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Armstrong Precision Components unveils Eco-Kit
Armstrong Precision Components, a division of Caparo Engineering, has recently
launched the ArmaCoil
TM
Eco-Kit, its brand new pocket size solution for thread
repairs, aimed at engineers of all industries.
The product is a three step repair system, specifically engineered for damaged
threads, and comes complete with all the equipment needed for a fast and effective
repair.
Targeted at engineers of all industries, it is available in Metric, UNC and UNF options,
with spark plug sizes also in stock soon. The Eco-Kit, small enough to fit neatly on the
top tray of any toolbox or the overall pocket of the user, is the perfect extension to
APC’s vast range of products.
“The ArmaCoil
TM
Eco-Kit will be the ideal choice for the engineer who has only a
few repairs to make. No special training is required, and it will recover any damaged
product in three easy steps”, states John Hope, business development director at
Caparo Armstrong Precision Components Ltd.
The product was launched at the end of November 2008, and was supported with
the creation of an Eco-Kit specific brochure and price lists.
EJOT fastener shows
New screw
values of R&D
designed to
EJOT UK has announced the launch of Opticore, a fastening solution for
deter thieves
membrane faced composite systems.
The brainchild of the company’s UK based R&D laboratory EJOT Applitec, the
When design engineer Colin Rouse had the number
company says the ingenuity of its design has already met with an enthusiastic
plates stolen from his van he thought it was just
response from system manufacturers.
vandalism, but when he discovered that it was a
EJOT UK’s managing director Chris Middleton explained, “We challenged
growing problem he decided to do something about it.
ourselves to bring something innovative and totally fresh to the marketplace;
“The local garage told me that it happened all the
something to take user benefits to another level, both practically and
time, they offered me some security screws, but I could
environmentally, whilst maintaining the highest engineering qualities.”
see that they could all be removed with the right tool”.
Months of research and consultation preceded the development programme,
So his company, farouse design has come up with the
headed by EJOT’s Brian Mack; “Our goal was to deliver a product endorsed by
PlateLok screw. This features a hollow nylon screw which
fact and not theory, so we adapted a holistic approach that challenged every
attaches the plate in the normal way, after tightening
possible angle. The result is a fastener that cores, drills and fixes without
the locking pin is inserted, preventing access to remove
compromise to the liner sheet, whilst significantly improving thermal retention
it. Co-designer Philip Farr explained, “The head of the
values.”
screw is designed to be difficult to grip, and the centre
The Opticore range provides a one step installation solution for hot and cold
pin will rotate if an attempt is made to drill it out. Also,
rolled steel as well as timber substrates. All Opticore options, including stitchers,
the screw has been designed such that it cannot pass
are available in both carbon and stainless steel.
through the nut without first removing the locking pin”.
The Hertfordshire based company is now looking for
other markets. “We quickly saw that the concept of this
screw has many applications” said Colin, “We currently
Caught in a Rivit web
have designs and prototypes for a range of screws, in
both steel and plastic, and are looking for manufacturers.
The range of applications is huge, apart from criminal
Rivit has announced its brand new website, born three years after its previous
theft in public areas there are safety critical applications,
project.
accidental removal and tamper evidence.”
The new website allows users to get in touch with the Rivit world and its history,
as well as to be constantly updated on news, products related to each division,
exhibitions, and on special offers in progress.
All new products introduced by Rivit will also be published on the website, both
in the ‘Products’ and ‘News’ areas, where users will be able to learn more details on
them, and to see the relevant pictures.
Users will also be able to access Rivit’s new online catalogue, so that customers can
look through the various products Rivit has to offer. Rivit also plans to add product data
sheets with pictures and attachments (videos, texts, PDF files, etc) to the website.
Products can also be found through the search function and through the filters of the
products technical features. Visitors can also request a quotation for all items currently
available on the website, which will be analysed directly from the Rivit office.
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