PennEngineering® has introduced a growing family of microPEM™ fasteners ideally suited for applications in compact electronic assemblies. These extremely small fasteners can serve as practical, cost-effective, and permanently secure solutions enabling quicker assembly of devices ranging from hand-held consumer electronics to medical equipment, among others. Standard types of microPEM fasteners include PEM® Type MSO4™ self-clinching…
Hoffman Increases Service Offerings With Warehouse in Mexico
Pentair Technical Products, Hoffman announced a warehouse and distribution center in Reynosa, Mexico to provide improved customer service and rapid response to local product demands. This new facility demonstrates Hoffman’s commitment to meeting the increasing and varied needs of the local markets. Hoffman is the only global enclosure brand with both manufacturing and inventory operations…
Tooling System from FasTest Delivers Electronic Actuation
FasTest announced the Electronic Tooling System (ETS), a modular electronic sealing device. By varying the target current, the device is scalable, providing a repeatable sealing force—ranging from a soft touch for delicate parts to a firm grip for work holding. The ETS can operate as a stand-alone sealing system or can be controlled via I/O…
PROLINE® Overlapping Doors Feature an Industry-Leading One-Handle Design
Pentair Technical Products announces an enhanced single-handle design for Hoffman PROLINE® Overlapping Doors. The overlapping doors feature a master door to ensure a dust-tight seal with a three-point roller latch system operated by a PROLINE flush-swing handle. The innovative design now delivers sufficient compression with the single external handle, eliminating the two internal handles to…
J.W. Winco Introduces New Swivel Clamp Connector Bases
NEW BERLIN, WI – J.W. Winco, Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers series GN 271 Aluminum Swivel Clamp Connector Bases in metric sizes. These RoHS compliant clamp connector bases are available with a black powder coated, textured finish or a tumbled, matte shot-blasted finish. They can be assembled…
New Parts and Engineering Catalog
Smalley Steel Ring Company announces the launch of a new Parts and Engineering Catalog. The new catalog combines previously existing Spirolox Retaining Ring and Wave Spring series with newly released series including Hoopster Retaining Rings, Constant Section Rings, Metric Wave Springs and Small Series Wave Springs. Smalley is pleased to offer the new catalog to…
Misumi Adds More In-Stock Parts for Quick Shipping
Misumi USA, Inc. has announced the addition of a significant number of frequently ordered components to its distribution center in Elk Grove Village, IL, near Chicago. As the result of increasing demand for certain sizes and styles of many popular Misumi mechanical and factory automation components, more than 8,700 items have been added to the…
Pentair Technical Products introduces the Hoffman WEATHERFLO® HD VFD
Pentair Technical Products introduces the Hoffman WEATHERFLO® HD VFD solution for ensuring sustained operation of heavy-duty variable frequency drives (VFDs) in demanding outdoor environments. WEATHERFLO HD features high-performance, shielded impellers, delivering integrated cooling. Robust construction can withstand 100 to 500 HP drive operation, suiting a broad range of outdoor application requirements. Plus, the flexible back…
Locking Plungers With Push-Push Mechanism
J.W. Winco, Inc. announced it now offers series GN 514 Steel Locking Plungers with Push-Push Locking Mechanism, in metric sizes. The indexing pin in this locking plunger is moved by means of a spring-operated cardioid curve. By simply pressing the operating button, this cardioid mechanism causes the indexing pin to extend and retract (push-push locking…
McDermott and Trelleborg Develop Innovative New Clamp to Improve Diver Safety
Trelleborg Offshore has revealed a diver-friendly piggyback clamp designed to improve safety during installation. Trelleborg developed the clamp at the request of leading offshore construction company, McDermott in collaboration with Trelleborg Offshore UAE distributor, Unique Maritime Group. The Trelleborg system includes the use of edge treated banding and a new fastening system which eliminates sharp…