Structural adhesives provide strong, load-bearing joints for industrial and engineering applications. Specifying one involves weighing up technical and process requirements. Here, Kevin Brownsill, Head of Technical: Learning and Development at adhesives specialist Intertronics, shares advice on what to consider when specifying a structural adhesive for a high-performance application.

The best available option. That's not the same as perfect. The best available option is always available. Perfect almost never is. Here, Peter Swanson, Executive Chair and Founder of adhesives specialist Intertronics, explains why perfect should never be the enemy of good when selecting an adhesive for your application.

The new cam screws with clamping lever from norelem are an ideal choice when it comes to clamping without tools, for instance in assembly and laser areas that require frequent workpiece changes. Simply flick the lever, and your workpiece is clamped.

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To ensure stability, secure anchoring and orderly installations, Elesa expands its range with the new DCE tube clamps, compliant with the DIN 3015 standard and designed for the reliable fastening of rigid and flexible pipes across a wide range of applications.

TR Fastenings is proud to announce the launch of its Virtual Innovation Centre, a next-generation digital platform designed to provide an immersive, interactive view of the company's engineering capabilities, product innovation and operational expertise.

Zygology has relaunched its proprietary range of ProGrip rivet nuts and rivet bushes, bringing a refreshed identity and expanded offering to support today's manufacturing and assembly challenges.

Henkel has added a new formulation to its award-winning line of Technomelt solutions. Technomelt PUR 9015 BV/WV is a polyurethane hotmelt adhesive that delivers high initial bond strength for glass and large panel appliance applications where products require immediate post-assembly stability and long-term structural durability.

While primers can create a stronger, longer-lasting bond, they are an additional process step and carry H&S considerations. Here Kevin Brownsill, Head of Technical: Learning and Development at adhesives specialist Intertronics, discusses the options available to manufacturers and design engineers.

SPIROL announces the launch of its newest machined Aluminium Threaded Inserts, designed for heat or ultrasonic installation into straight plastic holes.