Industrial Technology

High index compression springs offered in 316 stainless steel

Lee Spring has introduced a range of low-pressure, high-index springs, which are finding use in relief and check valves, pistons, syringes, motor brushes, dispensers, contacts and toys.

28th May 2011

Adapt and change

Traditional AC welding users have proved reluctant to embrace the concept of adaptive welding but, with industry facing relentless cost reduction pressures, that could be about to change, says David Halford, welding product manager at Bosch Rexroth.

28th May 2011

MEMFast patents new rivet nut hand tool

This is the new RNHT48 rivet nut hand tool from MEMFast. Packed in a tough but attractive aluminium case with individual foam cut outs for each component, the patented tool can be assembled and ready to use in seconds.

28th May 2011

Lightweight construction moves into the fast lane

Mixed materials for car bodies require alternative fastening techniques. That's where the Deprag flowform screw fastening system comes in. It also copes with tight spaces.

28th April 2011

Adhesives and equipment for medical device manufacturers

The specialist adhesives engineers at Intertronics will display their expertise in adhesives for disposable medical device manufacturers at Medtech in April (6-7th) at the NEC. Along with UV, cyanoacrylate and epoxy adhesives, Intertronics will show UV curing equipment, dispensing, application and mixing equipment.

25th March 2011

Stick with Loctite at MEDTEC

Loctite adhesives from Henkel allow design benefits, better performance, cost effectiveness and improved quality into the production of medical devices. Medical specialists will be on the stand to demonstrate the range of instant and light cure adhesives that comply with ISO 10993 or are USP Class VI approved. In addition, Loctite robotic benchtop equipment, dispensing units and UV Curing Station will be on display. Details of all the products and equipment are available in the bespoke medical literature also available on the stand.

25th March 2011

Dispensing equipment for medical device technology

EFD will be highlighting its Ultimus V fluid dispensing workstation for medical device assembly. It eliminates variability by removing operator guesswork from the process, with the amount applied determined by a combination of air pressure, dispense time and tip size. To make identical dots or fill cavities with consistent volumes of material, the user adjusts air pressure to achieve the desired flow rate and then sets deposit size with the digital timer. For fluids that change viscosity, the Ultimus V high-precision dispenser can store and automatically adjust dispensing settings to keep the amount of fluid applied constant. The Ultimus V workstation can be mounted on a robot to automate the process.

25th March 2011

Q&A on adhesives equipment

Earlier in this series on engineering adhesives we looked at dispensing equipment. With the help of Henkel, we return to this topic and address some more questions concerning the equipment used in the successful application of adhesives.

25th March 2011

Epoxy withstands a year immersed in acid

For applications demanding exceptional chemical resistance, especially to acids, fuels, and oils, Master Bond has developed EP21AR. Whether coating, lining, bonding or sealing, this two-component epoxy can withstand harsh, acidic environments, including prolonged immersion in 96-98% sulphuric acid and 36% hydrochloric acid for over

25th March 2011

New web site

DirectIndustry has a fresh new look. The redesigned website features expanded content, more product images and new search facilities for a richer visitor experience. You'll find products, catalogues, press releases, technical spec sheets and corporate videos.

1st March 2011