PRODUCT REVIEWS
A strong bond
Under its flagship brand LOCTITE ®, Henkel is introducing a new adhesive for the assembly of small components and quick maintenance repairs , as well as highlighting several products with new capabilities . This will be introduced at the forthcoming Southern Manufacturing & Electronics event in Farnborough , UK , from 8-10 February 2021 ( stand H165 ).
“ These developments span different technologies but a key focus will be on instant component bonding and the launch of a new ultra-performance cyanoacrylate adhesive , LOCTITE 402 . This new addition and a series of upgrades in this range allow industry to take full advantage of the technology ’ s potential to simplify design , improve reliability and increase productivity while also enhancing occupational safety ,” said the bonding specialist .
“ LOCTITE 402 is our new instant adhesive which develops handling strength twice as fast on most substrates in comparison to other assembly solutions ( 3-10 seconds ). This single component product also remains three times stronger on most metals at temperatures up to 150 ° C and offers sustained hot strength performance on selected metals at 135 ° C . This is a great benefit for products whose power supply and connectivity generate a lot of heat ,” it added .
This new adhesive also sets an important new health and safety milestone for instant adhesives . Its patented formula contains more globally accepted raw materials to enhance worker and workplace safety . Specifically , this new addition , and others that will feature at the show , have a novel stabiliser package that removes the need for ingredients that have recently come under greater regulatory scrutiny . This breakthrough , in combination with the other technical advancements , make LOCTITE instant bonding an alternative to other fastening methods in a greater number of manufacturing environments .
The continuous development of adhesive formulation has been a longstanding Henkel commitment and this has resulted in the performance capabilities of the LOCTITE range being extended year-on-year . Tasks such as bonding , locking and sealing threads , retaining assemblies and liquid gasketing have all benefited . Improvements across the board include higher service temperatures , the ability to cure through light surface contamination and improved curing on inactive metals without the need for a primer .
MOBILE
Stud Welding
The company complements its engineering adhesives with its own standard and bespoke dispensing systems . The dispensing system is designed with in-depth knowledge of the adhesive ’ s characteristics and performance . A cross section of both manual and automated systems will be featured on its stand at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics . n
EASY
Maintaining a grip
The VDF FEDERN Group is an alliance for spring , punching and bending technology . VDF VOGTLAND and RENZING Federntechnik , as well as KREUTZER Stanz-Biegetechnik , specialise in technical springs made of wire and strip as well as corresponding assemblies and components .
Captive nuts have been added to the Group ’ s product range as a new , intelligent fastening solution in accordance with customer specifications . Captive nuts are used , above all , in the production of control cabinets . There are also numerous applications in the automotive and household appliance industries .
“ When retrofitting components to what are , in fact , thin sheets , captive nuts make it possible to provide a friction-locked nut . Thanks to the clip function , the nut can also be positioned in difficult-to-access places . The economic production of large batches takes place directly on the machine following the cutting and punch-bending www . vdf-federn . de process ,” explained the Group . n www . soyer . com
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