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Why One Piece Seals Make Sense for OEMs
Single-piece seals are a better choice than seals with terminating ends that are bonded on-site. They improve efficiency, productivity, and worker safety and can also save you ~29.1% of total install costs. Let me make my case. Some examples of DTi's...
Implications of Indoor Air Quality for Transit Buses/Rail Post Covid
Covid has posed significant challenges for mass transit. The ridership effect has been dramatic: the first half of 2021 vs. 2019 saw significant declines in ridership: Washington DC -85%, San Antonio -50%, Boston MBTA -70%, and San Francisco MTA -88%. It’s easy to...
DTi to Exhibit at APTA November 8-10
DTi will showcase it's SL-FST grommet edging along with the rest of its Spring-Fast product line at the American Public Transportation Association's APTA TRANSform & EXPO. in Orlando, FL, November 8-10. Come see us in Booth 3780. APTA's TRANSform Conference &...
Rebuilding Public Transit Post Covid with ARP Assistance
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) 2021 gives funding for transit systems to implement critical infrastructure updates, secure planning, and design consultation services, and launch programs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ARP was signed into law on March 11,...
Protecting Heavy & Armored Equipment with Effective SuperSized Edge Trim
If you are in an industry that uses large-size heavy equipment or machinery then you are familiar with the challenge of finding the right size trim to fit on plate steel and oversized edge thicknesses that need trim protection. A plethora of applications need this...
Can the Public Transportation Industry Make A Comeback in 2021?
2020 was without doubt a crazy year for transportation. There was no contingency plan for transport during a pandemic so systems had to make it up as they went along. They dove into emergency management fast and were supported by staff who made a fantastic commitment...
DTi at RSSI C&S Exhibition Stand #227 Sept 21-24
DTi is excited to be exhibiting at the 60th annual RSSI C&S Exhibition. We will be featuring our Spring-Fast(R) SL-FST Transit and Rail Series Grommet Edging. Come see us in Stand 227 at the Indianapolis Convention Center Sept 21-24.
How To Choose Between EPDM Seals and Silicone Rubber Seals
These two related materials have different properties that lend themselves to specific applications. However they are both useful and versatile materials. The comparison below will help you understand the properties -and uses of each product. In DTi’s 37+ years of...
DTi to Exhibit at D&M West in partnership with DB Roberts
DTi is excited to be partnering with DB Roberts, one of our leading fastener and hardware distributor in North America, to exhibit at the nation’s largest design and manufacturing event, D&M West: Design & Manufacturing Show. The event, held August 10 – 12,...
Grommet Edging App #109: Medical Blood Transfusion and Analysis Equipment
Use Case: Medical Blood and Cell Diagnostic Equipment Client: A major OEM manufacturer of medical testing equipment Solution: Spring-Fast BT Series (BT3 and BT5) PROBLEM: Protection against abrasion and scuffing was needed for the extensive wiring located inside the...