Materials and Fastening

SKF Economos is now able to offer an extensive range of standard hydraulic seals and O-rings for both rotating and reciprocating applications, in addition to its existing range of machined sealing solutions. With this new expanded product offering, SKF Economos is able to provide its customers with access to a comprehensive range of seal technologies, together with all the benefits of using a single supplier.

Brownell 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.

MacDermid 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.

Orbital 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 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.

Rexnord’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.

Blue Diamond Technologies announces that it is expanding its kitting service for engineering assemblies and components. Responding to growing customer demand, Blue Diamond is now providing kits for a wide range of business suppliers including office equipment, automation equipment, industrial/commercial pumps and white goods. The kits are usually based on one or more Blue Diamond manufactured components, together with related parts that are packaged together into a complete set.

MEMFast (Make Ends Meet Limited) has launched its own Hand Tool for the installation of Rivet Nuts and Rivet Studs.

Now 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.

E-Components & Chains Limited of Pocklington UK are pleased to announce the launch of their Detectamet Metal Detectable Rubber Sheeting.