Recently, amidst global shortages, the gas industry has been exploring the option of mixing hydrogen with natural gas for domestic supplies. In response to this, Permabond has released a new anaerobic sealant, Permabond F201HV, which has been approved for use with hydrogen in the gas industry. Due to the volatile nature of hydrogen molecules, it is essential gas connections and pipe joints are...

As the automotive industry turns towards sustainability, the design of fasteners has never been more important. Here, Sven Brehler, director of engineering at TR Fastenings, discusses how intelligent fastener design could help to future-proof the electric vehicle sector. By working with its customers from the beginning of the design process, TR Fastenings states this allows for optimal design...

Henkel, in collaboration with Quad Industries, has developed a new concept to enable faster development of health patches for the medical industry. The partners are offering a demo package of twelve electrodes that customers can order online. The demo package is designed to allow engineers to quickly test the functionalities of their concepts and reduce the overall development time. Henkel and...

In January ITW Automotive, in conjunction with SimScale, will hold a free webinar focusing on accelerating the development of plastic fastening components using cloud-native simulation. During the webinar ITW Automotive will showcase the use of non-linear structural analysis and how it has embedded cloud-native simulation in its early-stage design process. The presenters, Massimo Savi, project...

HAZET, the Remscheid-based tools and workshop equipment manufacturer, has added to its torque technology 5000-3CT product line with two new torque wrenches equipped with a ¼ inch reversible ratchet for bits. The wrenches have been designed to facilitate work in narrow spaces in a variety of industries, as its applications include maintenance and service work, as well as work on compact modules...

SKZ has launched a new research project to develop an innovative post-crosslinking pressure sensitive adhesive tape. Currently, the aim of the project is to develop and test the adhesive on microcapsules. The use of pressure sensitive adhesives in industrial applications is steadily increasing as they are an easy, safe and inexpensive to process. However, pressure sensitive adhesive can creep...

The Dynamic® tool brand, created by Gray Tools, has introduced a new line of tool organisers. The line includes several solutions for storing sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers and other small tools. Dynamic’s new product includes three types of socket organisers to accommodate various needs and applications. First, the magnetic socket organiser securely stores sockets in an upright position. Com...

Essentra is expanding its product ranges of security seals which the company will manufacture using a minimum of 45% recycled material. This is following a successful 100 million piece initial phase. Further security seal product ranges are also progressing through development phases and will be launched later in the year and throughout 2023.  The new polypropylene seals, Essentra Components st...

Here, Arnold addresses the relationship between technical cleanliness and leak tightness, which the company believes plays a crucial role in the reliable performance of fastenings in the electric vehicle sector. To ensure this balance, Arnold offers its Cleancon concept which guarantees technical cleanliness throughout the entire process. The fastening solutions manufacturer, based in Forchten...

Alcomex, part of the Lesjöfors Group, is a supplier to the door spring market in Europe. With an extensive range of products, Alcomex was able to provide one of its customers with an innovative solution that resulted in a long-term partnership between the two companies. ConDoor, a producer of insulated overhead doors for industrial and residential buildings who produces more than 50,000 doors...