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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,...
High Speed Trains, Technology and the Wiring that Makes it Happen
High-Speed Trains (HST) aka HSL High-Speed Line (HSL) projects are springing up around the world: Spain Murcia – Almeria HSL China Yinxi HSL & Shanghe – Hangzhou HSL N Europe Rail Baltica HSL (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) Turkey ...
Silicone and Rail – The Perfect Match for Effective Seals
Rail engineering and rail innovation are moving as fast as the trains themselves. While radical conceptual departures like the Hyperloop catch the headlines, new developments and applications in existing rail platforms happen constantly. Trains and their support...
DTi in the EU Rail Media – Using SL-FST Grommet Edging to Prevent & Mitigate Fires
Spring-Fast SL-FST grommet edging is growing significantly in Europe. Rail, in particular, is seeing a big expansion. The rail-focused media have recognized this trend and multiple EU-based magazines have featured the product. A list of several is provided below. The...
Quick Access to Aerospace Product DataSheets
Datasheets: Aerospace Spring-Fast, Protect-Fast, & Seals & Trim Catalog. Spring-Fast Spring-Fast® Mil-spec Grommet Edging M22529/2 Spring-Fast SL Series Grommet Edging Spring-Fast BAP Aero Grommet Edging The Benefits of Using Spring-Fast Grommet...
Aerospace Grommets Perform without Glue – So Why Is Glue Still Applied?
DTi created a grommet edge solution -Spring-Fast- 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...
Aerospace is Suffering…DTi’s President Looks Ahead
We are upbeat about the aerospace sector. This is despite data that shows 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...
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)...
