In Sydney, the CBD and South East Light Rail is a new rail network which is used by 9.8 million customers every year. To better improve public access through the rail network, this line was expanded in 2018 to a 12.7km route. In this demanding city centre project, vibration mitigation was key to ensure minimised disruption to local residents. To resolve the issue, Pandrol provided solutions inc...

Exhibiting at this year’s Fastener Fair Italy, E.CO Srl will be showcasing its patented storage systems, as well as its new catalogue with several new articles and kits made up of faster moving parts. With more than 60 years experience in the production of small parts, as well as a continuous development through environmentally friendly solutions, E.CO offers a product catalogue featuring appro...

With a history now spanning 100 years, EJOT Group has grown to become one of the world’s leading fastening systems manufacturers. As part of a media day to mark its centenary, Deputy Editor Claire Aldridge visited EJOT UK’s newly extended manufacturing site in Yorkshire to see how, as an integral part of the group, it is solving the most demanding technical challenges. In 1985 the UK became the...

Intertronics has announced Bond2Bond™ Aquafast, a new single-part, low odour, ‘instant’ adhesive suited for a variety of industries and environments with high humidity. Aquafast is a low odour, low bloom, medium viscosity cyanoacrylate adhesive (CA) that offers good adhesion to a variety of materials. The new adhesive can withstand immersion in water after bonding. Once cured, Aquafast forms s...

BUMAX, a fastener manufacturer, has supplied premium stainless steel fasteners for a propeller manufacturer, Mecklenburger Metalguss (MMG), and the company’s innovative energy saving propeller cap, escap. The bolt models BUMAX 88 and BUMAX 109 in various dimensions have been purchased by MMG for their high tensile strength and corrosion resistance properties. Properties which make them suitable...

By Dr Bill Eccles, Bolt Science You may have come across before a vague statement that joints consisting of long bolts are superior to those having short bolts. Or, more technically, a joint grip length to bolt diameter ratio of four or more is advisable. So why are long bolts to be preferred over short bolts? Figure One illustrates the terms L and D, so for example if an M10 bolt w...

Across the wind industry hydraulic torque wrenches are paramount when ensuring the structural integrity of a wind turbine’s tower, nacelle and blades. With the latest offshore wind turbines being capable of generating up to 14MW each, bigger bolts and higher torque values are necessary. For this reason, Atlas Copco has invested significantly in its hydraulic wrench offering with the launch of T...

JW Winco has expanded its selection of standard parts, manufactured with AISI 316L (A4) stainless steel, to include threaded plugs, magnetic plugs and robust oil sight glasses for hydraulics. The new products have been specially designed for highly corrosive environments. The new fluid fill/drain plugs offered by JW Winco, Inc ensure better protection against corrosion thanks to the AISI 316L (...

In response to a growing market demand for UV anerobic adhesive systems, Panacol has expanded its portfolio of dual-curing adhesive systems with Vitralit® UD 4292 F, suitable for structural bonding and sealing in automotive and electronic applications. Vitralit® UD 4292 F is a transparent acrylic adhesive that cures in just a few seconds with light in the UVA or visible range. LED curing devic...

HellermannTyton is showcasing its entire portfolio of industry specific product ranges including fastening and fixings, identification, application tooling, electrical installation and insulation and protection, all of which feature tailor-made technologies designed to meet the unique demands of various industries, in its latest product catalogue. The catalogue also provides insight into Heller...