In this case study, Techsil provided Speed Plastics Ltd with a flexible silicone adhesive and a fast, reliable, consistent dispensing solution in the manufacture of a smoke hood. Speed Plastics Ltd specialises in high frequency welding of flexible plastics and also offer customers bespoke engineering solutions in sectors such as healthcare, aviation, defence and marine. Adhesive and dispensing...

Engineers from TFC were faced with a problem when asked by a leading automotive electric motor OEM's to supply a 33mm external retaining ring capable of withstanding rotational speeds in excess of 17,000rpm. Conventional external retaining rings (circlips) are limited by centrifugal forces when the forces involved are sufficient to lift the ring out of the groove and, in this case, standard Spi...

Applying anti corrosion coatings, plating or other treatments to bigHead fasteners means that one is no longer working with a steel substrate for the purposes of adhesive bonding. Whilst a selected adhesive may be excellent for bonding steel, it may not be so compatible with different coatings or treatments. Sometimes the coating or treatment itself can also be an issue, especially if it is sus...

Lesjöfors has a constant focus on streamlining the production with automatised processes at all units. Consequently, a new piston rod assembling machine for gas springs production has been installed in the Latvian company. In order to reduce manual elements in the production process, Lesjöfors is putting the spotlight on implementing new, updated machinery in all production units. At Lesjöfors...

Optimas Components, a division of Optimas, has offered increased options for end users requiring adhesive bonded fasteners, with the addition of the Spida Fixings Spida™ Stud to its component range. Ideal for utilisation in aerospace, automotive and marine applications, the Spida™ Stud offers increased strength and improved adhesion properties to ensure a truly reliable lightweight bonded faste...

TR Fastenings has opened a new technical and innovation centre in Gothenburg, the heart of Sweden’s automotive industry. The site will enable TR to achieve two main objectives: to form and enhance working relationships with key customers in the region, and to provide a showroom style location where customers can visit, view fastener products and discuss design and manufacturing options. The new...

PEM® TSO4™self-clinching threaded standoffs from PennEngineering® offer reliable fastener solutions to securely stack or space components in ultra-thin stainless steel assemblies. These hardened stainless steel fasteners clinch into stainless sheets as thin as 0.025 inches / 0.63mm and become permanent parts of an assembly. The standoffs ultimately will reduce the amount of required hardware in...

Techsil has launched a new UV-Meter from UV curing equipment specialists, Hönle. The UV-Meter measures intensity and dose of UV and UV-LED curing units and systems. Using the clear and well organised display, measured results can be read at a glance. This new generation design is compact and hence extremely handy on the shop floor. Another user-friendly feature is the integrated USB port which...

Constant force springs from Lee Spring ex-stock or custom, are a complete spring package offering constant force over the useable range. They are therefore ideal for applications where a constant load is required.Some of the many applications of constant force springs are in counterbalances, door closers, cable retractors, hose retrievers, tool head returns, cabinet & furniture components,...

Engineering components manufacturer WDS Component Parts Ltd has extended its range of anti-vibration and rubber stop AV mounts by introducing stainless steel versions of most sizes and types. These are intended for use in applications where corrosion and/or hygiene are issues. AV mounts can act in two ways, as a vibration dampener or as a shock absorber. They serve to isolate and reduce both no...