ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - Fasteners & Hardware

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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Gas Spring offers full stroke force up to 75,000 lb.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:36:59 -0500

Available with 8 in. diameter, T3-20000 gas spring provides contact force of 45,000 lb and full stroke force up to 75,000 lb. Product features side port for charging that can also be used to connect to hosed system as well as safety guide and rod. Upper and lower grooves along cylinder body and four M12 threaded holes accommodate variety of mounts.

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Repair System returns fastener holes to nominal size.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:29:27 -0500

Designed for ¼-3/8 in. dia fastener holes, ForceMate 2 Panel Repair System can fix damaged countersunk holes in access panels and other thin-skinned surfaces. It installs 2 nested bushings into hole in one operation via cold expansion tooling to bring fastener holes that have been ovalized, oversized, shifted off-center, or otherwise damaged back to nominal size. ForceMate 2 bushings increase bearing area in hole to reduce repeated stresses.

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Concave Surface Screw Head simplifies screwdriver insertion.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:29:24 -0500

EZ head(TM) is designed to reduce slip-offs, where screwdriver slips off head surface and requires realignment/reinsertion. Even if driver is inserted off-center, concave surface helps guide screw driver or bit directly towards screw recess. Design accelerates insertion of screw drivers from difficult angles or under difficult handling conditions. It can be fitted with countersunk head fasteners of all international standards as well as non-standard designs.

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Carbide Inserts suit small-diameter face grooving applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:42:42 -0500

Available as precision-ground and molded styles in both flat-edge and full-radius face-grooving materials, Beyond(TM) A4-S Inserts provide face grooving on parts from 0.630-2.284 in. in diameter with groove depths from 0.47-0.75 in. Three chipbreaker geometries include GMN inserts, which provide stable cutting edge, plus GMP and GUP inserts, which feature positive geometry for minimized cutting forces. Inserts are coupled with modular and systems toolholders including boring bars.

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Slip Joints/Weld-On Hinges suit removable door applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:30:40 -0500

Allowing instant access to cabinet interior, Slip Joints comes in various sizes from 1 ½ to 3 in. long and 1 7/16 to 3 in. open width, with either blank leaves or standard hole patterns. Offering alternative to continuous, butt, or slip hinges, Weld-On Hinges have no leaves or fasteners to remove. They come in 12 sizes with options for fixed pin, fixed pin with grease fitting, or removable pin. All removable hinges are available in stainless, steel, and aluminum.

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Washer adds security to metal wire products.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:24:39 -0500

Sure-Loc washer, manufactured of .078 in. thick 304 SS, features concave shape with scalloped edges and is designed to be positioned over strand of chain link fabric or tension/barbed wire. Plated Ramset/Redhead Driven pin secures washer to steel or aluminum frame, while nylon sleeve over pin stem protects stem and material it penetrates. Pin can be pulled out with force of about 2,000 lb and fastener removal is achievable only by grinding head off.

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Interlock System is offered with relay expansion modules.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:29:25 -0500

Dortronic's 4900 Series Intelligent Interlock System lets system designers build on standard mantrap configuration and program additional interlock configurations or operation requirements. It can be customized for unique operational requirements and reprogrammed to accommodate future expansion with additional I/O modules. PLC controller initially handles 33 inputs and 33 outputs and can be expanded to accommodate in excess of 128 inputs and 128 outputs.

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Metal Insert Fasteners provide aesthetic appearance on parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:23:32 -0500

Yardley Type AA Standardized Molded-In Inserts feature smooth ring on OD that hides knurled teeth from surface. Holes are tapped to maximum depth, creating blind end to protect threads from plastic intrusion. Type BB inserts, utilizing 2 chamfered ends on OD, have holes tapped entire length of insert. Both include Class II threads meeting ASME specifications and are offered in sizes from .169-.516 in. dia, lengths from .156-1.00 in., and range of thread sizes.

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