February 21, 2025 - Industry Insight
The word “laser” is an acronym for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation”, and commonly used in industrial die cutting. From die cut thermal pads for LED lighting to...
February 06, 2025 - Industry Insight
Unlocking the intricacies of heat exchange involves navigating through a maze of specialized terminology and cryptic acronyms. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll demystify the language of heat exchange, empowering you...
January 27, 2025 - Industry Insight
What is EMI? Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is an electronic emission (noise) that interferes with the performance of electronic components and systems. When the amount of noise (EMI) rises higher than...
January 20, 2025 - Industry Insight
One of the most significant sources of energy loss in industrial processes is waste heat – the thermal energy that escapes without being put to productive use. However, there’s a...
January 10, 2025 - Industry Insight
Custom masking kits are specifically designed to match the critical surfaces that need to be covered during coating, plating or wet spray applications. These templated kits ensure precise coverage, protecting...
January 03, 2025 - Industry Insight
Landfill gas, or LFG, comes from decomposing solid waste. Often considered a foul-smelling hazard and source of air pollution, it can also be captured, refined, and reused for energy production....
December 12, 2024 - Industry Insight
A shell and tube heat exchanger is a cornerstone of many production operations, designed to last for years under tough conditions. However, certain processes, especially those involving high fluid velocities,...
November 22, 2024 - Industry Insight
When designing a shell and tube heat exchanger, selecting the appropriate tubing sizes is crucial for optimal performance. Engineers and process managers must consider various factors, such as application requirements,...
November 08, 2024 - Industry Insight
Plastic manufacturing encompasses a variety of processes, each suited to different types of products and production requirements. Among these, Plastic Injection Molding (Injection Molding) and Plastic CNC Machining are two...
October 31, 2024 - Industry Insight
Volkmann Engineer Offers Guidance on Metal Powder Safety, EfficiencyBristol, PA: Metal fabricators considering investing in 3D printing equipment may be surprised to learn that expanding into additive manufacturing isn’t as...
October 09, 2024 - Industry Insight
In 2003, Hankscraft Inc. built a Wholly Owned Foreign Entity (WOFE) global contract manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China to expand on our goods and services for our customers. This strategic...
September 25, 2024 - Industry Insight
What is Contract Manufacturing?Contract manufacturing is a broad term with many different meanings. Depending on your project type, industry and role, it varies a lot. Basically, it’s a means of...
July 26, 2024 - Industry Insight
Master Bond UV15DC80-1Med offers a unique dual cure mechanism utilizing UV light for initial fixation followed by heat for complete polymerization. This addresses limitations of traditional UV adhesives by effectively...
March 20, 2024 - Industry Insight
Master Bond UV15RCL is a low viscosity, cationic type UV curing system with a special color changing feature. The originally red material changes to clear once exposed to UV light,...
January 23, 2024 - Industry Insight
EP42HT-2FG Black is a two part, moderate heat cured epoxy with high temperature resistance that complies with FDA 21 CFR 175.105 for indirect food contact applications. The epoxy withstands exposure...
December 21, 2023 - Industry Insight
To ensure consistent success, proper design and fabrication are controlled through Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP). Strainsert documents and utilizes special PMP controls to ensure all unique requirements are met. PartsEach...
December 14, 2023 - Industry Insight
Designed for rugged industrial applications, ATEX certified compressed-air-powered vacuum cleaners, explosion-proof electric vacuum cleaners, and submerged recovery vacuum cleaners for reactive powders do more than mitigate fire and explosion hazards,...
November 21, 2023 - Industry Insight
Designed for medical device manufacturing, MasterSil 711Med passes ISO 10993-5 testing. It is a one part, flowable, room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone which needs no mixing, and can be used...
November 20, 2023 - Industry Insight
Strainsert Force Sensing Bolts and Studs are designed and manufactured using our patented internal gaging techniques, where strain gages are bonded directly to the host material along the neutral axis....
November 15, 2023 - Industry Insight
If you work in or own a manufacturing or production plant, you know for sure the needs related to guarantee a clean and safe working environment. Probably, over time, you...