Here Jackie Hackett, director of global sales and marketing at APM Hexseal, explains how sealing boots can help seal marine equipment and protect sensitive internal electronics – helping to mitigate the risk of hazardous compounds leaking and spreading into the seas and oceans around the world. Exposure to environmental substances, such as water, chemicals, dirt, and salt, can cause significant...

tesa, an international manufacturer of adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, has now expanded its range of flame-retardant adhesive tapes to include an application for the aviation industry. The new tesa® flameXtinct 45020 was specially developed for bonding carpets in aircraft interiors. Strict regulations apply to components and material solutions in the aviation industry, espe...

The latest Master Bond adhesive, EP17HTDA-2, is a one component epoxy that can be used for bonding, sealing and die attachment applications. EP17HTDA-2 is well suited for electronic and related applications, but it can also be used in vacuum situations as it passes NASA low outgassing testing. EP17HTDA-2 has high temperature resistance and possesses a service temperature range of -80°F to +600°...

Laser Tools, a Tool Connection brand, has introduced a new addition for professional toolboxes. The telescopic ½ inch drive wrench, equipped with a flexible ratchet head and ratchet lock-out button. The 72-tooth ratchet mechanism and flexi-head design allows for great accessibility in difficult to reach areas. The tool features two fixed positions. Lock-out the ratchet with the press of a butto...

Anstee Indication Systems (ais) has recently announced the launch of its new self-checking bolt which features internal sensor technology to detect and alert via a remote monitoring system when a crack or other failure occurs that could compromise the bolt’s integrity. The ais Smart Bolt is manufactured to meet specific customer size and strength specifications, from ¾ inch (20mm) diameter. It...

Primus Wind Power, a Colorado-based manufacturer of wind turbines, has recently endeavoured to optimise its wind turbines and has chosen ZAGO for its sealing fasteners to help protect the turbines against the turbulent environments they have to withstand during their entire lifecycle. Primus has received funding from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to optimise wind turbine system desi...

When first getting to grips with the subject of tools, there are many manufacturers, many materials, many tools, all competing against each other. Here, Stahlwille gives five tips for professionals who are trying to configure their toolboxes. Tip One: Quality isn’t expensive, it pays for itself The old saying is true: buy cheap, buy twice. You should therefore always buy the best tool you can a...

Jaton Riveting Products (JRP), the dedicated riveting brand from Owlett-Jaton, offers an extensive range of quality blind rivets, rivet nuts and tooling. The wholesaler has further extended the JRP product portfolio and introduced two new ranges to support the continuous growth seen by the brand.  The latest additions include a range of JRP retail bags. Comprising the most popular rivet lines i...

tesa, is launching another innovative packaging tape, the new tesa® 60408 includes a paper backing and a natural rubber adhesive, with a 100% bio-based resin. With a total bio-based carbon content of 92%, the tape has been awarded with the highest biocarbon content rating from DIN CERTCO. ​For many industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or the logistics, warehous...

Weicon, the adhesive manufacturer based in Münster, Germany, has developed a flame-retardant adhesive system, Weicon TB Flex F, suitable for use under extreme conditions in various industrial industries, such as refineries, cement production, chemical, or construction. TB Flex F is a white, flame-retardant, two component adhesive. It has a thick consistence and can be applied with a spatula. Th...