The International Series series of one- and two-piece clamp-style shaft collars suit retrofits and new equipment for a global market. They feature inch or metric bores, DIN 12.9 socket headed cap screws, high grade materials and finishes, and an attractive and practical form. The use of metric screws with inch bores is especially useful when…
Self-Tapping Screws are Safe, Secure and Economical
Self-tapping screws are the most common type of mechanical fasteners for assembling all sorts of products. They cut or form a thread as they are inserted, which eliminates the need for molding an internal thread or a separate tapping operation. Self-tapping screws are a particularly economical means for joining plastics and dissimilar materials, and the…
Stainless Steel Triangular Knobs
NEW BERLIN, WI — J.W. Winco, Inc. announced it has expanded its offerings to include series GN 5339.5 solid Stainless Steel Triangular Knobs. Available in metric and inch sizes, the triangular knobs were specially designed for use on machinery in the food industry and are RoHS compliant. The smooth and enclosed areas, as well as…
Kipp Lineup Available from Fixtureworks
Fraser, MI – Fixtureworks now makes available the entire lineup from Kipp–one of Germany’s premier manufacturers of manual operating elements, actuation mechanisms and handling/securing/positioning components. The extensive offering includes 18 different product categories, and within each grouping is a wide range of options encompassing size requirements, material selections, operational directions, attachment and mounting choices and…
Halogen-Free Adhesives from Henkel Corporation
Rocky Hill, Conn. ‚ In response to industry initiatives and legislation designed to protect the environment from halogenated materials, Henkel Corporation has introduced a new line of Loctite(R) adhesives and sealants that meet the requirements of IPC IEC #61249-2-21. Used primarily in handheld electronics such as cell phones, PDAs, notebook/laptop computers and hard disk drives,…
J.W. Winco Offers Safety Star Knobs with Keys
NEW BERLIN, WI — J.W. Winco, Inc. announced it now offers metric size series EN 5337.8 Safety Star Knobs with Keys. These RoHS-compliant star knobs were developed for applications where access by unauthorized personnel is not permitted. The shape of the keyhole profile is identical to the key profile, and the protruding part of the…
WAGO WALL-NUTS™ Connectors Undergo Extreme Testing
GERMANTOWN, WI — WAGO Corporation recently subjected the 773 Series WALL-NUTS™ PUSH WIRE® connectors to demanding shock and vibration sequence testing. The testing, which adhered to IEC standards, verified WALL-NUTS™ contact continuity (no current interruptions during testing) and housing integrity (no physical damage) under extreme conditions. In-house testing confirmed WALL-NUTS'™ suitability to a broad range…
Belden Opens Sales and Marketing Office in Shanghai
Broadview, IL – Belden Inc., the leading universal joint manufacturer in North America and Europe has opened a sales office in Shanghai. Belden specializes in custom universal joints and drive shaft assemblies. The Shanghai office will offer many benefits to the growing customers in the Asian mechanical power transmission market. The Shanghai office will establish…
ZaGO’s New Line of Silicone Rubber Switch Boots
ZaGO introduces its new line of silicone rubber switch seals. ZaGO is putting the full force of its sealing expertise behind this product, applying the same high quality, high utility engineering with which it supports its self-sealing fasteners to its line of switch boots. ZaGO supplies switch boots for toggle switches, push button switches and…
Boker’s Complimentary Sample Pack
Minneapolis, MN‚â€â€Boker‚’s, Inc. is offering a free sample pack featuring selections from their extensive line of products. Samples include washers chosen from the company’s 23,000 non-standard washer and spacer sizes and 2,000 material options. Boker’s washers and spacers are available with outside diameters from 0.080″ to 5.140″ and numerous inside diameters. Boker‚’s has immediate access…