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SKF innovative portable grease analysis kit offers complete methodology for use in the fieldSKF, the leading knowledge engineering company, has drawn upon years of research and tribology knowledge to develop a complete grease test methodology to assess grease conditions in the field. For fresh and used grease, the test kit allows quick and easy tests on consistency, oil bleeding and contamination analysis. These tests enable users to take immediate action, saving time and reducing samples required by the laboratory as part of a structured lubricant analysis plan. 
Encoder Discs and Strips to get More PreciseMetal encoder discs and strips, for motion control, positioning and measurement, can now be produced in any volume, smaller and more accurately than ever before thanks to a new manufacturing processes pioneered by Precision Micro. 
Fastener & Adhesives Exhibition heads South!New Southern venue for Fastening & Assembly Solutions Exhibition puts it within easy reach of buyers, specifiers and users in London, the Home Counties and the South East 
IPC introduces new rubber assembly lubricantInternational Products Corporation (IPC) is proud to add P-80 RediLube as the latest addition to their line of temporary rubber assembly lubricants. P-80 RediLube provides temporary lubrication that can ease assembly of tight-fitting parts. 
Techsil introduce IVS4742 encapsulant for low pressure LED on board lens mouldingMomentive Performance Materials has developed IVS4742, a self bonding LED encapsulant material with a viscosity and clarity that enables low pressure direct on-board lens moulding. 
Caster and adjustable foot combine in single unit ideal for gaming machinesSugatsunes CA Caster allows the installation of only one unit where both caster and levelling foot are required. 
New heavy duty castor from ElesaElesa's new industrial castor range now incorporates the RE.F5 – a heavy duty variant for light, medium and heavy loads over 750kg. It is considered ideal for tiles, asphalt and cement/resin floors where its rugged diecast aluminium wheels, roller bearing axle and 95 Shore A polyurethane wheels provide excellent performance and low roll resistance. Applications are likely to include trolleys, machinery and other mobile equipment in all types of industrial environments, including production, machining, transport, distribution and storage. 
Fire and EMC resistant gasket from EMKAEMKA have announced their 1016 self-adhesive gasket is now available in fire resistant versions to UL94 VO and 94HB ratings, also in EMC formats to address electrical and magnetic interference. The expanded closed-cell neoprene comes in stock strips from 3mm to 80mm thick and in standard widths from 10mm up to 80mm, with complete custom capability, e.g. for sheets and punched shapes. 
RTP Company High Gravity Compound Improves Performance of Golf DiscsGateway Disc Sports, supplier of high performance golf discs and accessories, has partnered with global custom thermoplastic compounder RTP Company to upgrade their Shur-Grip product line of discs. Gateway's aim was to improve grip performance while still maintaining flexibility, making the discs more thrower-friendly for both novice and professional golfers. Our main goal was to find a material that would accept mineral additives to reach a density of 2.0, explained David McCormack, owner of Gateway. 
Light-weight high flyer potting epoxy from IntertronicsIn some applications the weight of potting electronics to protect mechanically or environmentally can be a very significant part of the overall weight of installed equipment – sometimes this can be a problem. 
Electrolube Launch New Fast-Dry Conformal CoatingAmongst the new Electrolube products exhibited at Productronica was the DCA-FD, a modified silicone conformal coating that is touch dry in 20 minutes. 
New Minature Ball Screw SeriesSteinmeyer, Inc. has announced a new product to its extensive line of miniature ball screws. These 5mm diameter screws are the perfect solution in applications such as micromanipulators, miniature robotics and compact actuators. 
Fast cure, no mixing, superior performance encapsulant from IntertronicsIntertronics' latest introduction to the world of electronic encapsulants is the Multi-Cure 9001-E series which addresses the age old problems of time and mess/mixing with consummate success. This DYMAX Multi-Cure 9001-E Series of encapsulants cure in as little as 5 seconds to provide superior moisture and abrasion resistance and thermal cycle performance of electronic and microelectronic assemblies. The fast cure on exposure to long wave UV and visible light minimizes processing and energy costs associated with alternative technologies that require mixing or elevated temperatures for curing. The 9001-E materials are all one part, so no mixing is required and consistent viscosity is maintained – in addition various viscosities are available from 400cP to 50,000cP to provide optimal coverage over various geometries. 
