by Walter Brenner, PhD, Founder, Master Bond Inc. Structural polymers offer distinct advantages over traditional fastening methods. Here, we explore the cornerstones of successful structural bonding. Structural bonding is defined as the process of joining parts together using an adhesive as opposed to conventional mechanical fasteners or assembly methods such as soldering, brazing or welding.…
Taking the simple O-ring to new levels
Edited by Mary C. Gannon, Senior Editor LSR (liquid silicone rubber) O-rings are growing in use in a variety of high-volume production applications, especially in life sciences. O-rings are the most commonly used seal, featured in applications from aircraft engines to chemical processing lines, the hydraulics in tractors to subsea down-hole tools. They account for…
Key design tips for working with adhesives
by Kevin Balben, Product Specialist, DELO Industrial Adhesives For the latest materials, adhesive bonding is a better way to join. Here are key tips that will ensure a solid, reliable bond. Structural bonding has many advantages over conventional joining technologies. It’s best to consider adhesives early on in the design phase to take full advantage…
New PEM VariMount fastening system
The new PEM® VariMount™ fastening system (Type VM) from PennEngineering® utilizes proven self-clinching technology paired with a round steel or stainless steel base plate to offer a clean and ready-made assembly for mounting into any rigid material or panel, including composites, plastics, and metals. Multiple radial holes in the base plate and a generous footprint…
AutomationDirect adds more Hubbell-Wiegmann enclosures
AutomationDirect has added over 360 NEMA 4/12 and 4/4X/12 enclosures. The Ultimate Series enclosures are designed to house and protect electrical and electronic components from harsh, dirty environments. Streamlined designs include models with slope top, windows, as well as 1-point and 3-point latch heavy-duty handles; models are available in heavy 14 gauge steel with ANSI…
FactoryMation announces addition of FMX’s new enclosure offering
FactoryMation announces the recent addition of FMX’s new modular component enclosures. FMX modular component enclosures offer a versatile solution for mounting and installing industrial components. FMX modular component enclosures are designed to fit a variety of industrial control products including supplementary protectors, SG2 programmable relays, and other DIN 43 880 standard profile devices such as…
New mounting plate kits for METCASE rack mount enclosures
Mounting plate kits are now available for METCASE’s bestselling COMBIMET range of 19″ rack mount enclosures. COMBIMET is a high quality range of vented, unvented and open rack cases for networking and communications equipment, industrial computers, sound and studio systems, laboratory instruments and control technology. The new internal mounting plate kits enable multiple PCBS to…
Low thermal expansion epoxy from epoxySet
epoxySet announces the release of the EB-315, low thermal expansion epoxy, to the line of low expansion/ thermally conductive products. This versatile material can be used as an adhesive or encapsulant for semi-conductors and other microelectronics, a gasket sealing compound, wire bonder or any application where temperature cycling between -55°C and 230°C is required. The…
Protect circuitry from EM/RFI and ESD with conductive coatings
by Rohit Ramnath, Master Bond Inc. Electrostatic charge discharged through an IC can damage the IC. But protective coatings can deliver needed static protection without adding physical components that do not have any other purpose beyond ESD protection on the chip. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI, so called because the offending source…
J.W. Winco Cylindrical Anti-Vibration Mounts Now In Inch Sizes
J.W. Winco, Inc.now offers inch sized GN 451.1 / GN 451.2 / GN 451.3 Cylindrical Type Vibration Isolation Mounts with Stainless Steel Components. These RoHS-compliant vibration isolation mounts, also known as vibration mounts, anti-vibration mounts, vibration bobbins, or rubber bumpers, are suitable for the elastic mounting of machine units such as motors, compressors and pumps.…