Industrial Technology

Rimlex sealing process for closed-end rivetnuts

Rivetnut Technology Systems (RTS) says its Rimlex sealing process can now be applied to closed-end rivetnuts, creating a seal between the flange of the rivetnut and material preventing ingress of fluids, air or solids.

10th May 2022

Instant adhesives upgraded with new raw materials

In response to regulatory change and industry demand for safer assembly solutions, Henkel has exchanged certain raw materials in selected products in its Loctite range of instant adhesives in line with these new regulatory classification requirements.

6th May 2022

Loctite products shine at British jewellery manufacturer

Technical and applications support from Henkel has helped Bailey of Sheffield, a rapidly growing British manufacturer of unique stainless steel jewellery, to overcome a number of bonding challenges in the manufacture of its stunning products.

5th May 2022

Fastening components offer improved corrosion and acid resistance

Norelem has expanded its portfolio of products with the new A4 quality stainless steel connection elements for demanding environments. The new range offers higher corrosion and acid resistance.

4th May 2022

Full steam ahead for traction engine after Loctite repair

An association of enthusiasts looking after a historic traction engine built in 1884 turned to the proven performance of Loctite products from Henkel to overcome the challenge of a worn steering shaft/worm wheel.

26th April 2022

Kistler unveils new electromechanical joining module

Kistler is adding a compact, weight-optimised system to its portfolio, the new NCFC electromechanical joining module, offering more freedom of movement of clinching and riveting applications, while also meeting the needs of assembly and joining processes that require force-displacement monitoring.

14th April 2022

Cure your components with high intensity LED UV light

To help manufacturers boost production speed, consistency, and reliability with LED UV curing, adhesives specialist Intertronics has introduced the new Dymax BlueWave FX-1250 LED UV Curing Flood Lamp to its range.

13th April 2022

Addressing assembly challenges with ultra-performance instant adhesive

New to the Henkel range is Loctite 402, an instant, high strength adhesive whose features and benefits are designed to help address industry challenges such as productivity, reliability and design diversification.

8th April 2022

Potting a pressure-resistant device for deep sea fishing

Globally, one in every ten fish caught is ‘bycatch’, caught unintentionally while trying to catch another type of fish. Each year, nine million tonnes of bycatch is caught, wasting time, effort and revenue for fishermen, while causing unnecessary damage to marine biodiversity. SafetyNet Technologies (SNTech) is a London-based start-up working to improve the sustainability of fishing practices by designing and building devices that increase the selectivity of commercial fishing.

14th March 2022

TR Fastenings launches a range of compression limiters

As the speed of technology and trends in consumer behaviour accelerates, companies around the world are evolving quickly and TR Fastenings is no exception. TR’s latest product launch of compression limiters has been developed to meet the growing global demand from multi-sector manufacturers developing products using plastics, particularly in the EV space.

14th March 2022