EuroWire November 2020

Products

One-piece locking clevis pins The Quick-Release SLIC Pin from Pivot Point Inc is an all-in-one pin and cotter. The one-piece locking clevis pin is fast and secure, and functions as a quick- locking pin wherever a quick-lock function is required, in a wide range of applications. as an easy insertion ramp. The plunger retracts when inserted, then springs back up once through the joined material. The vertical face at the rear of the plunger prevents backing out and locks the pin into place.

SLIC Pins eliminate cotters, bolts, nuts and clips, and do not require tools for use, for reduced assembly times. The quick-locking pins are suited to automated assembly, and are claimed to be easier, safer and faster than standard clevis pins, cotter pins and clips. Pivot Point, Inc www.pivotpins.com

The patented design is suitable for limited-space applications where cotter pin or retaining clip access is reduced.

Quick-Release SLIC (self-locking implanted cotter) Pins feature a strong, spring-loaded plunger that functions

Shaft collars, couplings and flange mounts Stafford Manufacturing Corp has introduced a line of shaft collars, couplings and mounts available in stainless steel and plastic for use with berry and nut processing machinery and conveyors. Suitable for processing systems requiring frequent wash down, they feature hex, square and round bores, and can be supplied with special bore, face and OD treatments. Suited to a wide range of applications, the fittings can be modified with special bores, keyways, knurls and other treatments. nylon and Delrin ® collars are available in 1" to 4" ID sizes. Custom parts made from high temperature alloys are also offered.

Stafford shaft collars, couplings and flange mounts are priced according to material, size and quantity. Stafford Manufacturing Corp www.staffordmfg.com

The shaft collars, couplings and flange mounts are offered as standard parts in USDA- and FDAA-approved 303 or 316 stainless steel, nylon or Delrin ® , with 18-8 or SS fasteners.

Bore sizes range from 0.25" to 14" ID, depending upon material, and the

Rivet nut hand tool calibration unit Sherex Fastening Solutions, a specialist in engineered fasteners, tooling and automation, has announced the release of its Hand Tool Calibration Unit, which measures the pulling force for both pneumatic and hydro-pneumatic rivet nut tools to ensure the tool is meeting the required setting force to install into the application. spin-pull tools need to be calibrated or require maintenance. “This is more than just a calibration unit, it’s a tool to ensure quality. Every manufacturer that uses pneumatic or hydro-pneumatic tools to install rivet nuts should have this asset at their work station.”

and has an ISO 17025 accredited lab; and Sherex Akron, located in Akron, Ohio, USA, is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100. The company serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, general manufacturing, energy, agricultural, aerospace and defence. Sherex Fastening Solutions www.sherex.com

With the ability to measure the pulling force of a tool before performing an installation, operators are assured the tool is calibrated correctly. This helps manufacturers and operators improve the quality of their rivet nut installations in real time. “The development of the Hand Tool Calibration Unit is a direct result from feedback from our customers and manufacturers,” said Sherex president Adam Pratt. “Our customers wanted a tool that could show the pulling force of both pneumatic and hydro-pneumatic tools, and get results in real time. Manufacturers and operators will see an increase in quality, and will be able to better determine if their spin-spin or

Sherex Fastening Solutions is a manu- facturer of fasteners for thin sheet

material applications in steel, aluminium and composite materials. It manufactures rivet nuts, clinch nuts, inserts for composite, stud and nut plates, and through the acquisition of Disc-Lock ® , wedge-locking washers and nuts. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, New York, USA, with offices in the UK and Mexico, and has two strategic production facilities: Sherex Taiwan, located in Chungli, Taiwan, is certified to IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 14001,

▲ Sherex’s new calibration unit

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