Foreign materials and undesired contamination make their way into production processes repeatedly. Failing to detect them in good time runs the risk of product recalls, causing unquantifiable damage to a company’s reputation. Such contamination often comes from fragments of machine parts, such as handling elements, tools, or containers. If these parts are extremely small, they…
JW Winco adds new parts to its hygienic design line
Hygienic requirements also play a significant role in several industries, including the food and beverage industry, medical technology, the production of dispersion coatings, and other sectors. At first glance, most standard parts seem far away from the actual critical work areas, but airborne spores of microorganisms can spread quickly and far. Since even the slightest…
JW Winco’s antibacterial products are preventing the spread of germs
Contact infections with viruses, fungi, and bacteria were already a problem even before the pandemic. Now, JW Winco — the standard parts specialist — is expanding its Sanline range of antibacterial products. Bacteria with high resistance to common antibiotic therapies have been on the rise for years. Resulting infections can become a serious problem even…
JW Winco earns international design awards
In addition to receiving the iF DESIGN AWARD, JW Winco has also been given the prestigious Red Dot Award for outstanding design. The iF DESIGN AWARD is the oldest independent design seal in the world, symbolizing outstanding design achievements. The “Red Dot” has become one of the most sought-after seals of quality for good design,…
Ruland launches new star knobs and clamping handles for quick adjustments
Ruland has expanded its line of adjustable components to include star knobs and adjustable clamping handles. This expansion gives designers a wider variety of standard, in-stock components to choose from when designing machines where quick installation, adjustment, and removal is desired without the use of tools such as those found in packaging, printing, semiconductor, and…
What are adjustable levers?
By Dr. Jody Muelaner Levers are available as extended handles, typically with a threaded shaft or hole at one end to enable fastening to a machine. They are used to increase mechanical advantage, allowing hand operation to exert considerable force, often in conjunction with a screw which multiplies the mechanical advantage. In classical mechanics, a…
Fixtureworks launches catalogue of top products
Fixtureworks has published a 550-plus page new product catalog, with the aim of helping users save time, work faster, and improve the quality of their projects. Featured items include quick release pins, clamps, fasteners, work-holding products, knobs and handles, spring plungers, rollers, bumpers, and more. A few highlighted products from 2019 include: One touch fasteners:…
What are handles?
By Dr. Jody Muelaner There are many types of handles, but they are all designed to transmit a force between a person’s hand and an object. Handles are installed on many types of tools, packages, furniture and machinery. Buildings and vehicles may also be fitted with safety handles which a person can hold to prevent themself…
Southco modular H3-Em swinghandle new product award at ISC West
Southco Inc. has announced that the Security Industry Association (SIA) has named its Modular H3-EM Electronic Locking Swinghandle as the 2019 winner of the Network Support Solutions category. The Modular H3-EM was recognized on the main stage at ISC West, the nation’s largest converged security trade show, on April 10 in Las Vegas. The SIA…