Fasteners — those unassuming pieces of hardware that keep our buildings, machines, and structures intact — are the unsung champions of stability and reliability. And behind these tiny, but crucial components are visionary leaders and innovators who drive the fastener industry forward. The International Fastener Expo (IFE), currently the largest fastener event in North America,…

Master Bond‘s new EP21LVFL epoxy combines flexibility with a solid strength profile. It’s curable at room temperature with a long working life of 120 to 160 minutes at 75° F for a 100-gram batch, featuring a flowable initial mixed viscosity of 10,000-14,000 cps. The new epoxy generates low exotherm, making it suitable not only for…

Chemence, Inc. Performance Materials research scientists are committed to solving next-generation bonding challenges for electronics device assembly. This corporate commitment to being a solution provider for the industry has led to the development of a new chemistry platform, KURA-LOW available in some KRYLEX adhesive formulations manufactured by Chemence. Thermal budget is a critical concern when assembling…

Fastener Training Institute (FTI) has announced that its renowned Fastener Training Week will next be held in Los Angeles, CA, from December 4th to 8th. It comes on the heels of a sold-out session, so advance registration is encouraged. “We had an incredible full class in Chicago last month and are eager to be on…

Southco, Inc., a global provider of engineered access solutions, has launched a new wireless access system featuring the Keypanion app, a revolutionary smart-access app that lets users wirelessly actuate latches from their smartphones. The app replaces physical keys, which can be lost or stolen, with a convenient, intuitive system that is easy to install and…

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes announced the launch of the newly developed Volt Tough portfolio of electrical insulation tape solutions. This advanced offering of electrically insulative, single-sided film tapes is engineered to address the challenges of insufficient electrical insulation in EV battery packs. “With every major OEM currently electrifying their fleets, engineers are facing new challenges…

Bron Tapes, a Rotunda Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired GaffTech, a floor tape and tape applicator company based in Seattle, Washington. GaffTech was founded in 2014 by former gaffers who were looking for a solution to improve efficiency and the physical demands of hand-taping. In that pursuit, they developed the GaffGun Tape Applicator and a…

Pasternack has announced a new series of hermetically sealed RF connectors and adapters designed to meet the stringent requirements of military and defence applications. The series’ hermetically sealed terminal connectors and bulkhead-mount adapters are developed with a variety of BNC, Type N, TNC, SMA, 2.92 mm, and 2.4 mm options. This provides users with a range…

Hilti‘s HIT-FP 700 R is the industry’s first fire-resistant injectable adhesive anchor for rebar connections. It’s a post-installed solution for concrete-to-concrete connections to help support engineers and contractors build safer fire-rated structures. Similar to cast-in anchors, this solution is easier to install, does not compromise building integrity under high temperatures, helps ensure code compliance, and…

  Dymax, a manufacturer of rapid curing materials and equipment, is aware of the pressure placed on manufacturers to keep pace with changing technologies. Routine manufacturing procedures such as adhesive cure confirmation and post-cure bond-line inspection not only consume precious time but can leave room for error, jeopardizing efficiency and safety. To combat these risks,…