Fastening & Bonding

Void avoidance when potting and encapsulating

To help electronics manufacturers prevent voids when potting and encapsulating, adhesives specialist Intertronics has produced a white paper. It covers just about every aspect of managing voids including causes, storage, air removal methods, application methods, contamination and shrinkage

23rd March 2021

Likely changes to encapsulation adhesives: White Paper

This article, authored by adhesives experts Inseto, examines the possible effects on some businesses if the banning of certain encapsulation adhesives containing Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) becomes a reality

22nd March 2021

Epoxy certainly projects the right image

A projectionist’s oil wheels have benefited from an extended lifespan thanks to optically clear Opti-tec 5001 epoxy from Intertronics

19th March 2021

Latest parts and components reflect expansive mood

WDS Components widens its selection of offerings in new catalogue – and it’s ‘user-friendly’, too!

18th March 2021

Spring design and prototyping

Based near Keighley in Yorkshire, George Emmott (Pawsons) is reminding design engineers and manufacturing managers that it recognises the need to supply un-tooled or pre-production samples prior to committing to production

18th March 2021

No shocks here thanks to isolators

New ranges of wire rope isolators, spring mounts and cushions arrive from Elesa

17th March 2021

GESIPA Live event takes place this week

Online event is part of 50th anniversary celebrations

16th March 2021

Vortex bonding is a breeze

If you've never heard of a car called a Vortex before, take a look at this one. It has benefited from bonding expertise provided by Central Tapes & Adhesives

15th March 2021

Choosing the correct material for hinges

Much hangs on materials choices, especially where hinges are concerned