Industrial Technology

Adhesives help to bring manufacturing back to the UK

In the February 2009 issue of Industrial Technology, we find out how 3M 950 Adhesive Transfer Tape has helped to enable faster turnaround for a British car privacy shade manufacturer.

15th February 2009

Cleancon classification model defines 'technical cleanliness'

In view of the growing importance of 'technical cleanliness' fastener specialist Arnold Umformtechnik, working closely with the Fraunhofer Institute, has developed a cleanliness compliance procedure for fasteners - Cleancon.

15th February 2009

The total package on anaerobic adhesives

ThreeBond says its 1300 series is distinguished from ordinary adhesives and sealants by the fact that they remain liquid so long as they are in contact with air. As they enter fine gaps in metal parts and become isolated from oxygen, they harden at normal temperature without shrinking.

15th February 2009

Locking bolt boosts security

From swimming pool covers to railway rolling stock access panels and equipment panels to toolboxes, the need for a simple locking bolt is addressed by the new Elesa CKE.

15th February 2009

Thread detective can identify thread sizes

TFC Europe has added another product to its vast range of fixing and fastening products with the Combo Thread Detective. This is a precise and easy-to-use thread identifier for both nuts and bolts, consisting of gauges conveniently assembled onto a wire lanyard.

15th February 2009

A little light reading from Henkel

Adhesives that cure quickly on exposure to light are now used extensively across a wide range of industries. To help existing and potential users understand the benefits and to make the right choices from its Loctite brand products, Henkel has produced a 22 page brochure entitled Light Cure Adhesive Technology.

15th February 2009

Dispensing made easy

The 'Single Flow 20' has been specifically designed to help maintenance engineers, production, manufacturing and engineering personnel dispense grease, silicone, epoxy and polyurethane materials more easily and economically. The Reinhardt Technik Single Flow 20 is exclusively available from Eurobond Adhesives. The machine is ergonomically designed for ease of use and is very user friendly. It can output up to 4 kilos per minute depending on the viscosity of the material.

15th February 2009

Potting compound is also great adhesive

Master Bond EP37-3FLFAN is a thermally conductive and electrical insulative potting compound. It is an attractive choice for applications where a dielectric heat transfer adhesive is required. This two part epoxy has physical strength properties and a high degree of flexibility that holds up well to radical temperatures - up to 120°C and in cryogenic environments down to 4K.

15th February 2009

Tack-free gasket material

Intertronics has introduced a new tack-free, soft gasket material from sales partner, Dymax, for sealing fuel cells, appliance housings, and critical electronic assemblies and devices. Light Weld GA-140 is a UV/visible light-curable form-in-place (FIP) and cure-in-place (CIP) gasket developed for applications requiring low compression set, tack-free surface, and durable, reliable sealing. It is a soft gasket material with high adhesion to plastics which provides a barrier to prevent absorption or penetration of air, dust, moisture, liquids and gaseous substances.

15th February 2009

Back to basics

The experts at Lee Spring have produced an invaluable guide to designing and specifying springs of all types. In the February 2009 issue of Industrial Technology, we look at considerations for specifying compression springs.

15th February 2009