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Radar Absorption Materials or ‘RAMs’ are incredibly important to defence and security departments across the world. These materials are utilised for a wide variety of military and civilian applications, such as reducing the radar signature for aircraft, ships, tanks, and other mobile objects, EM interference shielding, human exposure mitigation, or reducing reflected radiation from microstrip […]

Metal ceramic foam is the backbone of many different manufacturing processes. In fact, foams, sponges, and porous materials with macroscopic pores are critical to various industries and are even used in the construction of aircraft and spaceships! Why are metal ceramic foams in such high demand? Lightweight cellular materials have always been an important element […]

Aircraft structures such as wings, flaps, tails, etc., must be structurally sound for thousands of flights. Each aircraft must withstand temperature changes, weather fluctuations, and high air pressure from ascent to descent. This is where fasteners such as Composi-Lok and Visu-Lok are so critical to aerospace fasteners projects.  With high shear, tensile, fatigue, and self-locking […]

Critical aerospace applications need appropriate tooling to handle extreme conditions in the aerospace industry. The wrong tooling, on the other hand, can have detrimental effects and pose a serious safety risk to all parties involved.  Offering high-performance aerospace fastening, Eddie Bolt tools is one of the most important tools in the industry.  Eddie-bolt pins and […]

Used to carry various wires or rope materials, cable reeling drums or a cable drum is essential for transporting various components. This includes everything from electrical cables to fibre optic cables and wire products. As such, cable reeling has become integral to heavy-duty industries such as construction, entertainment, telecommunications, electrical, mining, and transportation.  This article […]

Aerospace and defence sectors require the best in manufacturing, and cold working fasteners and equipment are one of many applications that keep aircraft operational in the toughest conditions. Eliminating or reducing crack growth around the hole, the primary function of cold working fastener holes is to strengthen metallic components. Producing this residual compressive stress zone […]

In the aerospace industry, aerospace and defence testing and approval is critical to the durability and efficiency of fastening and tooling products. Supporting the development of new products for any given market offers maximum value to customers who rely on durability in extreme temperatures, such as deploying military on missions or building an aircraft strong […]

First developed in the US more than 35 years ago, The Click Bond fastening system has revolutionised the aerospace industry and opened doors to various applications, tasks, and methods. Click Bond offers unmatched performance and precision, and its state-of-the-art tools have proved critical for land, sea, and air applications. These innovative adhesive bonds benefit areas […]

Cable tie mounts are an innovative product for a range of applications, providing proper cable management to aviation, electrical, industrial, mining, transport, motorsport, and marine industries. A cable tie mount is a convenient tool, time and time again used by professionals in these critical sectors who rely on them. This article will explore the uses […]