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Stanley Black & Decker and Eastman developing more sustainable power tools
Stanley Black & Decker and specialty materials provider Eastman are teaming up to advance sustainability in the power tools industry. BLACK+DECKER, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, will be releasing a new product line — reviva — offering the brand’s first sustainability-led power tools that use Eastman’s Tritan Renew copolyester. With 50% certified recycled content in the enclosures, the BLACK+DECKER…
Milwaukee launches new addition to its press-tool solutions
Milwaukee Tool is advancing the compatibility of its innovative M18 FORCE LOGIC line of press solutions with the RLS fitting system. The new RLS ACR Press Jaws for M18 FORCE LOGIC press tools enable contractors to complete HVAC and refrigeration installations with a flame-free, efficient alternative to conventional brazing. Eliminating the need for nitrogen purges,…
PennEngineering announces global expansion
PennEngineering, a global provider of fastening solutions, announced it has expanded its global presence, launching its first PEM location in Tokyo, Japan. This expansion reflects PennEngineering’s commitment and focus on providing direct access to PEM and Haeger products and local resources, including advanced engineering and product support. In 2019, the company acquired Tokyo-based Eurotec,…
Rotor Clip becomes ISO 13485 certified
Rotor Clip has again demonstrated its dedication to continuous improvement and commitment to customer satisfaction by recently receiving its ISO 13485:2016 certification. Described as the medical device industry’s most widely used international standard for quality management, compliance with ISO 13485 means that the medical device manufacturing industry can now rely on Rotor Clip as the…
Looking for hard-to-find metric fasteners? Eurolink can help
If you’re looking for hard-to-find DIN and ISO metric fasteners, Eurolink is a one-stop company that delivers unique or challenging parts. Eurolink is a premier U.S. distributor of metric fasteners and fastener lines — with access to those hard-to-find metric fasteners manufactured to both DIN and ISO standards. In fact, the company has access to…
JW Winco locking joints for perfect latching
Serrated locking plates, thrust springs, and guide housings form the basis for the Winco locking joints, which can be assembled into entirely individual configurations. The core of these joints is always the locking plates with their precisely aligned serrations as well as their adjustment based on positive and nonpositive connections. Alongside the exact serration shape,…
Master Bond’s new, non-cytotoxic epoxy resists repeated sterilization cycles
Master Bond‘s EP62-1HTMed is a two-part epoxy that meets the requirements of ISO 10993-5 for non-cytotoxicity. It can, therefore, be used in many medical device applications. The new epoxy features high-temperature resistance, good flow properties, and is suitable for bonding, sealing and coating. It resists repeated sterilization cycles, including STERRAD, and autoclaving. It’s also capable…JW Winco offers full range of locking joints
Wherever something needs to be adjusted, you’ll often find locking joints at work with serrations that define specific angle positions. To ensure that the ideal locking joint is available for every application, JW Winco offers all components in a wide range of variations. Serrated locking plates, thrust springs, and guide housings form the basis for…
CRAFTSMAN unveils new V-Series line of industrial tools
CRAFTSMAN has released V-Series, a new, premium line of tools for professional automotive and industrial applications. Designed to endure the most demanding applications, the V-Series professional portfolio includes hex keys, T-Handles, ratchets, wrenches, socket sets, and screwdrivers — all backed by the CRAFTSMAN lifetime warranty. “From classic car restorations to heavy-duty industrial applications, CRAFTSMAN V-Series…
MW Components launches eCommerce experience for precision parts
MW Components, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based, precision component manufacturer, announced that it has launched a new eCommerce experience: MW OnDemand. MW OnDemand is a one-stop online resource that streamlines the entire discovery-to-delivery process of precision component supply. With expanded access to a diverse selection of components, inventory includes one of the widest ranges of components and related…
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Master Bond’s new, non-cytotoxic epoxy resists repeated sterilization cycles
Master Bond‘s EP62-1HTMed is a two-part epoxy that meets the requirements of ISO 10993-5 for non-cytotoxicity. It can, therefore, be used in many medical device applications. The new epoxy features high-temperature resistance, good flow properties, and is suitable for bonding, sealing and coating. It resists repeated sterilization cycles, including STERRAD, and autoclaving. It’s also capable…
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Rotor Clip becomes ISO 13485 certified
Rotor Clip has again demonstrated its dedication to continuous improvement and commitment to customer satisfaction by recently receiving its ISO 13485:2016 certification. Described as the medical device industry’s most widely used international standard for quality management, compliance with ISO 13485 means that the medical device manufacturing industry can now rely on Rotor Clip as the…
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New Marson rivet tools offer versatility and ergonomics
Howmet Aerospace recently introduced its newest Marson rivet and rivet nut installation tools, designed to deliver performance and versatility to any shop or production floor. The unique HP-4×4 multiplex hand tool installs a range of rivets and rivet nuts, making it a useful addition for transportation and aftermarket service suppliers. The AH-250 pneumatic riveter uses…
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What are industrial seals?
By Dr. Jody Muelaner Industrial seals are used to prevent leakage, hold pressure, and deflect contamination at interfaces between components. Industrial seals are used at static and dynamic interfaces. Examples of static interfaces include the entry point of bolts and screws, and the interface between an engine block and cylinder head. Adhesives and gaskets are…
