The global Covid-19 crisis has placed exceptional strains on supply chains, particularly for designers and OEMs who are relying on imported parts or materials. The reassurances provided by working with a supplier who manufactures and stocks standard parts has never been more important. Here, John Marshall, technical support manager at WDS Components Ltd, discusses the merits of manufacturing in...

DELO has introduced a structural adhesive for batteries used in hybrid vehicles. Designed for high volume series production, DELO-DUOPOX TC8686 is thermally conductive and flame retardant, as well as being ideal for use in the ramp-up of an automotive supplier. The new adhesive is particularly suitable for low voltage batteries as found in mild hybrids. This allows, for example, battery cells t...

International fastener specialist TR VIC SpA, part of the Trifast plc group of companies, has made a substantial investment in fastening machinery in response to increasing and evolving requirements from European customers. Its newest addition is a high precision Carlo Salvi cold former, which further increases manufacturing capacity for high-level applications within automotive, household app...

Harrison Silverdale Ltd, a UK-based supplier of specialised fasteners, has invested in its R&D capabilities by purchasing a 5 axis CNC machine, to be used for producing prototype samples for design validation on new projects. The company regularly collaborates with customers design teams through the development of special parts providing CAD and 3D printing services. Mark Harrison, managi...

Global sealing technology expert James Walker has launched a new innovative version of its Walkersele rotary lip seal, following an in-depth research and development project in collaboration with wind turbine and bearing OEMs. The new product, called Walkersele X-Gen, meets the challenges thrown up by the increasing size of turbine designs - maintaining effective sealing against deflected shaft...

Chemique Adhesives, a manufacturer of innovative adhesive products has recently expanded its range of aircraft adhesives with the addition of a new one component, flame retardant water-based adhesive. The Aerotak range currently includes a variety of specially formulated adhesives that are ideally suited for use in the manufacture of aircraft seat covers and cushions. The new addition to the ra...

Pandrol – the global standard for rail fastening systems and aluminothermic welding manufacturing – has officially opened a new Centre of Excellence in Raismes, France – which is SNCF accredited and EN 14730-2 compliant. Offering world class expertise, the training centre will support specialists in a comprehensive training package including: aluminothermic welding, arc welding repair, and JIC...

Duraco has launched a new low surface energy (LSE) adhesive system to meet customer demand and help overcome challenges by providing design versatility when working with hard-to-bond surfaces. The new LSE adhesive tape systems are suitable for LSE substrates including LSE plastics, print UV inks, powder coated metals and UV coatings. Duraco says these tapes are an alternative to mechanical fast...

ARaymondlife, a French pharmaceutical company – part of the ARaymond Network - is supplying its RayDyLyo® caps for the future distribution of Covid-19 vaccines. ARaymondlife’s know-how in thermoplastic injection and bi-injection moulding allows it to design and produce parts suitable for this important endeavour. Specialising in the manufacture of primary and secondary packaging, ARaymondlife o...

Lesjöfors Automotive produces an extensive range of springs for the European Car and Light Commercial Vehicle market, as well as gas springs, leaf springs and U-bolts. Lesjöfors Automotive customers are parts wholesalers and distributors, supplying components to the aftermarket across Europe and worldwide. The aftermarket business is known to be cyclical and determined by external factors. The...