By Rachel B. Nashett, Application Engineer-Henkel Corporation Plastics have become an integral part of everyday life. It would be difficult to identify a manufacturing process that does not use plastics. Even products that appear to be composed exclusively of metals are usually coated, sealed, or adhesively joined using polymeric materials which improve the performance, appearance,…
Top tips for proper spring selection
Edited by Mike Santora Evaluating spring components for an industrial application can be a challenge. A spring needs to improve the performance of a product in a cost effectively. Here are a few considerations for choosing the best spring for a given application. Quality Depending on the application, less expensive materials might be an option.…
Common causes for adhesive problems
Edited by Mike Santora High tech adhesives are reliable and issues do not occur often. When used correctly, they can resolve many design problems while also saving money, time and effort. However, there are many possibilities for failure when using these materials. Failure can be defined as no adhesion upon cure, reduced adhesive strength or…
First low-temperature FKM available for food and beverage industry
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies will showcase a trio of globally-certified sealing materials, including a new low temperature FKM that is being readied for use in the European food and beverage industry, at the 2016 International Beverage Dispensing Equipment Association (IBDEA) conference. The new material, 70 FKM 425727, will be the first low-temperature FKM that complies with…
Old-fashioned collaboration helps spring prototype process to life
Even though you may have the latest technology and capabilities, sometimes a design requires “old-fashioned” methods. A major automobile company needed a variety of springs, stampings and wire forms for use in multiple assemblies. The issue was how to initiate an immediate and efficient collaboration. The auto engineers turned to the Newcomb Spring engineering team.…
Freudenberg-NOK components support electric vehicle batteries
Electric vehicle manufacturers may not be unanimous in what type of battery technology they will offer consumers in the future, but regardless of the electric vehicle path they pursue, Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (Freudenberg-NOK) components will help seal the systems. Freudenberg-NOK has tapped into its comprehensive network of material, manufacturing and marketing experts to deliver a…
Leak-tight radial shaft seal for roller bearings in steel plants
Radial shaft seals for roller bearings in steel plants, for example those used for work rolls, are replaced after 8,000 operating hours, at the longest. Until then, they are expected to function smoothly and reliably under harsh conditions and at high temperatures. They are also expected to protect the bearing internally against excessive water penetration,…
Innovation for a new generation
Rotary seals may have been around since the 19th century, but 21st century needs demand changes in the design process as well as the finished product itself. There are rotary seals in almost every piece of equipment where parts revolve around an axis. From tiny rotary seals in dentist’s drills to giant ones on tunnel…
Clamp-Rite introduces stainless steel toggle clamps built for corrosive environments
Clamp-Rite is expanding its line of manual toggle clamps to include new models made of stainless steel. The new stainless steel clamps resist corrosion and heat, providing an economical Clamp-Rite workholding solution for OEMs and end-users in a broad range of industries. “There are many applications that demand a clamp that is more robust than…