ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - Fasteners & Hardware

Mechanical Seal Rings and Faces seal liquids and gases.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:33:13 -0500

Manufactured to specifications using carbon-graphite materials, Metcar Mechanical Seal Primary Rings and Seal Faces come in antimony impregnated grades, which offer self-lubricating properties and are suited for running in volatile hydrocarbons. Nickel chrome impregnated grades are suitable for high pressure, liquid lubricated, lift off seals. Offering dimensional tolerances as close as 0.0005 in., seal rings can be lapped and polished to 1 Helium light band flatness.

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Specialized Nylon Washers lock and seal metal fasteners .

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:33:13 -0500

Molded in corrosion-resistant Nylon 6/6, sealing and retaining ring washers are used to lock and seal metal fasteners using cold flow principle. Torque nut causes washer ID to flow into screw or bolt threads, and washer OD will flow outward to completely surround nut base and engage hex points. With design that facilitates assembly, specialized sealing washers fit standard screw sizes No. 4, 6, 8, and 10 as well as ¼, 5/16, 3/8, and ½ in.

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Mold Dating Inserts provide 6-year coverage.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:41:44 -0500

At 10 mm in diameter and 12 mm high, Dual-Ring Mold Dating Inserts feature both month and date rings for dating plastic parts. Miniaturized units are machined from 55 HRC stainless steel for resistance to corrosion and wear, and do not require O-ring, enabling use in temperatures up to 300°F. Positive-stop, snap-in-place design ensures inner insert remains fixed in correct date position throughout production runs.

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Stationary Steam Pressure Washers facilitate auto detailing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:41:37 -0500

Featuring stainless steel components and Super-HOT(TM) capabilities, Super Max(TM) 15500SP Pressure Washers provide dedicated wet steam cleaning power at temperatures up to 330°F. Units are powered by 120 V, single phase, 1.5 hp electric motor and offer chemical infusion with high-pressure injection system. Delivering pressures to 1,000 psi and flows to 4 gpm, machines can heat with 2 types of heating oil, diesel, natural gas, kerosene, or propane, depending on configuration.

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Mini Indexing Plungers feature 6 lock-in and lock-out positions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:34:34 -0500

Designed for installation in thin walled sheet metal, GN 822.1 Steel Mini Indexing Plungers offer lockout position for applications that require plunger pin to be retracted for extended period of time. They are made of zinc-plated, blue passivated steel, with stainless steel plunger and spring, and non-removable knob of matte black glass fiber reinforced nylon plastic. Offered in metric sizes and in compact dimensions, plungers are RoHS compliant.

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Nitrogen Gas Spring provides 22 tons of force.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:39:37 -0500

Available with 195 mm dia body and stroke lengths from 25-200 mm, 22-ton Ultra Force Extended® Series Model UX.20000 nitrogen gas spring fits 10 ton ISO standard size full height gas spring envelope. Unit incorporates UltraPak® cartridge technology, which is comprised of bearing and seal constructed to extend gas spring life. UX.20000 has linking capability through its G 1/8 port, and comes with variety of mount options.

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Pneumatic Rod Lock eliminates control problems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:33:46 -0500

AMLOK® type RLN Power-Off Rod Lock avoids control problems such as overtravel, drifting, bouncing, and reverse traveling. Mounted to NFPA cylinder or used stand alone, it is constructed of black anodized aluminum housing with piston and wedge locking mechanism actuated by multiple springs, which mechanically lock rod securely. Clamp is unlocked when air actuates piston, compresses spring, and releases locking device. Unit features 50 psi release pressure.

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Heavy-Duty Gas Springs offer high contact/stroke forces.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:39:35 -0500

Heavy-duty T4 Series nitrogen gas springs are available in 5 models with contact forces from 9,200-95,000 N and full stroke forces from 14,900-148,000 N. Each incorporates flexible guide, engineered to absorb sideload and lower guide temperature, and flexible piston ring for additional guidance. Units are designed to allow gas to vent safely in case of overpressure, overload, or overstroke. Side port, bottom port, and hoseless baseplate linking options are provided.

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Washers suit broad range of applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:09 -0500

Available without tooling charges in short, medium, or long runs, Washers range in size from 0.080-12 in. O.D. They come in choice of more than 2,000 commonly specified and hard-to-find materials, including low carbon sheet steel, 5 types of spring steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and nickel silver. Non-metallics, such as ABS, acetal, polyester, nylon, PTFE, polycarbonate, fiber, polyethylene, and various phenolics are also available.

