Industrial Technology

Answers about adhesives

Cyanoacrylate and anaerobic adhesives are widely used in many industries, but some questions about their use crop up from time to time. In the March issue of Industrial Technology, we ask Colin Chapman of Henkel, maker of Loctite brand products, to provide us with answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.

10th March 2007

Making antenna building easier

Durafix Easyweld aluminium welding rods are providing antenna specialist RF Solutions with a convenient, dependable and cost-effective answer to a perennial problem: how to make electrically and mechanically sound joints between aluminium, copper, and copper-based alloys.

10th March 2007

Cage nuts save OEMs installation time and cost

Anixter Components has launched a new range of steel cage nuts, ideal for a wide range of panel building applications. The cage nuts snap into square holes readily and do not require special tools for assembly, allowing OEMs and panel builders to save valuable time during installation, and associated costs.

10th March 2007

Screw reduces cycle times

Arnold Umformtechnik has launched a new screw for cross threading applications. The MA Thread screw ensures short cycle times by minimising failures, repairs, scrap and downtime during assembly. It also reduces the risk of injury to assembly workers when making screw connections with through hole.

10th March 2007

Fasteners in 316 stainless

Protex Fasteners is launching 316 stainless steel ranges of its 27-633 light duty spring claw fastener and all of the 43 and 44 series of heavy duty adjustable fasteners, to meet an increasing demand for products able to withstand hostile and corrosive environments including the marine and process industry sectors.

10th March 2007

Total support from Jubilee

Jubilee clip manufacturer L Robinson & Co (Gillingham) has over recent years, invested heavily in providing strong customer support for their well-known brand of worm drive hose clips. As a result of this investment, distributors now benefit from a plethora of trade counter point-of-sale accessories whilst busy hands-on engineering personnel have access to a wide choice of Jubilee workshop packs and kits.

10th March 2007

Standoffs go metric

Micro Plastics is now offering a line of metric male/female standoffs moulded in a Nylon 6/6 material. Standoffs are resistant to vibration, abrasion and corrosion. They are electrically insulating, non-magnetic and have a high strength to weight ratio.

10th March 2007

Modular engineering platform

On its stand at the Machine Building show, Rittal will demonstrate, for the first time at a UK exhibition, its new electrical automation software EPLAN Electric P8. This revolutionary modular engineering platform offers the latest in CAE, which not only supports complete migration from EPLAN 5 and EPLAN 21, but also horizontal and vertical extensions. For the first time, the applications for electrical engineering, fluid engineering and instrumentation and control are able to communicate directly with one another.

5th February 2007

Guide to specifying springs

The engineers at Lee Spring have produced an invaluable guide on designing and specifying compression, extension and torsion springs. All the essential elements of spring design and construction are covered, including formulae, tolerances, material selection, as well as the testing of dimensions, properties and performance.

5th February 2007

Delivering cost savings for Tesco

Associated Spring has developed a series of patented Raymond stainless steel mechanical struts specifically designed to provide a corrosion-resistant and maintenance-free alternative to the conventional gas struts currently used on refrigerated delivery vehicles. With these m-Struts, the company has responded to the requirements of the food distribution industry in general with specific solutions for Tesco and Chereau that overcome the on-going problem of gas strut degradation within the hostile environment of chilled and/or refrigerated wagons. Associated Spring's maintenance-free stainless steel Raymond m-Struts are proving an ideal solution for Chereau and the Tesco.com home-delivery fleet, facilitating maximum flexibility and effective use of space within the refrigerated vehicles.

5th February 2007

Fastening

Answers about adhesives

Making antenna building easier

Cage nuts save OEMs installation time and cost

Screw reduces cycle times

Fasteners in 316 stainless

Total support from Jubilee

Standoffs go metric

Modular engineering platform

Guide to specifying springs

Delivering cost savings for Tesco