Industrial fasteners comprise a broad category of devices and tools to connect parts together, usually in a permanent or semi-permanent way. Many of these are mechanical in nature and familiar to anyone who’s a homeowner — nuts, bolts, hinges, studs, handles, knobs flanges, rivets, and screws. Some items such as screws can be further subcategorized — as thumb screws, self-drilling, shoulder, captive, jackscrews, and security screws.

SOUTHCO, a leader in engineered access hardware has expanded its line of VISE ACTION Compression Latches with a new covered version that allows the operator to identify whether the latch is open or closed. Southco’s E3 VISE ACTION Compression Latch with Bi-Stable Cover is designed with a cover that pops open when latch is not…

Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in machinery and advanced industrial automation solutions, has created a hygienic guard locking switch for controlling access to hazardous and hygiene-sensitive machines and areas. Many facilities install guard locking devices to promote safety. But operators use workarounds to bypass these safeguards to save time or regain access to equipment…

Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in machinery and advanced industrial automation solutions, is offering a new guard lock with ergonomic door handle that installs quickly in production environments. Robot cells and large machine tools are dangerous, which is why safeguarding these spaces is so essential. Many facilities use fencing and enclosures to mitigate risk,…

Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in machinery and advanced industrial automation solutions, is offering a high-coded non-contact door switch that installs quickly in new or existing production environments. Robot cells and large machine tools are dangerous, which is why safeguarding these spaces is essential. Many facilities install equipment interlocks to increase safety, but operator…

Imao-Fixtureworks offers a complete lineup of One Touch Fasteners that are designed to reduce setup times in quick change applications. Fastener-receptacle pairs replace nut-and-bolt assembly so that operators can lock and unlock plates, panels, covers, machine components and more without the use of tools. The One Touch Fastener products are ideal for applications where there…

Manufacturer and product innovator, Imao Corporation, and North American distributor Fixtureworks join forces to launch fixtureworks.com with new features and functionality, including faceted search tools that makes it easy to find and view the products. The new Imao-Fixtureworks website is designed to serve application engineers, designers, technicians, purchasing agents and end users in the United…

SOUTHCO, a leader in engineered access hardware has expanded its successful R4 Rotary Latch series with a new debris resistant version that offers enhanced performance for medium-duty applications. Southco’s R4-75 Rotary Latch offers an integrated mounting bracket to simplify installation and features a concealed rotary mechanism, to protect against dirt and debris, for improved durability…

Visumatic designs and builds automatic feeding and driving equipment to install screws, nuts, bolt. The company recently delivered on an automated fastening promise to a metal stamping manufacturer. The end-user for this project asked the Visumatic team to develop a value-added product by producing a completed assembly instead of the loose parts. This application required installing…

SPIROL introduces a new, high-performance series of molded-in inserts for plastics assemblies. The rugged design of the Series 63 Through Hole Inserts and Series 65 Blind End Inserts consists of multiple bands of helical knurls to maximize torque resistance, balanced with radial undercuts to achieve high pull-out (tensile) force. These Molded-In Inserts are designed to…

Panasonic has developed the SG-P series safety door switches that enable workers to see the open/closed state of doors of the entire production equipment at a glance. The products will be released in October 2020. They will increase the safety of workers during maintenance at production sites, as well as reduce machine downtime, thereby improving…

Rapid release pins quickly and reliably connect and secure various components. For greater security against accidental release or manipulation, JW Winco has developed the new lockable stainless steel rapid release pins GN 314. Even if pins appear simple at first glance, JW Winco has consistently demonstrated that this type of standard part can still be…

Assembly pins are certainly not a new invention, but JW Winco has once again been able to enhance fully developed parts according to the application and combine them with other standard securing parts Assembly pins are unspectacular, but essential construction elements. Winco has taken this universal standard part and further improved it. Stainless steel assembly…

A new hinge made of high performance polyamide plastic with a spring loaded return function has been added to JW Winco’s extensive line of hinges. As a one-stop shop, Winco maintains a comprehensive portfolio in the product group “Hinging and latching of doors and covers” for every possible option. There are hinges of many design…

