Industrial Technology

Certified engineering training programme

Eplan UK has launched a new training academy that will help engineers to hone their skills and increase their productivity. The focus of the academy is an innovative Certified Engineer Programme that helps users of Eplan software to become certified engineering experts.

21st October 2015

Compression limiters and threaded inserts

In this article, Christie Jones of Spirol looks at how to properly mate compression limiters and threaded inserts in plastic assemblies.

21st October 2015

The best clamp load retention performance

Threaded assemblies are the most important detachable parts used in machinery construction, installation and repair but relaxation of tension and self-loosening frequently compromise long term efficiency. To minimise this deterioration various types and methods of threadlocking are available, but what are their respective strengths and failings?

21st October 2015

Adhesive tape meets UP Racing needs

When the University of Portsmouth's UP Racing team approached Tesa UK with a view to the company supporting them in their 2015 Formula Student project, they received an enthusiastic and positive response from one of the world's leading tape manufacturers.

21st October 2015

RS to roll out classic Scotch-Weld 77 adhesive

RS Components has announced it is making the classic 3M Scotch-Weld 77 multi-purpose spray adhesive, which offers quick and secure bonding for a variety of applications, available across major European markets including the UK.

19th October 2015

Bolt Security made easy with new Wedge Lock Nut from Heico

Heico-Fasteners will be exhibiting their new anti-vibration Wedge-Locking Nut at this year's Northern Manufacturing show. The one piece Heico Wedge Lock Nut is supplied pre-assembled with the flanged nut and washer combined in a captive and rotary way and uses tension instead of friction to positively lock the bolt in place. Wedge shaped cams on the inside of the washers and radial teeth on the outside result in increased clamping force being applied during periods of vibration or dynamic load.

28th September 2015

Henkel set to showcase LOCTITE range of adhesives

At this year's Northern Manufacturing event, Henkel will present its LOCTITE adhesives. The company's range of adhesives incorporates five core technologies: epoxies, acrylics, polyurethanes, silane-modified polymers and silicones. Henkel also provides dispensing equipment from handheld devices to fully automated systems, to make product application precise, economical and clean.

28th September 2015

EJOT to demo 'light alloy to high strength steel' EJOWELD process at EDS

EJOT, the German-owned fastener manufacturer, is increasing public exposure of its new Ejoweld process; a sophisticated friction-weld based assembly system designed to create an automated high strength join between light-weight materials and high-strength steel.

22nd September 2015

Adhesives + new joint design = many performance advantages

Although the construction of caravans is a niche application for adhesives, the benefits of this method are relevant to all manufacturers seeking to make structures stronger, lighter and leak proof. By either replacing or supporting mechanical fixing, structural bonding not only improves the performance of structures but also gives designers the freedom to join dissimilar materials and enhance the aesthetics of their product.

21st September 2015