Scott Bader wins supplier award from turbine blade company
LM Wind Power has presented Scott Bader with its ‘Most innovative supplier 2016’ award. Scott Bader’s new ‘zero styrene’ spray gelcoat technology came in for praise from the wind turbine rotor blade supplier. LM is a long standing global customer of the company, with factories using Scott Bader’s gelcoat and structural adhesive in the production […]
Sariv grows range with new grooved blind rivets
Sariv Srl has introduced new grooved blind rivets into its range. This blind rivet is composed of a grooved aluminum body and galvanized steel mandrel. The grooving process corrugates the body’s surface to provide the rivet with a stronger anchoring capacity inside the hole, making them valuable for applications in blind holes and in materials […]
Samac launches removable concrete anchor, the Atlas
Samac has launched the Atlas concrete anchor, pitched as a one-piece, fast, efficient and cost effective solution for concrete fixing jobs. As part of Samac’s extensive range of concrete and masonry fixings, the Atlas is a straightforward alternative to traditional concrete fixings with high tensile screw-in, self-tapping technology offering quick and easy “drill and screw” installation […]
Socket wrench promises to remove rounded bolts and nuts ‘with ease’
Better Tools and Fasteners’ (BT&F) new Kobalt Steel Grip Sockets can remove rusted, damaged and severely rounded bolts and nuts, the firm claims. The new launch grips the flats of a bolt head and squeezes tighter as more torque is applied. Steel Grip Sockets also provide hands-free holding of bolts and nuts for easy installation […]
FDB launches anti-vandal Swinghandle for road, rail and street furniture applications
PDB Panel Fittings has released the 2-103 Swinghandle, offering IP65 or IP67 ingress protection with the added benefits of vibration and vandal resistance. Pitched as ideal for road/rail and street furniture applications, and outdoor utility projects, the 2-103 features robust zinc die construction designed with minimal gaps provides deterrence against vandalism. The design also integrates […]
TIMco launches high performance Auger bits
TIMco has launched a range of high performance Auger bits through its Addax power tool range. Made in Japan from high quality carbon steel, the new launches are proven to outperform a standard Auger bit in both lifetime and performance, said TIMco. The new range, including impact auger bits and deep cut auger bits, further […]
Fein targets sheet metal processing sector with tool launches
FEIN has broadened its provision for the sheet metal processing sector with three new 18V tools – the new cordless nibbler, sheet metal shears and slitting shears – replacing their 14.4V predecessors with improved electronics and adjustable speeds. The firm has served the sheet metal processing sector for almost 100 years and the new cordless tools […]
BeA goes mobile with cordless glue gun
BeA has launched a brand new cordless glue gun, the b-tec 807, pitched as ideal for light to medium-duty timber-to-timber fixing applications, including those encountered by joiners and joinery shops. The b-tec 807 Glue Gun can also be used in a multitude of other trade fixing tasks, such as attaching low voltage cables for security and telephone […]
FDB’s a smooth operator with new roller cam
According to FDB Panel Fittings, its new DIRAK 1-105 roller cam increases operator comfort and feel while protecting paintwork – protecting interior equipment from contamination, e.g. servers, caused by paint chipping or corrosion. The roller action offers lower friction and a soft plastic surface in place of the hard metal ramp of most cams which […]
Lee Spring expands Die Spring range
Lee Spring has expanded its range with 71 new items in its Die Spring catalogue. The company is a major supplier of ex-stock die springs and these new items in music wire or OTCS (chrome silicon steel) reduce the gap between different standard lengths with additional options over 6 inch lengths, so making it easier […]