Electrolube to launch Ultra-Low Viscosity, Flame Retardant Epoxy Resin at ProductronicaElectrolube has added a new epoxy resin to their long established encapsulation resin range. This innovative epoxy, ER2218, will be on display at Productronica Exhibition 2009. 
Electrolube Non-VOC Conformal Coating ‘range extension’ to be launched at ProductronicaThe introduction of Electrolube's NVOC conformal coating has generated widespread interest leading to repeated demands for the product in numerous different formats. 
HX30000 Series - Hexis launches carbon cast filmHexis has launched a new cast vinyl with a carbon fibre look destined for wrapping applications. The company is promoting the new line with a dedicated mini-site: ilovehx.com. 
Rrotary action latches and actuatorsAll sectors of industry are being forced to review and re-shape their strategies and operations in order to meet the challenges thrown up by tough market conditions resulting from the economic downturn. In the global off-highway industry, many of the issues facing OEMs and end-users impact on OH vehicles and equipment and necessitate a change in focus in their design, functionality, technology and manufacture. 
Everything but the Enclosure - now in stainlessMarket leaders EMKA, long known for their slogan Everything but the Enclosure, have been steadily adding to their offering of locks and hinges in stainless steel. Now they offer one of the most popular cabinet accessories in stainless steel – the humble door stay. This time the 1097 telescopic stay with push button release offers the benefits of stainless steel in rugged corrosion prone environments. 
New ultra fine emulsion for high specification printed electronicsMacDermid Autotype has launched Autotype PLUS GOLD, a photo-stencil emulsion specifically designed for high tolerance electronics screen printing. The new ultra fine emulsion is ideal for Photovoltaics, LCD displays, medical bio-sensors, and other demanding printed electronics applications. 
Form-in-place (FIP) gaskets from IntertronicsForm-in-place (FIP) gaskets have been part of the mainstream enclosure industry for many years but the cost and physical size of robotic application has been a major constraint for SMEs – until now. Those clever people at Intertronics have focused on bench-top robotics and matched compliant gasket materials to provide low cost equipment to suit boxes or housings from 200mm x 150mm, e.g. junction boxes, terminal boxes, control boxes, electronic housings, small mechanical gearboxes or other. They have dramatically cut entry cost to around £4,000 on the smallest – with larger equipment running right up to 800mm x 600mm machines. SKF and Cambridge University set up Steel Technology CentreSKF has signed a five year contract with Cambridge University Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy to set up the SKF University Technology Centre on Steels on campus in Cambridge. The initial contract is for five years and will pioneer research, directed by SKF, on steels and heat treatment associated with advanced bearing technology. 
New moisture-resistant gasketing resin from IntertronicsIntertronics is pleased to announce a new moisture-resistant gasketing resin from DYMAX for sealing electrical conduit boxes, appliance housings, and critical electronic assemblies and devices. Ultra Light-Weld® GA-111 is a UV/Visible light-curable form-in-place (FIP) gasket developed for applications requiring low compression set, tack-free surface, and durable, reliable sealing. It is a soft gasket material with high adhesion to metals while providing a barrier to prevent absorption or penetration of air, dust, moisture, liquids and gaseous substances. Mechanical fasteners to the fore at Fastening Solutions ExhibitionMechanical Fasteners are probably the oldest definable engineering system – but we have come a long way from using strips of bark or animal intestines to rope together our huts and boats however appropriate that might be! Human ingenuity continues to thrive and create brilliant new solutions to problems of locating and holding components/assemblies or structures. This varies from the continually re-invented screw or rivet through sophisticated removable fastening systems. The October Fastening Solutions Exhibition hosted at the National Motorcycle Museum is expected to see the very best of recent developments in this area, while enabling visitors to soak up the atmosphere of enthusiasm and dedicated engineering expertise exemplified by the Motorcycle Museum exhibits. 
1000 Program compact, adjustable compression latches from EMKAEMKA continue to expand their offering of compression technology latches with this new Program 1000 Compression Lift-and-Turn swinghandle style latches. These are expected to be of particular value in vibration prone situations for closure of cabinets/enclosures, especially in air-conditioning or vehicle equipment access situations, as well as other similar applications which require substantial opportunity for adjustment. Fastening Solutions Exhibition - The fast route to cost savings and improved designsThere were a large number of enthusiastic visitors from industrial giants through to Formula 1 winners at the Fastening Solutions Exhibition Cosford recently. Pre-exhibition soundings showed that some previous visitors who would like to come - having attended the last show - were now actually too busy to do so! However the promise of lower cost fastening and assembly solutions and an opportunity to review all the latest fastening innovations convinced many OEMs to send more than one key engineer to the show, so that they could more effectively solve current fastening/cost issues. 
