KENNESAW, GA—Adhesives supplier and converter Fabrico is hosting a discussion on new materials and adhesives for transportation equipment assembly on its www.fabricoforum.com Web site.
From its headquarters in Oerlinghausen, Germany, Hanning Elektro-Werke manufactures custom drives, frequency invert-ers, pumps, linear actuators, fan motors and electric motors for customers across the globe.
Adhesives offer several benefits for joining materials. They distribute loads across the entire joint area. They show excellent fatigue properties. They attenuate vibrations and sound. They often fulfill a dual role, bonding a joint as well as sealing it against ingress of water or other fluids.
Structural adhesives are typically associated with automotive and aerospace applications. But, many appliance manufacturers are examining the pros and cons of bonding, because it offers numerous benefits. Despite those advantages, screws, bolts and rivets still remain popular with appliance engineers.
