You might think that when it comes to opening and closing, all the possibilities of hinges have already been exhausted. Not even close. JW Winco regularly succeeds in making improvements to its hinges, adding practical features and designs for niche applications. For heavy-duty applications, for example, try hinge GN 237.3, a compact hinge that’s made…
The versatility of shaped wire
Shaped wire is a versatile product that can be used in a wide range of applications and industries. In the manufacturing sector, shaped wire serves as a creative alternative round wire used to produce hardware, springs, and other small components. Just ask Central Wire Industries (CWI), one of North America’s fastest growing wire manufacturers. Its products include…
PennEngineering company, PROFIL, launches new website
PROFIL, a PennEngineering company and global manufacturer of mechanically attached fasteners for the automotive market, has announced the launch of a new website: www.profil-global.com. The new site — available in English and German — provides visitors with an enhanced user experience that makes it easy to learn about the PROFIL products, installation methods, and application…
How ERP software can change your business for the better
To be successful in today’s business climate, manufacturers and distributors must synchronize their departments, maximize efficiency, and ensure the accuracy and accessibility of business data. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software fulfills these requirements while eliminating manual processes and associated costs to streamline teams and company-wide productivity. For more than 20 years, Distribution One has helped…
How strong epoxy compounds can get even tougher
With adhesive products, high-performance and rigidity are often thought to go hand in hand. It is true that the best strength, thermal, chemical, and electrical properties tend to be found in rigid compounds, especially epoxies. Yet there’s a growing class of adhesives, sealants, and coatings that add ductility to the long list of desirable epoxy…
What are load-carrying adhesives?
Written by Jody Muelaner Adhesives (including glues and cements) bind surfaces together, a process known as bonding. A load-carrying adhesive, also known as a structural adhesive, is a material that has sufficient bond strength to support structural loads. The exact definition depends on the application. However, structural adhesives can give improved stress distribution when compared…
Meet GEARWRENCH’s new PitBull Pliers
GEARWRENCH has launched its new line of PitBull Pliers, designed with features and functionality that will quickly turn them into a technician or mechanic’s best friend. “Professional technicians we talked to said that the most important things they looked for in their pliers are grip and cutting ability,” said Jarrett Wolf, product manager for GEARWRENCH. “We…
Six factors to consider before choosing your next torque wrench
Written by Mark Edmunds Product Manager | Snap-on Industrial There is a perception that applying torque to a fastener is intuitive and that anyone can do it. Well, anyone can, but the ability to do it properly is what makes the difference — and that’s where selecting the right torque wrench is critical. Torque wrenches…
The oxygen, cutting & welding company: Koike Aronson / Ransome
Established near the end of World War I in 1918, Koike Seisakusho and Koike Sanso Shokai — one root of Koike Aronson / Ransome, Inc. — was founded by Mr. Seiichi Koike. Koike truly began to grow its operations near the end of World War II. Well-known today for its precision cutting and welding capabilities,…
Adhezion’s SecurePortIV is the only tissue adhesive cleared by the FDA
Adhezion Biomedical, LLC announced that the just-published 2021 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice (INS Standards) recognizes tissue adhesive as a standard of care for all vascular access device (VAD) care and management. Adhezion Biomedical’s SecurePortIV is currently the only tissue adhesive cleared for this indication by the U.S. FDA. SecurePortIV adhesive is a highly versatile…