Seals and O-rings come in a variety of materials, including elastomers that have passed USP Class VI testing, such as Viton® fluoroelastomer (FKM) and EPDM rubber. These elastomers also feature improved chemical resistors, excellent heat resistance (400° F/200° C), and low permeability to gases. They are available as microminiature O-rings, and products such as molded…
Clamp Eliminates Film Breaks
Film breaks are a major frustration for most stretch wrapper operators; they create downtime and lower productivity. Evidence shows that film breaks 4 to 7 times per roll of film and that 30% of all film breaks occur at the clamp. The engineers at Lantech developed the Load Seeking Clamp™ 4.0 to reduce film breaks.…
Non-spill Quick Disconnect Couplings
Non-spill couplings enable leak-free connection and disconnection of critical fluid lines in liquid cooled servers, chillers and other electronic systems, without the risk of drips or spills. Available for tubing ID ranges from 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) to ¾ in. (19.0 mm), plastic and metal connectors alleviate concerns inherent in handling fluids in the vicinity…
Quick Release Ball Lock Pins from Fixtureworks
Fixtureworks® has available Quick Release Ball Lock Pins, compatible Flanged Receptacles, End Caps and complementary Lanyard Assemblies, all manufactured by Fairlane Products to its extensive product offerings of workholding and fixturing technologies. The Quick Release Ball Lock Pins are ideal for fastening and locating applications that require positive, secure holding yet feature the easy-to-use, “tool-less”…
New materials for push-to-connect fittings
Newloc® push-to-connect fittings come in acetal copolymer and brass. Both are stocked in popular sizes and styles and allow quick connections to rigid and semi-rigid tubing such as nylon, polypropylene, and polyethylene. The fittings deliver instant, leak-proof connections with no flow restrictions, as well as a full vacuum rating (29.9 in/Hg). They work with rigid…
PEEK components resist fatigue
Seals, pump components, and compressor plates molded of PEEK™ have higher fatigue and chemical resistance than similar components molded of fluoropolymers. PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) withstands temperatures in excess of 500° F (260° C) and pressures up to 580 psi. PEEK component designs have excellent resistance to chemically aggressive environments, electricity and radiation. PEEK is inherently pure…
Metric Size Indexing Plungers from J.W. Winco
J.W. Winco, Inc. now offers series GN 608.6 Metric Size Indexing Plungers with Rest Position, Plate Mount, Lock-out Type. These RoHS compliant indexing plungers are used in applications which require surface mounting, and where the plunger needs to stay in its retracted position. To achieve this, the knob is rotated 90° after being retracted. The…
Rogers Corporation introduces two new members of the PORON ThinStik family of foams
As handheld devices decrease in size and increase in functionality, achieving the proper balance of sealing and protection with the requirements of an ultra thin application can be an extreme design challenge. To help address this growing need, Rogers Corporation has introduced two new members to the PORON® ThinStik™ family of foams: PORON ThinStik ShockSeal™…
Custom Threaded Metal Inserts for Insulin Pumps
Recently, Yardley Products has been supplying custom sized threaded metal inserts in the assembly of insulin pumps made by a multi-national pharmaceutical manufacturer. The manufacturer approached Tim Bailey, president of Yardley Products, about creating a custom sized insert in the construction of the insulin pumps. “The insert had to be incredibly small,” says Bailey. “It’s…
Integrated Plain Bearing Solution from PBC Linear
The Hillman Group has spent nearly 50 years providing working solutions in engraving and fastening and excels at anticipating the needs of the market. One area Hillman specializes in is the design and manufacturing of self-contained ID engravers for pets. Hillman has worked together with PBC Linear in this type of application for over 10…