‘Abrasion Resistance’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Micro stepper motors bring pictures into focus from EMS, which we summarised at the time by saying "Electro Mechanical Systems has supplied Precistep micro-stepper motors to Life Optics to allow it to develop a compact, reliable and light-weight head-mounted microscope.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Sherborne announces MEMS inclinometers from Sherborne Sensors: "Sherborne Sensors has announced the launch of the T700 series, a high-precision range of compact, DC-operated solid-state MEMS inclinometers. ".

In November 2009, we covered the news from Endevco - take a look at Pressure transducers measure up to 20,000psig which says: "Endevco has announced the 8511A series, a range of piezoresistive gauge pressure transducers designed for maximum reliability in extreme measurement environments. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Birchwood Casey, Birchwood sealants prevent rust and corrosion, as well as Misumi bumper mitigates shock in automated devices from Misumi, and Zouch foamed acrylic tapes are visco-elastic from Zouch Converters.

Latest stories...

TVOC monitor can be installed without barriers (November 2009)

Ion Science has introduced the ATEX-approved three-wire TVOC monitor for use without safety barriers in Zone 2 hazardous areas.

Huntsman expands Probimer 77 solder resist range (November 2009)

Probimer 77 White, the latest addition to the Probimer 77 solder resist range, has been introduced by Huntsman Advanced Materials.

Variohm supplies position sensors in open housings (November 2009)

Variohm EuroSensor has launched a range of potentiometric linear position sensors for precision measurement from 10 to 300mm that are supplied in open housings.

Ecolink EVW weld connectors are splatter resistant (November 2009)

Connectors for weld areas are available from IFM Electronic.

Yokogawa pH sensor suits aggressive solutions (November 2009)

The Yokogawa SC24 is a differential combined pH sensor intended for inline process control in applications involving aggressive and dirty solutions: for example, brine in chlorine manufacturing.

Taegutec replaces CT5000 grade with Cermet CT7000 (November 2009)

Taegutec has brought out the Cermet CT7000 grade for steel-machining applications at high cutting speeds.

Objet material offers rubber-like characteristics (November 2009)

Objet Geometries has released the TangoBlackPlus, a material that allows designers and manufacturers to create high-quality parts that closely resemble a broad range of rubber products.

Flexicon enhances range of compression fittings (November 2009)

Flexicon has introduced what it claims is the most liquid-tight conduit system in the UK, by enhancing its range of compression fittings.

Sealing materials offer abrasion resistance

Klozure Mill-Right is a specially engineered elastomer, available in three grades, which has been shown to offer up to 90% increased abrasion resistance over conventional lip seal material.
Abrasion resistance is key in clean room design

When Ortner designed its intelligent clean room shelf system for the semiconductor industry, it chose Victrex Peek for the shelf trays as it had the highest abrasion resistance available.