designers1. The case study is on a major rail accident that occurred in the UK due to a problem with a joint secured with two M10 studs. On 26th August 2020, a freight train travelling from Milford Haven in Wales derailed near Llangennech in Carmarth...

norelem offers a wide range of shaft couplings in its product range. Precise torque transmission, vibration damping and motion control – norelem couplings are versatile components available in various designs for applications in various industries. Shaft couplings are used in a wide variety of areas and designs, from simple drives in machine tools, packaging and textile machines to complex pos...

Mechanical expansion anchors can be divided into two groups: Torque controlled or displacement controlled anchors. Torque controlled expansion anchors may be further classified as either sleeve or bolt type.  The JCP heavy-duty anchors are sleeve-type anchors. They consist of a bolt or threaded rod with a nut, washer, spacer sleeve, plastic compression ring, which deformation prevents the spinn...

GEDORE has designed a new tool trolley with a high-voltage assortment for safe and efficient working on electric and hybrid vehicles. The tool trolley comes with 103 high-quality, insulated VDW tools and accessories for the automotive sector. The 103-piece VDE assortment includes 3/8 inch and ½ inch socket sets, a VDE 3/8 inch torque wrench, as well as various slotted and cross-head pliers and...