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Among the highlights on the Henkel stand at the recent Southern Manufacturing & Electronics exhibition in Farnborough ( UK ) was the new Loctite 402 adhesive . It is designed for the assembly of small components and quick maintenance repairs .
“ The cyanoacrylate instant adhesive develops handling strength twice as fast on most substrates in comparison to other assembly solutions ( three to 10 seconds ),” said the company . “ This single component product remains three times stronger on most metals at temperatures of up to 150 ° C and offers sustained hot strength performance on selected metals at 135 ° C ,” it continued , adding that this is a key benefit for products whose power supply and connectivity generate a lot of heat .
The patented formula contains more globally accepted raw materials to enhance worker and workplace safety . A novel stabiliser package removes the need for ingredients that have recently come under greater regulatory scrutiny .
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The new Loctite 402 adhesive .
Henkel launches Loctite 402
of adhesive formulation has resulted in adhesives , sealants and functional coatings . notable improvements such as higher service Its industrial product portfolio is organised temperatures , the ability to cure through light into five Technology Cluster Brands – surface contamination and improved curing Loctite ; Technomelt ; Bonderite ; Teroson and on inactive metals without the need for a Aquence . Its Adhesive Technologies business primer . comprises four areas : Automotive and
Henkel also showcased its ability to Metals ; Electronics and Industrials ; Packaging provide a complete turnkey package , with and Consumer Goods and Craftsmen , standard and bespoke dispensing systems . A Construction and Professional . n cross-section of both manual and automated systems was also featured on its stand .
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Record-breaking core drilling machine
FEIN , a leading power tools and accessories manufacturer , has launched “ the world ’ s smallest compact core drilling machine with right and left rotation ”, the KBC 36 Magforce , to the UK ’ s metalworking market .
“ The Magforce has a tiny installation height of just 169mm and a length of 290mm , making it the world ’ s most compact drill of its kind . Its small size , lightweight design and brushless 1200W high-power motor allows users to operate in smaller and harder-to-reach spaces than ever before , with an unmatched level of efficiency ,” highlighted FEIN .
“ The low-wear and long-life tool design features a spindle sleeve feed without clearance and high gearbox positioning , offering the optimum view of the drilling point and facilitating accurate results even in tough positions . It offers a powerful drilling experience with no compromise on safety . Its integrated tilt sensor and 10,000N magnetic holding force ensure that users can safely complete a huge range of jobs , including vertically and overhead ,” added FEIN .
With various application possibilities , due to its adaptable nature , the Magforce is set to unlock performance benefits for a wide-ranging audience . This includes those working across structural steel ; shipbuilding ; vehicle and truck modification ; chassis or tanker work and general fabrication and engineering , to name a few .
“ Versatility is at the heart of the KBC 36 Magforce ’ s design . With forward and reverse running , electronic speed settings and cutting depths of up to 35mm , the Magforce is universal and can be used for any project , big or small ,” commented Andy Mills , Managing Director , FEIN UK .
FEIN has over 150 years ’ experience in manufacturing power tools and is researchand innovation-led , continuing to offer new product features every year .
“ At FEIN , we spend time with our customers , gaining a deep understanding of
how they use our tools and how we could evolve the products further to suit their future needs too . We know that strong performance looks different across the sectors in which our users operate , therefore we are driven to create multi-functional tools to meet these needs , with safety at the forefront of our ideas ,” concluded Mills . n