- Email: [email protected]
Testing impact resistance of composites
processing
Versatile fastener simplifies joints
Testing impact resistance of composites ATLAS Electric
Devices
INDEPENDENT contract research and technology organisation TWI has filed a patent on its latest joining system AdhFAST’“,
Co of
Chicago, USA, is introducing a high precision Advanced Pendulum Impact (API) tester for determining the performance
of
according
plastic
composites
to ASTM and IS0 test
The new API determines required
to
notched ites to
the
the
rupture
resistance
impact Optional
antees
pendulum. include a
accurate
testing
method a wide
ature impact testing and fully instrumented import testing. It uses an integrated micro-
ranges changes, reducing instrument cost. Atlas also offers a line of
processor system erized calibration ple to programme The user friendly
instruments designed to test heat deflection, impact resistance, thermal expansion and
prompts throughout the test and a printed report displays all test parameters readings.
and
resultant
other
compliance, spectrum and less
and test
cold box access for low temper-
and computmakes it simand operate. test software
and controlling
and transport.
the gap between
physical
but offers of energy hardware
properties
of
polymers. Atlas Electric Devices; tel: +I 773-327-4520; fax: +1-773-3275787.
including building,
The
fied process with quality control. In
Compact
prototype
are
appropriate ties could composites,
increased addition,
aerospace, construction fasteners
have been made in aluminium alloy, but any material with
is said to
and adhesives,
with adhesive at the final stage. This in turn ensures a simpli-
angle and an automatic brake feature to prevent secondary of the features
sectors marine,
be unique because components can be assembled dry, checked for tolerance and then injected
According to the company, the mechanical design of this easy-to-use API not only guar-
be
ed through the middle of the device whilst retaining the joint
not new, this process
plastics and composbreakage by flexural
can
wastage, cleaner
with resultant health and safety and economic benefits. It is suitable for use in all industrial
weld points
of
shock. It features a digital Izod clamping force adjustment, a continuously variable starting
with minimal the process
a novel, three-in-one fastener that allows adhesive to be inject-
Although hybrid joints, i.e. the combination of fasteners or
standard tension-impact samples, and can also be used to determine
dispensing
metered making
the substrates.
methods. energy
adhesive
structural be used plastics
properincluding and other
metals. The injection of the adhesive can be carried out manually
or by an automated
process. TWI; tel: +44-l 223-891162; fax: +44-1223-892.588.
routers
offer flexibility
THE QM RANGE of fast, comnumerically pact computer
and are designed to fill a niche in the market for high quality
controlled (CNC) work centres for machining of composites,
compact units capable ting at up to 20 m/min. QM CNC machines
plastics, light alloys and timber is being introduced by Rye Technology Machinery)
(previously Rye of High Wycombe,
UK.
of cutcan be
supplied with up to four individual heads or a seven-station tool changing head plus a 16 spindle drill block. Table sizes
The new QM 2512 and QM 3515 CNC routers are said to provide superb cutting performance, flexibility and speed,
extend up to 3 m x 1.5 m. Rye Technology; tel: +441494-44121 1; fax: +44-1494440345;
e-mail: [email protected]
Some people claim that there is a relationship between diameter and brainpower. Which is true! We supply fionges of a diameter up to 2000 mm. And, of course, we have given them a lot of thought.
Rotec is speciolised in the manufacture of high-quality flanges with a diameter varying from 25 to 2000 mm for use by the piping industry and by tank and equipment manufacturers. By making use of Resin Transfer Moulding we are able to guarantee you a serious, durable, high-quality product.
8243PJtelystad
The Netherlands
Telephone +31(0)320~ 26 09 33
THE ENQUIRY NUMBER FOR THIS ADVERTISEMENT
Fax +31 (01320 - 26 12 83
IS 335
June 2000
RElNFORCEDplastics
17
Versatile fastener simplifies joints
Testing impact resistance of composites ATLAS Electric
Devices
INDEPENDENT contract research and technology organisation TWI has filed a patent on its latest joining system AdhFAST’“,
Co of
Chicago, USA, is introducing a high precision Advanced Pendulum Impact (API) tester for determining the performance
of
according
plastic
composites
to ASTM and IS0 test
The new API determines required
to
notched ites to
the
the
rupture
resistance
impact Optional
antees
pendulum. include a
accurate
testing
method a wide
ature impact testing and fully instrumented import testing. It uses an integrated micro-
ranges changes, reducing instrument cost. Atlas also offers a line of
processor system erized calibration ple to programme The user friendly
instruments designed to test heat deflection, impact resistance, thermal expansion and
prompts throughout the test and a printed report displays all test parameters readings.
and
resultant
other
compliance, spectrum and less
and test
cold box access for low temper-
and computmakes it simand operate. test software
and controlling
and transport.
the gap between
physical
but offers of energy hardware
properties
of
polymers. Atlas Electric Devices; tel: +I 773-327-4520; fax: +1-773-3275787.
including building,
The
fied process with quality control. In
Compact
prototype
are
appropriate ties could composites,
increased addition,
aerospace, construction fasteners
have been made in aluminium alloy, but any material with
is said to
and adhesives,
with adhesive at the final stage. This in turn ensures a simpli-
angle and an automatic brake feature to prevent secondary of the features
sectors marine,
be unique because components can be assembled dry, checked for tolerance and then injected
According to the company, the mechanical design of this easy-to-use API not only guar-
be
ed through the middle of the device whilst retaining the joint
not new, this process
plastics and composbreakage by flexural
can
wastage, cleaner
with resultant health and safety and economic benefits. It is suitable for use in all industrial
weld points
of
shock. It features a digital Izod clamping force adjustment, a continuously variable starting
with minimal the process
a novel, three-in-one fastener that allows adhesive to be inject-
Although hybrid joints, i.e. the combination of fasteners or
standard tension-impact samples, and can also be used to determine
dispensing
metered making
the substrates.
methods. energy
adhesive
structural be used plastics
properincluding and other
metals. The injection of the adhesive can be carried out manually
or by an automated
process. TWI; tel: +44-l 223-891162; fax: +44-1223-892.588.
routers
offer flexibility
THE QM RANGE of fast, comnumerically pact computer
and are designed to fill a niche in the market for high quality
controlled (CNC) work centres for machining of composites,
compact units capable ting at up to 20 m/min. QM CNC machines
plastics, light alloys and timber is being introduced by Rye Technology Machinery)
(previously Rye of High Wycombe,
UK.
of cutcan be
supplied with up to four individual heads or a seven-station tool changing head plus a 16 spindle drill block. Table sizes
The new QM 2512 and QM 3515 CNC routers are said to provide superb cutting performance, flexibility and speed,
extend up to 3 m x 1.5 m. Rye Technology; tel: +441494-44121 1; fax: +44-1494440345;
e-mail: [email protected]
Some people claim that there is a relationship between diameter and brainpower. Which is true! We supply fionges of a diameter up to 2000 mm. And, of course, we have given them a lot of thought.
Rotec is speciolised in the manufacture of high-quality flanges with a diameter varying from 25 to 2000 mm for use by the piping industry and by tank and equipment manufacturers. By making use of Resin Transfer Moulding we are able to guarantee you a serious, durable, high-quality product.
8243PJtelystad
The Netherlands
Telephone +31(0)320~ 26 09 33
THE ENQUIRY NUMBER FOR THIS ADVERTISEMENT
Fax +31 (01320 - 26 12 83
IS 335
June 2000
RElNFORCEDplastics
17