ATLAS SpinTite blind threaded inserts from PennEngineering provide strong, permanent, and reusable threads in thin sheet materials where only one side is accessible for hardware installation. Installation is performed from the accessible “front” side using spin-spin tooling technology. The inserts then become permanently mounted on the “back” side to accept a mating screw for final…
Self-clinching fasteners stack and space components securely
PEM TSO4 self-clinching threaded standoffs from PennEngineering offer reliable fastener solutions to securely stack or space components in ultra-thin stainless steel assemblies. These hardened stainless steel fasteners clinch into stainless sheets as thin as 0.025 in. / 0.63 mm and become permanent parts of an assembly. The standoffs ultimately will reduce the amount of required…
When adhesives go wrong
Too often the adhesive selection for a medical device is left to the end of a project. It doesn’t help that there are so many adhesives as to make the choice overwhelming. With so many potential negative outcomes, here are tips on making the right choice. Tony Kaufman, New Business Ventures in 3M’s Critical and…
Henkel hits the road with its 2018 LOCTITE Demo Tour
The LOCTITE Seeing Is Believing Tour: a 48-foot demo trailer and truck is embarking on its first North American tour. The trailer features several never-before-seen product demos that will allow customers to experience the advantages of LOCTITE adhesives in a hands-on setting. Henkel experts will be on-hand at each stop to provide applications guidance and…
New options for ROLEC’s aluCASE diecast enclosures
ROLEC has added new options to its aluCASE range of diecast aluminum enclosures: transparent lids, integrated hinges and a console adapter for desktop use. Smart modern aluCASE is ROLEC’s premier ‘go anywhere’ enclosure for industrial electronics. It can be mounted on walls, machines, bulkheads and desks. All aluCASE enclosures can be installed ‘lid closed’ to…
OKW’s new smaller EVOTEC designer instrument enclosures
OKW’s EVOTEC designer desktop plastic enclosures are now available in a new smaller 150 size – increasing the range to three plan sizes. EVOTEC is designed for tough working environments. Applications include measurement and control engineering, IT, medical, laboratory and environmental technology. EVOTEC can also be wall mounted for access control. These robust enclosures feature…
OKW’s sophisticated new extruded enclosures for control electronics
OKW has launched SMART-TERMINAL – a brand new range of sophisticated extruded aluminum and plastic enclosures for control electronics. SMART-TERMINAL is only the second OKW range to combine aluminum extrusions with plastic. It is designed for applications including peripheral and interface equipment, communications, safety engineering, biometrics, medical and laboratory technology, healthcare, measurement and control…
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 —…
Customized C-Washers available from Boker’s
Boker’s, a manufacturer of precision metal stampings, washers, spacers and shims, offers a wide variety of custom C-washers to its customers. C-washers obtain their name for being in the shape of a “C” as they have a slot cut from the center to the perimeter allowing the washer to be removed, replaced or inserted without…
3M product selector tool makes adhesive selection process easier
Adhesives play a critical role in the success of a medical device, whether it’s holding the device together or adhering it to the wearer’s skin. But with so many adhesive products available, it can be a challenge for design engineers to know which one is right for their project. To help bridge this critical gap,…