NEW BERLIN, WI — J. W. Winco, Inc. announced it is now offering an additional type of Pneumatic Power Clamps from Misati, S.L. The MN 140 series of fastening clamps is a new version of the patented, smaller profile, high clamping force, super-efficient clamps. The two arms on this style of clamp exert an outward…
The CNC Shrinks from Industrial Size to Individual Size
Like various smaller sized rapid prototyping equipment and 3D printers, the CNC is following suit and shrinking to a “personal” size. The design concessions necessary to achieve that size are fewer than you might think. The term ‘Personal CNC’ describes the new Tormach mill and correlates to the first personal computers when they shrank in…
Helical Launches All-New Website
Helical Products Inc. launches an all new website focused on delivering a vastly improved user experience and key technical information. A new ‘Flexure Facts’ database is easily searchable to find all of the various uses flexible couplings can be applied to, from aerospace to medical applications. The HELI-CAL Flexure is a flexible helix (curved) beam…
New Snap Rings
Lake Zurich, Illinois ‚— Smalley Steel Ring Company, world leader in the manufacturing and development of Spirolox‚® Retaining Rings, Snap Rings and Wave Springs introduced today four new series of Snap Rings that are directly interchangeable with Eaton‚® rings. The new XAH, XAS, XDH and XDS series are available from stock in over 300 sizes…
Nylon Plastic Solid Disk Handwheels
NEW BERLIN, WI — J. W. Winco, Inc. announced it has expanded its offerings to include Solid Disk Handwheels with Revolving Handle. These glass-filled, nylon plastic handwheels with revolving handle are of modern design. An excellent choice for light to medium duty applications, they have a maximum heat resistance of 110‚°C (230‚°F). Countersunk washers for…
Smalley Springs into Space
Smalley Wave Springs can be designed for use in the harshest of climates, on Earth, Mars or in space. A Lockheed Martin technician works on wiring inside the backshell that will be used to protect NASA’s Phoenix Mars Lander. During the 9 -month cruise period and decent through the Martian atmosphere, the aeroshell system —…
The DiamondShield Non-Metallic Composite Enclosures
The DiamondShield Non-Metallic Composite Enclosures feature SolarGuard composite fiberglass, which eliminates corrosion and increases UV, chemical, and flame resistance for rugged applications. The “No Limits” Panel Management SystemT makes it easy to mount panels of all sizes at any height or depth and hinge them in any direction. And what’s more, modification to the enclosures…
AeroTest America 2008 Expo & Forum
WHEN:November 17-20, 2008 WHERE:Fort Worth Convena CO-LOCATION:Society of Flight Test Engineers Annual International Symposium Global Windtunnel Symposium WHAT:A unique, fully dedicated showcase of the very latest analytical, testing & evaluation, measurement, inspection, monitoring & compliance technologies, solutions, equipment, specialist services & facilities -meeting the needs of the Civil & Military Aviation, Space Engineering & Airborne…
High Performance “Machined” Springs
SANTA MARIA, CA., — “Machined” springs from Helical Products Co. combine the elastic properties of materials such as high strength steels, aluminum and titanium with a curved beam helix (HELI-CAL® Flexure) to provide precise deflection rates for compression, extension, torsion, lateral bending and lateral translation spring functions. Applications range from deep space instrumentation to medical…
Innovative Metric Crest-to-Crest Wave Springs
Lake Zurich, Illinois – Smalley Steel Ring Company, the world’s innovator and market leader in industrial retaining and snap rings, wave and compression springs, introduced today a New Series of Metric Crest-to-Crest® wave springs. Crest-to-Crest springs enable original equipment manufacturers to reduce the size of their assembly by up to 50% while maintaining the same…