Safety regulations play a crucial role in equipment selection in industries where explosive atmospheres are a risk. The ATEX directive, established by the European Union, ensures that components used in such environments meet strict safety standards. Elesa offers a range of ATEX-compliant solutions designed for industries like oil and gas, chemical processing, and manufacturing, where explosive risks are present.
10th February 2025
Bioplastics are increasingly being used for components in industrial products. Examples include components from the automotive sector, the electronics industry and the construction industry. However, adapted fasteners that can be processed reliably are required to screw biopolymers together; ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK has addressed this need with the Remform II HS.
4th February 2025
In thousands of applications, structural adhesives are being used as a viable alternative to mechanical connections: screws, rivets, or spot welds. Here Peter Swanson, founder and executive chair of adhesives specialist Intertronics, weighs up mechanical bonding versus adhesive bonding, and gives some advice for designing in an adhesive.
6th January 2025
Almir Jakupovic, sales director at norelem, discusses how modular clamping systems are revolutionising precision in metrology, providing engineers with an adaptable, efficient and sustainable solution to meet the demands of high-precision industries.
18th December 2024
Patrick Faulkner, lead engineer at Accu, looks at why understanding surface roughness is essential for manufacturers and engineers - not only to ensure functionality but also to optimise the longevity and reliability of the final product.
12th December 2024
Static mixing nozzles are vital for dispensing and are used for mixing or blending of two-part adhesives, potting compounds and other protective materials, where products are packaged in cartridges or used in metering and mixing equipment. But how do you identify which one you have so you can order more? Kevin Brownsill, head of learning and development for adhesives and dispensing specialist Intertronics, explains.
11th December 2024
Not only do collaborative robots make welding more interesting and safe, they also make it more profitable - even for small batch sizes, as the experts at Fronius explain.
28th November 2024
Corrosion is a common enemy of fasteners. Over time, it causes them to weaken, rust, and ultimately fail. The experts at Zygology share five practical tips to help you preserve your fasteners and keep them in top condition.
28th October 2024
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.
10th October 2024
Methyl methacrylate structural adhesives (MMAs) offer strength, toughness, and ease of use when bonding metals, plastics, and composites. Here Ben Swanson, Joint Managing Director at adhesives specialist Intertronics, shares an overview of this useful adhesive technology.
3rd October 2024