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Self-Lubricating Bushings suit wet/submersible applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:46 -0500

GRAPHALLOY® self-lubricating, corrosion resistant bushings are mounted in stainless steel flange blocks. Flange Blocks are available in 2- and 4-bolt configurations, come in wide range of base dimensions, and can accommodate shaft dia from 0.5-3.75 in. GRAPHALLOY® is suitable for temperatures of 750°F and above in non-oxidizing environments or with oxidation-resistant grades. Available in over 100 grades, they can be designed to fit variety of machinery.

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Shear Wrench helps minimize operator fatigue.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:45 -0500

Electrically powered Model DL-537E utilizes outer socket to engage nut and inner socket to engage bolt. Two sockets rotate in counter force allowing nut to turn while bolt remains stationary, preventing torque from passing to operator. DISC-LOCK tension control bolt is available in hex head and button head configurations, both using DISC-LOCK locking nut. Free-spinning and vibration-proof, self-locking nut solves problem of fastener failure.

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Steel Indexing Plungers come in inch and metric sizes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:32:07 -0500

GN 717 economical indexing plungers come with body and lock nut made of zinc-plated, blue passivated steel. RoHS compliant units are designed for applications that do not require high precision indexing. Plunger pin and spring are made of stainless steel. Pull ring version has stainless steel ring, while pull knob version has non-removable knob of matte black glass fiber reinforced nylon plastic.

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Lead Screw Assemblies engineered for miniature applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:34:14 -0500

Comprised of small diameter, precision rolled, lead screws and patented nuts, Kerk® Mini Series Lead Screw Assemblies are designed for demanding miniature applications such as data storage drives, mini pumps/dispensing systems, micro-actuators, and laser/optical focusing mechanisms. Offered in anti-backlash and general-purpose lead screw assemblies, using NTB, NTG, and BFW nut designs, 303SS products are available with Kerkote® or Black Ice(TM) TFE coating and incorporate self-lubricating polymers.

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Adjustable Locknuts ensure accurate rotor positioning.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:35:42 -0500

Providing positive locking without washers and keys, Spieth Locknuts ensure thrust bearing retention on compressors, shafts, spindles, and other industrial/commercial applications. Two axially arranged radial grooves, one from outside and one from inside, result in diaphragm-like cross-section to give locknut predetermined axial elasticity. Full circumference contact ensures locknut does not back off, even when subjected to extreme shock loads.

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Door Latch and Striker provide audible lock and release.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:41:20 -0500

RoHS compliant DL and DLS door latch and striker work together to lock and unlock doors and provide audible lock and release. Catch engages striker to lock door in place, and releases by simply pressing on door. Latch installs into pre-cut chassis hole, while DLS-1 striker snap mount locks into pre-cut hole, leaving only low profile button head on outside of panel. DLS-2 striker mounts securely with two #3 or M3 screws.

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Control Knobs are offered with 4 configuration options.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:41:24 -0500

Configurable for specific applications, MMAHOFM Series of control knobs can be specified with and without handles and 0-100 scales, as well as with or without handles and/or scales. They are available in diameters of 50, 60, and 70 mm.

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Quarter-Turn Fasteners are designed for quick access.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:41:23 -0500

Offered in customizable colors, D8 DZUS(r) Panex fastener features precision fit and consistent orientation of head to cam. Vibration-resistant product fastens firmly into receptacle with quarter turn of stud and serves as drop-in replacement for D3 customers. Optimized for durability and ergonomics, fastener features bail and wing design with snap-on, ergonomic bail cover.

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Screw and Nut Solutions suit linear motion applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:40:25 -0500

Screw and nut systems are comprised of tight tolerance acme and ball screw and nut assemblies with minimal backlash ratings. Materials of bronze, plastic, and steel are selectively chosen for wear resistance, and all ball screws are Manganese Phosphate-coated. Available screw diameters range from ½-9 in.

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Fastener permanently flush-mounts metal sheets to PCBs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:33:08 -0500

Featuring 2 separate clinch and knurl joining profiles, PEM® SpotFast® steel fastener (Type SFK) permanently joins metal sheets to PCBs or plastic panels and creates flush-attachment connection without protrusions on either side. It can also serve as pivot point, to allow top metal sheet to rotate freely. Available with various head sizes and diameters, RoHS compliant fastener can be used with metal sheets as thin as 0.8 mm with hardness of 80 or less on Rockwell B scale.

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DIN Rail Clip helps route wire and cables.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:29:13 -0500

Accommodating up to 4 wire handling accessory fasteners which mount into 3/16 in. dia holes on clip, Din Rail Clip snaps onto DIN rail and is easily removable to allow reconfiguration of wiring. It can be used in conjunction with wide variety of wire/ cable clips that can mount in 3/16 dia hole and 1/16 in. panel. Clip is molded of nylon 6/6 which offers electrical insulation and is UL rated 94-V2 for flammability.

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