The Department of the Navy (Naval Sea Systems Command) recently granted MIL-PRF-907F qualification status to two anti-seize products from Henkel Corporation. Formulated to prevent seizing, galling, and corrosion on metals, Loctite C5-A Copper-Based Anti-Seize and Loctite Silver Grade Anti-Seize resist high temperatures, heavy loads, chemicals, fluids and vibration, and are available in general-purpose, metal-free, food-grade,…
How threadlockers reduce failure and improve safety on wind structures
Doug Lascarbeau, Anaerobic Technology Director Ed Fisher, Senior Market Application Engineer Henkel Corp. Damage and mechanical failures on wind turbines happen most often on blades, in gear boxes, on generators, drive trains, and brake assemblies all of which are housed in the nacelle. Access to these areas on a large commercial turbine requires that maintenance professionals…
Loctite issues a Windpower Maintenance Solutions Guide to O&M Products for Blades, Nacelles, Towers, and Bases
Henkel Corporation, a manufacturer of maintenance and repair chemicals, provides innovative solutions for even the most challenging problems associated with wind turbine assemblies. The company says its O&M program includes a portfolio of products engineered for the assembly, installation, maintenance and repair of blades, nacelles, towers and bases. Products include: • Structural bonding adhesives • Component…
Henkel formulates primerless, oil tolerant Loctite Threadlocker sticks to cure through contaminants
Henkel Corp. has upgraded two Loctite anaerobic threadlocker sticks to deliver advanced performance on oil-contaminated surfaces without requiring primers or accelerators. Formulated as wax-like, semi-solid adhesives packaged in a self-feeding stick applicator, Loctite 248 and Loctite 268 Threadlocker Sticks securely lock and seal threaded assemblies, fill gaps between threads, and prevent corrosion. Delivering the same…
Loctite structural adhesive and NVH selector guide available from Henkel
Henkel Corporation has introduced its new Loctite Structural Adhesives and NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) Selector Guide. The 30-page brochure informs readers regarding the performance of structural adhesives in demanding, high-stress applications, and their ability to reduce noise, vibration and harshness. Engineered to eliminate or greatly reduce fasteners and welds from an assembly, structural adhesives provide…
Elastomeric adhesives and sealants from Henkel bond, coat, and seal seams on most metals and plastics
Henkel Corporation has introduced two silane-modified polymer adhesives, Teroson MS 930 and Teroson MS 939, designed for elastic bonding, coating and seam and joint sealing on most metal, plastic and composite substrates. These flexible elastomeric adhesives provide high-strength bonds in rigorous applications where stress and vibration can compromise the performance of more rigid adhesives. Teroson…
Henkel equipment showrooms demo ease of adhesive bonding
For design engineers looking to learn more about adhesives and their integration into production processes, Henkel Corporation has fully updated its 40 Loctite Equipment Showrooms are said to provide an easy, hands-on educational experience. The new showrooms will highlight the latest adhesive technologies and associated dispensing and curing equipment. Located in Loctite-certified distributor branch locations…
What’s holding up tower technology?
Fifteen years ago, lattice towers dominated wind-farm landscapes. When hub height hit the 60m mark, developers turned to steel tubular designs that have not changed much – until recently. For this blog, we contacted several tower manufacturers to see what’s new and what might push towers beyond 100m. Why taller Towers that reach over 100m…
Equipment World: 9 products for windpower professionals
A tie and support for cable bundles This cable tie and support provides a safer and easier method for bundling and supporting cables outdoors. The Ty-Rap Deltec Cable Tie and Support System tolerates harsh environments and temperatures as low as -85°F. While traditional metallic lashings can nick or cut through cable insulation, the Ty-Rap system…
Timber project shows promise for increasing tower heights
In close cooperation with Henkel, the German start-up company TimberTower GmbH implemented a pilot project that could herald a new era for the wind power industry. Reaching a height of some 100 meters, a wind turbine tower of spruce and the first of its kind has now been built near Hanover, Germany. Yet no dowels,…
Henkel a category leader in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
For the sixth consecutive year, Henkel has been recognized as sector leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe. Henkel again took first place in the Nondurable Household Products category and remains the only company in its sector to feature in the DJSI World and the DJSI Europe. The indexes…
Is that light-cured adhesive cured? Detector tells
An adhesive manufacturer has introduced a new way to quantitatively and cost- assess the degree of cure of light-cure adhesives. A simple in-line process, Loctite AssureCure, includes a new adhesive, fiber optic light sources, a light detector unit, and software that ties into the users’ PC or PLC. A few benefits include: Confirm cure inline…
Ceramic coating can protect wind-turbine components
An environmentally friendly coating provides a hard yet flexible protection for parts headed to hazardous duty on wind turbines. Nef Robles, NA Wind Energy Market Manager Patrick Scalera, Technology Manager, Surface Treatments Henkel Corporation www.henkelna.com/windpower www.henkelec2.com Wind turbines and their components are exposed to a number of challenging environmental conditions such as corrosion, dust, moisture,…
Electrically conductive adhesive cures fast
Hysol eccobond CA3556HF, a silver-filled electrically conductive adhesive, cures fast at low temperatures. The material is suitable for high-throughput production and applications that dictate high peel strength, such as the assembly of photovoltaic modules and membrane switches that incorporate temperature-sensitive substrates. The adhesive is suitable for crystalline-silicon (c-Si) and thin film manufacturing. Other benefits of…