Written by Jody Muelaner Elastic deformation is central to prevent loosening in most types of fasteners. This is most obviously the case with spring pins, spring clips, and spring washers. Sprung fasteners, such as R-clips and circle cotters, allow rapid toolless assembly and disassembly while providing secure connections. These types of fasteners require significant elastic…
NBK offers multi-functional machined slotted springs
Advanced component manufacturer, NBK‘s Multi-functional Machined Slotted Springs (or “Flexus”) are multi-functional parts made of various materials (not only spring materials) with slits. Flexus products enable various spring properties such as compressing, tensioning, shearing, and bending. This is because the portion between the slits work as a spring. The shape and dimensions of Flexus components…
CAMO STARTER Clips recognized as a Qualified Remodeler’s top choice
CAMO STARTER Clips, part of the CAMO family of innovative products, have been recognized in Qualified Remodelers’ 2020 Remodelers’ Choice 100. The Remodelers’ Choice 100 highlights the top trends and products in the industry. CAMO STARTER Clips are designed to eliminate face-fastening — the first and last board on any grooved decking installation. Simply line…
What are spring clips?
Several types of components may be referred to as spring clips, but typically the term applies to a Terry clip. These enable a cylindrical object to be rapidly attached and removed, by simply pushing it into the clip or pulling it out. Spring clips, therefore, make ideal tool holders and are often used to hold…
Quick Disconnect Breakaway Connectors for Portable Medical Equipment
The Nemesis Series and MKJ Series breakaway connectors use a simple push/pull mating mechanism to engage and disengage the connector systems. The coupling mechanism uses a canted spring design, which allows for a quick disconnect and ratings of more than 5000 cycles. The breakaway mechanism enables a reliable connection without the danger of tearing the…
Rotor Clip’s Wave Springs for Quick Connectors
Rotor Clip Company, Inc. manufactures a varied range of wave springs for applications requiring quick connectors. Flatwire Wave Springs and Retaining Rings are used in a variety of quick connectors/circular plug-in connectors with threaded and bayonet locking for military, aerospace and industrial applications. The designer has the choice of single (overlapping ends save axial space…
Lithium Coin Cell Holders
Astoria, NY — The call for secure retention of #2450 Lithium Coin Cells with low profile holders has been met by Keystone Electronics Corp. These new holders are extremely rugged and ideal for retaining cells securely under shock and vibration in high-density applications for PCB requirements. These polarized coin cell holders feature dual-spring contacts and…