EuroWire January 2020

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Rawlplug products in space

Rawlplug DIN 7984 screws were used to build the NASA Mars Curiosity rover which, as part of the Mars Science Laboratory programme, performs research on the former and current environment on the Red planet. Curiosity is the largest and most technologically advanced vehicle so far sent to Mars by NASA. Due to the extreme conditions to be faced by the Curiosity vehicle, only elements capable of meeting the highest demands in terms of resistance to external factors were selected during the design process. the development of the project was weight reduction which, given that the surface of Mars ranges in temperature between -127º and +40º Celsius, was a di cult task. The vehicle demanded solid construction and strength. Curiosity’s mission in the Mars crater was originally planned to last 687 days but, given the robust elements and construction of the vehicle, the period has been extended. Rawlplug www.rawlplug.co.uk Among the priorities for

▲ Rawlplug DIN 7984 screws are in use on NASA’s Mars Curiosity

Jubilee Clips – British made, world class

The worm drive hose clip was invented almost 100 years ago by Commander Lumley Robinson. The company he founded, Jubilee ® Clips, still produces hose clamps in its factory in Gillingham, Kent, UK. Jubilee Clips o ers a full range of hose clips, including the Original Range worm drive hose clips for a wide range of applications. High Torque clips and Superclamps o er a choice of di erent types of clamp for high pressure and heavy duty applications, while the all-new Flexiband band and buckle clamping system can be used in tamper-proof applications such as sign xing. Multiband cut-to-length banding and Quick-release straps are a solution for ventilation and ducting applications, and the company also produces Light Range and Wingspade worm drive clips, P-clips, O-clips and nut-and-bolt fuel line clips.

Downtime resulting from failure of a hose clip can be extremely costly. This is why some of the world’s leading manufacturers specify Jubilee Clips for use on their assembly lines. Jubilee Clips’ Original Range and High Torque worm drive hose clips in stainless steel are approved by Lloyd’s Register for use in marine, o shore and industrial applications. The British Standard BS5315:1991 is one of the most stringent standards for hose clips in the

A range of hose clamps from Jubilee Clips

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Jubilee Clips are claimed to have excep- tional sealing properties, able to withstand very high tightening torques and o er a high level of corrosion resistance. Jubilee Clips www.jubileeclips.co.uk

world. By adhering to this standard and being awarded the Kitemark by the British Standards Institute for its Original Range of worm drive hose clips, Jubilee Clips demonstrates dedication to producing hose clamps of the highest quality.

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January 2020