Written by Jürgen Wenzel Director of Global Marketing, Rotor Clip Manufacturers today face many challenges when building machines and equipment that are supposed to run as smoothly as possible to be efficient, safe, and long-lasting. Design engineers are constantly pushing the limits of feasible designs to maintain an edge in the race for…
Mill-Max expands line of spring pin mating products
Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp. has expanded its family of spring pin mating products, with four new series offering additional diameter and height options. These low-profile SMT disc shaped terminals are ideal for applications where vertical space is at a premium. The expanded series includes the 1593-X, 1618-X, 1625-X, 1656-X SMT discs, with diameters of .093″ (1,98 mm),…
Emerson’s Laser Welder improves manufacturing efficiency and quality of smaller plastic parts
Emerson recently introduced the Branson GLX Micro Laser Welder, supporting the need to manufacture smaller and more delicate plastic parts used in the medical and consumer electronics industries. The bench-top version of the GLX Series uses advanced laser technology and an incredibly low clamp force to produce precise, clean, and repeatable welds of superior aesthetic…
Tristar meets demand for critical fasteners for ventilators
As the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the U.S., GM/Ventec, and other medical equipment manufacturers have continued their aggressive timetable to ramp-up production of ventilators that have been in short supply. To this end, Connecticut-based manufacturer Tri-Star Industries (an MW Industries company) has been supplying engineered fasteners that are critical to ventilator assemblies.…
Meridian Adhesives appoints new global sales director to its Electronics Division
Meridian Adhesives Group recently appointed Nicolas Schwarz as the global sales director of the company’s Electronics Division. Schwarz joins Meridian after a long tenure with John P. Kummer GmbH (JPK), where he held the position of managing director. In April, Meridian purchased the adhesives division of JPK, at which time Schwarz began his transition to…
DAP’s new line of Tank Bond Adhesives are made for strong, durable bonds
Today’s tough adhesive repair projects require tactical solutions and a product that blends both strength and precision. DAP, a manufacturer and supplier of caulks, sealants, foam, adhesives, and patch and repair products, now offers Tank Bond — a complete line of hard-working adhesives ideal for an extensive list of professionals. “Our heavy-duty line of Tank…
B-staged epoxy meets Airbus standards for flame retardancy & toxicity
Master Bond, a manufacturer of epoxy adhesives, sealants, coatings, and potting compounds, introduces EP36FR — a specialized one-part epoxy that meets Airbus specifications for toxic gas emissions per AITM 3.0005, Issue 2 in the flaming mode and Section 7.4 of ABD0031, Issue F. EP36FR also passes the 12-second vertical burn test per AITM 2.0002B and…
GEARWRENCH expands its 90-tooth ratchet line
The tool innovators at GEARWRENCH are doubling down on their new 90-tooth line of ratchets, adding 16 new individual products and six sets to the products that were launched in January of this year. The new arrivals — all available now — include locking flex-head ratchets, long-handle ratchets, stubby ratchets, and off-set handle ratchets. The…
The making of an advanced adhesives team
It’s been said the journey to success begins with a single step. For Meridian Adhesives Group that step began with building a full team of expert adhesive companies. Founded just a couple of years ago by Arsenal Capital Partners, Meridian Adhesives Group is a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-performance adhesives and sealant technologies — with seven…
Report: The U.S. fasteners market and COVID-19
The U.S. industrial fasteners industry is facing several challenges as it deals with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. How has the macroeconomic environment changed and what does it mean for the industrial fasteners industry going forward? Research and Markets, currently the world’s largest market research center, offers some answers. A new, “COVID-19 Economic Impact…