When one thinks of the agricultural industry, plastic waste is not the first thing that comes to mind. But the reality is that plastics play key roles in the farming and greenhouse business — and leave behind much waste every year. As one example in the U.S., the agricultural plastics generation is estimated to be…
How resident engineers make a difference — and the pandemic’s impact on their role
It’s no secret that partnerships mean a lot in answering a client’s needs. Among the various ways, ARaymond chooses to make partnerships successful is through resident engineers. Kevin Wendelken, an ARaymond resident engineer at a large OEM’s Engineering Centre in the UK for nearly 20 years, knows how to make a difference from “inside the…
ARaymond Network celebrates 155 years in the fastening industry
It’s a long way from crafting custom-made buttons in France to creating fastening and assembly solutions for vehicles being built around the world — 155 years long to be exact. The global ARaymond Network of companies, including its North American-based operations in Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Canada, and Mexico has been celebrating its 155th anniversary this…
ARaymond unveils new VDA Quick Connectors for hybrid & electric vehicles
Automotive fastening and assembly solutions provider ARaymond has announced a new generation of VDA Quick Connectors — building on its decade of experience designing and manufacturing quick connectors complying with the VDA standard. Used for heating and cooling lines, including thermal regulation of battery packs in electric and hybrid vehicles, the new ARaymond VDA QCs…
Advance partners with ARaymond to distribute face mask comfort straps
Advance Components, an industrial fasteners master distributor, is now stocking and distributing a new kind of fastener — one that addresses the discomfort associated with face masks. Face Mask Comfort Straps by ARaymond Industrial were created in response to a customer’s request for a fastener that would: Relieve ear discomfort caused by the use of…
ARaymond offers advanced automotive bonding solutions
ARaymond’s automotive bonding solutions encompass the adhesive, the bonding process, and the fastener that’s to be mounted. Each solution is backed by support to ensure high process uptime, maximum throughput, and reliable results. Each bonding solutions is also custom-developed as required to help technicians or manufacturers respond to emerging automotive trends or challenges, such as:…
A cable clip with reduced parts for faster assembly
ARaymond’s clip fasteners are designed to make assembly faster and simpler. They can also reduce the number of parts for a project and lower overall product weight and costs. For example, to fasten and manage continuous tubes, tube or cable bundles, corrugated hoses, or any other tube or cable, ARaymond offers a wide variety of…
ARaymond launches Quick Connector, a certified industrial fastening solution
Specializing in safe and reliable assembly solutions to meet industry standards and key market trends, ARaymond recently introduced the Quick Connector, which provides long-term leak prevention for circuits for the potable water treatment market. Quick Connectors have been designed to optimize assembly within the plumbing circuit and replace costly and complex operations such as brazing,…