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Altech has introduced a new SMART Safety System that aims to improve diagnostic communication, predictive maintenance, and safety in traditional safety circuits. The system features safety switches and sensors with redundant OSSD (Output Signal Switching Device) safety outputs, eliminating the possibility of fault masking. The system also includes non-contact RFID safety switches, self-contained emergency stop buttons, and a transition box for integrating dry contact devices. The system is easy to install and maintain, and it offers industry 4.0 diagnostic capability for efficient troubleshooting and machine restart. Overall, Altech's SMART Safety System provides a range of components and systems to ensure employee safety and minimize downtime. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the use by engineers of coiled spring-pin hinges in the U.S. in 2013. It states that hinges may be manufactured using various types of materials including metals, thermoset plastics and thermoplastics. It offers information on the flexibility and other features of light-duty pins.

The article offers tips for ensuring that outdoor control cabinets are tightly locked up. It suggests that it important to use hardware that is easy to install and latches and hinges that can withstand extreme weather for long periods without human intervention. The article describes relevant products from Dirak Inc.

The article provides information on the process of designing an industrial enclosure. It discusses the different options needed in determining the best type of hinges for the enclosure. It relates the need to consider cabinet hardware from the start of the closure design. The need to find the best catch or latch to support a cabinet is also addressed.

Focuses on latches, hinges, screws and other access components that are in the manufacturing design process. Types of compression latches; Uses and features of captive screws; Different styles of hinges and their functions.

Deals with the importance of incorporating hinges early into application designs. Load that hinges can bear; Flexibility in the design; Configuration of door and frame in the design.

The article focuses on ways to come up with the best designed hinge. There are two general types of hinges including the free fit that offers little to no friction or drag, and the friction fit that requires interference to prevent free rotation of components relative to one another. Friction fit hinges are also known to be perfectly designed by purposely offsetting or misaligning the holes to get a tight feel.

The article reports on the key criteria for selecting the right enclosure hardware in engineering design in the U.S. It is stated that the hinges play a key role in determining whether or not the product lives up to expectations. The engineers need to identify the critical performance parameters early in the design process to minimize total product costs and maximize performance. The environmental sealing, material preferences and flammability ratings can all influence hinge selection.

The article offers information on the Rocketail Wing System from trailer aero specialist Rocketail.

Focuses on metal injection molding (MIM), a technology used in manufacturing miniature components such as rotary hinges in cell phones. Description of conventional hinges made from polyoxymethylene; Parts of the MIM flipping hinge found in the Motorola V60C phone; Design of MIM hinges. INSET: MIM PRIMER.

Introduces several products for the truck industry. Select Pro flush-mount doors and concealed hinges from Warner Bodies; GCX corrosion-resistant service body from Stahl; Snug-A-Lug spare tire and lug wrench lock from Bully Truck Accessories.

Discusses the benefits of the FlapNest 2416 reusable containers manufactured by IPL Inc. for Carquest Auto Parts. Benefits of reusable containers; Features of the container; Reason behind the bottom breakage of containers; Advantages of incorporating plastic hinges.

The article describes a case study about the bridge hinge removal, replacement and strengthening project on the Southern Freeway Viaduct on I-280 in San Francisco, California using Rapid Set concrete.

The article evaluates the LiftMate ball-and-socket hinge system from Neenah Foundry.

Features the roton continuous geared hinges from Hager Hinge. Three-hour fire label; Ease of motion; Energy efficiency; Security; Long life.

The article offers information on door designs of automobiles, which can be useful for the rescue team to remove door during car crash. Door hinges of vehicles are of two types, one known as "c" hinge due to its resemblance to the alphabet and another solid hinge. The former consists of thick or thin metals, which can be removed by parting the hinge using spreader tool. The latter is made up of solid metals, which can be cut by using a power cutter which can cut through double layers of metal.

The article evaluates several fastening and joining products including power clamping nuts from Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. Inc., slip hinges from H.A. Guden Co. Inc., and epoxy-resin system from Master Bond Inc.