In the latches product segment, JW Winco already offers a wide range of components that can often be combined with clever operating elements. With the Lift and Turn Compression Latch EN 5630, a new part has joined the lineup that combines many practical functions into one. The standard parts specialist JW Winco introduces the new…

Elesa has recently extended its Antimicrobial Products “SAN” line with components now also available in white. The aim is to solve a problem of great importance with which countries around the world are facing: the danger of antibiotics resistance. This phenomenon leads microorganisms to resist against antimicrobial drug activities. SAN Antimicrobial components are manufactured from…

Good corrosion resistance is essential when using metal parts in aggressive environments. JW Winco therefore now offers even more standard parts in the higher quality Stainless Steel grade AISI 316L (A4). Increased resistance to aggressive conditions is an ever more critical feature in a wide range of industries. As a result, corrosion resistant AISI 316L…

As the United States continues to deal with COVID-19, the disease caused by the most recent Coronavirus pandemic, one theme has run through all media outlets — the looming shortage of face masks and other non-woven protective medical gear including gowns and boots that doctors and nurses need to safely treat patients. (See how Emerson’s…

Southco, Inc., a global leader in engineered access solutions, has expanded its successful line of E3 VISE ACTION Compression Latches with a new version designed to resist intensive and forceful chemical cleaning procedures. Southco’s High Pressure Sealed E3 VISE ACTION Compression Latch is sealed to withstand high-pressure, high-temperature wash-down procedures to meet hygiene requirements. Southco’s…

Sponsored content by Dan Frank, Smalley Smalley’s new standard Nested Spirawave spring series is the perfect wave spring for applications requiring high forces in tight radial and axial spaces. Coiled in parallel in two- or three-turn configurations, they are able to produce two to three times the force of a single-turn wave spring. When a…

Southco, Inc., a global leader in engineered access solutions, has extended its successful line of captive hardware with a new version that features lever-actuated operation for faster and easier latching and unlatching of electronic components. Southco’s compact lever-actuated 56 Spring-Loaded Plunger offers an improved grip for simplified hand operation and saves time when installing or…

Ruland now supplies quick clamping shaft collars with clamping levers. These adjustable levers mate a Ruland metric and international series inch shaft collar to a specially designed clamping lever, creating a shaft collar that requires no tools to install, remove, or reposition. Once the lever is installed, users can simply turn it until they meet […]

With a pore size of 1.2 µm, oleophobic and hydrophobic membranes GN 7404 provide reliable aeration and ventilation, allowing no dirt particles or droplets of oil or water to pass through the membrane. To compensate for pressure differences in both directions, JW Winco already offers various aeration and ventilation elements with integrated filters and sieves. As…

By Design World Editor | September 3, 2019

Southco, Inc.,has recently expanded its line of rotary latching solutions with the launch of the R4-82 Rotary Latch with Paddle Actuator. The newest addition to the R4 Rotary Latch series combines a compact rotary latch with a heavy duty, square paddle actuator, enabling direct actuation without the need for a connected cable. Available in steel…

Southco has expanded its line of actuators with a keyless electronic version designed for rugged applications. Southco’s AC-10-EM Actuator with Electronic Lock/Unlock functionality eliminates the need for mechanical key access when connected to a remote access controller, such as a key fob, or to an existing control system, such as a button located within a…

Pneumatic toggle clamps fix workpieces in place, position mechanisms, and hold molds together. In this way, they not only simplify handling, but they also enable fully automated processes. JW Winco offers a number of flexible solutions for this purpose. Toggle clamps of the series GN 860 and GN 862 have an important and unique property:…

Browse the most current issue of Design World and back issues in an easy to use high quality format. Clip, share and download with the leading design engineering magazine today.

Top global problem solving EE forum covering Microcontrollers, DSP, Networking, Analog and Digital Design, RF, Power Electronics, PCB Routing and much more

The Engineering Exchange is a global educational networking community for engineers. Connect, share, and learn today »

Copyright © 2022 WTWH Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media Privacy Policy | Advertising | About Us