Sometimes cured UV adhesives have a tacky or sticky surface, even after being exposed to the correct amount of UV light, due to a phenomenon called oxygen inhibition. However, with a full understanding of the process, manufacturers can achieve tack free cures. Here Matt Baseley, senior technical salesperson of adhesives specialist Intertronics, explains how to avoid a tacky surface after curing...

Master Bond EP35SP is a two part epoxy system for bonding and sealing applications, providing resistance to many chemicals such as oils, acids, bases, water, fuels, and especially petrochemicals. It features both a high glass transition temperature (Tg) and a broad service temperature range. Its Tg measures 215°C - 220°C and its serviceability extends from -62°C to +288°C (-80°F to 550°F). EP35...

tesa® precision mask 4342 has been developed to deliver sharp, clean, and flat paint edges over large distances every time. The washi tape is the ideal solution for two tone masking applications and other demanding paint jobs. From yachts to trains, trucks, and special vehicles – the tesa® precision mask 4342 is designed to meet the requirements of modern paint systems and processes in the ship...

The water management production of NORMA Group is currently not affected by the extensive shutdown of companies in California as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, being classified as part of the critical infrastructure in the area of ‘water and sanitation’. Production at NDS, a US subsidiary of NORMA Group, therefore continues accordingly at the Fresno and Lindsay plants. The company is taking...

High performance retaining washers from Boker’s can be produced to nearly unlimited specifications, and its numerous styles of non-standard and customised retaining washers are designed to provide secure fastening in the most demanding applications. Retaining washers are essential in applications subjected to vibration, torque, heat or corrosion, with styles that provide added tension and frict...

Atotech’s new passivate Tridur® ZnNi H5.2, combines high corrosion resistance with a flawless black appearance and a low environmental impact, specifically for fasteners and other parts in the automotive industry. A black passivate which is applicable to alkaline and to acidic zinc-nickel surfaces, Tridur® ZnNi H5.2-can be plated on parts and easily combined with aluminium alloys and used in th...

As a direct result of immense growth and customer focus, HTL Group has been appointed as an authorised Enerpac distributor, which has enabled it to broaden its products supply to high pressure hydraulic equipment. Becoming recognised globally as an Enerpac distributor allows HTL Group to offer customers the complete range of Enerpac's industrial tools, heavy lift equipment and bolting products....

With the acquisition of shares in Gillis Aerospace, a French manufacturer of aerospace fasteners, Böllhoff has furtherer expanded its presence in the aerospace market sector. “We have for nearly 70 years supplied proven products and reliability to fulfill the demands of the aerospace industry. This includes certifications as well as special material and surface coating know-how, along with inte...

To meet the needs of machines used in textile manufacture processing, garment production and packaging, ELESA manufactures a specialist high performing line of standard components including handwheels, levelling feet, hinges and spring plungers. They are manufactured in the most advanced engineering plastics or special stainless steels and great attention is paid to the design, ergonomics and s...

DELO, manufacturers of industrial adhesives for automotive, consumer and industrial electronics applications, has collaborated with PMB, a German-based mechanical engineering company, to create a new additive balancing technology for rotating parts found in electric motors, fans, pumps and turbines. This high precision process helps bring parts into balance without having to remove any material...