Technology Spotlights

Improving Assembly Efficiency with Staytite's Barb and Carp Nuts

The process of assembling a hexagon nut and a washer can be quite fiddly and prone to errors. Aligning the washer with the nut often requires precision, and any slight misstep can cause the parts to...

Circlips vs. Snap Rings: Understanding the Differences

When it comes to securing rotating or moving parts within machinery, engineers often encounter the choice between two distinct components - circlips and snap rings. Despite their apparent...

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Join us for one or both of our webinars on June 27th. Editor Paul Fanning will join guests from Southco and 3M to discuss a range of essential topics for design engineers.

PICO® XP Jetting Technology from Nordson EFD Gives Manufacturers Next-Level Production Control

Micron (µm) level stroke adjustment and self-regulating calibration allow this revolutionary jetting system to meet unprecedented levels of fluid dispensing repeatability, both valve-to-valve and...

Why You Should Use a Wave Spring for Bearing Preload

A bearing is engineered to move smoothly and consists of several moving components that function together as a single unit. However, tolerance accumulation during manufacturing and assembly can lead...

Six Key Benefits of Using Custom Engineered Components

Custom engineered components (CEC) meet unique requirements, specifications, and/or challenges that off-the-shelf or standard components may not adequately address. The term is broad and generally...

UltimusPlus Fluid Dispensers Improve Operational Efficiency and Take Process Control to a New Level

They allow remote programming directly from a PLC and provide Ethernet control with TCP/IP protocol for Smart Factory integration.

Enhancing Assembly with Staytite's Screws for Plastic

Staytite's Stayplas 30° screws for plastic are high-performance fasteners that have been engineered with precision and innovation. These screws offer a number of advantages that make them the ideal...

Why You Should Use ARaymond™ Quick Connectors

TFC, the European distributor of ARaymond™ Quick Connectors, showcases top-of-the-line assembly solutions that guarantee reliable and efficient performance for various automotive fluid lines, ranging...

tesa® 4965 Original Next Gen. Same performance, reduced CO2 emissions

Sustainability is one of the most pressing priorities there is – and we can drive positive change by tailoring a new tape generation of tesa® 4965 Original to meet those needs. It makes sense.

Magnets & adhesives: not as “poles apart” as you might think.

With more machines, vehicles and tools being made than ever before, it’s no surprise that the electric motor market continues to grow and many manufacturers are still curious as to the best way of...

The Hardlock Nut

The Hardlock Nut, a reusable locking nut that is easy to install, with exceptional resistance to loosening by vibration and other external forces!