Peter Swanson, Founder and Executive Chair of adhesives and dispensing equipment specialist Intertronics, shares a hypothetical worked example of a dispensing progression, working from simple manual dispensing to semi-automated bulk dispensing.

TR Fastenings announces the launch of a new range of latching systems for the HVAC industry. Klima-Flex has been specifically developed to deliver a safe, effective and reliable product line for insulated and pressurised doors and cabinets to meet the stringent requirements for air conditioning, ventilation and heating equipment housing.

Adhesives specialist LOCTITE is holding a Medical and Wellness Symposium at its R&D Centre of Excellence in Dublin, recently awarded 'My Green Lab Green Certification'.

The electrical contact resistance between two fastener components is a key quality parameter, especially when the bolted joints carry electrical current. If the resistance is too high, heat is generated between the elements. In vehicles, for example, this can lead to malfunctions or even trigger fires. In response to this problem, Kistler is adding the OhmBox to its tried-and-tested ANALYSE friction coefficient test stand.

TR Fastenings has relaunched its patented EPW self-extruding thread-forming screw, engineered to significantly cut assembly time and cost. Designed and manufactured in Europe, the TR EPW creates its own internal thread in thin sheet metal, and suits the HVAC, automotive, electronics, medical and telecoms industries.

Adhesives, coatings and sealants supplier Intertronics has announced a new distribution agreement with medmix, the leading system provider in mixing, dosing, and adhesives application for industrial applications, for its MIXPAC product range.

Bighead has made some changes to its website menu to make it easier for customers to find what they need, grouped in a way that matches the types of questions they ask.

Many industrial applications require the fast, homogenous mixing of materials, including adhesives, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and battery slurry. There are multiple ways of mixing materials, and manufacturers may look to change their mixing process if they identify productivity gains or quality challenges. Kevin Brownsill, Head of Technical: Learning and Development at a Intertronics, discusses common issues with industrial mixing and explains how to overcome them.

Master Bond EP21ARHTND-2 is a two part epoxy adhesive, designed to withstand prolonged exposure to a wide range of chemicals.

Intertronics has named Teresa Arnaud and Ben Swanson as Joint Managing Directors, while Founder and former Managing Director Peter Swanson will stay on as Executive Chair.