Steel bending services have got smaller in a big wayThe Angle Ring Company Ltd have built a worldwide reputation for their ability to produce complex shapes in large size sections (up to 30 metre continuous lengths), using cold rolling or hot bending techniques. 
Hexis announce the release of their new DVD on vehicle wrappingThe film features the newest techniques and demonstrations from an industry leader and shows a full vehicle wrap with all steps from preparing the tools to the finishing touch of the completed wrap. In just over 30 minutes installers or those interested in getting into vehicle wrapping business learn which points need particular care. The most difficult areas are given special attention with valuable advice on the latest technological advances, tips and tricks to achieve high-quality wrap projects, so even experienced wrappers can benefit from fresh ideas. PPE Unveils Biofuel Sealing SolutionsPrecision Polymer Engineering has unveiled a range of sealing solutions that have been specially developed for manufacturers, handlers, processors and carriers of biofuels. With both ethanol and biofuel blends presenting significant chemical and processing challenges to conventional elastomer seals, PPE's launch of its biofuels-compatible sealing solutions will be welcomed by users of biofuels throughout the supply chain. 
Elesa address security - CKE locking boltFrom swimming pool covers to railway rolling stock access panels and equipment panels to toolboxes, the need for a simple locking bolt is addressed by the new Elesa CKE. 
New moisture-resistant gasketing resin for plastics from IntertronicsIntertronics is pleased to introduce a new tack-free, soft gasket material from sales partner, DYMAX, for sealing fuel cells, appliance housings, and critical electronic assemblies and devices. Light Weld® GA-140 is a UV/Visible light-curable form-in-place (FIP) and cure-in-place (CIP) gasket developed for applications requiring low compression set, tack-free surface, and durable, reliable sealing. It is a soft gasket material with high adhesion to plastics which provides a barrier to prevent absorption or penetration of air, dust, moisture, liquids and gaseous substances. 
Flame Spray System Applies High Performance Coating to Metal SubstratesVictrex has announced the development of a new, cost-effective flame spray process for applying its VICOTE Coatings to various metal and ceramic substrates. Historically, thermal (flame) spray technology has been limited to the application of metal alloys, cermets and some low performance polymers to form a protective coating on the substrate, but all of these coatings have performance limitations despite continued research to develop the process for high performance polymers, this new technique is the first to successfully flame spray a VICTREX PEEK polymer-based coating onto a metal substrate. The result is a tough, durable, high temperature and chemically resistant coating. 
Victrex APTIVT Film Replaces Metal In Heat ExchangerBy replacing metal in its Spiral Plate Heat Exchangers with APTIV™ film, Makatec of Bondorf, Germany, a leading developer of unique heating and cooling technologies, was able to enhance the design of the exchanger, improve performance and reduce overall systems cost. Heat exchangers are used to transfer heat between fluids and gases. They can also be used as condensers and evaporators. Innovative Sealing Compound Takes The PressureHigh performance elastomer seal specialist, Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE), has launched a new multi-purpose perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) compound that offers outstanding resistance to a broad range of chemicals and an extremely low compression set. Perlast(r) G75M improves sealing in many extreme conditions, including high speed rotation, high temperature and high pressure applications. With a compression set of just 14%, companies looking to increase the efficiency and lifespan of their seals are already trialling G75M. BSI British Standards has just published the screw thread standard in its revised seriesThe simplicity and longevity of screw thread standards mean that sometimes fifty years can pass between revisions. As industries globalize, however, it is important that manufacturers produce screws that are able to be used universally and across all sectors. 
Amphenol Chooses Victrex® Peek™ Polymer For New High Performance ClampsWhen Amphenol wanted to develop a high performance wiring, cable, and hydraulic tubing clamp that would replace and outperform traditional P-clamps and Saddle clamps, it chose VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer because of its superior strength and ability to reduce overall weight. 
VICOTE® Coatings’ High Temperature Performance Extends Service Life of Golf Ball Core MoldsWhen Sung Hyoung Precision, Seoul, Korea, a leading system provider of technological innovation for golf ball core molds, wanted to extend the service life of its core molds, it chose high performance VICOTE® Coatings powder and liquid dispersions as the coating solution to extend the mold's lifespan and reduce system costs. 
