Leading global companies have set ambitious sustainability goals to reduce waste by making plastic packaging more reusable, recyclable, or biodegradable. As they implement the design, material, technology, and process changes needed to deliver sustainable plastic packaging, their successes will raise the bar for everyone. Bill Reed, Business Development Manager, Packaging, Emerson Automation Today’s headlines are…
Southco launches compact electronic slide bolt
Southco, Inc., has expanded its line of electronic access control solutions with a compact electronic slide bolt that simplifies the upgrade from mechanical to electromechanical latching. The new EM-05 4 Series Slide Bolt integrates an electronic lock with latch bolt position sensing and door sensing, allowing for simple monitoring of door and latch status. Southco’s…
JW Winco slam latches zinc die-cast, with and without lock
JW Winco, Inc., A Ganter Company, a supplier of standard industrial machine components, now has available GN 936 Slam Latches Zinc Die-Cast, with and without Lock. The design of the GN 936 slam latches enable doors and closures to close effortlessly. “The latch engages automatically when the door is closed preventing the door from opening…
JW Winco’s heavy duty ball lock pins stainless steel, with stainless steel shank
JW Winco, Inc., A Ganter Company, a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it has expanded its line of GN 113.10 Heavy Duty Ball Lock Pins Stainless Steel, with Stainless Steel Shank AISI 630. The GN 113.10 stainless steel rapid release pins have an extreme load capacity and are used for quick fixing,…
Mini-rack 19-in. enclosures are fully customized to order
Advanced TECHNOMET 19-in. mini-rack enclosures are now available with a wide range of customization options. TECHOMET 19-in. table-top enclosures are designed for mounting standard 19-in. subracks, chassis and front panels. Applications include test and measurement equipment, networking and communications devices, sound and studio systems, laboratory instruments, industrial computers and control systems. The standard heights are…
Seals developed for e-mobility help electric cars compete with gas vehicles
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched the HiSpin PDR RT and HiSpin HS40, two seals specifically developed for e-mobility applications. Engineered to operate at high velocity, they make a significant step in overcoming issues related to sealing at high rotary speeds that limit electric cars being able to meet the ultimate goal of traveling the same…
New round plastic enclosures for IoT and Industry 4.0 electronics
The technoDISC round plastic enclosure for industrial electronics is based on the aluDISC diecast aluminum housings. The new technoDISC cases are UV-stable and sealed to IP 66 (IP 67 optional), making them candidates for Industry 4.0 and IoT applications both indoors and outside. The round design integrates visually when used in applications such as industrial…
Trelleborg goes big in oilfield applications with large-diameter seal capabilities
Trelleborg is demonstrating its capabilities to produce giant seals in specialist FFKM materials for the oil and gas market. The company will highlight its FlexiMold method of producing large diameter joint-free seals at booth 3227 at the 2018 Offshore Technology Conference from April 30 to May 3 in Houston. The process has now been extended to…
When should you use self-clinching locknuts?
Mating screw applications that require secure attachments can rely on self-clinching locknuts, which self-lock threads to reduce loosening and can be removed repeatedly without affecting performance. By Michael J. Rossi, Marketing Services Supervisor, PennEngineering By all measures, the hardware specified to attach components is expected to perform reliably in service. But sometimes application-related factors —…
Freudenberg Sealing highlights advanced sealing technologies for mobility
For the second year in a row, visitors attending the North American International Auto Show in Detroit will be able to experience some of the newest developments in Mobility and E-Mobility at the Automobili-D exposition at Cobo Center. The event offers confirmation that groundbreaking changes are taking place in the automotive industry, and as advanced…