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Coiled spring pins solve valve assembly problem
A manufacturer of an automotive valve body assembly turned to Spirol Industries after needing to locate the upper and lower valve bodies during sub-assembly.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 September 2009
Compression limiters stop plastic cracking
When a manufacturer of plastic automotive engine components experienced problems during the installation of a special vacuum fitting, Spirol Industries recommended its compression limiters.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 July 2009
Coiled spring pin used in oil pump design
Spirol has reported how it recommended a coiled spring pin for a new design of engine oil pump to reduce cost, total assembly weight and installation forces.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 June 2009
Spirol launches stainless-steel disc springs
Spirol Industries has expanded its range of disc springs with the addition of stainless-steel versions.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 May 2009
Spirol enhances moulded components production
A manufacturer of moulded plastics electrical conduit components has invested in Spirol's Model PH platen multi-tip heat insertion machine.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 March 2009
Spirol publishes Design Guide for Inserts
Information on correct installation and the wide range of plastic inserts available from Spirol Industries are featured in the company's 24-page Design Guide for Inserts.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 January 2009
Spirol unveils Platen Heat Insert Driver
Spirol Industries offers the PH Platen Heat Insert Driver, the PH Platen-Style model, to provide an accurate and consistent means of installing multiple inserts into a plastic moulded component.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 September 2008
Compression limiters preserve joint integrity
Spirol compression limiters are used to preserve a threaded joint's integrity when fastening plastic-to-plastic assemblies or plastic-to-metal assemblies.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 June 2008
Compression limiters protect plastic threads
Solid knurled compression limiters preserve the integrity of a plastic threaded joint when a metal bolt is inserted, preventing creep, loosening and eventual failure of the joint.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 March 2008
Free fastener guide eases installation
The Spirol CD provides full technical details of the all the Spirol automation products together with video guides for each product range.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 January 2008
Coiled spring pins solve automotive problems
Design advice from Spirol caused an automotive company to replace the long semi-tubular rivet in its glove compartment handle with two coiled pins.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 August 2007
Helical grooved pin solves fuel injection problem
The new Spirol helical grooved pin eliminates skiving of the holes and deformation of the pin and host during installation, preventing the introduction of slivers into the assembly.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 July 2007
Latch pins suit large plastic hinges
Spirol Industries has released three sizes of latch pins covering lengths from 18 to 75mm in six different types manufactured from low carbon steel or austenitic stainless steel.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 May 2007
Knurl pins fasten soft materials
A comprehensive range of knurled pins is available for making fastenings in soft materials and thin cross sections where their multicrested design evenly distributes the retention force.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 April 2007
Coiled springs beat traditional hinges
Spirol Industries is providing coil pins which are demonstrating high levels of user resilience.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 March 2007
Investment expands disc spring development
Following the acquisition of GE Bissell in 2005, Spirol Industries has invested significantly.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 November 2006
Guide to solid pins
Spirol Industries has published a guide to solid pins.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 November 2006
Inserts press in to secure
Press-in inserts are ideal for ABS and polycarbonate plastics in applications such securing circuit boards and displays onto plastic housings.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 September 2006
Beville washers are made in the West Midlands
All disc springs manufactured by Spirol Industries are now being produced within a new manufacturing facility located in Halesowen in the West Midlands.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 August 2006
Brass inserts resist much torque
Spirol Industries now has available a new family of brass inserts intended to be placed in a plastic mould prior to plastic injection.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 August 2006
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