Two Freudenberg-NOK materials experts will participate in 2013’s SAE World Congress April 16-18 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich., and discuss the challenges associated with today’s advanced industrial materials. Dr. Sai Sundararaman, scientist specialist, Technology, will present the results of an organizational study evaluating the effects of temperature on material wear. Joseph Walker, director of…
Optically Clear, Two Component Urethane Modified Epoxy Gel Offers Dimensional Stability
Featuring softness and resilience, Master Bond Super Gel 9 is a urethane modified epoxy gel that can be employed in a variety of applications. Some of the most common include the encapsulation of sensitive electronic parts and sealing optical components. This multifunctional system is also widely used in the aerospace, electronic, optical, electro-optical and other…
Lee Spring Helps Restore World War One Aircraft
The Sopwith Dolphin, a restored First World War aircraft on display at the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum in Hendon, England features a new set of extension springs manufactured by Lee Spring for use on the replica Lewis guns. The assistance and support for this restoration was facilitated by Lee Spring, Europe, headquartered…
Connectors Allow Fast Bench Calibration
TwistMate AN Step connectors calibrate flow transmitters on flow benches. These connectors simplify flow bench step tree connections with their fast, leak-tight threaded connections that do not use thread sealant or wrenches, and minimal force. The step connectors, or transitions, are specifically designed for the aerospace industry, providing incremental transitions from AN 32 down to…
Adhesives Hold Plane Together
Adhesives continue to play a strong role in the fastening and joining of aerospace components for fabrication, assembly, and repair. Huntsman recently introduced three REACH-compliant epoxy adhesives. Araldite® EP 1000 A/B epoxy adhesive is a nano-toughened structural adhesive paste with high lap shear strength and good peel strength at temperatures up to 250º F (121º…
Reid Supply’s New Website Offers Powerful Features
Reid Supply Company launched their new e-commerce website for industrial products today with better search tools and online account management. “The new ReidSupply.com is a culmination of best practices in web design and creative collaboration between the web team and our customers,” said John Carrier, President of Reid Supply Company. “Customers are going to get…
Reducing the “Friction Factor” in Pod Applications
For as long as radar and weapons targeting systems have been used in air, land and sea defense applications, design engineers have used “pods” as a means to protect them. But until recently, sealing these pods meant accepting some tough performance sacrifices. Alternately known as “gimbals” or “turrets,” pods have become common features on modern…
“Unit and Hardness Converter” iPhone App from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (STKM: TREL-B) has released a new iPhone app, “Unit and Hardness Converter.” This new tool efficiently and conveniently converts frequently used units and currencies, as well as popular hardness scales for various material types based on ISO and ASTM standards. “Unit and Hardness Converter” is easy to use. Simply select the dimension…
Carr Lane Mfg. Co. Receives 2010 Boeing Performance Excellence Award
Carr Lane Mfg. Co. announced it has received a 2010 Boeing Performance Excellence Award in January. The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance. Carr Lane maintained a Silver composite performance rating for each month of the 12-month performance period, from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010.…
Fastener Eliminates Over Torque
Applying the right amount of torque to fasteners can be problematic; too much and you break the bolt or nut, too little and the system lacks stability (at the least). A fastener system from HYTORC promises to change that. Its HYTORC® Clamp-Nut™ system – torque wrench, driver and Clamp-Nut – eliminates damage because no torque…