Industrial Technology

RS Components brings new free electrical design software to engineering professionals

RS Components today announced the launch of DesignSpark Electrical, which brings the benefits of design software to all those not already using electrical CAD tools. The new software targets electrical design engineers and other electrical professionals, enabling them to save time and money.

8th September 2015

The Flexibility of an acrylic or urethane adhesive in an instant

With its Loctite 4902 Henkel offers industry - and in particular the medical device sector - a unique combination of performance characteristics. This product combines the traditional benefits of an instant adhesive with flexibility, resistance to leaks and excellent sealing capability.

3rd September 2015

TFC's next expansion phase builds upon customer focus

Over the last seven years and, with the continued emphasis upon customer service, TFC has been transformed from a technically focussed specialist into an international multi-sited premier division business. We are now able to provide our customers with a competitive edge via our innovative products and extensive operational savings contained in our pioneering Supply Chain Assist suite of added value services such as DLF, VMI, Kanban, Kitting and Vending.

3rd September 2015

PTG Heavy Industries introduces sub-contract friction stir welding

Precision Technologies Group company, PTG Heavy Industries, is now able to offer full Friction Stir Welding sub-contract welding facilities from its purpose-built FSW manufacturing facility in Elland, UK.

19th August 2015

Tesa manufacturing plants achieve top level energy management accreditation

Tesa has received global recognition for its energy management systems. The company is committed to ensuring quality processes meet international standards and following the installation of ultra-modern energy monitoring systems at its manufacturing operations in Hamburg and Offenburg, Germany, both plants have received ISO 50001:2011.

3rd August 2015

BigHead invests in the future

BigHead Bonding fasteners Ltd has moved to a new, state-of-the-art, factory in Verwood, UK. Double the size of its previous facility, BigHead is strategically positioned for future growth. Leaving nothing to chance, BigHead has even had its own electricity sub-station installed to ensure consistent high-level power supply. Serious about the environment, bigHead has also put in a heat recovery system to minimize gas consumption in the winter.

31st July 2015

Pushing the limits with instant adhesives

To make sure that all the benefits of instant adhesive bonding can be fully exploited, Henkel's Loctite brand offers a broad range of instant adhesives tailored to meet the specific needs of manufacturing industries.

27th July 2015

Adhesive tapes meet aerospace demands

Tesa 4965, a transparent double-sided tape consisting of a PET backing and a tackified acrylic adhesive developed for especially demanding applications involving heavy stress, high temperatures and critical substrates, is finding increasing acceptance in the aviation sector for permanent mounting of parts and panels.

27th July 2015

Wire assembly holds car seat massage kit in place

Back in the 1930s, inflatable bladders in car seats were not uncommon. They were used in seat bases to provide a comfortable and adjustable means of support for the driver and passenger. Now, 80 years on, bent wire components from William Hughes are helping a leading passenger car manufacturer introduce a high technology version of seats that can be controlled with air pressure.

27th July 2015

UV adhesive system cures time problem for Brandon Medical

Extended curing times for adhesives can often create a bottleneck in the production process which can interrupt work flow. This was exactly the problem experienced by Brandon Medical. Technical Director Nigel Davill explained: "We had a problem bonding three polycarbonate lenses together to make the large front lens of our Quasar eLite operating theatre lamp.

21st July 2015