Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Sealant",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Temperature controller aids fluid metering from
Sealant Equipment and Engineering, which we summarised at the time by saying "The Peltier thermoelectric device is mounted to a manifold where the fluid passes through to be precisely heated, maintained or cooled".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Adhesive offers rapid curing from
Master Bond: "When the Master Bond EP30-4 adhesive is spread in films thin as 0.635mm, it will become tack free in as little as 30 minutes".
In June 2007, we covered the news from ABB Robotics
concerning its ABB IRB 4400 robots
- take a look at Six-axis robotics transforms Jaguar production
which says: "Jaguar's new facility can process the complete range of Jaguar car bodies, including the XK sports car, the S Type and the XJ saloon".
Take a look also at the news release from Dow Corning, Sealant distribution agreement reached,
as well as Valves control colour changes from Sealant Equipment and Engineering,
and Sealant helps provide mirrored structure from Sika.
See also:
Delmia improves Airbus' drilling
(May 2007)
A drilling process which incorporates Delmia V5 R16 Robotics software should reduce costs, cut production time and improve quality for Airbus
Sakurai takes over from Chermside
(April 2007)
Eriko Sakurai has been named Global Industry Executive Director for the Dow Corning Expertise-Based Industry Group
Pipe heaters can be assembled off-site
(April 2007)
Modular pipework heating system offers high levels of hygiene and improved on-site health and safety
Meter-mix system suits automated dispensing
(April 2007)
The Servo-Flo 704-HV is a dual-gear meter system which precisely proportions, mixes and dispenses infinite volumes of two-part epoxies, polyurethanes, silicones and acrylics
Sealant company to change name
(March 2007)
Busak+Shamban is set to change its name to Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, effective from 2nd April, 2007
Valve offers high-volume fluid control
(March 2007)
Sealant Equipment and Engineering's new Model 2200-033-011 automatic Snuf-Bak dispense valve is ideal for high-volume fluid control and fast shut off of viscous materials
Dakar rally promotion launched for adhesives
(March 2007)
For a limited period, purchasers of special packs of Loctite stick products will also receive a free Dakar Rally watch
Valve offers precision shot dispensing
(January 2007)
Sealant Equipment and Engineering's new Model 2200-972-001 manual Snuf-Bak horizontal dispense valve is designed for precision shot dispensing of one-component materials
Electronic library details adhesives and sealants
(January 2007)
Knovel Corp has signed a new partnership with the Adhesive and Sealant Council, a leading trade association in the global adhesive and sealant industry community
Adhesives education goes online
(January 2007)
Internet platform is dedicated to providing educational resources and training in adhesives and sealants for material and product engineers, designers, architects and others
Assembly sealant combines adhesion and reliability
(January 2007)
Novel sealant uses hot melt technology to achieve instant green strength of pressure sensitive adhesive with the high performance of a crosslinked silicone sealant
Dispense valve is built for long service life
(December 2006)
Valve is designed for precise on/off flow control of medium- to high-viscosity fluid materials
Flush transducers handle high-viscosity fluids
(December 2006)
Flush diaphragm pressure sensors have screw-in style pressure fittings so that they can be installed in locations where space is limited or there is small diameter pipe work
Racers stick with Loctite to achieve success
(December 2006)
Oliver Turvey, with Team Loctite, clinched second place in the Formula BMW UK Championship at the Silverstone finale
Silver filled adhesive is top conductor
(November 2006)
Polymer System AC85 is a highly conductive silver filled adhesive and sealant
High temperature sealant makes the food grade
(November 2006)
AS1502 from Intek Adhesives is a high temperature sealant for use up to 300C
Snake-arm robots to enable aerospace inspection
(November 2006)
OC Robotics has completed build and initial testing of a demonstration snake-arm robot capable of sealing, swaging and inspection inside a mock-up of a rib bay
Carbon polymer technology stops sweets solidifying
(November 2006)
A novel heating system developed by Inditherm has provided significant hygiene, H and S and energy saving benefits to a large UK confectionary manufacturer
Versatile epoxy has high thermal conductivity
(October 2006)
EP21AOHT is a high-temperature-resistant two-component thermally conductive epoxy adhesive, sealant and coating
Silicone elastomers promise instant adhesion
(October 2006)
Dow Corning HM2500 assembly sealant provides as much immediate adhesion as double-sided pressure sensitive adhesive tape, then cures to a flexible, weather-resistant silicone seal
Wipes clean up within new VOC regulations
(October 2006)
Low-VOC Prepwipes and Prep Cleaner liquid from Mykal are designed for the fast wipe down and precleaning of metal and plastic surfaces prior to painting, bonding and final assembly
Valves improve dispensing performance
(September 2006)
Mid-size dispense valves are redesigned to improve dispensing and operating performance for the user
Dispense valve handles stringy materials
(July 2006)
Dispense valve is designed for precision dispensing of low- to high-viscosity flowable materials
Pumping out useful information
(June 2006)
Industrial pumps represent a significant capital cost, so it is important, to ensure they run efficiently and reliably: Colin Chapman of Henkel provides advice regarding assembly and repair
Pumps handle Atex conditions
(March 2006)
Rotary lobe pumps provides different levels of seal monitoring to suit the application
UV curable polymer can be removed by most solvents
(March 2006)
One component, flexible, ultraviolet-curable polymer system for bonding, sealing and coating can be removed by most conventional solvents and does not contain any solvents or other volatiles
Getting workers involved in health and safety
(March 2006)
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today launches new resources for employers to help them involve workers in health and safety management
Snake-arm robot could cut aircraft costs
(February 2006)
Contract to develop snake-arm robot technology for possible aircraft manufacturing processes, including assembly tasks within wing boxes - an area currently inaccessible to automation
Standard specifies pipe thread design
(February 2006)
Pipe threads standard for where pressure tight joints are made on the threads, covering taper external threads and taper internal threads
BS EN 10226-2:2005 standard for pipe threads
(February 2006)
Now available is BS EN 10226-2:2005 'Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are made on the threads, Taper external threads and taper internal threads, Dimensions, tolerances and designation'
Valve dispenses stringy materials precisely
(January 2006)
The new Model 2200-245-125 Tip-Seal dispense valve is designed for precision dispensing of low- to high-viscosity flowable materials
System allows fixed and variable dispense rates
(November 2005)
Sealant Equipment and Engineering's Servo-Flo 505, fixed-ratio meter system is ideal for automated, robotic or manual dispensing applications
Epoxy sealant has superior insulation properties
(September 2005)
A new low-viscosity adhesive/sealant with high flexibility features a forgiving one to one mix ratio by weight or volume
Impartial advice on surface coating problems
(September 2005)
Hi-Tec Spray reckons it is the company to turn to for impartial help and advice at the Surface World 2005 exhibition