The article focuses on the challenges facing engineers when determining the strength of the individual hinges during the design of an enclosure. Engineers should consider the dimensions of the door, the position of the center of gravity, the position of the hinges, and the installation tolerances during the design of an enclosure. Moreover, engineers must consider vertical load from the weight of the door when sizing a door.

The article discusses how to deal with rear-hinged jammed doors. Rescue personnel from McKinney, Texas devised a multi-step rear-hinged door protocol after practicing on two 2003 Saturn automobiles. The procedure involves 4 steps. The result of this process is that the front door will be opened and widened, providing room for extricating trapped occupants.

Provides information on the molding of integral or living hinges using polypropylene resins. Manufacturing processes for forming an integral hinge; Types of integral hinges; Molding features that must be addressed in molding integral hinges.

Presents information on the basic guidelines in selecting hinges for industrial enclosures. Range of openin g angles available for industrial enclosure; Key goal in hinge design; Options for mounting the hinges.

Introduces the custom concealed hinges from Weber Knapp. Features of the product; Mechanism of the product; Benefits of the product.

Evaluates several industrial equipment and supplies. Constant-torque friction hinge from Southco Inc.; Lite Lok 499 ultraviolet light curable adhesive from Permabond; World-Beam QS30AF high-accuracy cutoff sensors from Banner Engineering Corp.; T-Series NEMA-23 high-torque stepmotors from Pacific Scientific Co.

Presents information on pin-on hinges. Advantages; Comparison with traditional hinges.

The article offers brief information on the patented heavy-duty roll-up door hinge from Transglobal.

The article features the slip hinges from H.A. Guden Co. Inc.

The article provides information on several industrial products produced in specific dates. The Weld-On Hinge which eliminates the need for fasteners and leaves was made by H.A. Guden Co. Inc. on January 14, 1999. On January 11, 1979, Corning Glass Works has created the Macor machinable glass ceramic slabs. General Electric Co. has developed a positioner to eliminate the need for vertical and overhead loads cranes on January 8, 1959.

The article evaluates the F6 line of concealed, removable-style door hinges from Southco Inc.

Focuses on the custom hinges used in the display cases at the Rotunda of the National Archives Building in Washington D.C. which contain several constitutional documents. Types of document kept at the building; Description of the hinges; Challenges faced by hinge designer Weber Knapp in designing the hinges.

Presents several fasteners that are out in the U.S. Features of the BosScrew from ITW Shakeproof Industrial Products; Advantage of Hexatorq hinges from Kato Fastening Systems Inc.; Availability of the Dot Shot Pro adhesive applicator from Glue Dots International.

Features the trunk lid hinge designed by Jamestown, New York-based Weber Knapp Co. Company that utilized the hinge design in converting touring motorcycles into tricycles; Advantage of the linkage mechanism of the design.

Features the refrigerator hinges designed by Weber Knapp Co. for Sub-Zero Freezer Co. Inc. Size dimension; Benefits.

Presents information on the Precision Modular Hinges from Allentown, Pennsylvania-based MSCI. Key features; Advantages; Applications.

Features the zinc-cast hinge from Emka International Inc. Potential uses on doors and frames; Installation requirements; Advantages.

Presents information on a series of hinges from Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Banner Engineering Corp. Features of the hinges; Benefits of the hinges; Applications of the hinges.

Provides information on concealed hinges developed by Southco. Design of the product; Advantages.

Features pin-style hinges developed by Southco. Uses of the hinges; Characteristics of the hinges.

Presents information on the weld-on-hinge device from H.A. Guden Co. Inc. which provides smooth operation and eliminates fasteners and leaves. Other functions of the device; Sizes.

Features the Spring-loaded hinges from Stocker Hinge Mfg. Company in Brookfield, Illinois. Description of the hinges.

Features the positioning-advantage hinge which holds doors or panels open at two detent angles from Southco Incorporated in Concordville, Pennsylvania. What the hinge is suitable for.

Features the Hexatorq hinges from Kato Springs of Georgia Incorporated in Duluth, Georgia. Description of the hinges.