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FAST OCTOBER 2011
FASTPRODUCTS
Instant grab hybrid
adhesive saves days
A two-part hybrid technology
structural adhesive from 3M can
save significant time when bonding
bigHead and general fasteners.
Scotch-Weld Epoxy-Acrylic
Hybrid Structural Adhesive 7271
B/A has been designed to secure
this type of fasteners instantly and
is suitable for a wide variety of
substrates including composites,
GRP, epoxy-based resins, aluminium
and stainless steel.
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Dispensed using the Scotch-
Weld EPX system, the adhesive
can be applied with a manual or
pneumatic hand-held applicator,
saving days compared with the
hand lay-up techniques used previously.
Imran Idrees of 3M’s
Industrial Adhesives & Tapes
Division commented: “7271 B/A
can instantly hold mechanical fixings
unlike commonly used twopart
acrylic adhesives which can
take anything up to three hours to
hold fixtures.
“Moreover, when compared
with pungent, basic entry-level
acrylic adhesives this instant grab
adhesive is odourless. This eliminates
the need for a respirator to
protect against odour during use,
and can be applied vertically or
even upside down without the
adhesive dripping.”
The biggest cost and time savings
are for applications where
numerous fixtures need to be
bonded.
3M 0870 608 0050
Epoxy developed for
engineering materials
Permabond Engineering
Adhesives has developed a high
temperature resistant structural
epoxy adhesive to bond a wide
variety of engineering materials
such as composites, thermoplastics,
metals and ceramic materials.
Traditionally, standard 2-component
epoxy adhesives with resin
and hardener can only resist temperatures
of up to around 80°C
before they soften, resulting in
joint failure. Permabond ET5401
can successfully survive 140°C
continuously and maintain its performance
characteristics. It can
be exposed to higher temperatures,
such as those experienced in
a paint stoving oven, for short
periods, providing the adhesive is
not overly stressed. Exposing the
adhesive to such high temperatures
actually increases the adhesive
strength and long-term structural
performance.
The adhesive is a toughened
product which is ideal for bonding
dissimilar materials, such as metal
to composite, where differential
thermal expansion and contraction
could be an issue. It is also ideal
for applications where good
impact and vibration resistance is
important. Permabond believes
this product will be ideal for the
composites bonding industry, the
transportation market and automotive
industries.
PERMABOND
ENGINEERING ADHESIVES
01962 711661
Fully concealed 3-D
hinges suit 300kg doors
Cooke Brothers has signed an
exclusive distributorship arrangement
with one of Germany’s leading
hinge manufacturers BaSys,
to market their range of high
specification hinges in the UK.
The agreement makes Cooke
Brothers the sole UK stockist and
distributor of the Pivots series of
fully concealed, three way
adjustable, four knuckle precision
hinges and the Objecta range of
heavy duty, high performance,
security hinges and receivers.
Flange mounting blocks
have ball bearings insert
A new line of standard duty
flange mounting blocks has been
launched by Quality Bearings &
Components (QBC). The fourbolt
blocks have a polyester housing
and a removable acetal bearing
insert with 316 stainless steel
balls.
The BBPBLD series has been
designed to fit shafts ranging
from diameters of 1/2in to 1.25in.
These new elements help make
machinery efficient, more functional,
and most importantly,
safer. By giving careful consideration
to these basic design features,
efficiency and reliability
BaSys has established an enviable
reputation throughout
Europe for unrivalled quality and
innovation in hinge technology,
supplying such prestigious developments
as the BMW
Headquarters in Munich, the
Klum Hotel in St Moritz, and the
Raiffeisen Bank in Graubunden,
Switzerland.
On announcing the deal,
Cooke Brothers National Sales
Manager Phil Dicken said: “The
addition of the BaSys hinges to
our well established Phoenix
brand products will certainly
open up new untapped opportunities
for us. We are already in the
process of identifying potential
customers whose door and frame
specification requires an uninterrupted
sight line.”
Included in the many options
the Pivota DX series has to offer
are: solid steel or solid aluminium
bodies, door weights from 40kg
up to 300kg, three dimensional
adjustment, matching cover
plates for screws, fire rating and
anti-jemmy protection. Standard
finishes include: velour-nickel
plated, stainless steel coated, aluminium
coated or the choice of
galvanised finishes
on request.
COOKE BROTHERS
01922 740011
increase. Plastic two-bolt flange
mounting blocks with insert ball
bearings are also stocked.
Quotes plus online orders are
available at QBC’s eStore at
www.qbcbearings.com.
QBC also stocks a myriad of
bearings, roller clutches, guide
wheels and rail systems in both
inch and metric sizes. QBC also
provides custom-made bearings
and shafting to the customer print.
Bearings can also be relubed in a
certified class 1000 clean room.
QUALITY BEARINGS &
COMPONENTS
+1 888 276 4787