Features

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.

Health and safety: PU and you

Users working with the constituents of polyurethane technologies, including PU-based adhesives and sealants, will soon be required to have health and safety training to protect their health and...

Smooth operator

Danish industrial coatings executive Pernille Lind Olsen joined Henkel adhesive technology a year ago to head up its global metals business. She speaks to Will Dalrymple.