New Precision Hybrid Ball Screws With Ceramic BallsSteinmeyer, Inc. announced today a new option to its standard line of precision ball screw products – hybrid ball screws using ceramic rolling elements. By using balls manufactured from silicon nitride instead of tool steel, Steinmeyer is able to eliminate micro-welding in the ball nut. The major benefits include longer lifetime, lower friction and less lubricant required. 
PEEK Compound Replaces Titanium in Surgical Head Restraint SystemsTo solve material incompatibility problems in a surgical head restraint used during brain surgery, Performance Plastics (PPL), Cincinnati, Ohio used an RTP Company PEEK-based compound as a titanium replacement which met all the complex requirements of the device. 
Aluminium replaces steelThe increasing importance of magnesium as a construction material requires an inspired pairing of materials when it comes to screw fastenings. Alufast® aluminium screws from Arnold Umformtechnik have proved to be particularly excellent for making screw fastenings on housing sections, brackets and stiffeners made of magnesium. 
Extend hose life with Unicoil™Unicoil™, from Precision Brand Products, is a simple, effective tool designed to extend the life of a hose assembly. 
Major Auto Parts Supplier Chooses Victrex APTIV™ Film For Its Automotive Seat Motor Thrust WashersWhen S&T Daewoo, a major Korean auto parts supplier, wanted a plastic film to replace the steel in its seat motor thrust washers for the company's flagship automobiles, it chose Victrex APTIV™ film because of the product's superb durability, wear-resistance and inherent lubricity. 
Moisture adsorbing board is a cut ahead against condensationBrownell has developed moisture adsorbing board with the versatility to be tailor shaped and fixed as a practical alternative to conventional desiccant bags in preventing condensation within virtually any product or packaging economically and efficiently. 
Antimicrobial film offers protection for hospital surfacesMacDermid Autotype has launched a hard coated polyester film specially designed to offer antimicrobial protection for hospital surfaces. The new film, called SIGMAGraF Shield AM, combines Microban® antimicrobial technology with industrial-strength protection against solvents and cleaning chemicals. In addition, SIGMAGraF Shield AM can provide impact and abrasion resistance above ordinary laminates, ensuring that all surfaces and signage remain protected for both patients and staff at all times. 
Orbitform Group introduces SpiralformOrbital forming offers advantages over other methods of fastening, yet there are occasions where it may not be the optimal solution. It is for these delicate and lighter duty applications that the Orbitform Group has engineered a Spiralform cartridge into its standard product line. 
Hexis with new cast vinyl at FESPA Digital in GenevaHexis will be present at FESPA Digital Printing 2008, this year's major exhibition for large format digital imaging, taking place in Geneva, Switzerland 1-3 April. At the event Hexis will show an all new cast plotter film combined with Hex'Press adhesive technology for vehicle wraps and fleet graphics. 
New Blue Passivation Coating Protects Rexnord ChainsRexnord's zinc passivation and acid resistant coatings now have a new blue lustre. This new coating replaces the former yellow chromate one to comply with new legal requirements introduced to eliminate carcinogenic coatings. As before, this new blue zinc coating is offered by Rexnord as an option on all its chains and associated attachments. 
MEMFast Launches Robust Low Cost Rivet Nut Hand ToolMEMFast (Make Ends Meet Limited) has launched its own Hand Tool for the installation of Rivet Nuts and Rivet Studs. 
Polyurethane Tubing Offers Rubber-Like Flexibility with the Durability of PlasticNow available from tubing manufacturer NewAge(R) Industries is polyurethane tubing that combines the best properties of plastic and rubber. Called Superthane(R), it withstands wear, abrasion, weathering, chemicals, fuels, and moisture while it remains flexible. Superthane may be used for a wide variety of gas and fluid transfer uses. 
Metal Detectable Plastic Cable Ties/Detectable ProductsE-Components & Chains Limited of Pocklington UK are pleased to announce the launch of their new range of Detectamet Metal Detectable Plastic Cable Ties. 
Locking security gets tough with CamlockThe new Series 31 lock from Camlock Systems is designed to provide OEMs with excellent value and a good level of security protection for lockers, cabinets, storage boxes, mail boxes, drugs cabinets, deed boxes, chemical storage cabinets, tool cabinets and many other applications. 
Panel Clamping StripA particularly neat looking and easy way of fitting panels into an aluminium frame has been developed recently by Item. |
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