J.W. Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers DIN 906 and DIN 906-NI Threaded Plugs with Tapered Thread, in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant threaded plugs are used to close bore holes with cylindrical tapered internal thread. The tightness depends on the medium, pressure, temperature and material pairing. The design…
Tough seals for rugged environments
A new generation of polyurethane is expected to set new standards for the sealing industry. The polyurethane was developed for an array of uses and is more resistant to water and withstands major temperature fluctuations better than existing polyurethanes. “Today construction equipment is developed for global use. Seals must function in the Arctic as well…
High Pressure Compression Springs
The Lee Spring catalog has always offered springs with relatively high spring rates or workable (maximum) loads. But often, the offered outside diameters were too wide to fit within the intended application assembly requirements, or the lengths too long and bulky. The success of our Lite Pressure™ Series has naturally led to Lee Spring’s development…
How to Secure Fasteners and Strengthen Interference Fits
By Doug Lescarbeau, Anaerobic Technology Manager, and Tina Adams, OEM Market Manager, Henkel Corporation Retaining compounds offer a number of benefits in fastening applications, including reducing weight, lowering cost and assembly time, and even reducing some dimensional precision requirements. Here’s a closer look at when and how you can use retaining compounds. Ancillary benefits of…
New Compression Spring Line Offers Very High Spring Rates Without the Bulk
Lee Spring’s newest Stock Spring solution is a unique line of low index, High Pressure Compression Springs. In the past, customers found high spring rates only in the largest stock compression spring sizes or in custom designs. The Lee Spring engineering team that introduced BANTAM™ Mini and Lite Pressure™ Compression Springs is back with yet…
PEM® SELF-CLINCHING FASTENERS FOR STAINLESS STEEL ASSEMBLIES
PEM® self-clinching fasteners for use in stainless steel assemblies install reliably and permanently into thin stainless steel sheets and enable lighter designs by minimizing hardware parts count. This growing family of special hardened stainless fasteners includes a wide range of types and styles with some providing the added benefit of excellent corrosion resistance to protect…
Quarter-Turn Fastener Provides Captive, Vibration-Resistant Access
Southcos DZUS® D5 Panel Line Quarter-Turn Fastener is one of the first fully captive quarter-turn assemblies on the market today, offering limitless design possibilities. The DZUS® D5 Panel Line Quarter-Turn Fastener features a flare-in stud assembly, eliminating the possibility of dropped or lost hardware components and providing accurate, secure engagement and vibration resistance. Designed with…
J.W. Winco Mini Indexing Plungers Have Hidden Locking Mechanism
J.W. Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers GN 822.6 Steel Mini Indexing Plungers, Lock-out and Non Lock-out Types, with Hidden Lock-in / Lock-out Positioning Mechanism, in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant indexing plungers feature small, compact dimensions, and are designed for installation in thin walled sheet metal applications. The…
Freudenberg-NOK Helps Seal Wind Turbines with the R 55 Seal
Renewable energy, and wind power in particular, is playing an increasingly important role in today’s global energy portfolio. But as new windmills are installed across heartlands and down coasts, the components driving their blades and turbines are exposed to extreme environmental conditions including storms, rain, ice and salt. It goes without saying that service disruptions…
Rogers Corp Launches Coolspan Thermally & Electrically Conductive Adhesive Film
Rogers Corporation (NYSE: ROG) Advanced Circuit Materials Division launched COOLSPAN® Thermally & Electrically Conductive Adhesive (TECA) Film providing reliable high temperature performance. COOLSPAN TECA Film is a thermosetting, epoxy based, silver filled adhesive film used to bond circuit boards to heavy metal backplanes, heat sink coins and RF module housings. The adhesive can be used…