Industrial Technology

Lasers provide high precision welding and cutting performance

Demanding and high precision welding and cutting applications on thin metal sheet or foil materials are now faster, simpler and more efficient following the introduction of the new StarFibre series of lasers from Rofin-Baasel. The StarFibre series offers laser sources of either 100W or 200W nominal output power with fundamental mode beam quality, and can be used in either pulsed or cw mode. This combination of high beam quality, choice of power and operational mode selection means that the StarFibre series lasers can be used for a broad spectrum of precision welding and cutting applications.

23rd November 2007

Christmas tree clip fasteners

Micro Plastics has expanded its range of Christmas Tree type fasteners to include over 50 new standard sizes, with eight special item clips. In addition, a metric line of over 20 sizes is also now available. These uniquely designed fastening snap-in clips feature a unique ribbed shank that ensures fast and easy installation.

23rd November 2007

Snap cure breakthrough epoxy

Master Bond says its new Supreme65HT-6 represents a breakthrough in epoxy adhesive technology, providing a hitherto unattainable balance of processing strengths. Supreme65HT-6 T is a two component, adhesive formulated to cure quickly at ambient temperatures. It produces exceptionally good performance bonds with tensile lap shear strengths in excess of 3000psi for service in the remarkably wide temperature range of below -62degC to over 204degC. It offers superior resistance to thermal shock, vibration and stress fatigue cracking while maintaining the moisture, creep, corrosion and thermal resistance typical of epoxy resin adhesives.

23rd November 2007

Consistent electrical earthing

A newly developed self-piercing nut from Profil provides high strength location and consistent electrical earthing of components in sheet metal assemblies. Suitable for panels up to 2.00mm thick - and offering substantial piece part cost and installation speed advantages over competitive products such as riveted studs, threaded pegs, captive nuts or welded anchors - Profil's new RSR nut is an ideal choice for vehicle assembly, electrical equipment and domestic appliance applications.

23rd November 2007

No waiting around for delivery of gas springs

Lesjofors is aggressively targeting new growth within the industrial sector and now guarantees customers supply of its standard stock range of gas springs within72 hours. Lesjofors is confident that it can meet customers' demands for a specific gas spring product from its extensive UK stockholding or with product support from Sweden within this guaranteed time scale.

16th October 2007

Coiled spring pins solve automotive problems

Design advice from Spirol caused an automotive company to replace the long semi-tubular rivet in its glove compartment handle with two coiled pins.

16th October 2007

Securing certification for revolutionary microlight

Industrial Gas Springs has played a key role in helping a UK company secure the certification of its revolutionary microlight - believed to be the first use of gas springs in an aircraft control system.

16th October 2007

Wave spring sheds light on an airline dilemma

TFC recently aided with the development of an LED lighting component used by passenger airlines British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, by supplying a Smalley Crest to Crest Wave spring which fits into the arm mechanism of the light unit. The spring is used to pre-load an arm with the LED light on the end. The design allows the component to be fitted in a confined space or to be stowed away.

16th October 2007

New nutrunners make light work of tightening

Designed to maximise comfort and ease of use, even in hard-to-reach areas, pistol-grip nutrunners in the new ErgoSpin ESM range from Bosch Rexroth feature a lightweight yet robust construction, and have an integrated LED spotlight that brightly illuminates the tightening area. Activated by pressing the tool's start button, the spotlight can be programmed to operate for one to 99 seconds, and can also, if necessary, be disabled.

16th October 2007

Rriveted by the thought of adhesives?

Engineers have used conventional joining methods such as rivets and welding for many years. In the October 2007 issue of Industrial Technology, Mike North of Henkel, maker of Loctite brand products, argues that adhesives offer some distinct advantages.

16th October 2007