The series MC power clamping nut is simple to manually operate. It delivers high clamping forces through force magnification. It is also safe due to its self-locking feature. The clamping force ranges from 40 to 160 kN. The product line can be used to clamp work pieces and tools, particularly in forming presses and punches,…
AME Introduces Clamping Products from Jakob Antriebstechnik
Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. (AME) is introducing several new workholding clamping products from Jakob Antriebstechnik, the company’s European partner. The series MC power clamping nut offers simple manual operation, high clamping forces through force magnification and high operating safety, as a result of a self-locking feature. The clamping force ranges from 40 to 160…
Why Choose Adhesives Over Traditional Fasteners?
This webinar discusses the latest advances in structural adhesives for a range of design, manufacturing, and assembly applications. It includes an evaluation of fastening technologies, such as “instant” assembly methods using thermal joining, mechanical fastening, and tapes, as well as the benefits of new structural liquid adhesives. It offers insight into the role of the…
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions launches updated iPhone App
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched an updated version of the recently released iPhone app “ISO Fits & Tolerances” that allows switching between inch and metric measurements. Providing results based on the ISO 286 System of Limits and Fits, the updated version also adds additional tolerance classes and is available in English, Spanish, German and Dutch.…
PEM® StickScrew® System
The PEM® StickScrew® System for small-screw insertion has been re-engineered with a new lower-cost StickShooter™ driver offering the capability to accommodate interchangeable nose assemblies and allow for quick tooling changeover. The self-contained system combines the lightweight air-powered driver with “sticks” of serially connected hex head screws enabling automatic screw installation without handling loose screws or…
Bud Industries Introduces Stainless-Steel NEMA Box
Bud Industries announced that its popular SNB sheet-metal box is now available in stainless steel. Constructed of 16 ga. 304 stainless steel, the new NEMA box is ideal for harsh environments and applications where sturdy steel, security, and a seal against moisture are required. Like other enclosures in Bud’s NEMA box line, the stainless steel…
J.W. Winco to Offer Safety Swivel Load Rings
J.W. Winco, Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, has added series GN 586 Safety Swivel Load Rings to its product offerings. The RoHS compliant safety swivel load rings come in inch and metric sizes. The ring and bracket are forged and annealed steel with a special bright pink powder coated finish that…
DRG 2-Finger Radial Gripper from SCHUNK
The new DRG 2-Finger Radial Gripper from SCHUNK is perfect for difficult handling tasks. The gripper shows its strength the most when used in dirty working environments. It is ideally suited for loading and unloading of wet machining centers, grinding machines, lathes or milling machines. Other applications are in painting plants, powder processing or underwater.…
SCHUNK Expands DPGplus Series of Sealed Two-Finger Parallel Gripper
The DPGplus series of sealed 2-finger parallel grippers has been extended with sizes 240 and 300. The pneumatic drive with oval pistons and the multi-tooth guides ensure the user precise and reliable gripping. This ensures a high level of machine up time and high returns from your production and assembly applications. The DPGplus sealed 2-finger…
Locknut Design Supports Extreme Thrust Loads
In a compressor application, the locknut can play a key role in establishing the clearance between the rotor and the compressor housing, where too little clearance causes seizure and too much reduces compressor efficiency due to leakage around the rotor body. While the standard Spieth locknut configuration would work, several design refinements benefitted the compressor…