The LOCTITE Seeing Is Believing Tour: a 48-foot demo trailer and truck is embarking on its first North American tour. The trailer features several never-before-seen product demos that will allow customers to experience the advantages of LOCTITE adhesives in a hands-on setting. Henkel experts will be on-hand at each stop to provide applications guidance and…
3M product selector tool makes adhesive selection process easier
Adhesives play a critical role in the success of a medical device, whether it’s holding the device together or adhering it to the wearer’s skin. But with so many adhesive products available, it can be a challenge for design engineers to know which one is right for their project. To help bridge this critical gap,…
High temperature Epoxy for sealing and bonding
EpoxySet offers EB-119M, a long work life, high temperature epoxy for optics, electronics and engineered applications where a fast cure, is required. The EB-119M is a heat cured polymer that can operate continuously at 230°C without degradation or damaging sensitive parts. It provides strong bonds to glass, metal and ceramic making it the perfect choice…
6 challenges to understand before starting a wearable medical device project
Before you start a medical wearable device project, consider the following challenges and suggestions on how to address them. Diana Eitzman, Ph.D. and Kris Godbey Skin is unlike any other substrate. It sweats, grows hair, secretes oil, harbors bacteria, constantly sheds old cells, regenerates new ones and changes with health, environment and age – characteristics…
Sealing system keeps tunnel industry digging
Tunnels are getting larger, deeper, and excavated in more challenging conditions. There is also growing pressure to successfully complete these projects while meeting increasing demands for performance, on-schedule delivery, and safety. However, on many projects, concrete tunnel segments are fitted with rubber gaskets onsite and secured using adhesive, which can lead to time-consuming and cost-intensive…
Change seals on pumps fast
Connecting a rotating piston lobe to a hollow shaft has been improved with the ETP-EXPAND, a patented bushing device that is fast and easy to install and adjust. The ETP-EXPAND was developed to simplify exchanging seals in pumps when fluid viscosity is changed. This bushing connects to a hollow shaft, locking the impeller/lobe wheel of…
Pole Mount Enclosures Now Available From ROLEC
Plastic enclosures designed specifically for pole mounted electronics are now available from ROLEC. Its technoPLUS range features a dedicated bracket for horizontal or vertical mounting on poles, masts, street signs etc. ROLEC technoPLUS enclosures have been built to withstand exposed outdoor locations. They are rated to IP 66 (IP 67 optional) and molded from UV…
New Ways to Fasten
Reprint Info >> As design methods evolve, the fasteners and joining tools available to you change too. Here’s a look at some of the newer offerings. The methods and products available to attach two pieces of a design together are multiple and varied to meet nearly every conceivable need. However, new needs constantly arise. Today’s…
Epoxy Seals Deliver Signals in Semiconductor Fabrication
Even from its earliest days, semiconductor fabrication has challenged and pushed the realm of automated, ultra-clean manufacturing. From pressurized work environments to high vacuum deposition chambers, getting power, control and monitoring signals into and out of these non-atmospheric pressure and vacuum environments presents a constant challenge. When you consider that the slightest amount of contamination,…
Injection Molding with Magnesium
Once known as an arduous and sometimes unpredictable process, magnesium injection molding is now an established technology. When the magnesium element is combined with small percentages of aluminum and zinc (AZ91D), and aluminum and manganese (AM60B), the alloy can be used to produce durable, lightweight parts. Products made with magnesium are also environmentally friendly, 100%…