The scrapers installed in hydraulic cylinders are critical to the proper function of the system. They wipe away contaminants and moisture from the piston rods as they retract to prevent contamination of the hydraulic medium. When pressure build-up behind the scraper occurs, the scraper can be pushed out of the groove, causing total system failure.…
New PEM SpotFast Fasteners
New PEM‚® SpotFast‚® fasteners paired with a specially designed wave washer allow reliable attachment of two thin metal parts in applications additionally requiring repeatable pivoting or hinging action. These self-clinching fasteners (Type SFW) permanently join the two metal components to create a flush-attachment connection without protrusions on either side. The compatible wave washer delivers consistent…
Hand Retractable Spring Plungers with Knurled Handles.
NEW BERLIN, WI – J. W. Winco, Inc announces the availability of Hand Retractable Spring Plungers with Knurled Handles. The inch-sized, lock-out type spring plungers are available with or without a sealing patch. The plunger body is yellow zinc-plated low carbon steel, with the plunger pin constructed of yellow zinc-plated, case-hardened steel. The plungers have…
Bud’s New Grabber Style K
CLEVELAND, OH – Bud Industries, Inc. introduces the Grabber Style K, an ergonomically designed enclosure that is available with or without the integral battery compartment that can accept two or four AAA batteries. With soft ribbed-rounded sides that ensure a secure but comfortable grasp, Grabber Style K is a blend of T- and rectangular-shaped enclosures,…
Improving Customer service through 3D CAD
Yaskawa’s engineering team delivers custom enclosures for drive systems by leveraging the power of 3D CAD. In New Berlin, Wis, Yaskawa builds custom and standard packages for sophisticated electric-motor drives. Jason Schultz and his fellow engineers have moved from 2D drawing system to modern 3D CAD software from SolidWorks to customize the drive packages. Benefits…
Murrplastik’s Cable Drag Chains
Designed for quick assembly and disassembly, MP 52.2 PowerLine and MP82.2 HeavyLine chains from Murrplastik showed a time saving of up to 59% per production step when compared to similar chains from another manufacturer during an on-site assembly test. During installation, the individual side links of the Murrplastik chains are assembled at an angle to…
Bondaflex® Ucolor®
Lakewood, N.J. ‚– Color matching of silicone sealants has become easy and cost-effective with Bondaflex‚® Ucolor‚®, an innovative coloring system that enables users to add pigments to both one-part silicone and two-part polyurethane sealants on the job site. This colorization system virtually eliminates lead times from custom-color orders by allowing users to color in the…
Fluoropolymer Hoses
A wide range of fluoropolymer hoses, now available from U.S. Hose Company, offer the chemical resistance required for many of today’s applications. These thermoplastics include FDA approved materials for food applications, and the full range of products includes Jackson Industries hoses for working pressures up to 6,000 psi/414 bar. Fluoropolymer hoses are inert to virtually…
Revolving Ball Knobs from JW Winco
NEW BERLIN, WI – J. W. Winco, Inc. announced the availability of Revolving Ball Knobs. Available in metric and inch sizes, this long shoulder type revolving ball knob is designed to be used in place of revolving handles on equipment such as handwheels. The knob has a hand piece of black phenolic plastic, and a…
Compact Fan Heaters from Omega Engineering
The HGL series of compact fan heaters are designed for increased heat output. It helps to protect failure of electronic components caused by condensation and corrosion. This DIN rail mountable product maintains minimum operating temperatures in enclosures. The CE compliant device is designed for many applications including electrical and electronic enclosures, display panels, access and…