The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic created a surge in global demand for medical equipment, with the subsequent knock-on effect of a huge demand for sheet metal fasteners, specifically for those ... more

Intertronics to distribute Born2Bond cyanoacrylate adhesives
	Adhesives specialist Intertronics has been appointed as distributor of Born2Bond, a new range of cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesives suitable for bonding applications in high technology industries such as ... more

Henkel’s online support helps 'ensure the wheels of industry keep moving'
	Business couldn’t be further from normal right now but HENKEL has a long-established online network for its customers to access support and instruction to ensure the wheels of industry keep turning. ... more

Fastener manufacturer responds to meet spike in demand for medical equipment
	Like many other leading providers in the manufacturing sector, Hull-based fastening expert Bollhoff is expecting challenging times ahead but is making every effort to ensure that supplies of products ... more

‘Smart washer’ enables touchless measurement of bolt axial load
	New from JPB Système, the manufacturer of self-locking devices for the aerospace and aeronautical industry, is SMART WASHER, a disruptive sealing technology that enables touchless and wireless ... more

The Challenge Europe difference between Thread-forming screws and Self-tappers	Fast curing adhesives for use in electronics applications
Challenge Europe holds in stock both metal thread-forming screws, e.g. for castings etc., where they secure components by forming a machine thread – also purpose designed screws for thread forming in ... more	New from Eurobond Adhesives is Vitralit UC1535, a transparent adhesive for use in electronics. This epoxy based UV Curing adhesive can be cured with radiation in the UVA range from 320Nm to 390Nm in ... more

Challenge Europe offers a wide range of fastener solutions
	Challenge Europe can provide fastener solutions ranging from machine screws to the more specialised and heavily customised bolt. According to the company, threaded fasteners can readily be adjusted ... more

Fastening technology drives OEMs into the future
	As the automotive revolution gathers pace, new opportunities are arising and fastening technology is proving crucial, as Chris Black, global sales director of automotive business development at TR ... more

Welding cell is Arc de Triumph for Kawasaki robot
	Telford based automated systems manufacturer Bauromat, one of Kawasaki Robotics leading integrators, has recently supplied and installed a robotic welding system to precision pressings and stampings ... more

New PEM SMTSK standoffs for printed circuit boards enable quick attachment and removal of stacked components without using screws
	New PEM SMTSK unthreaded standoffs from PennEngineering permanently surface mount on printed circuit boards to enable quick attachment and removal of stacked components without requiring screws or ... more

BONDERITE E-CO DMC digital multi-channel controller optimises the performance and cost of metal pre-treatment processes
	Henkel has introduced a new process control system that addresses key challenges in metal pre-treatment as customers are increasingly seeking to implement data-driven Industry 4.0 solutions. In ... more

Techsil launches a water clear five min epoxy for bonding composite substrates

Techsil has developed a new clear, epoxy adhesive called EP25880 Clear that cures fast and provides a strong, tough and durable bond on carbon fibre composite parts.

Techsil’s application engineer, ... more

Don’t forget the advantages of the old technologies!
	It can be easy to forget the benefits of old technologies like mechanical fasteners, but these can offer many attributes, as Kevin Moorcroft, MD at Challenge Europe, explains... more

Challenge Europe Rivets make assembly quicker and cheaper
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