ELGIN, IL — HARTING’s new termination technology combines reliability and simple handling with the space saving benefits of crimp technology. Han-Quick Lock® is optimally designed for high contact densities and saves applied cost by reducing wiring time compared to screw terminals by 20 percent. No other technology is this simple, space-saving and fast. Additionally, this…
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…
Liquid Cooled Thermal Management for Electric Equipment
Next-generation equipment for medical device, consumer electronics, fuel cell and printing applications will require more advanced and consumer friendly liquid cooling systems. Available in either metal or plastic, a variety of connectors can suit liquid cooling applications. Electronic equipment is getting smaller and smaller, yet generating more and more heat. As a result, the opportunities…
PEM® Cost Savings Investigation Program
The PEM® Cost Savings Investigation (CSISM) Program introduces a free service to assist companies in potentially reducing their total “assembled cost” of products and designs. The CSI Program is an exclusive resource supported by the global fastening expertise of PennEngineering® to provide focused product analysis and identify “better ways” to achieve assembly-related economies and efficiencies.…
Customers Design Reid Supply’s New Web Site
Muskegon, MI — What Does It Take to Build a World-Class e-Commerce Web Site? According to the web services team at Reid Supply Company, all it takes is getting direct input from many customers, along with some savvy data managers, creative web designers and clever web developers to incorporate the customers’ desires. In a continuing…
J.W. Winco Offers New Indexing Plunger Latch Mechanisms
NEW BERLIN, WI — J.W. Winco, Inc. announces it now offers series GN 417 Indexing Plunger Mechanisms. These mechanisms offer a possible mounting option for applications requiring a latch and are RoHS compliant. The plunger housing is zinc die-cast with black plastic coated textured finish. The plungers themselves have stainless steel plunger pins and springs,…
Rigid, Room Temperature Curing Thermal Conductive Epoxy
Curable at room temperatures, EP21TCHT-1 has high thermal conductivity and electrical insulation properties. It has a service operating temperature range of 4K to 400‚°F. It also has a low thermal expansion coefficient. It is NASA qualified for low outgassing applications and is suitable for use in vacuum environments. It is durable and possesses high physical…
Cable Fables–Confusion and Misconceptions about NFPA-79
Confusion abounds about the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) regulations pertaining to UL-recognized Appliance Wiring Material (AWM) cable, which is often used in machine interconnecting sensors, actuators, switches, and other components as part of premolded connector assemblies. The 2007 change to the NFPA-79 electrical code states that AWM-style single-conductor wire or multi-conductor cable is not…
Miniature Medical Test Connectors with Metric Threads
Medical devices and instruments often require solid seals to keep liquids in or out. It is nice when you can find them in metric versions. The ME001 Series line of miniature test connectors for medical device leak testing applications is now available in metric thread options for secure sealing of ultra-thin hypodermic and catheter tubing.…
J.W. Winco Releases Standard Machine Components Engineering Manual
NEW BERLIN, WI — J.W. Winco, Inc. announces the release of its new Standard Machine Components Engineering Manual. The 1,000-page, full color catalog is redesigned with a cleaner look and additional engineering and design information, and includes core products of the company’s line as well as many new additions. It is designed to be used…