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Mechanical Fasteners

Don’t Come Unhinged Over Enclosure Design
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Here are several basic points engineers should consider to help zero in on the hinge best suited for a particular enclosure

Castellated locking nuts - SPS Technologies

Greer castellated locking nuts come in a wide range of sizes in a hex configuration.

Fasteners that maximize assembly life

Solid pins and spring pins provide simple and effective ways to join parts.

Compact Retaining Rings Fit into Tight Spaces

Hoop-style rings fit shallower grooves than standard retaining rings.

“Smart” brazing torch - S.K. Brazing

The Torch Man is a new manual brazing-torch unit that features a location jig, gas saver, torch hanger, digital pressure controller, automatic wire feeder, and a temperature sensor.

New washers - Boker’s Inc.

To meet a broad range of application requirements, 665 new washer sizes join the company’s line of 23,000 nonstandard size washers and spacers.

Huck-brand Bobtail Lockbolt from Alcoa Resists Vibration

Huck-brand Bobtail lockbolt from Alcoa resists vibration.

Cable ties and tools - AutomationDirect

A complete family of cable ties, mounts and installation tools include standard black and white cable ties that are oil, grease, solvent, and petroleum resistant and come in 4 to 32-in. lengths.

Understanding the Nut Factor in Threaded-Fastener Torque-Tension Relationship
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Understanding the nut factor, which relates threaded-fastener torque and tension, can help engineers design more-reliable bolted joints.

Friction Cups, or Suction Cups with Gripping Patterns, Can Handle Higher Speeds, Quicker Stops, and Oily Parts
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Friction cups, or suction cups with gripping patterns, can handle higher speeds, quicker stops, and oily parts.

Proper Fastener Selection and Application are Key to Bolted Joints That Won’t Loosen or Lose Clamping Force
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Proper fastener selection and application are key to bolted joints that won’t loosen or lose clamping force.

Making Sure Bolts Keep Clamping

Nord-Lock bolt-securing device makes sure bolts retain clamp load despite vibrations

Straight Facts on Blind Rivets
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All you need to know about blind side or breakstem rivets

Cabinet-Level Decision-Making

An enclosure designer needs hinges, catches, handles, and supports that work together.

Fastener Installation Latest Hiccup in Dreamliner Product

Fasteners hold aircraft like the Boeing 787 together. But it looks like incorrectly installed fasteners will further delay the rollout of the aircraft dubbed the Dreamliner.

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