Most are unlikely to guess that the world’s top adhesive producer began as a modest manufacturer of detergent. However, nearly a century-and-a-half ago, a young German salesman by the name of Fritz Henkel took a chance, producing soap. He initially partnered with two associates to form, Henkel & Cie, in the city of Aachen in…
JW Winco’s new toggle latches ensure fast and secure closures
Toggle latches are proven, universal devices for fast and secure closing of covers and hoods. Standard parts specialist, JW Winco, now offers an ideal solution for applications in the medium-weight range, thanks to the launch of its GN 761. Made of zinc-plated steel or stainless steel, the new devices are supplied with a loop-shaped or…
Fast-curing silicone cures without oven heat, saving energy
Dow offers an advanced, primerless silicone adhesive that cures rapidly without oven heat for improved productivity and reduced energy use in the manufacture of appliances, automotive electronics, lighting, and avionics. DOWSIL EA-3838 Fast Adhesive is a high-performance formula that cures at room temperature and provides fast adhesion for shorter cycle times. This silicone adhesive…
Ruland expands its product range of universal joints
Ruland Manufacturing has expanded its line of Belden Universal single and double-friction bearing universal joints. The company now offers more than 3,500 standard items. The expansion combines Belden’s reputation for product quality and performance with Ruland’s ability to machine standard parts in two weeks or less. Customers now have one of the largest selections of…
Fastener manufacturer, CAMO, earns wins in national deck-building competition
Fastener and tool provider, CAMO, recently teamed up with deck-building contractor, Simcoe Decks, for the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) National+ Deck Competition. The partners partnered had four winning entries. “As a system, CAMO provides a fastener and a tool for every application,” said Michael Scott. “We now use CAMO products exclusively because we…
Automotive fastener market to grow to $6.02 billion by 2025
The automotive fasteners market is set to grow by U.S. $6.02 billion, progressing at a CAGR of over 6% during 2021-2025. This is according to a new report from Technavio, a global market research company. Technavio’s Automotive Fasteners Market by Application and Geography provides an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market conditions for automotive fasteners, including…
Century Fasteners adds to its management team
Century Fasteners Corp. has added to its team, hiring fastener industry expert Charles J. Salley as the new western regional sales manager. Century Fasteners is a master distributor of quality components to the military, aerospace, electronics, automotive, sheet metal fabrication, contract manufacturing, telecommunications, and medical industries. Salley brings 40 years of aerospace fastening experience in…
LOCTITE XPLORE offers a free, adhesive e-learning platform for professionals
The new LOCTITEXPLORE e-learning platform offers the collective learning of its experts to industrial manufacturing and design, maintenance, repair and overhaul, engineering, and vehicle repair and maintenance professionals — anywhere, anytime. Developed for desktop, tablet and mobile experiences, LOCTITEXPLORE is free for all users and modules can be completed at the learner’s own pace. It will also…
Smart cities influence advances in access hardware
Written by Mark Yarnall, Business Development Manager Southco, Inc. The rise of advanced digital devices and communications tools — including the growth in electric vehicle (EV), e-commerce home delivery, and connected devices — are all contributing to the development of the “smart city.” However, smart cities require engineered equipment and infrastructure to support such…
Graco launches new two-component, adhesive dispensing valve
Graco Inc., a manufacturer of fluid-handling equipment, recently announced the launch of its Voltex Dynamic Mix Valve. Designed for dispensing two-component adhesives, such as foaming urethanes and silicones, the new mix valve provides uniform and consistent blending for difficult-to-dispense materials for various applications. The Voltex valve is built to handle foaming urethanes and silicones that…