Materials and Fastening

The Manufacturing Industry faces a number of decisions in 2010 that impact on their Component Cleaning systems. The effects of REACH legislation, control of Emissions and the need to find more suitable ways to use Chemicals will be vital.

Parker Hannifin, has launched what is believed to be the world’s first clean-line pneumatic cylinder to feature an innovative multi-position programmable stroke sensing system. Designated the P1D Clean, the new cylinder incorporates a patented internal foil positioning sensor, which eliminates problems of external dirt traps and makes the P1D ideal for use in applications throughout the food sector. Just as importantly, the potential for remote programming combined with multi-position sensing of the cylinder rod position gives food processing and packaging machine builders and end users the ability to improve the performance and productivity of machines.

In 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.

Techsil has launched a two phase protection system for LED lighting modules consisting of a top coat and a base coat. The two materials can be applied consecutively and will cure concurrently; reducing production time to a matter of hours.

In response to requests from design engineers and OEMs for increased durability to meet the requirements of more demanding applications in the automotive and industrial equipment industries, Victrex Polymer Solutions, a division of Victrex plc, has introduced VICTREX WG101 compound. This new tribological compound meets the requirements of mechanical load and tribological performance in challenging thermal and chemical environments combined with the ability to meet the need for economical processing and low density.

The Racor Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation has launched the latest versions of its advanced FW Series water absorbing filters for removing free water from hydrocarbon fuels. Benefits include long element life, high efficiency particulate and water removal from fuel, low initial pressure drop, industry standard element dimensions, and biodiesel compatibility, all of which help end users improve the productivity and profitability of applications in the industrial and process sectors.

Amongst the new Electrolube products exhibited at Productronica was the DCA-FD, a modified silicone conformal coating that is touch dry in 20 minutes.

GEM is expanding its product range with the launch of a state-of-the-art Ceramic Microfiltration System (CMF). Able to remove suspended and emulsified containments from wastewater without the addition of treatment chemicals, GEM’s CMF provides companies with a massive reduction in water and effluent costs.

Steinmeyer, 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.

Intertronics’ 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.