Fastener Engineering

U.S. manufacturer, Dymax, is extending its distribution partnership with Biesterfeld for light-curing adhesives, casting compounds, and conformal coatings, primarily used in medical technology, industry, and electronics. Dymax is a global manufacturer of advanced light-curable adhesives, coatings, light-curing equipment, and fluid dispensing systems. Biesterfeld AG is the strategic holding of the Biesterfeld group of companies, a distributor…

Written by Jody Muelaner Elastic deformation is central to prevent loosening in most types of fasteners. This is most obviously the case with spring pins, spring clips, and spring washers. Sprung fasteners, such as R-clips and circle cotters, allow rapid toolless assembly and disassembly while providing secure connections. These types of fasteners require significant elastic…

Building on the success and popularity of the original Bolt Biter Extraction Sockets launched last year, GEARWRENCH is unveiling the latest addition to the family — the Bolt Biter lug-nut extraction sockets. The new tool use the same technology that made Bolt Biter a hit but now apply it specifically to removing worn or damaged…

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…