A crane, rope, or chain may be required when something needs lifting, as well as anchoring points on the load. JW Winco, a standard parts specialist, offers a wide range of solutions to fasten such loads safely and securely. The classic and simplest lifting points are lifting eye bolts. When a female threaded hole is…
Versatile retaining cables for fastening secure components
Standard parts specialist JW Winco offers five types of retaining cables for various applications. Retaining cables are designed to retain or secure components, and are ideal for loss protection, cable connections, and fastening. The GN 111.2 Retaining Cables are available in Stainless Steel AISI 304, with one or two key rings and one mounting tab. The key…
10 notable fastener innovations from 2023
“The global industrial fasteners market is on a positive growth trajectory, driven by key sectors like manufacturing, construction, and automotive.” This is according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. In fact, the global fasteners market is expected to hit $124.9 billion by 2030. And good news, this growth trend begins in 2024. Although supply chains…
New retaining magnets for universal fastening and closing
Magnets are clever, universal solutions for fastening, closing, and providing temporary connections. JW Winco, the standard parts specialist, has expanded its magnet line to support more applications with new materials, shapes, systems, and raw magnets. JW Winco’s new retaining magnet, GN 50.8, has a tight stainless steel housing surrounding the powerful Samarium-Cobalt (SmCo) magnet, making…
JW Winco offers intelligent standard parts with signal feedback
JW Winco has released new intelligent standard parts with signal feedback, ensuring greater safety, higher efficiency, and increased stability. The new smart GN 251.2 stop bolts are supplied with a hardened spherical head that serves as an end stop. The two hex nuts allow exact positioning with counter-locking. This means that when a workpiece contacts…
JW Winco releases clean-in-place latches
Spend less time and costs on cleaning with the latest two standard parts from JW Winco. These new latches GN 1150 are designed to repel dirt and can be cleaned in place. These features translate into increased reliability for production systems. The Hygienic Design (HD) latches support the machine and system cleaning concept known as…
JW Winco launches new range of detectable standard parts
Foreign materials and undesired contamination make their way into production processes repeatedly. Failing to detect them in good time runs the risk of product recalls, causing unquantifiable damage to a company’s reputation. Such contamination often comes from fragments of machine parts, such as handling elements, tools, or containers. If these parts are extremely small, they…
JW Winco launches high-performance clamp connectors
Tube-based constructions are an indispensable part of building machinery and plants, and high-performance clamp connectors play a critical role in this assembly. To this end, JW Winco is adding connectors of glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide to its standard product range. When it comes to clamp connectors, those universal connecting elements for tube-based constructions, it’s common to consider…
JW Winco offers universal side clamps with customizable features
Standard parts specialist JW Winco is expanding its existing range of clamping elements by adding new side clamps suitable for universal and specific assemblies. They’re ideal for use in jig and tool construction and small series production. The new standard parts come in various versions: with clamping screws, hand levers, cam levers, and matching accessories.…
How to keep fasteners from loosening?
~ Article courtesy of JW Winco Ensuring fasteners remain tightly sealed in applications prone to vibration is a question engineers frequently attempt to solve. Eventually, vibration loosens fasteners by creating relative motion between the threads. This occurs to all nuts and bolts subject to movement, no matter how well you tighten them. Loose fasteners are…