A main field of application for adhesives in medical systems is needle bonding and syringe assembly in high volume production. Optimally matched processes are essential for reliable bonding. Panacol, Hönle and bdtronic work together to ensure that precise adhesive dosing, capillary flow and curing in seconds with UV light work hand in hand. As the needles are produced in large quantities rapid...

Master Bond EP51CC is a two component, fast setting epoxy with a colour-coding system where Part A is white and Part B is black. The two parts combine into a uniform grey colour paste, which indicates proper mixing. This fast curing, non-drip compound is ideal for bonding and sealing applications with a forgiving mix ratio of one to one by weight or volume. This high performance epoxy has a rap...

Here, in the next of his series of informative articles, Bill Eccles from Bolt Science answers a common question regarding how much a bolt thread should protrude past a nut. There are some building codes that stipulate that there must be at least one thread protruding through the nut. However it is common practice to specify that at least one thread pitch must protrude across a range of industr...

On production machines and mechanisms, it is often necessary to carry out repeated positioning operations as simply and reliably as possible. For precisely such secure and simple adjustments as well as for quick changing of mechanisms or tools, J W Winco now offers three new parts that complement each other perfectly - stainless steel adjusting screws with an adjustment scale plus matching bear...

Manufacturer of cable management products HellermannTyton has introduced the EvoCut to its range of cable cutting tools, designed for improved efficiency when removing cable ties. The newest tool in the Evo range, the EvoCut supports manufacturers in streamlining production lines and reducing errors. The design of the hidden blade and easy manoeuvrability ensures greater precision. It allows th...

Toyochem Co Ltd, the polymers and coatings arm of Japan’s Toyo Ink Group, has launched a new healthcare use line of pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) under its Oribain™ brand of acrylic adhesive solutions. The new PSA system addresses the demand for medical tapes and surgical dressing materials that offer high moisture absorbency and breathability, thus minimising skin maceration and infectio...

To help manufacturers reduce lead times and avoid product recalls, fastener specialist TFC Ltd has released a quick guide illustrating the common quality issues often encountered with fasteners and how they can be detected. For manufacturers working with C-class components, it provides a visual guide to the equipment used to check fastener quality. Quality is a priority for most manufacturers,...

The Parker LORD Noise, Vibration and Harshness Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, a global specialist in motion and control technologies, has received the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for its enhanced main rotor spherical bearing for the AS350 helicopter. Customers using the Parker LORD PMA parts can reduce the aircraft on ground time and save...

With the new development of the heat stabilised Ultramid® B3PG6 BK23238, BASF is expanding its product portfolio of polyamides for the high temperature range. A new type of stabilisation enables heat resistance of up to 190°C and protects sensitive electronic components from galvanic corrosion. The automobile has always been subject to permanent change and facing ever new challenges. Legal requ...

A team of 40 Hydratight engineers from Germany, Holland, France, and the UK, operating under Covid-19 restrictions, was tasked with lifting vessel covers, performing on-site machining and controlled bolting on a number of vessels and heat exchanger joints at an industrial complex in Germany. During the plant’s annual shutdown, Hydratight engineers reviewed and replaced bolts on vessel covers an...