Materials and Fastening

The EMKA PROflex aluminium window system enables users to fabricate what they want, when they want it, off the shelf for use as windows or mounting panels with or without depth frame for clearance of door mounted instrumentation. The DIY approach enables panels to be outsourced in non-standard materials to non-standard sizes. It also allows for standard sizes to be adapted or modified to suit custom requirements at short notice.

  The recently introduced CFSW hinges with built-in safety switch and the RH-FG16 series of tubular handles, also with built-in safety switch, highlight a significant development for standard component manufacturers Elesa.

  While many machine screws or bolts fit into a tapped thread within a larger component the versatility of these threaded fasteners is often exploited by using a nut which Challenge Europe stock in many variations and materials. Their wide ex-stock offering supports manufacturing supply chains - including nylon insert nuts.

As handling requirements in the wood production and processing industry become ever more varied, the right equipment and attachments are vital for efficient operations throughout the supply chain. Hyster Europe explains, as it prepares to show varied solutions for wood handling applications at the International Wood Fair in Austria.

The new DIRAK sliding slam latch from FDB Panel Fittings provides a low noise secure door closure mechanism for internal doors, and cupboards. It is expected to be of value in specialist vehicles such as caravans, commercial vehicles, railway rolling stock and similar.

Metal rubbing against metal is the quickest way to wear out an engine. It shortens the service life and drives up repair costs. LIQUI MOLY protects engines and for this purpose the additive specialist from Germany offers three powerful agents: Oil Additive, Motor Protect and Cera Tec.

Available ex-stock from Challenge Europe specialist threaded fasteners come in high grades of material and include socket screws for production, incorporating milled sides (cap heads) so they may be easily spun up by hand and of course with a recessed hex drive which enable machine feed and torqueing on the assembly line.

What do you do when an important part of an exhibit suddenly goes missing on the way to the trade fair? The response of the Berlin-based company Blackcam, a manufacturer of camera motion systems, is the igus 3D printing service. Using industrial 3D printers, the motion plastics specialist manufactures customer wear-resistant parts within a few hours. This is how the missing special plain bearing was made.

It has been announced that Tribopolymer specialist igus is introducing a range of new sizes to its tribo-tape portfolio. The range, which is available in four high performance plastics, is suitable for lining tribologically stressed surfaces and shapes, as well as for transport optimisation, for machine beds, and as edge protection. 

It has been announced that ITT Cannon has extended its contract with Efacec Electric Mobility. Efacec has been a longstanding partner of ITT Cannon, and will now use its High Power Charging (HPC) solution, comprised of a connector, cable and cooling unit, to power highway based EV charging stations across the United States and Europe.