At the end of 2023, the Hilti Group reached CO2 neutrality in its own operations as planned. This achievement marks the first milestone on the company’s journey towards net zero by 2050. As an essential part of its sustainability strategy, the Hilti Group has implemented a four-step approach to eliminate CO2 emissions. This approach follows the principles ‘reduce, replace, produce and offset’ a...

There’s nothing more annoying than a screw that can't be undone bringing the job to a halt. As understandable as the urge may be to use excessive force, it’s important not to overdo it – a screw that is stuck can rarely be removed using force. Here, Stahlwille outlines the proven methods for loosening stubborn fasteners. One proven method is penetrating oil. Penetrating or multi-oils usually ha...

After announcing the creation of JoltWrench in 2020 – a breaker bar that can transform into a high torque impact wrench – Inventor Mick Carrington has confirmed the JoltWrench has received a full patent. Approximately five years ago, after the creation of a very crude working prototype of the JoltWrench innovative spanner, Mick had an opportunity to prove the concept when he was presented with...

Italian multinational provider of adhesive solutions, Vibac Group, has launched its ‘V GREEN’ sustainable packaging solution, which is an acrylic adhesive tape incorporating a BOPP (Biaxially Oriented PolyPropylene) film containing 30% by weight of recycled polypropylene (PP), sourced from external suppliers. This eco-conscious composition not only reduces plastic waste, but also promotes the e...

Elesa, a leading provider of standard components for the mechanical industry, has proudly announced that its TCC System of tubular clamp connectors has been awarded the 2024 German Design Award ‘Winner’ distinction in the Excellent Product Design category. The TTC System achieved this through combining “strength, durability, and versatility for a multitude of industrial applications”. Engineer...

Agrati and Atotech have created a collaborative drive for an innovative test set-up for the conductivity measurement of coatings in bolted joints.  The rapid evolution of electric vehicles (EVs) is increasing the need for cutting edge advancements in technology. Among these, the conductivity of bolted joints emerges as a critical factor for both performance and safety, particularly in high volt...

The fischerwerke brand has recently received the renowned GREEN BRANDS seal of quality at a ceremony in Nuremberg. It is an important and valuable recognition for the company’s commitment to sustainability. The GREEN BRANDS quality seal is a registered EU guarantee mark for ecological sustainability with an independent, transparent and neutral testing process. This means it has protection throu...

Installing and fixing electrical appliances like heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as the likes of pipes, rails, and/or clamps to insulated, or suspended ceilings, can be both expensive and challenging. The traditional approach, using a drop-in anchor and threaded rod, requires drilling through the insulating material and into the underlying substrate, followed...

Henkel has announced the commercialisation of Loctite Stycast CC 8555, a conformal coating designed to protect electronics in extreme environments. This addition to the company’s conformal coating portfolio delivers printed circuit board (PCB) and sensitive component protection in challenging, high-power applications such as motor drives, PLCs, EV charging infrastructure, AC/DC power supplies,...

The renewed Hilti HIT-HY 200-A V3 anchoring compound now has ETA approval for dimensioning fire situations, water-saturated concrete and water-filled boreholes. The renewed mass also has higher load values ​​in cracked concrete.  Hilti HIT-HY 200-A V3 has also been approved for seismic conditions and is suitable for both dry and wet concrete for anchoring structural steel and supplementary stee...