Materials and Fastening

If a building has been around for 256 years, there is a chance it isn’t going to look as good as it originally did. This is certainly the case with the Great Pagoda in the middle of Kew Gardens, which was originally built for Princess Augusta back in 1762. But last year the Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) implemented a restoration project for the 72 dragons that originally adorned the roofs. 

  To support busy ports and terminal operations, Hyster Big Trucks now have extended hydraulic oil change intervals, helping to enhance uptime and reduce total cost of ownership. 

It has been announced that FDB Panel Fittings have added a sleek, robust non-locking L handle to their online store selection. The 1608 handle is ideal for simple low-security access or for use in combination with more complex closure systems.

In the modern world there are many issues coming to the fore such as the reduction of chemicals hazardous to your health (RoHS and REACH). In addition industry is continually being charged to reduce wastage and improve recyclability as well improve working environments, health and safety being key issues that most companies come across on a regular basis. Author: Kevin Moorcroft, M.D. at Challenge Europe Ltd

When a manufacturer is considering security issues around fasteners, generally there are three aspects: The ability of the fastener to securely do its job and withstand problems such as vandalism. How secure will the fastener be in service, how will it seal or retain components and/or fluids? How confident can I be in my selection and my supply chain?

  Many, many years ago it was easy: you did not have to worry about the right motor oil because the same oil was suitable for almost all cars. This is totally different today. Oliver Kuhn, Deputy Manager of the LIQUI MOLY oil laboratory, explains why there is no longer a universal motor oil.

The new large format slam latch from FDB Panel Fittings is a purpose designed unit from Weston Body Hardware for large insulated enclosures such as cold stores or containerised units. The roller striker latch is surface mounted to preserve the integrity of the door with an internal punch style emergency release. 

It has been announced that igus has expanded its range of bearing liners for its drylin linear guide systems, specifically for use in the food and drinks industry. The new iglidur A160 liner complies with both the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) specification for repeated contact with food and the EU 10/2011 Directive. 

It has been announced that Optimas Components is offering increased options for end users requiring adhesive bonded fasteners, with the addition of the Spida Fixings Spida Stud to its component range. Suited for utilisation in aerospace, automotive and marine applications, the Spida Stud offers increased strength and improved adhesion properties to aim to provide a reliable lightweight bonded fastener.

The trend for increasingly less viscous motor oils as a contribution to lower fuel consumption and emissions can be found in all car markets. The German oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY has developed a new oil just for Jaguar and Land Rover: Special Tec LR 0W-20.