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Understanding the importance of adhesives’ CTE: Masterbond white paper

Forming reliable bonds between different materials can be challenging because there can be large variations in CTE (coefficients of thermal expansion).

3M explains out-of-autoclave alternatives

3M has developed a line of dedicated out of autoclave aerospace adhesives to help bond composites and metals while avoiding the high costs and potential bottlenecks of autoclave processes.

Learning and development in the adhesives industry

Kevin Brownsill, head of technical: learning and development at adhesives and dispensing equipment supplier Intertronics, discusses the importance of training

How to set rivnuts using the E8 battery-powered tool

The E-8 is Scell-It’s standard 22.5kN power tool for setting rivet nuts (M3 to M8) in all materials. This quick guide shows how to set a typical standard rivet nut (rivnut) into metal.

Developments in bio-based adhesives and coatings for sustainable quality

ITAC asks if bio-based adhesives and coatings provide the same high performance as conventional formulations, for ‘greener’ application solutions.

Swift solution

SCIGRIP has been working with The Swift Group in the production of the Esprit Motorhome.

Hard nuts to crack - partner content

Next year marks 45 years since production began of the first Hardlock nuts, in Osaka, Japan.

Permabond introduces bio-based adhesives

Many goods manufacturers are now looking to use responsibly sourced raw materials in their products, including sustainable and bio based raw materials.

Semi-automation: a halfway house?

What are the engineering issues, benefits and trade-offs involved with transitioning from manually-held fastening tools to semi-automated operations? By Steed Webzell

Stainless steel specification for components used within food manufacture and preparation

John Marshall, technical manager at WDS Components, advises on stainless steel selection for components used within the food and beverage industry.

Network connectivity advances fluid dispensing control technologies

Nordson EFD currently offers two solutions for the Factory of the Future, the UltimusPlus with NX capability, and the 7197PCP-DIN-NX volumetric dispensing controller.

Elesa’s approach to vibration damping

Vibration is an often-unwanted phenomenon that can adversely affect machinery, conditions in the surrounding environment, and people's health.