The use of bioadhesive applications are significantly increasing in the end-use industry markets, although they have different characteristics depending on their application requirements. Bioadhesive materials cover a broad range and include any natural or synthetic substance that can adhere to a biological substrate and is capable of being retained on that surface. The growth of…
How to ensure bolted joint integrity when using a compression limiter
Written by Tara B. Meinck | Application Engineer SPIROL International Corporation, U.S.A. Compression limiters are used to protect plastic components in bolted joints and maintain a threaded fastener’s clamp load by eliminating plastic creep. To function properly, the bearing surface beneath the bolt’s head must extend over the compression limiter to contact the plastic component.…
Hernon offers precision, non-contact dispensing valve for wicking materials
Hernon Manufacturing‘s Sureshot 3510 valve offers precision micro-shot, non-contact “jet” dispensing in a small, lightweight design. Hernon is a manufacturer of high-performance adhesives, sealants, dispensing, and curing equipment. The Sureshot 3510 valve can dispense tiny amounts of material, less than 1 µl. The valve can be used to dispense a variety of low viscosity and…
A new mechanical process improves threaded-fastener performance
The performance of threaded fasteners – screws, nuts, and bolts – is critical in commercial engineering. The Fastener Quality Act of 1990 was enacted by Congress after several high-profile fastener failures (such as when the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge’s upper deck suffered a catastrophic collapse in 1989, partly because of a corroded bolt), according to…
ASC creates Crisis Recovery Program due to supply-chain disruptions
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), which represents related manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and affiliates in North America, has been closely monitoring the unprecedented disruption to the supply of many key intermediates essential to U.S. adhesive manufacturing. This disruption has been caused by severe weather and subsequent infrastructure failures in mid-February, resulting in chemical facility shutdowns…
DELO and Infotech collaborate on 3D system for printing liquid materials
DELO, a global manufacturer of industrial adhesives for automotive, consumer, and industrial electronics applications, has collaborated with Infotech, which recently introduced a unique and automated system designed for printing liquid materials and multi-material structures. It will help with the production of components with different physical property ranges. The core of the new system is a…
Is your company ready for automation? This white paper has answers
Deciding whether or not you need to, or can, automate the equipment at your company is a significant step. However, you should not assume a bottlenecked manual process will automatically work when automated. If you’re uncertain whether your facility is ready for this next step, check out this white paper from STANLEY Engineered Fastening: Is…
GWS Tool Group acquires Taurus Tool & Engineering
GWS Tool Group recently announced the acquisition of Taurus Tool & Engineering. This is GWS’ first acquisition in 2021, following three previous ones in 2020. Taurus Tool supports the aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, and hydraulic industry with specialty tools and cutting equipment. The company’s product capability includes complex HSS and carbide step tools, specifically for…
ChemPoint to support Henkel in distribution of its BONDERITE products
ChemPoint.com Inc., a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, recently teamed up with Henkel Corporation to further the sales, distribution, and marketing of Henkel’s BONDERITE products in the U.S. and Canada. The products provide an array of application solutions, including metal pre-treatment, adhered surface preparation, corrosion-protection, and more for industrial manufacturing and components.…
New FTI webinar: A lesson in using standards
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit training provider, and the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI), an industry trade and standards organization, are co-producing a webinar on using industrial standards. This class will take place on Tuesday, March 16th from 12-2 p.m. ET | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CT | 9–11 a.m. PT. Participants will initially be…