Adhesive Types, Background & Application

Careful consideration must be taken with pump selection when handling the transfer of glues. Depending on the type, they can be highly viscous as well as harden and solidify when exposed to air. Glues are typically either water based or solvent based, in this instance the former is relevant.

PVA is a common example of water-based glue, natural or synthetic soluble polymers are added to water to form the liquid, this type of product only works if the applied surface is permeable, for example wood and paper. The glue sets once the water has evaporated from the surface, the bond can then be broken easily by the reapplication of water, these glues are popular as they are low cost and friendly to the environment.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has upgraded its range of SSA actuators for small PICV valves by adding new features for more energy efficient and versatile hydronic room applications.

 The updated SSA actuators now offer more flexibility due to their broad control possibilities - from analog control to KNX communication capabilities for room solutions and fast integration into connected systems. While using the same cable for communication and power, the customer saves time and cost. Thanks to the operating mode ‘nightmode’, the actuators are more silent than ever, with less than 28 dB. This makes them ideal for use in noise-sensitive areas, such as hotels, recording studios, meeting rooms and libraries.

CMT expands the CMA advanced mobile valve family

The power management company Eaton has announced the launch of the CMT mobile valve section, a streamlined new section option for the CMA advanced mobile valve. With the capability to control two bidirectional services from one section – an industry first – the CMT valve section increases design flexibility and reduces CMA valve bank size, weight and overall system cost.

Complex maintenance project completed successfully and on time

A manufacturer within the German automotive sector has a modern combined heat and power plant that supplies its own facilities as well as large areas of the nearby town. A short lead time was therefore an important aspect when putting routine pump maintenance out to tender. Not only was Sulzer able to offer the earliest completion date, but it also met the deadline and to the full satisfaction of the customer – in spite of unforeseen challenges during the performance of the project.

Clockwork IT, who have been developing software for the Service Management Sector for over 20 years, have announced the latest software release for their ‘coming out of COVID-19’ April launch of Version 21.

With many years’ experience in the sector and thousands of users in the Service Management arena, version 20 builds on the ‘end to end’ solution that Clockwork have offered, covering the business process from quote to invoice and payment, including contracts, planned maintenance, scheduling, mobile applications, forms capture, job completion to invoice and financial integration. At a cost of less than £1.50 per day, the Return On Investment is obvious;

Flexible conduit systems manufacturer, Flexicon has launched Connectabox™, a weatherproof, IP68/IP69 circular connection box.  It provides a faster and simpler way to interconnect circuits and wiring assemblies, while offering superior cable protection for external environments.

Connectabox™ has been designed to protect safety and performance-critical cabling and simplify cable management. The 110mm, round junction box offers a wide range of features to make installation simpler and faster. 

Hart’s association with many major manufacturing sectors through its wide range of door products is widely acknowledged. One sector includes the UK’s biggest sector, the £100 bn Food and Drink industry which employs over 4m people.

“We have supplied Speedors to protect production facilities, the delivery areas for raw materials to the dispatch of final products. The issues are many and varied – environmental, security and cleanliness for example, all of which are important factors when choosing doors,” says Melanie Rosby, Hart’s marketing manager.

Leading brand C.K, offers a fantastic range of innovative tools, all engineered to offer great performance, durability, and strength.

The new C.K Sure Drive Socket Sets are no exception and successfully combine high quality with high performance, manufactured from forged chrome vanadium alloy steel, making each part resistant to rust, as well as providing excellent longevity.  Each set features the patented Sure Drive System which applies torque evenly to the flats of the nut, alleviating the risk of rounding-off.

Following the successful ongoing development of its award-winning wheeled tool case derivatives, C.K Magma has taken the logical step of expanding its popular rucksack range with the exciting addition of the Wheeled Rucksack Plus (MA2654).

This innovative lightweight and compact tool storage solution is ideal for tradespeople using public transport for travelling to their place of work, or for those who need to access places where climbing and a hands-free approach is needed.

Enerpac has introduced the SafeT Torque Lock, an innovative and user-friendly safety tool that transforms Enerpac square drive torque wrenches allowing hands-free bolting operation.

The SafeT Torque Lock improves worker safety by minimising exposure to pinch points and high-pressure hydraulic connections. It can also be used in any orientation including inverted positions, thus reducing the possibility of tool slippage and operator fatigue.