Ashland’s solvers will showcase truck and transportation components used for tailgating and other applications at the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) in Anaheim, Calif., on September 23-26, in booth H42. Ashland’s Pliogrip structural adhesives have been specified for use in bonding and the assembly of mix material joining and virtually any application that requires…
UV curing adhesive passes NASA low outgassing specifications
Master Bond UV10TK40M UV curing adhesive is a one part UV curable system, which is not oxygen inhibited, and can be used for bonding, sealing and coating applications. UV10TK40M is optically clear, with a refractive index of 1.55. It has a high glass transition temperature (Tg) of 135-140° C and is serviceable from -60° to…
Seals developed for e-mobility help electric cars compete with gas vehicles
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched the HiSpin PDR RT and HiSpin HS40, two seals specifically developed for e-mobility applications. Engineered to operate at high velocity, they make a significant step in overcoming issues related to sealing at high rotary speeds that limit electric cars being able to meet the ultimate goal of traveling the same…
Retaining magnets are ideal for industrial applications requiring non-permanent fixing
Elesa now offers a line of retaining magnets: flat, cylindrical, U-shaped magnets with pass-through hole, shielded and unshielded for high performance and minimal space requirements. Retaining magnets are an easy and safe solution for industrial applications where non-permanent fixing is required or where it is not possible to drill holes. For example, they are commonly…
Trelleborg goes big in oilfield applications with large-diameter seal capabilities
Trelleborg is demonstrating its capabilities to produce giant seals in specialist FFKM materials for the oil and gas market. The company will highlight its FlexiMold method of producing large diameter joint-free seals at booth 3227 at the 2018 Offshore Technology Conference from April 30 to May 3 in Houston. The process has now been extended to…
When should you use self-clinching locknuts?
Mating screw applications that require secure attachments can rely on self-clinching locknuts, which self-lock threads to reduce loosening and can be removed repeatedly without affecting performance. By Michael J. Rossi, Marketing Services Supervisor, PennEngineering By all measures, the hardware specified to attach components is expected to perform reliably in service. But sometimes application-related factors —…
Freudenberg Sealing highlights advanced sealing technologies for mobility
For the second year in a row, visitors attending the North American International Auto Show in Detroit will be able to experience some of the newest developments in Mobility and E-Mobility at the Automobili-D exposition at Cobo Center. The event offers confirmation that groundbreaking changes are taking place in the automotive industry, and as advanced…
Special adhesives bring clarity to optic applications
Fiber optic, opto-electronic and photonic applications must have superior transparency, requiring optically clear epoxies, polysulfides, and silicones that exhibit excellent light transmission. Contributed by Rohit Ramnath, Senior Product Engineer, Master Bond Optical transmission, the ability for light to be channeled through a material, is particularly important for fiber optic, opto-electronic and photonic applications. As a…
Bal Seal Engineering publishes expanded guide for its seals, springs and contacts
Bal Seal Engineering Inc. has published an expanded guide describing the form and function of its custom-engineered seals, springs and electrical contacts, as well as the benefits of its engineering process. The 12-page guide, titled “Sealing, Connecting, Conducting and EMI/RFI Shielding Solutions,” uses photorealistic application images and descriptive insets to give readers a detailed look…
Seal-and-lube design ensures insulin pump lifespan
Type 1 diabetics are dependent on the steady flow of insulin. Portable insulin pumps allow an active, mobile life and can increase the quality of life of patients. The Swiss medical technology specialist Ypsomed is introducing a new pump known as the “mylife YpsoPump” into the European market. With a weight of just 83 grams—including…