Fastener News Archive

Preservation of historical structures with MCI® technology

23rd March 2023

Cortec Corporation is committed to providing world-class corrosion solutions for industries across the globe, with the company recently supplying its MCI® technology to help preserve the famous Zagreb Cathedral. Zagreb Cathedral is the tallest and one of the most beautiful buildings in Croatia – attracting thousands of tourists worldwide. Its construction dates back to 1093 with continued enric...

Construction + Civil Engineering

SPIROL expands compression limiter line

22nd March 2023

SPIROL has announced the expansion of its CL220 Compression Limiter, the series now offering additional diameter and length combinations to accommodate a variety of application requirements. The CL220 Compression Limiter’s split-seam, flexible diameter accommodates wide hole tolerances and the gap is designed so that the parts will not interlock in the free state. The CL220 Compression Limiter...

Offshore

A pre-assembled captive fastening system

22nd March 2023

KEBA Fastenings has introduced the KEBAFIXX, a pre-assembled captive fastening system that has been specifically designed so that the screw is completely enclosed within the sleeve fitting – helping to prevent tilting of the screw during the assembly process.  Established in 2002, KEBA Fastenings has developed a reputation for supplying niche fasteners to worldwide distributors and wholesalers....

Construction + Civil Engineering

DELO to host webinars in bonding technology

21st March 2023

Following the success of its previous series, DELO Industrial Adhesives is set to host another round of its industry webinar series, TECH TALKS. This year’s series will cover both familiar and new, thought-provoking topics, ranging from basic education to insights into new bonding technologies. In bonding, along with manufacturing as a whole, there are many equally important factors, including...

Automotive

Master Bond rapid LED curing adhesive

21st March 2023

The newly released Master Bond LED415DC90 is a one component adhesive system that cures rapidly upon exposure to a 405Nm wavelength LED light source without any oxygen inhibition. Manufactured for a multitude of applications, LED415DC90 offers an alternative to conventional light curing adhesives. The rate of adhesive curing depends upon the intensity of the light source, the thickness of the...

Other Industries

The future of space: Space-Comm Expo

20th March 2023

Space-Comm Expo is the UK’s largest and only exhibition dedicated to the commercial future of space for business, defence and aerospace. Taking place on the 7th – 8th June this year, the third Space-Comm expo promises to drive growth across the space sector.   With over 150 exhibitors and 3,000 visitors attending the event in 2022, Space-Comm Expo has grown by 75% since its launch in 2021. The...

Aerospace

Chemique Adhesives launches new VOC free pedestal adhesive

20th March 2023

Chemique Adhesives has recently developed Polyped 1, a VOC free, one component pedestal adhesive that has been specially formulated for bonding raised flooring pedestals to concrete subfloors. Requiring no mixing, this moisture curing polyurethane adhesive has been developed for pedestal installation and repair or refurbishment applications. The adhesive exhibits a thixotropic nature which hel...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Bolt preload variation due to the tightening method

17th March 2023

Here Dr Bill Eccles, from Bolt Science, discusses how if several bolts of the same size are tightened by the same method, there will still be variation in the preloads of each bolt as they won't all have the same value. This variation is influenced by a multitude of factors, such as variation in friction characteristics in the thread and under the nut face, thread form and pitch variations, or...

Other Industries

DEWALT expands its tool portfolio

17th March 2023

DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, has announced the release of the new 20V MAX Brushless ½ inch Drill/Driver and Hammer Drill. These tools have been specially optimised for the toughest, heavy-duty jobs on the construction site. Engineered for optimal speed, control and precision in a multitude of jobsite applications, the drills each feature a two-speed transmission, a variable spee...

Construction + Civil Engineering

Light-curable materials for consumer electronics

16th March 2023

Dymax has recently announced the release of its 9200-W series of light-curable adhesives which have been manufactured to remove known skin irritants, thus making them suitable for consumer electronic and wearable device applications. This new product portfolio addresses skin-sensitivity concerns related to assembling end-user consumer electronics wearables such as fitness trackers, smart watch...

Electrical + Electronics