Industrial Technology

Loctite thread locking underpins tram"s reliability

In the development of its new tram model, the TMK 2200, Croatian locomotive, tram and train builder, KonÄar, worked closely with Henkel’s engineering adhesive experts to select the best products for use in both assembly and maintenance. In the process Loctite products were identified that would withstand maximum dynamic loads and maintain the tram’s reliability over a potential service life of 35 years. This is key as, for each tram, only 5% of repair maintenance time is allowed.

29th June 2020

Intertronics supplies innovative Born2Bond cyanoacrylate adhesives

Adhesives specialist Intertronics has been appointed as distributor of Born2Bond, a new range of cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesives suitable for bonding applications in high technology industries such as medical devices, electronics assembly, and automotive manufacturing and aftermarket. The new, patented products can overcome the speed issues of a traditional methoxyethyl cyanoacrylate (MECA) product, but still offer the stability and strength of an ethyl cyanoacrylate (ECA), meaning manufacturers can use CA adhesives with fewer compromises.

16th June 2020

Increase productivity: focus on outputs versus inputs

As the manufacturing industry approaches a ‘new normal’, the competitive landscape will see some changes, and those quick off the mark may gain an advantage. Here Rachel Chancellor, Marketing Manager at adhesives specialist Intertronics, explores how manufacturers can increase their productivity potential.

11th June 2020

Unusual applications for wave springs

It may come as a surprise that top artists such as Noel Gallagher, Stevie Wonder and Madonna have performed on stage and in the studio with wave springs. When examining potential uses for wave springs, aerospace, automotive and medical applications are usually the first that come to mind – not live music. Here Justin Lawrence, applications engineer at TFC, explores three of the more unusual applications for wave springs.

11th June 2020

Spring calculator now covers non-standard springs

ack in August 2019 the Institute of Spring Technology (IST) released the completely re-written Spring Calculator Professional (SCP). Since the launch of SCP Version 2 the software team has been working hard to add all the spring types you know and love from the original version. And now, the biggest addition yet, the calculator includes in the non-standard spring type.

11th June 2020

Springs for devices needing a light touch

The Lee Spring engineering team is aware there are many devices and equipment mechanisms that require a light touch – delicacy rather than power is the main requirement – coupled of course to consistent reliability and longevity in service with pressures in the single digit psi range.

11th June 2020

Adhesives assure hydraulic systems" reliability for 25 years

A gigantic Berg Propulsion propeller with a diameter of more than nine metres dwarfs the men standing next to it and at every stage of its manufacture, Loctite engineering adhesives from Henkel have an important part to play. Loctite threadlockers and thread sealants secure assemblies in the hydraulic systems in the propeller hub. The systems have to be pressure resistant and threaded assemblies immune from vibration loads. Indeed, a minimum of 25 years of reliable service is the expected norm.

11th June 2020

Over-specification of threaded fasteners

Ultimately, one can never know completely how a fastener will function in-situ until you try it which is why accelerated aging trials and extended excess load tests are frequently performed to ascertain a realistic safety margin. Guidelines from hard-won experience can normally be accessed, but sometimes an unusual situation needs to be evaluated or perhaps a replacement of the exact same type is simply not available.

11th June 2020

Lee Spring employees spring to action in COVID-19 fight

As COVID-19 impacts countries around the world, frontline workers have been crucial during this fight. Lee Spring is playing an active role globally in the manufacturing of critical components and supporting quick lead times essential to the COVID-19 pandemic response. Lee Spring employees have sprung into action to prioritize critical products needed for medical devices. Many Lee Spring customers supply essential equipment for various fields including life-saving devices, testing, diagnostic equipment, medical research and development, and the general supply for hospital equipment.

1st June 2020

Achieving bubble-free mixing

Peter Swanson, managing director of Intertronics, explains the benefits of planetary centrifugal mixers and whether an atmospheric or vacuum type mixer is needed.

11th May 2020