Industrial Technology

The beauty is in the simplicity

New to the Wixroyd Access Components range is the E202 slide latch â€“ a beautifully simple product that provides an ideal solution for thin walled metal enclosures and cabinets. The low profile latch of ABS plastic comes in two sizes for 1.2mm and 1.5mm thickness panels. The clever part is the small spring incorporated in the design, serving to return the latch again and again.

8th May 2006

Robotic dispensing for the masses

New from the Adhere brand at Intertronics is the I&J7100 benchtop Cartesian dispensing robot, described as an ideal choice when cost and bench space are important considerations. With prices stating at around Â£4,000 this brings robotic dispensing within the reach of small assembly shops, specialist manufacturers and dedicated project cells within larger companies â€“ ideal for subcon production. The company reckons it will be of interest to producers of all kinds, from instrumentation, electronics and sound systems to decorative display industries where cost and flexibility are vital factors.

8th May 2006

Aluminium and titanium fasteners

Amongst the many fasteners offered by Ondrives is a range of aluminium and titanium screws. The aluminium range includes socket head cap and button screws, aluminium Nyloc and full nuts and washers in sizes from M5 to M8. The titanium range offers high resistance to corrosion, good mechanical resistance, low electric conductivity, high elasticity and is 40% lighter than steel. Titanium fasteners offered are hex socket tapered head screws and hex screw flanged head screws, as well as full, washer faced and Nyloc nuts and washers in sizes from M5 up to M10 as standard. Other sizes may be available on request.

8th May 2006

Extended range of spacers

The Spirol range of spacers is produced from strip metal into roll formed tubes. The range is now available in both low carbon steel and aluminium in sizes from 3mm ID to 24mm ID. Both standard and heavy duty wall versions are available, which are suitable for more demanding applications.

8th May 2006

Accurate and consistent application

Accurate, consistent application of cyanoacrylate or super glue makes the Ultra 2415 dispensing workstation an efficient, cost-effective alternative to squeeze bottles, hand syringes and other manual applicators. By dispensing the same amount of adhesive every time, the 2415 eliminates costly rework and cuts adhesive use by an average of 50 percent.

8th May 2006

Assured safety at sea

All stainless-steel Protex bandclamps have been selected by Bananashark Ltd to secure fire extinguishers on the company"s recently launched type 770 high power leisure RIB (rigid inflatable boat).

8th May 2006

Forming an even better bond

Henkel reports that it has improved six of its existing portfolio of instant adhesives and introduced two new toughened products into the selection. At the same time, it has enhanced the design of all instant adhesive bottles. â€œThe new bottle is easy to open with a quarter turn, and has an added safety feature that enables the tope to be closed securely with a single click action,â€ explains marketing manager Colin Chapman.

8th May 2006

Industrial adhesive range launched

Roebuck has launched an extensive range of industrial adhesives through BuckHickman InOne. The new range includes eleven different products ranging from general purpose instant adhesives to more specialist products. Five instant adhesives are included each of which bonds several different substrates. Included is a Roebuck Super Glue suitable for high strength bonding of common substrates.

8th May 2006

Heavy duty stud provides accurate location

Profil"s new NBR plain studs have been developed to provide precise component location during the automated assembly of new generation motor vehicles. The heavy duty, 14mm diameter by 40mm long steel studs utilise the proven benefits of Profil"s pierce fastening technology to provide high strength, water-tight fixings in both plain and coated structural panels, with an absolute positional accuracy of Â±0.2mm.

8th May 2006

Self pierce riveting for steel frame construction

Henrob claims its self-piercing riveting systemhas several benefits over existing methods of joining zinc- coated steel are as follows. First off, self-pierce riveting is a cold forming process, so there is no burning of the zinc coating on galvanised steel sheet. This means that the corrosion resistance of the frame is not compromised and there is no need to dress and paint a weld zone. Also, the strength of the steel is not reduced, as may be the case in the heat-affected areas of a welded frame.

8th April 2006