Henkel has introduced a new process control system that addresses key challenges in metal pretreatment as customers are increasingly seeking to implement data driven Industry 4.0 solutions. In combination with the company’s New Generation Conversion coatings (NGC) for multi-metal substrates, the Bonderite E-CO digital multi-channel (DMC) controller enables maximum corrosion performance and sust...

Design engineers cannot possible keep up to date with every new product and component that is released onto the market. John Marshall of component manufacturer and supplier, WDS Component Parts Ltd, says he and his colleagues understand this, so have developed services and support to aid component selection and specification. The internet, email and electronic communications have transformed th...

bigHead is launching its latest innovation, Lean Bonding®, at this year’s JEC World in Paris in March. “After several years in development, we are very excited to be releasing this major innovation onto the market. Lean Bonding® will remove many of the frustrations and difficulties in fastening lightweight composites and thin metals,” commented Matthew Stevens, managing director at bighead. The...

While some applications only require a single disc, others require a number of disc springs to be stacked in a particular configuration to achieve specific force/deflection performance requirements. That is why SPIROL has decided to offer pre-stacked disc springs. Historically, SPIROL International Corporation has supplied disc springs in bulk packaging, and the customers have fashioned the dis...

Fisnar Europe, manufacturer of dispensing equipment solutions, has launched its next generation F4000 advance series of benchtop dispensing robots. This new robotics collection significantly upgrades Fisnar’s existing F4000N range with enhanced product features and the addition of three completely new models, plus multiple size variations to accommodate customers’ diverse spectrum of dispensing...

Manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micro machining equipment and systems, AMADA Miyachi America Inc has announced an update to its series 320 Electronic Weld Head System, which increases the maximum weld force to 7lb (3175 gm) with a maximum follow up force of 7.75lb. (3520 gm). Now the Series 320 can handle an even wider range of applications requiring pre...

Vibration and tampering are both addressed with the new Program 1000 stainless steel compression latch from EMKA for use in railway applications. This IP65 latch offers a high degree of vandal resistance by virtue of its tube key mechanism requiring a special internally profiled key to open/close and to operate the 6mm gasket compression featured by turning the key 90° - once to close the latch...

The structural strength of any door is dependent upon how strong the material is, whether the door gear is specified correctly and ultimately how strong the fasteners are themselves. Available from Star Fasteners, the Hucktainer® fastener consistently provides proven joint strength, vibration resistance and overall durability. It has been uniquely engineered for use in structures fabricated fro...

The new ‘mini’ from VVG for blind rivets up to diameter 5mm, Rivdom®ZERO, is compact, lightweight, and, VVG says is simply powerful. The cordless battery riveter Rivdom®ZERO with its high processing speed is the perfect mobile riveting solution - also suitable for large-scale industrial production, in which the flexible handling of the components is the main focus. Optional retention nose piece...

JW Winco, Inc, a Ganter company, a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, now offers GN 124.1 stainless steel magnetic quick release pins. The GN 124.1 quick release pins from JW Winco are used for quickly connecting various parts and workpieces that are made of materials like iron and steel. A neodymium magnet is recessed into the underside of the bolt and axially retains...