Tunnels are getting larger, deeper, and excavated in more challenging conditions. There is also growing pressure to successfully complete these projects while meeting increasing demands for performance, on-schedule delivery, and safety. However, on many projects, concrete tunnel segments are fitted with rubber gaskets onsite and secured using adhesive, which can lead to time-consuming and cost-intensive…
Lee Spring HEFTY Die Springs
Lee Spring has expanded their HEFTY™ Die Spring product range to include longer free lengths up to 12”. These round wire springs are ideal for applications beyond those of traditional die springs and are well suited for any high stress, heavy load applications such as aircraft mechanisms, farm machinery, industrial equipment, brakes and clutches. HEFTY…
McDermott and Trelleborg Develop Innovative New Clamp to Improve Diver Safety
Trelleborg Offshore has revealed a diver-friendly piggyback clamp designed to improve safety during installation. Trelleborg developed the clamp at the request of leading offshore construction company, McDermott in collaboration with Trelleborg Offshore UAE distributor, Unique Maritime Group. The Trelleborg system includes the use of edge treated banding and a new fastening system which eliminates sharp…
Magnets Enable Small Design for Underwater Communication Tools
In the underwater realms, divers prefer small items rather than large ones. Innovative Scuba Concepts, Inc., designed its Mini-Quest™ to fit in a buoyancy compensator jacket pocket – nearly 40% smaller than its original Quest™ model. The compact size was challenging for the product designers. The Quest™ product line offers divers a way to communicate…
Adapter alternative to SAE Code 62 flanges
High amounts of vibration and shock are common in subsea oil and gas applications. The family of Dual Seal Flange Adapters counteracts these conditions with reliable and safe versions of flanges for four-bolt connections. The new adapters are an alternative to traditional SAE Code 62 Flanges. Available in standard Code 62 footprint sizes ½ in.…
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.…
New Fastener Helps Prevent Engine Failures
For many years, engine manufacturers experienced major production set backs due to the failure of exhaust manifold joints. These components were typically subject to severe vibration, joint fatigue, and temperature extremes. When turbo mounting nuts shake loose and fall off, the engine fails and that leads to a range of major headaches. Cummins Inc. found…
Seals take the shock out of cycling
When A-Pro Tech Co. Ltd., a Taiwanese company that specializes in high-end shock absorbers for bikes, had a leakage problem with rear shock absorbers, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions provided an answer with a configuration of specialized seals including a piston ring in Turcon®, a proprietary PTFE based sealing material, and U-Cup in Zurcon®, a proprietary Polyurethane…
Time Honored Profession Updates to Modern Times with Latest Technologies
Modern-day tractors rely heavily on hydraulics. These are used to ensure a constant plowing depth, compensating for load differences, bundling hay bales and even positioning the vehicle as it works its way up and down the field. Each hydraulic device requires its own processor. In the search for a robust yet compact electronic control unit,…
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…