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Federal Minister of Economics Dr. Robert Habeck visited the Turck Group at the Hannover Messe 2024 to find out how the automation specialist contributes to sustainability in the industry.
Igus is presenting the new business figures and presenting 2024 new products at the Hannover Messe 247 and would like to advance the goal of “Zero Lubrication” with the Igus Go app.
IFM Electronic was able to increase sales again in the 2023 financial year. The preliminary consolidated financial statements show a new sales record with sales of over 1,4 billion euros and growth of 3%.
Jumo has designed further training courses with a view to the currently exciting topics being discussed in individual sectors and offers corresponding seminars as part of the Jumo Campus.
Schaeffler AG's sales increased by 2023% to EUR 5,8 billion in 16,3. Currency-adjusted sales growth was 5,8 percent, which is within the forecast for the 2023 financial year.
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The SPS – Smart Production Solutions from November 14th to 16.11th. 2023 will see significant growth in the trade fair compared to the previous year and is on the way to pre-Corona levels.
Construction adhesive with durability and color indicator
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With the so-called traffic light adhesive, it has been possible for the first time to use a color indicator to signal the curing process of an adhesive process using the traffic light colors red, yellow and green. If the use-by date of the new 2-component construction adhesive Scotch-Weld 7270 B / A from 3M is exceeded, the viscoplastic hybrid construction adhesive turns blue.
This visualization makes the chemical process during the joining of materials clear and thus prevents a premature loading of bonded components. This is a great advantage in the timely clocked processes of the manufacturing industry.
The principle of the color indicator in the new adhesive works according to the "traffic light language" and is easy to translate: red and white indicate that the components are fresh and ready to use. In the mixing nozzle, both components combine, the chemical reaction begins and leads to a color change to yellow. Green gives the starting signal for reaching the hand strength and a first loading of the materials after the joining.
This direct color-selective coupling technology is the basis for a secure process of structural bonding of metals and fiber composites in the manufacturing industry. With gap-filling properties, the adhesive also offers very good tensile shear and peel strengths with high temperature and good aging resistance.
While the color indicator clearly signals the optimum mixing of the components and the build up of the strength, the integrated durability indicator additionally indicates the usability of the product.