Fastening, Joining and Assembly

Contact Joseph at jogando@cahners.com

Gasket shield

Metal spring finger gaskets are designed for EMI shielding of faceplate interfaces on high frequency CompactPCI industrial computing and communications systems. Gaskets come in 16-inch strips with individual fingers to offer continuous contact with adjoining hardware. Chomerics, www.chomerics.com. Enter 621

Rivets

The one-piece nylon panel cinching rivet has a "T" shaped drive pin and a "U" shaped body, adjoined by thin webs. The "U" shaped body inserts into the panel hole, then users hammer the "T" shaped pin. Rivets fit hole diameters of .125, .188, and .250 inches, with panel thicknesses of .109 and .174. Microplastics Inc., www.microplasticsinc.com. Enter 622

Film

The company's line of free films includes IF-2070, IF-2090, and IF-3070. IF-2070 is used to bond felts, foams, and fabrics, and to mount faceplates, die-cut parts, and nameplates. IF-2090 has low surface energy bonding qualities, making it suitable for bonding to polyethylene, polypropylene, and powder-coated surfaces. IF-3070, used in high-temperature applications, features 400F temperature performance. MACtac, www.MACtac.com. Enter 623

Modular hardware

This stainless steel range of modular hardware systems are manufactured through a Molded Injection Metal (MIM) casting process, which reportedly produces corrosion-resistant products at a low price. The hardware systems are designed to fully integrate into zinc diecast and polyamide lines. Many of the zinc diecast products come in stainless steel. DIRAK Inc., www.dirak.com. Enter 624

Hybrid adhesive

PERMABOND^® HT20 is a one-part moisture cure hybrid adhesive, with 500% elongation that reportedly eases stress on bonds by absorbing energies from trailer racking. The adhesive provides flexibility, secure adhesion, and low shrink rate for securing side and roof panels without fasteners. According to the company, it reduces surface preparation time, eliminates scratched panels, and improves production throughput. Permabond, www.permabond.com. Enter 625

Gaskets

Ultra-Vanshield RFI shielding gaskets feature a micro-miniature tube-shaped series with 0.030-inch O.D. for small electronic devices. Gaskets achieve 100 dB shielding effectiveness up to 1 GHz, due to a conductive outer layer, dual elastomer construction, and pure elastomer inner core. According to the company, the gaskets maintain compression and conductivity properties on a smaller scale. Vanguard Products Corp., www.vanguardproducts.com. Enter 626

Weld nuts

PEM^® self-locating projection weld nut, available in steel and stainless steel, offers load-bearing threads in ultra-thin metal sheets. Self-locating shanks prevent threads from weld splatter and position the nuts without requiring pilots or electrodes. According to the company, the weld nuts help eliminate burn-out in thin sheets, while a round head removes the need for indexing. PEM Fastening Systems, www.pemnet.com. Enter 627

Coupling

The "X Series" of stainless steel, flexible couplings feature low radial loads, high torsional stiffness, one-piece integrity, and zero backlash, intended for servo motor applications. No high precision alignment is required during assembly operations, due to a parallel misalignment capability. Couplings include two flexible element sets that offer radial flexibility and end-to-end rotational accuracy. Helical Products Co., www.Heli-Cal.com. Enter 628