Features

Profile: The company man

Will Dalrymple speaks with Henkel’s corporate vice president of innovation & application engineering for Loctite Industrial Adhesives, Nigel Fay, who has recently been given extra operational...

ARaymond explains design process of wiring clips for vehicle OEM

C-clips are a type of retaining ring used to hold an assembly together. The devices consist of a semi-flexible ring or clamp with open ends that can be snapped into place. These components can be...

The changing requirements of fastenings in the evolving electric vehicle market

The rapid acceleration of growth in electric vehicles and associated products such as batteries and charging units has required a different approach. No longer does it take time to go to market as...

What is plasma cleaning?

Tantec UK, provider of plasma cleaning systems and surface treatment solutions, explains the process

Passion for safety leads to Eureka moment invention of wind turbine bolt-tension inspection tool

A passion for safety gave Danish engineer Flemming Selmer Nielsen – or “Mr Bolt” as he is affectionately known – a 1.30 a.m. eureka moment with an idea for a bolt-tensioning inspection tool for wind...

Three reasons to choose quick connectors

Though they may seem like a small, simple component, connectors are critical for product quality, reliability and safety. In engine manufacturing and heating, ventilation and air conditioning...

How to choose a mixer

Choosing the correct mixer with the right capabilities will often depend on the materials you need to mix - how prone are they to retain air (perhaps due to high viscosity), how much air is already...

Improving application security and end-user safety with visual indication

Balancing ease of operation and cost with effective safety and security, presents a significant opportunity for innovative designers -- there are simple, robust and proven devices that industrial...

Medical glue stops bleeding in seconds

Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a rapid-sealing paste that can stop bleeding organs independent of clotting. The details are...

Protecting industrial fasteners from corrosion and other harsh environments

Industrial fastener manufacturer and distributor Earnest Machine has launched a free eBook offering a comprehensive look at solving corrosion and harsh environment issues with platings and coatings...

Shining a light on UV cure adhesives

UV cure adhesives offer the benefits of a single-part adhesive that remains workable indefinitely until activated with a shot of UV light. On the other hand, at least one of those parts needs to be at...

An Intertronics guide to adhesive specification

Two vital parts of adhesive specification are introduced by Matthew Baseley, technical sales executive and Kevin Cook, technical manager, Intertronics. First is assessing the return on investment of a...