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.
Structural adhesives are designed to bond metal to metal or to plastic, fiberglass or other substrates. Typical adhesives include two-component epoxies or modified acrylics.
