Edited by Paul J. Heney, Editorial Director Creative thinking in the field of kinetics has led to the development of a new fastening clamp. It is well suited to applications involving assembly, verification, handling—and welding in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive and automation. The fastening clamp line, offered by J.W. Winco Inc., has…

As the federal government is set to nearly double car and light-duty truck fuel economy standards to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg by 2025, electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle technology will play a vital role—if lingering battery life and overheating issues can be resolved. Battery packs on EV and hybrid vehicles only store…

by Dan Shaw, Technology Manager, Structural Adhesives and Michael Williams, OEM Marketing Manager, Henkel Corp. Although polyolefin based plastics such as PE, PP and LDPE have proven useful in innumerable applications, they are difficult to bond with adhesives. Traditional liquid adhesives do not wet out well on low-surface-energy polyolefin plastics. To achieve a robust bond…

Specially formulated rubber seals protect 6000, 6200 and 6300 series ball bearings from moisture, wash-down chemicals, mud and dirt. Applications include outdoor environments, lawn and garden equipment, snow blowers, pumps and compressors, pulleys and idlers and rollers and conveyors. These bearings are filled with special grease lubricants featuring synthetic base oil with a lithium complex…

Designing and molding complex sealing assemblies for electronic devices can be a challenge. One method used for testing electronic devices is a contamination tester with a test collection cell assembly. These test cell collectors are single use devices designed to insert easily into the contamination tester. Each cell assembly is required to perform consistently at…

by Christopher G. Jeznach, Application Engineer, SPIROL International Corp. Thermoplastic insert parts can be installed using heat or ultrasonic methods. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of each approach. As the use of plastic parts has increased in a number of industries, fastening methods have become increasingly important. When screws or bolts are…

by Venkat Nandivada, Manager, Technical Sales, Master Bond Offering a nearly limitless assortment of end properties, epoxy systems enable higher density semiconductor electronics and economical, as well as enhanced reliability, while improving manufacturing efficiencies. Today’s high performance electronic circuits that are designed into compact assemblies must meet a host of engineering requirements to ensure the…

by Craig McClenachan, Vice President, Advanced Assembly, Fabrico Structural adhesives, in both liquid and tape formats, are assuming a more important role in a number of industries as replacements for mechanical fasteners. Here’s what you need to know to apply these adhesives. In the North American transportation industry, including automotive and aerospace, structural adhesives are…

A manufacturer of surgical instruments is using simple, canted coil springs to give doctors new insight into critical spinal procedures. Massachusetts-based Life Instruments Corp. designed springs into its Radiolucent Cervical Retractor. According to company president and CEO Larry Foley, the springs act as “markers” under x-ray, and allow for the integration of new polymer retractor…

A comprehensive line of Loctite® adhesives, sealants, potting materials and threadlockers improves the reliability and helps lower the manufacturing costs of LED lighting devices. The material have a long life, even when used on components exposed to harsh conditions, such as extreme temperatures, dust/dirt, vibration and underwater submersion. In addition, there is an automated dispensing…