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Aerospace Grommets Perform without Glue – So Why Is Glue Still Applied?
DTi created a grommet edge solution that performs without glue. However, some clients still add some glue to the product. Why? Surely that’s like licking an envelope to seal it and then adding sealing tape? The explanation has some complexity despite the seeming...
Aerospace is Suffering…DTi’s President Looks Ahead
We are upbeat about the aerospace sector despite data that shows just how badly the industry was hit by Covid. Commercial and military aerospace is an important part of our sales base however we remain clear-eyed about the tricky road back to “normal”. COVID -19 has...
Wire Protection Prevents Fires in Rail/Transit Applications
Fire is a deadly hazard in trains. As the rail infrastructure is expanded and upgraded in Europe, the US, and around the world more and more attention is being placed on passenger safety and fire mitigation regarding materials. Wiring is critical. Trains have miles...
Wiring Modifications Needed for the Recertification of the Boeing 737 MAX
The long 19 month grounding of the 737MAX is over. It’s been a long haul but the FAA and EASA released Airworthiness Directive AD 2020-24-02 (AD) on Nov 18 that allows the return of the Boeing 737 MAX to service. It applies to all Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 (737 MAX)...
One Piece Seals Outperform Seals with Unbonded Terminating Ends.
One-piece seals perform better than seals with unbonded terminal ends, as a result there is a growing trend for OEM’s to prefer and design in one-piece seal solutions to their products. One-piece rubber seals are made by bonding the ends of an EPDM/Silicone seal into...
Making Protection Screen Sneeze Guards Safer for Offices & Retail
Customer and worker safety have become a top priority this year. It's important as people will not go where they do not feel safe or protected. Businesses are reacting by adding protection screen sneeze guards - also known as splash shields - to workplaces as a...
Rail Industry: Meeting Flame Smoke, &Toxicity (FST) Standards with Seals & Trim
The passenger rail industry is facing increasing competition along with some significant cost pressures as governments and operators look to improve reliability, efficiency and rail safety. A good portion of the cost pressure is driven by current, and anticipated...
Aerospace Supplier Implications from the Disruptive NGAD Program
The USAF has released information about the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) project which teams multiple advanced, adaptable unmanned aircraft systems (UAV's) with existing or future fighters. NGAD is far more than an aircraft, it’s a major shift in USAF...
Solving Wire Protection Issues on Integrator Rack Systems
Vertical solution integrators solve problems. They provide a single vendor solution for a wide and often complex range of issues like Critical Power, Thermal Management or Datacenter management. They make project implementation for businesses fast and efficient....
How EV OEMs Can Cut Costs/Help Profits- Using Key Wire Protection
Electric-vehicle (EV) growth is surging. Many markets are seeing big double digit growth of 50-60% and according to McKinsey’s EV Index in 2019 auto OEM’s launched 143 new electric vehicles—105 Battery EVs (BEVs) and 38 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). More...