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Transducer withstands Torpedo hits the mark
tough salt test
Kwantex Research Inc, based in Taiwan says that its new KTX
Torpedo Thread fastener features no wobble and no strip out
The Intellifast permanent transducer for high drive system, for efficient driving torque and fast gripping onto
temperature (>300°C) clamp load control in bolted soft wood, hard wood or composite board surfaces.
joints survived 1,440 hours of a continuous salt spray
test. According to testing organisation, TÜV SÜD, all Other features of the KTX Torpedo Thread fastener include no
electrical test parameters and the echo-signal splitting, even close to the edge of wood or composite board,
quality showed no change after the test and there low driving torque, long life KTX-Nano coating protection or
was no influence on the load measurement result. A2/A4 stainless steel available for anti-corrosion purposes,
high ductility (bending angle >30°) with special
With this result Intellifast GmbH is prepared for quenching and tempering, high and safe pull-out
upcoming applications in the offshore wind area. value for security purposes and use as a substitute for
The results are immensely important as the wind masonry screws.
energy industry is locating its largest installations and,
therefore, largest bolts to the coast. The handling of The locking drive system offers stick fit quality,
such large bolts and their accurate tightening on efficient torque transfer for easy one-hand use and
offshore assemblies are difficult. Another aspect for the use with KTX/SQ bits.
WEA manufacturers is that the application of the precise
bolt load on a joint allows for the usage of smaller or
fewer bolts in the flanged connections. The bolt load
uncertainty from common assembly methods requires
higher safety factors to resist the dynamic (fatigue)
Stronger fixing made easy
loads. Accurate post assembly load checks allow for full The MAX 31x90 Galv In addition, the MAX
utilisation of the bolts strength to safely resist Screw Nail, designed
31x90 Galv Screw Nail is
operational loads. by Young Black, gives
supplied in recyclable
the superior pull-out
polypropylene bucket-
The ability to inspect the bolt load at any time using the values required in
style containers. These
Intellifast proven harsh environment transducer is a demanding timber
handy packs help to
tremendous benefit in the maintenance of bolted joint frame erection
eliminate wastage since
connections. The scope of the benefits to - "measure applications.
they will not get damaged
instead of retightening" - in offshore applications is
on site or the back of the
greater than that of onshore applications, where they The MAX 31x90 Galv
are already quite significant. Intellifast offers portable
van and stand up to the
Screw Nail is uniquely
battery driven measurement equipment (used to control available in both round
wettest condition, unlike
heavy tools) and also offers online monitoring head and clipped head
the traditional cardboard
equipment for remote real time monitoring. versions for use with the
box packaging. Included in
MAX GS690RH/CH
the pack are two gas
In addition, Intellifast has improved the coating process cordless nailer. It gives a
canisters, enough for the
of the standard transducer considerably increasing its typical pull out value of
MAX GS690RH/CH
robustness. After a 720 hours test at TÜV SÜD the 1.6kN as opposed to the
cordless nailer to
standard transducer did not show any loss of 1kN typically achieved successfully fire the
functionality. by a smooth shank nail. contents of the bucket.
New Emka compression latches
EMKA’s recently capability, but it also 90° the tab is rotated 90°
introduced 1000 permits manual clamping then stops, as the lock is
Program of IP65 set up by means of turned a further 90° this
compression latches has threaded adjustment at is translated into linear
now become even more the inner end. This motion which brings the
useful with the addition enables the compression tab 6mm toward the
of lockable T handle, action to be fine tuned by door, thus clamping
Wingknob, Square key means of a shaft securely onto the door
and L handle variants, all mounted lock nut. frame. This ensures a
with shaft extensions to high degree of vibration
suit even deeper door The 1000 program resistance, as well as
frames up to 95mm. compression latches added clamping force on
(IP65) provide a 6mm the gasket and a "soft"
Not only does this axial clamp function. closure action on the
extensible shaft provide After closing, when the door frame. Unlocking is
additional depth lock is turned for its first a simple reverse process.
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