Chat with Frank Devito of Solution Industries for even a few minutes, and you’re a believer in the fastener industry. His energy and enthusiasm — not to mention his knowledge — are sure to draw you in. Middleburg Heights, Ohio-based Solution Industries has been around for 15 years under its current name. Devito explained that…
The birth of a new brand — Fastener Engineering
In my almost-nine years of being here at WTWH Media, I’ve had the pleasure to be involved in numerous new publication launches. When the company began in 2006, Design World was the sole print publication and its website was the only one under the corporate umbrella. But as the years ticked by, our corporate management…
What are handles?
By Dr. Jody Muelaner There are many types of handles, but they are all designed to transmit a force between a person’s hand and an object. Handles are installed on many types of tools, packages, furniture and machinery. Buildings and vehicles may also be fitted with safety handles which a person can hold to prevent themself…
What is a pin joint?
By Dr. Jody Muelaner A pin joint is a connection between two objects that allows only relative rotation about a single axis. All translations as well as rotations about any other axis are prevented — the joint therefore has one degree of freedom (1-DOF). A pin joint is formally called a revolute joint in kinematics…
Amada Miyachi America announces series of spot welding power supplies
Amada Miyachi America Inc. has announced that it offers complete local product and sales support for the DC1013-T and DC613-T Series of linear DC resistance spot welding power supplies, manufactured by sister company, MacGregor. Typically used in aerospace, medical, and electronic assembly applications, DC1013-T and DC613-T units are suitable for butt welding fuses, welding components…
What are eyebolts?
By Dr. Jody Muelaner An eyebolt is a mechanical fastener with a threaded shaft and a head forming a ring. Eyebolts are used to attach an eye to a structure, through which rope, cable or shackles can be secured. A common use is to create a lifting eye so that a crane can be attached…
What are rod ends?
By Dr. Jody Muelaner A rod end is a joint which maintains a fixed point of contact between two parts, with some degree of rotational freedom about all three axes. It has two main parts, each with a shaft or hole for attachment to other components. The two parts are arranged so that the axes…
What are structural adhesives?
By Julie Miller Adhesives have been applied to surfaces as bonding agents for centuries. While today’s adhesives operate on the same basic principles, designers have a number of variables to consider. Load-carrying capacity is often the deciding factor in choosing an adhesive product for a particular application. The load-carrying capacity is defined by the maximum load…
Tradeshow trio spotlights industrial transformation in China
PTC ASIA, the leading tradeshow in Asia for power transmission and fluid technology, runs again from October 23-26, 2019 in the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). The event covers a display area of 100,000 sq-m and features the exhibit categories electrical and mechanical drives, fluid technology, ball bearings, and motors and engines — as…
JW Winco offers steel and stainless steel spring plungers, nose pin with sealing ring
JW Winco Inc., A Ganter Company, a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, now has available GN 616.1 Steel and Stainless Steel Spring Plungers, Nose Pin with Sealing Ring. GN 616.1 spring plungers with sealing ring are used for locating as well as for pressure and stand-off functions. “Spring plungers with sealing rings last…