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Loctite 243 is a medium-strength threadlocker that performs well on 0.25- to 0.75-inch-wide fasteners in high-vibration envi-ronments, such as motors. Photo courtesy Henkel Corp.

Securing Bolted Joints With Threadlockers

Whether pre-applied or applied on the assembly line, threadlockers keep fasteners tight, and immune to vibration and failure

Jim Camillo

August 4, 2020

Lubricity is more than a just a cool word. It is the slipperiness needed on a fastener to achieve controlled torque during assembly. A wide variety of lubricants are specifically designed for this purpose, ranging from beeswax polish and anti-seize grease, to silicone spray.

What’s New With Handheld Adhesive Dispensing Equipment

Lighter, smarter tools simplify manual assembly tasks.

Austin Weber

July 17, 2020

Sometimes, it's hard to beat tried and true classics. That's why many people quarantined at home during the Great Lockdown turned to old pastimes such as jigsaw puzzles and paint-by-number sets for entertainment.

Healthcare Plastics Maker to Expand with New NJ Facility

June 24, 2020

VOORHEES, NJ —Comar, a manufacturer of healthcare plastic packaging, devices, and components, recently announced that it is building a new factory in Vineland, NJ.

Chemistry Startup Creates Adhesive That Mimics Glue Used by Mussels

May 18, 2020

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN — Mussel Polymers Inc. has licensed a novel underwater adhesive technology based on a glue used naturally by marine creatures. It soon may be used in industries ranging from biomedical to aerospace.

Medical Device Manufacturer Uses Adhesive to Encapsulate Sensors for Prosthetic Limbs

Jim Camillo

May 8, 2020

Implantable orthopedic devices and the wireless sensors that monitor them are highly specialized products that regularly come into contact with body tissues and fluids.

The Role of Vision in Robotic Dispensing

Vision-guidance can improve the speed and precision of robotic dispensing processes

Johnathan Titone

May 7, 2020

Manufacturers must consider many factors when deciding which equipment to invest in for fluid dispensing operations.

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Five Things: Adhesive Bonding

John Sprovieri

May 4, 2020

Manz has developed a method for sealing displays on smartphones, smartwatches and fitness trackers.

Carbonic Cleaning for Adhesive Bonding

Carbonic cleaning safely and consistently removes contaminants from materials to prepare them for adhesive bonding

Ahsan Anwar Paul Botelho

May 1, 2020

Epoxies form strong bonds that can take thousands of newtons to break apart. However, the strength of the epoxy is directly related to the surface area and cleanliness of the substrates.