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Coronavirus/Covid-19 is a cause for great concern amongst many at the minute. Here at Coltech Precision, we want to assure you that untill we are instructed otherwise by the government, we will continue to manufacture the medical components, pharmacutical parts and food industry critical components that our clients need to continue the fight against this invisible killer.

Machine Screws represent a technology that is now conventional, so that Challenge Europe believe it is interesting to ask “what is their future?”

We have already seen many developments in drives/head configurations for automated production such as Hex drives and other socket screws, leading on to the more modern Phillips, Pozi and star drives, e.g. TORX, developed with a view to self-centring so that they will sustain torque loadings of automatic drives and with the further aim of being self-aligning when inserted.

With the new B24-SSB Bluetooth strain transmitter, you can have instant wireless Bluetooth signal from your strain gauge sensor sent directly to your mobile phone or tablet.

Its fantastic benefits include:

A TruPrint 3000 metal additive manufacturing (AM) system from TRUMPF has been acquired by the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). Installed within the MTC’s National Centre of Additive Manufacturing (NCAM), this advanced machine, which is based on laser metal fusion (LMF) technology, forms a key part of the NCAM capability.

The EMKA 2020 catalogue and online offering expresses renewed emphasis on hardware for niche industries where locks and latches are required to meet particular criteria appropriate to sectors such as railways, HVAC, hygiene areas and caravans/mobile homes and trailers.

Self-drilling/self-tapping screws for metals and plastics – ex-stock from Challenge Europe are often used in the construction industry, e.g. for fixing sheet metal in place on frameworks and can come with bonded washers to prevent water ingress in outdoor applications. Self-drilling screws come in a variety of formats but all are based upon the principle of drilling and tapping in one operation. They are generally used in steel, softer metals or plastics and there is a range specially designed for use in wood/composite materials.

Elesa manufacture a specialist High Performing line of standard components for the Textile manufacturing and processing industries. This means they can offer a package of handwheels, crank handles, knobs, levers, handles, indexing and spring plungers, hinges, levelling feet, castors and wheels and level indicators specifically designed to meet the needs of machines used in textile manufacture processing, garment production and packaging.

Challenge Europe are delighted to hold 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 plastics.

At Mercol Engineering, we’re excited to announce that our new and refreshed website is live. The updated site includes changes to navigation, with dropdown menus for both mobile and desktop versions. We’ve also improved the structure of our content, so you’ll get more from a quick read. There’s a whole host of smaller but impactful changes, all to make your experience of the Mercol Engineering site that much better for you. You can find information about our capabilities and the materials that we can work with from our website very easily.

FDB Panel Fittings are pleased to announce the latest updated version of DIRAK’s lift-off corner hinge for surface mounted doors. This traditional “bullet” design is aesthetically compatible with general industrial/office cabinet environments and incorporates a Teflon load-bearing washer which provides a reliable, durable, smooth action.

The size and weight carrying capacity of these hinges suits small wall mount to large free standing enclosures/cabinets when used in pairs or for multiple fitment e.g. three or four may be used per door as needed to accommodate larger doors.

The Contract Manufacturing Index (CMI) rose by 109% during January 2020.

After reaching an all-time low in the fourth quarter of 2019 and suffering an overwhelmingly difficult year overall, January 2020's CMI reported a sharp rise in purchasing activity ahead of the Brexit deadline. Having recorded an average value of 66 from October to December 2019, the CMI then jumped to 138 in January 2020. This result mirrors a similar uptake to that of the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).

The new DIRAK hygiene quarter-turn latch from FDB Panel Fittings meets hygiene requirements according to DIN EN ISO 14159 and DIN EN  1672-2 offering an easy to clean IP65/IP67/69K sealing performance according to DIN EN 60529/DIN40050 using coloured O-rings (FDA conform) which prevent accumulation of dirt deposits and penetration of liquids under pressure wash conditions.