Minneapolis, MN—FasTest introduces its new Refrigeration Quick Disconnect (RQD) for reliable connections to refrigerant lines for charging or evacuating cooling appliances and applications under high pressure. Accommodating industry’s increasing refrigerant pressure operation requirements, the RQD is rated up to 750 psi. The RQD delivers safe and repeatable high-pressure connections to 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch male PCU,…
PEM® Self-clinching Cable-tie Hardware
PEM® self-clinching cable tie-mounts and hooks provide secure attachment points for mounting wires and cables to electronic chassis or enclosures. All PEM TY-D® hardware can install quickly and permanently without screws or adhesives. Their locations and positions can be specified during the design process to provide optimal layout for wires and cables during final assembly.…
No More Loose Hardware on PC Boards
The right fastener not only helps speed production of PC boards, it also affects customer satisfaction. To satisfy component-to-board, board-to-board, and board-to-chassis attachment requirements, these surface mount and broaching fasteners for PC boards install permanently, reduce the need for loose hardware, eliminate secondary operations, and simplify and streamline the production process. The families include ReelFast®…
Materials at Work
Reprint Info >> Selecting the best material for your application can be tricky. Sometimes switching to a new or different material can affect product outcome and quality. Here is a look at some interesting material applications in the consumer goods, thermoforming, and aerospace arenas that you may consider. Mechanical carbon materials stand up to high…
J.W. Winco, Inc. offers Plastic Tube End Plugs
J.W. Winco, Inc. offers series WN 991 Plastic Tube End Plugs as part of its new complete line of tube connection and conveyor components. These RoHS compliant tube end plugs come in inch sizes, and in both round and square versions. They are made of polyethylene plastic in a matte black color, and are designed…
Inch and Metric Construction Tubings from J.W. Winco
NEW BERLIN, WI – J.W. Winco, Inc. announced it now offers series GN 990-AL Construction Tubings for tube clamp connectors, as part of its new complete line of tube connection and conveyor components. These RoHS compliant tubings come in inch sizes in round versions, and in metric sizes in both round and square versions.…
TURCK 3- and 4-Branch Tees
Minneapolis, MN — TURCK introduces h-style (3-branch) and H-style (4-branch) M16 tees, ideal for saving valuable field installation time and hassle in comparison to hardwired cable tray installations. The tees are available in a multitude of configurations, including tees with a male connector on either side of the trunk line, integral connections or cable drops.…
DISC-LOCK Announces Marketing Distributorship with Copper State Bolt & Nut Company
Culver City, CA – DISC-LOCK International, along with the Safety Wheel Nut announce a marketing distributorship and affiliation with Copper State Bolt & Nut Company of Phoenix, Arizona. DISC-LOCK products and technology will be disseminated to 21 Copper State Bolt & Nut locations throughout the Southwest. “Our distribution collaboration with Copper State Bolt & Nut…
ReConnect Connector Refurbishment Program from FasTest
Minneapolis, MN — FasTest announced the ReConnect Connector Refurbishment Program for the TwistMate® family of connectors, FasTest External (FE) and FasTest Internal (FI) series connectors. FasTest connectors provide simple, reliable and repeatable seals without the use of thread sealant or torque applied with wrenches. With the new program, customers can return outdated, worn or otherwise…
Trelleborg’s iPhone App Helps Engineers Save Time
FORT WAYNE, IN — Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched an iPhone app. Providing results based on the ISO 286 System of Limits and Fits, “ISO Fits & Tolerances” will help engineers save time and enable them to work away from their desks. ISO Fits & Tolerances is easy to use. Upon entering the nominal…