Minneapolis, MN–FasTest’s WEH 17 Series connector is fast and ideal for calibration of control valve actuators during manufacturing or in field applications where precision is critical to keeping control valve actuators performing reliably at maximum efficiency. Whether the control valve actuator is newly manufactured and calibrated to open or close at 3 to 15 psi…

Rocky Hill, Conn. – New Loctite(R) QuickStix(TM) 7088(TM) Primer is the first semisolid primer available to enhance the performance and speed the cure of anaerobic machinery adhesives used in threadlocking, thread sealing, gasketing, and retaining applications. This semisolid primer actually is more effective than liquid primers in speeding adhesive cure. Loctite(R) QuickStix(TM) 7088(TM) Primer is…

Tucker Georgia — Optima EPS, an Elma Company, has released a new product catalog. The products are designed for various markets, including Defense/Aerospace, Medical, Industrial, Datacom/Networking, Commercial, and more. The Optima catalog includes information on cabinet enclosures, wall-mount cases, electronic cases, 19” racks, command consoles & desks, and electronic enclosures. Also, details on the company’s…

New Hyde Park, NY, USA — Fastening rotating components to shafts has become easier with the publication of a new 96-page catalog, “Handbook of Fairloc® Components, The Integral Fastener, D243” by Sterling Instrument and Stock Drive Products (ISO 9001 registered). Fairloc® is designed to solve phasing, timing, positioning and frequent removal problems which conventional fastening…

NEW BERLIN, WI – J.W. Winco, Inc.announced it now offers metric size Aluminum Cabinet Door Handles with open- or closed-ends. Made of cast aluminum with black powder coated pebble finish, the handles have tapped holes for mounting. These open-end or closed-end type handles are mainly used in applications requiring a sturdy and rugged grip. A…

East Providence, RI USA — EFD, Inc. has just released a new catalog featuring a wide range of products for applying adhesives, lubricants, sealants, solder pastes and other assembly fluids in accurate, repeatable amounts. Controlled fluid application gives manufacturers higher yields, greater process control, better product quality and reliability, less rework with fewer rejects, and…

By Jay McKenna Jay McKenna is the Special Products Manager, PennEngineering Integrating a printed circuit board (PCB) into an assembly is often a custom job. Every application can require a different board location. In addition, part geometry and surface finish, solder paste, and surface mounting conditions change frequently. Some boards must be stacked or spaced,…

Plymouth, Minnesota—The new model ETP-Octopus(TM) hydraulic shaft locking bushings are ideal for simultaneous, quick locking and accurate positioning of sliding shafts and components in automated systems such as machine tools, extruders and packaging systems. By providing uniform and repeatable locking pressure, these ETP-Octopus bushings can be set up for fast and frequent locking/unlocking of linear…

Minneapolis, MN–FasTest's MIT-TM TwistMate® connector is specifically designed for connecting to the recessed 1/4″ NPTF transmitter manifold port (IEC 61518 2.126 (54) as well as 1/4″ side manifold ports. The unique “twist to connect” action provides a leak tight connection using no thread sealants or wrench tightening for vacuum or pressure testing to 2500 psi.…

A New catalog is available for designers and users of coolant unions for machine tool, machining center, and transfer line applications. This comprehensive reference guide offers detailed information of rotating union selection, installation, and maintenance, along with expanded product information. www.deublin.com ::Design World::