By Kristin Lewotsky, Technical Writer, MICROMO, Clearwater, FL Arc welding processes require good workmanship to produce sound welds. Poor technique such as an overly long distance between the electrode and the work piece (arc length) can make the difference between a smooth, strong weld and a defective one that is prone to failure. Learning the…
Adhesives Hold Plane Together
Adhesives continue to play a strong role in the fastening and joining of aerospace components for fabrication, assembly, and repair. Huntsman recently introduced three REACH-compliant epoxy adhesives. Araldite® EP 1000 A/B epoxy adhesive is a nano-toughened structural adhesive paste with high lap shear strength and good peel strength at temperatures up to 250º F (121º…
Reid Supply’s New Website Offers Powerful Features
Reid Supply Company launched their new e-commerce website for industrial products today with better search tools and online account management. “The new ReidSupply.com is a culmination of best practices in web design and creative collaboration between the web team and our customers,” said John Carrier, President of Reid Supply Company. “Customers are going to get…
Ultrasonic Sealing In The Packaging Industry
The use of Herrmann Ultrasonics sealing solutions provides for high quality hermetically sealed bags and pouches that focuses on high throughput and support of sustainability initiatives. Ultrasonic Sealing Through Product Contamination Herrmann Ultrasonics package sealing systems provides the capability to offer, when integrated into automated packaging machines, 100% ultrasonically sealed bags. This includes our latest…
Reducing the “Friction Factor” in Pod Applications
For as long as radar and weapons targeting systems have been used in air, land and sea defense applications, design engineers have used “pods” as a means to protect them. But until recently, sealing these pods meant accepting some tough performance sacrifices. Alternately known as “gimbals” or “turrets,” pods have become common features on modern…
Carr Lane CEO Earl Walker Passes Away at 91
Earl E. Walker, CEO of Carr Lane Mfg. Co., passed away on August 26, 2011. Known for his philanthropic work with numerous schools and charities, as well as his active involvement with the SME Education Foundation and Scottish Rite, Earl Walker worked full time until just a week before his death at age 91. Earl…
Screw Mountings with Special Features
PEM® Types PF7M™ and PF7MF™ captive panel screws introduce two distinct mounting styles for permanent installation into thin sheets. Both types feature small, compact, and low-profile designs for limited access areas. The screws also have the MAThread® anti-cross threading technology that easily corrects off-angle installations, aligns components, and slides through clogged internal threads. Their Phillips…
Modular Mounting System
Mechanically rugged standard mounting accessories handle complex positioning tasks. The fasteners are available in plastic or V4A stainless steel. The aluminum base holder fits nearly any manufacturer-specific mounting extrusion and fully covers the slot. Also featured are knurled support rods, which provide a secure hold even for large, heavy sensors. The system includes a number…
Medical Grade Epoxy Adhesive Withstands High Temperatures and Sterilization
The EP42HT-2ND2MED (Black) adhesive complies with the testing requirements of USP Class VI plastics. This two-component epoxy resists recurrent autoclaving and sterilizations including radiation, steam, ethylene oxide, and chemical sterilants. It electrical insulates and has a volume resistivity over 1012 ohm-cm, a thermal expansion coefficient of 35 to 40 in./in. x 10-6/° C, a dielectric…
Metric Sized Shafting and Tubing from J.W. Winco
J.W. Winco, Inc. now offers series GN 480.1 Solid Round Shafting and Hollow Round and Square Tubing in metric sizes. Shafting and tubing is used with mini-clamps and related components to build support structures for mounting sensors, plexiglass guards, or other elements. Solid round shafting is offered in stainless steel, in 8 and 10…