Industrial Technology

The false economy of the 'cheap' copy

Cheap copies of products, usually from Asia, can end up causing all sorts of problems for users. Here we look at two examples of copy fastening products in the automotive and construction industries

24th June 2013

Attach mating hardware much more quickly

New PEM Type SFN spinning flare nuts are designed to rotate freely when permanently captivated in thin metal sheets for quick attachment to mating hardware and reduced need for loose fasteners such as flange nuts. When paired with a self-clinching stud or other fixed externally threaded hardware, all loose hardware can be eliminated to help streamline assembly time and decrease production costs.

24th June 2013

New adhesive film features thermal conductivity

In an effort to mitigate the more complicated preparation associated with B-staged epoxies, Master Bond has developed FLM36 for bonding and sealing applications in the aerospace, electronic, opto-electronic and specialty OEM industries. This B-staged film eliminates mixing and measuring and is easy to handle.

24th June 2013

Bike 'to go' secured by micro cam lock system

Spanish bicycle manufacturer has come up with a new design of electric bikes, or 'pedelecs'. The Q10 bike comes with a battery operated motor capable of transporting the rider at 15 miles per hour and is available in a sport and a city version. A range of accessories is available including LED lights, a stand, a rack and LCD digital displays. The battery is fully integrated within the frame to hide the electric nature of the Q10 and allow for a conventional bicycle look. But perhaps the most interesting design feature is the fact that these are folding bikes, enabling easy transport when not being ridden.

23rd May 2013

The modern take on flat wire spring technology

Edge wound wave springs offer an alternative to the conventional wave washer where performance and space are key requirements.

22nd May 2013

Double torsion springs solve automotive challenge

When an automotive industry manufacturer needed a bespoke spring for a door handle application, double torsion springs offered a solution.

22nd May 2013

Fastening solution halves installation time

A simple request by a major supplier to the automotive industry to fulfil its standard fastening requirement soon became something more when it became clear that a novel alternative solution would offer a significant improvement.

22nd May 2013

High-performance rating plate labels - now from your desktop printer

Printable 'in seconds' from a standard PC and Laser, Inkjet or Thermal Transfer printer, CILS-9200 high-specification Rating Plate Labels now permanently adhere to all smooth, heavily textured cast metal and powder-coated surfaces, eliminating the need for time consuming riveted metal plates.

16th May 2013

High speed ambitions and a little help from TFC

When it comes to a challenge there's not a lot that gets in the way of Sean Rose. Despite breaking his back in a freak skiing accident 13 years ago, Sean's thrill for speed was just too much to give up and since then he has continued to enjoy a life that would daunt even the most able-bodied. If World Champion Water Skier, World Cup Gold Downhill Skier, Winter XGames medalist, Double Paralympian, adventurer, guest speaker and all round speed freak wasn't enough, he has now set his sites on developing purpose built equipment for wheelchair bound athletes.

16th May 2013

tesa UK has a mission to help drive innovation in the British manufacturing sector

tesa UK has a new Managing Director, Stephen Hauber, in one of two senior management changes which also see Steve Plastow promoted to take charge of Nordic operations, based in Copenhagen.

16th May 2013