Industrial Technology

Installing a coiled spring pin

Coiled pins were designed with assembly in mind. Compared to other pins, their square ends, concentric chamfers and lower insertion forces make them ideal for easy installation. Additionally, coiled pins can accommodate wider hole tolerances than any other pin because they compress during installation and conform to the shape of the hole. All in all, coiled pins are the easiest type of pin to install and are designed to be serviceable.

1st December 2019

Heavy duty die springs open up new application possibilities

Lee Spring says its heavy duty die springs are not like an average spring; they’re made from different shaped wire from traditional die springs for starters, and they work in slightly different ways. But different is a good thing and as a result these springs offer a number of benefits for typical

1st December 2019

Automating the aerospace sector

To assist with the development of an automated masking system for a leading UK aerospace company, automation solution provider Astech Projects turned to adhesives and coatings specialist Intertronics.

23rd October 2019

Come inside SICK"s fully-operational Smart Factory

SICK offers a fascinating glimpse through the doors of its own Industry 4.0 factory – and proves it pays to practice what you preach.

21st September 2019

Machined springs and wire springs compared

Wire springs date back to before the Industrial Revolution. They established their value immediately, and have not wavered from that most useful course. Certainly, enhancements in materials and manufacturing have been forthcoming, but the basic concept has not changed much. Spring wire coiled hot or cold with ends configured within the limits of coil wire has proven to be a very cost effective, industrial tool that exhibits elasticity within the bounds of known engineering understanding. Uses range from deep ocean applications to man’s reach into the universe.

7th August 2019

Nested wave springs offer increased force capabilities

TFC has introduced a standard range of nested wave springs from Smalley, available from stock in carbon and 17-7 stainless steel and in sizes from 16-100mm. And if one of the standard sizes does fit your application, Smalley can design you a custom product.

7th August 2019

Spirol completes major expansion at US HQ

Spirol has celebrated the completion of a major expansion to its world headquarters and largest manufacturing facility located in Northeastern Connecticut. The expansion that began in early 2016 includes significant additional manufacturing space, new state of the art warehouses for raw material and finished goods, a new quality lab and office space, new flooring, updated lighting, and significant investments in new production technology.

5th August 2019

Keeping the finishing line in sight

The Sydney Opera House turned out to be one of the most disastrous construction projects in history, running vastly over time and budget. Here Kevin Cook of Intertronics gives his top tips for ensuring a prototype can be turned into an efficiently manufactured product.

25th June 2019

When is a screw not a screw? When it"s a coated fastener

The latest technological innovations reach a wide variety of industries and components, even revolutionising the humble screw. Many industries now require that fasteners have increased strength, resistance to extreme temperatures, smoother surfaces and lower friction.

25th June 2019

How to choose a screw drive

Anyone regularly using simple slotted drive screws – with a traditional straight bladed screwdriver, will be aware of its shortcomings, and with a power driver then even more so. The old-style slotted drive will “cam-out” easily, is almost impossible to centre and if the tool or slot is even slightly worn, then is extremely different to install or remove. Consequently, with the need in industry for a faster, more reliable approach a variety of different styles are now available.

25th June 2019