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Open this email for new and featured products from manufacturers and suppliers. (If you are using Outlook 2007, we recommend viewing this email in a web browser to experience full functionality) View in Browser Forward To a Friend Mechanical Fasteners and Hardware Alert September 22, 2011 Hello, GlobalSpec Subscriber: Here is your weekly Mechanical Fasteners and Hardware Alert from GlobalSpec. In this issue: New Technical Articles Tradeshows and Events Recommended for You Follow Us:        Featured Product Announcements   New Windpower Retaining Ring Series Smalley introduces the new Windpower Retaining Ring Series. The Windpower Series consists of Spirolox®...READ MORE > Hooks and Hardware Items Custom Hooks, hardware and rod...READ MORE > Quality Material Handling Services Looking for a high quality, easy rolling, extremely durable caster or wheel for your next material handling...READ MORE > Video tour of the Brewster manufacturing plant Brewsters custom Round Metal Washers, Shims, Discs and Spacers are manufactured with rigorous quality control and...READ MORE > Swage-Sert™ Thinwall Threaded Inserts Acme Swage-Sert™ thinwall threaded inserts are used to repair stripped, damaged or worn out threads....READ MORE > Plastic Washers Roettele Industries specializes in precision die cutting of plastics materials. There are key features to our...READ MORE > ESD Hook & Loop Tray Straps Black polypropylene hook and loop bundling straps secure JEDEC trays using a D-Ring fastening system. The ESD...READ MORE > Clamping Adjustable Levers: 100% RoHS Compliant NEW KIPP Clamping Adjustable Levers 100% RoHS Compliant...READ MORE > Video: 3M™ Gripping Material Game Show Get a greater grip with 3M™ Gripping Material 3M™ Gripping Material features thousands of gripping...READ MORE > Internal and External Retaining Rings from aMsp Internal and External Retaining Rings from aMsp Retaining rings are used in multiple applications. They are...READ MORE > Combination Cam Locks The Illinois Lock line of combination cam locks are perfect for applications where keyless security is...READ MORE > Handles Illinois Lock Company manufactures a wide variety of dummy and locking handles for the vehicle, furniture,...READ MORE > Search Product Announcements: (If you are using Outlook 2007, we recommend viewing this email in a web browser to experience full functionality) Technical Articles   How to Choose Fasteners that Maximize Assembly Life Fasteners are usually the smallest, least expensivecomponents within an assembly. Even though fastenersusually hold the entire assembly together, they are oftenoverlooked until the end of the design. As important asfasteners are, Design Engineers usually receive no formaltraining on the mechanics of... (read more) How to Maintain Joint Integrity When Converting from Metal to Plastic The weakest sections of many plastic part designs are thejoints and assembly points. During screw assembly of matingcomponents, the screw has to be tightened with sufficient torqueto produce the recommended axial tension load between thehost component and the threads of the screw in order to... (read more) How to Control Shim Tooling Costs Shim tooling costs are one of the quickest ways to drive aprototype or short-run production project over budget. SPIROL hasseveral manufacturing methods that eliminate or greatly reduce toolingexpenditures. Whether a project is for prototype,short run or long term requirements, SPIROLhas a solution... (read more) How To Properly Mate Compression Limiters and Threaded Inserts in Plastic Assemblies In applications where the mating component is also plastic, a Compression Limiteris necessary to avoid the creep or stress relaxation in the mating component fromreducing the frictional load in the threaded joint.Similar to Threaded Inserts, Compression Limiters are used to ensure bolted... (read more) Tradeshows and Events of Interest   Upcoming GlobalSpec Online Conferences & Trade Shows GlobalSpec's online conferences & trade shows are highly interactive and informative events accessible directly from the convenience of your desktop. They will satisfy your desire to learn about key issues, hot topics, and new technologies impacting your world. Participate in educational sessions, meet with leading manufacturers in the Exhibit Hall, and network with peers. September 28, 2011 Industrial Automation & Robotics Systems Join key manufacturers and industry professionals from around the globe at GlobalSpec's free ONLINE event, Industrial Automation & Robotic Systems. Explore the latest developments in motors, drives, and controllers; chat directly with suppliers anxious to answer questions you may have regarding industrial robots, networking protocols, or new product introductions; share ideas and business strategies with industry colleagues and learn from industry experts during key educational forums - all from the convenience of your desktop. Learn More. Recommended for You   Other GlobalSpec users who receive this Mechanical Fasteners and Hardware Alert also enjoy these e-Newsletters: Mechanical Components Bearings & Bushings; Tools & Testing; Materials; Industrial Hardware  Past Issues Fastening, Joining & Assembly Fasteners & Hardware; Design for Assembly; Adhesives & Sealants; Welding & Joining Technologies  Past Issues See the complete list of GlobalSpec e-Newsletter publications. This is your latest alert for Mechanical Fasteners and Hardware . To see your list of recommended Product Alerts, click here. 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