‘Threaded Fastener’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release ITT introduces packer feedthrough system from ITT Interconnect Solutions, which we summarised at the time by saying "The BIW field-attachable packer feedthrough system launched by ITT Interconnect Solutions is designed to provide a faster method of passing power cables through packers.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Wireless torque wrench has multiple tracking from Mountz: "Mountz has introduced the TALS wireless torque-wrench system, offering multiple channel- and tool-tracking capability in a single unit. ".

In November 2009, we covered the news from Misumi - take a look at Misumi bumper mitigates shock in automated devices which says: "Misumi USA has launched a Shock Absorbing Bumper, designed for use in a range of automated factory-automation and motion-control machinery and devices. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Instron, Instron introduces syringe test fixture, as well as Wirelesshart switch enables level detection from Emerson Process Management, and AAC offers range of metric Neo-Flex couplings from Advanced Antivibration Components.

Latest stories...

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.

Kistler offers sensitive and robust torque sensors (November 2009)

Kistler's piezoelectric torque sensors have a wide measuring range and are adaptable to match most configurations, making them suited to manufacturing-process monitoring.

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.

DC gearmotor develops 1,350lb/in torque at 10rpm (October 2009)

Midwest Motion Products has announced the release of a DC gearmotor, model number MMP-D33-455B-12V GP81-308.

Infolytica simulation software has 3D solvers (October 2009)

Infolytica has released MagNet, ElecNet and ThermNet version 7 with multi-threaded 3D solvers.

Captive-screw products include UL-approved types (October 2009)

The expanded range of PEM self-clinching captive-panel-screw products includes several UL-approved types designed for tool-only operation.

Renishaw TRS2 saves Lamborghini EUR150K a year (October 2009)

Same Deutz-Fahr, manufacturer of Lamborghini, Same and Deutz-Fahr tractors, has cut non-productive tool checking on four Mazak FMS cells by retrofitting Renishaw's TRS2 tool-recognition systems.

Torque multiplier deals with the tough nuts (October 2009)

The Snap-on Industrial torque multiplier is able to handle tough nut-turning jobs.

Rings lock and seal threaded fasteners

Dubo sealing/locking rings can be used on their own or with a toothed collar ring for especially high loading applications.
All the latest on threaded fasteners

An updated four-page "product guide and index" available from Atlas Engineering profiles the complete line of SpinTite and MaxTite threaded rivet nuts.