Demanding vehicle driveline applications call for high performance plastic seals custom designed and molded by Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (MR&P). Of the many high performance plastics available, PEEK™, Aurum®, Ultem® and Amodel® are among those custom formulated by MR&P to meet specific vehicle applications. An example is seals and thrust washers for vehicle transmissions. In…
EPIC®ULTRA Connectors from The Lapp Group
The Lapp Group has developed a new line of rectangular connector housings designed to thrive in corrosive, electrically noisy or mechanically challenging environments. Called EPIC® ULTRA, the new housing features nickel-plated zinc hoods and bases with stainless-steel hardware. Together, these corrosion-resistant materials allow the new housing to survive in applications that that would prove challenging…
When Micro Welding Conductive Materials, it Pays to Go Green
By Geoff Shannon, Laser Technology Manager, and Paul Severloh, Engineer, Miyachi Unitek Reprint Info >> Micro welding of conductive materials such as copper is difficult, but a green laser (532 nm) offers a useful non-contact joining method, which also happens to be well geared for automatic applications. Connecting conductive parts to achieve electrical contact is…
“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…
Integrity Sealing for Hydrogen and CNG Fuel Systems
Seal-Lok™ fittings and adapters create reliable, leak-free connections for hydrogen and compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel storage and delivery systems. They suit alternative fuel service cars, trucks, buses and filling stations. Seal-Lok with H2 technology is for highpressure hydrogen systems. The H2 stud and port is interchangeable with standard SAE J1926 fittings and allows full…
Minnesota Rubber Floating Pistons
Minneapolis, MN – Motor vehicle designers requiring custom molded high performance plastic (HPP) components such as floating pistons for shock absorbers benefit from Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (MR&P) capabilities. Molded of HPP resin material, these 1-3/4 inch diameter floating pistons feature a special Quad Ring® seal that fits securely inside the shock absorber bore. The…
Revolution in Fasteners Helps Bridge the Gap to Greener Vehicles
A change is coming to fasteners spurred by the needs to lower automotive recall and warranty costs, reduce weight and environmental impact, and raise fuel efficiency numbers. A new report, which profiles Emhart Teknologies and other industry leaders, forecasts a growing automotive fastener market to reach $12.2 billion by 2012. Fastener failure is one of…
Bal Seal Launches Global Website
Foothill Ranch, CA – Bal Seal Engineering recently rolled out a comprehensive re-design of their website. The purpose of this re-design is to create a website that allows users to obtain information about products and engineering solutions in a more efficient and user-friendly manner. Enhanced new areas include solutions by industry, product menu selections, and…
Brass Fittings Available in Two Styles
Southampton, PA – Plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries, Inc. now stocks brass fittings in both barbed and push-to-connect styles to work with various plastic and rubber materials. U.S. -made of durable brass, applications include general purpose and industrial use, potable water systems, pneumatic control, robotics, and instrumentation. The barbed brass fitting, called Thermobarb, is designed…
Heavy-duty Push-Pull Toggle Clamps
NEW BERLIN, WI – J.W. Winco, Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, offers metric size Heavy Duty Push-Pull Toggle Clamps. Push-pull type toggle clamps convert a circular movement of the handle into straight-line action of the clamp along its axis. The lever arm of this heavy duty clamp is case-hardened sheet metal…