J.W. Winco, Inc. now offers series EN 239.1 and EN 239.2 Hinges with Integrated Safety Switch, in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant hinges were designed for accident prevention; the safety circuit is disrupted as soon as the door is opened. The switch is a tamper-proof, forced-opening safety switch. The function of the switch cannot be altered,…
Heat Versus Ultrasonic Installation
by Christopher G. Jeznach, Application Engineer, SPIROL International Corp. Thermoplastic insert parts can be installed using heat or ultrasonic methods. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of each approach. As the use of plastic parts has increased in a number of industries, fastening methods have become increasingly important. When screws or bolts are…
Hardened Steel Shoulder Screws from J.W. Winco
J.W. Winco, Inc. now offers ISO 7379 Hardened Steel Shoulder Screws, in metric sizes. These RoHS compliant shoulder screws are cost-saving construction components for a wide variety of different uses. They are made of blackened steel with a tensile strength of 1200 N/mm2 (strength class 12.9). Shoulder dimension is ground. Shoulder screws are offered in…
Optically Clear, Two Component Urethane Modified Epoxy Gel Offers Dimensional Stability
Featuring softness and resilience, Master Bond Super Gel 9 is a urethane modified epoxy gel that can be employed in a variety of applications. Some of the most common include the encapsulation of sensitive electronic parts and sealing optical components. This multifunctional system is also widely used in the aerospace, electronic, optical, electro-optical and other…
Tapeswitch Releases Multi-gate Non-Contact Interlock Switch System
Tapeswitch Corporation released a completely NEW Multi-gate monitoring system, consisting of the HE Series non-contact safety interlock switches and multi-gate SCU-1 control unit for machine guarding, where monitoring for a guard is required and locking is not required, such as in several types of machinery including converting, packaging, paper, food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, canning,…
PEM® Spotfast® Self-Clinching Fasteners Enable Permanent Joining
PEM® SpotFast® self-clinching fasteners enable two sheets to be joined permanently in a flush-attachment connection without protrusions on either side. These practical alternatives to riveting or spot welding provide ideal solutions to attach two metal sheets too thin to weld, fasten sheets of unequal thicknesses, join dissimilar metals, attach ultra-thin metal sections, or join metal…
SCIGRIP adhesives strengthen Composite Advantage’s FiberSPAN products
Composite Advantage recently designated SCIGRIP’s SG230 HV methacrylate adhesives as the structural adhesive for assembly of its FiberSPAN™ products – non-slip composite bridge decks used in multiple pedestrian and vehicle bridge projects. Recent structures include a vehicle bridge in Washington, DC; a three-span pedestrian bridge that crosses over ten lanes of highway to Dulles Airport;…
FactoryMation introduces new 30mmPushbutton Stations
FactoryMation has expanded its product offering for pushbutton stations to now include 30mm operators. 30mm pushbuttons, selector switches, potentiometers and enclosures are now available in kits and assemblies. FactoryMation provides customers with the option of purchasing 30mm pushbutton stations as kits or assemblies. 30mm pushbutton station kits simplify component selection by allowing the popular combinations…
SCIGRIP adhesive solutions at JEC 2013
SCIGRIP is launching an enhanced product for bonding dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) composites at JEC Europe 2013. As a result of their developmental work with SG600, a methyl methacrylate (MMA) structural adhesive, SCIGRIP has produced an advanced product that is suitable for bonding many difficult substrates including grades of DCPD. Many grades of DCPD adhered successfully with…
Remke Appoints Mark Sweeney as Company President
Remke Industries is pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2013 Mark Sweeney was appointed to the position of President/Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Mark will be responsible for all revenue & operations and will continue to direct the sales and marketing teams as well as the Flexible Solutions Center. The Strategic…