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New Steel Hook And Loop Fastener Challenges Velcro
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by Annina Bergman | September 9, 2009 at 03:36 pm
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German scientists have developed a steel hook and loop fastener that is strong enough to support 35 metric tons. The invention, called Metaklett, can withstand over 1,500 degrees fahrenheit (800°C) and is resistant to chemicals.
The new metallic fastener was developed by scientists at the Institute of Metal Froming and Casting, Technical University of Munich. The fastener can easily be washed and desinfected, which makes it useful for hospitals and industrial facilities.
The Metaklett will be manufactured in two versions, the Flamingo and the Entenknopf (duck head), named after the shapes of the metal hooks and loops.
Velcro was invented by Swiss engineer George de Mestral 60 years ago.
"Metaklett is a portmanteau of Metall and Klettverschluss, which is the German generic for Velcro.
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at 06:16 on September 10th, 2009
That is quite the invention I am sure uses are endless, I would love to get my hands on some.
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Parmeisan (not verified)at 07:48 on September 10th, 2009
I had to wonder, if it can support that much weight, how do you pull it apart?The answer from the article:"They are bent in such a way that they deform elastically under light pressure and glide into the holes like the synthetic buckles on backpack straps. Once inserted, they return immediately to their original form and, thanks to their sprung splaying arms, they resist back-pull like an expanding rivet," the literature explains.I'd still love to see it myself.
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David Walcot (not verified)at 17:00 on October 4th, 2009
Matthew Kennedy addressed the Steel contractors delegation last week in New York. There is an idea to use this new technology on a larger, construction base. Kennedy & Schoen formed a structural steel detailing corporation, drawing on Schoen’s long working relationship with International Steel giant Schuff Intl., and Kennedy’s equally long personal relationship with Schuff Vice-President Tracy Wilson. KENNEDY owns LDS Living magazine, which reaches 600,000 subscribers in addition to his ownership at Axis. Kennedy and Schoen both served Mormon missions to Japan. Schuff projects range from federal prisons and municipal buildings, to major sports stadiums and sky rises. Axis now serves several key steel fabricators in addition to Schuff Intl. and has expanded its detailing business to include oil rigs damaged by hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico. Axis Steel has won contracts for many of the major projects including: Orlando Magic Arena, Chicago White Sox Stadium, Honda Aircraft Hanger, McCarran Airport, and Chicago Spire. Axis continues to lead the detailing industry in the United States and is second only to Canadian based BDS Inc. Axis is a Tekla Structures company, and is certified with both the NISD AISC. Schoen serves on several key industry boards and is frequently the keynote speaker for the industry at its annual tradeshow and convention.