Two bolts fail on the same machine in the same week, and neither was assembled with an anaerobic adhesive. One backs itself out of a housing that vibrates all day. The other stays put but weeps coolant from the threads. Same fastener, same torque spec, two completely different problems. As the experts at Permabond explain, the fix for one is not automatically the fix for the other.

The experts at Rotor Clip walk us through the key differences between spiral rings and circlips, and which one may be the better fit for your requirements.

From the resistance of a control knob to the feel of a handle, Rencol Components explores how seemingly minor design decisions can have a major influence on perceptions of quality.

Sam Oliver, Managing Director of Wessex Resins & Adhesives shares a unique insight into why PRO-SET Epoxy is becoming the solution for supporting cost-efficient and sustainable manufacturing practices within automotive and composite industries.

Both welding and adhesives have their uses, their pros and cons, and areas where one is preferable to the other. Here the experts at Permabond try to compare the two approaches fairly to give you a better understanding of when to use either method.

Mid-life rail carriage upgrades present a powerful opportunity for maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) teams to introduce higher-performance, industry-compliant and passenger-focused improvements that deliver operational and experiential gains, writes Stewart Beck, Global Product Manager, Southco.

Josh Scanlon, Area Sales Manager at automotive assembly tools manufacturer Desoutter Tools, explains how connected fastening systems can help automotive manufacturers maintain process control as production environments become increasingly complex.

Rising material costs, tighter production schedules and increasing demand volatility are changing how manufacturers assess efficiency. Dave Gregory, Area Sales Manager at assembly tools manufacturer Desoutter Tools, explains why rework is no longer a downstream issue and how greater visibility at the point of assembly is becoming critical to controlling it.

Underestimating the level of variation in thread friction and surface conditions can undermine the effectiveness of the applied torque and resulting preload and, in extreme cases, lead to joint failure. The solution, say the experts at BUMAX is to always choose fasteners manufactured from premium stainless steel under high-quality production processes that have less surface roughness and variation in frictional behaviour.

As composite production ramps up across civil aerospace, a recurring constraint emerges during assembly, particularly at the drilling stage for carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) aerostructures. Christopher Lloyd, aerospace engineer at industrial drilling tool manufacturer Desoutter Tools, outlines how manufacturers can maintain stability as output increases.