German-metal products manufacturer is extending its online portal with newly introduced services and is placing the focus on end-to-end, transparent processes, intuitive, efficient operation and the resulting customer benefits beyond the hardware itself. Whether they want to split an order, bring forward a delivery or check whether it is still possible to increase the ordered item quantity – in the future, customers will have all the information they need to make their decisions at this portal.

The solution offers versatility as it makes no difference whether orders are placed via the mbo Osswald Shop or conventionally via e-mail or telephone. A tracking code is always issued so that customers can stay up-to-date at all times with the simple click of a mouse.

After just choosing the perfect clevis, no one enjoys searching laboriously in more very extensive lists to find compatible bolts, washers and pins. Another feature of the portal is that the product group is linked to ‘Compatible Accessories’ in the linking technology sector. Visitors to the mbo Osswald platform can directly access the underlying parts lists for assemblies and joints. All the relevant accessory parts are then displayed in a clearly structured way, together with quantity-dependent information on prices and delivery times.

And you can then simply click on them to add them easily and securely to your order. The supplier mbo Osswald is further extending its online product range and offering spring cotter pins similar to DIN 11024, eye bolts in accordance with DIN 444 form B and axial joints with sealing caps. The company specialises in standard linking elements. This extension to the product range, therefore, represents the logical continuation of the aim of further developing the portfolio in order to offer users new design capabilities.

Among the machine elements, spring cotter pins with characteristics similar to DIN 11024 are releasable connections which are utilised as retention elements. Self-fastening spring cotter pins are typically used to fasten bolts and shafts. The easy assembly permitted by the large lug is a great advantage. The reusable spring cotter pins are therefore appropriate for use as temporary fastenings as well.

Eye bolts in accordance with DIN 444 are traditional linking elements and are very frequently used as design elements in the mechanical engineering field. The large eye in the head of the bolt is suitable for attaching hooks, shackles, bolts and rods or can be used as a guide element for ropes and cables. Moreover, eye bolts are ideally suited for use as turnbuckles. Eye bolts provide various connection options, and because of their relatively lengthy thread, they may be put together fast and securely in the desired location.

Axial joints with specifications similar to DIN 71802 and which are both dismountable and equipped with a sealing cap are specially designed for problematic environmental conditions (dust, lubricants etc.). The gap between the axial ball socket and the ball stud is covered and sealed by a sealing cap. This provides ideal protection against serious damage due to environmental influences. The sealing caps are made of chloroprene and can be used in the temperature range from -30 °C to +110 °C (temporarily to +140 °C).

The mbo Osswald configurators represent the industry standard for custom bolts, bolts with heads, threaded bolts and grooved bolts together with the required accessories. The new bolt configurators offer the option of express manufacture and express delivery. For the manufacturer, this innovation represents a further step on the journey towards end-to-end transparency and offers users optimised freedom of action at all times. This year, the company showcases its range of products and solutions at the Hannover Messe 2023 in April.