TPi September 2013

products & developments

Demand for self-sealing products Pattonair, a global aerospace and defence supply chain service provider, is reporting a growing demand for its Uniseal ® range of metal self- sealing fasteners designed for multiple applications, specifically for use in the aerospace industry. of the fastener, Uniseal self-sealing fasteners automatically control the level of O-ring compression, making an air and liquid tight seal. When the mating surfaces make contact there is no need for any additional torque.

Pattonair’s bespoke aerospace and defence supply chain services include kitting, line feed, distribution, after- market and MRO, consultancy, reverse logistics, warehouse management and supplier management. Customers include large global aerospace OEMs and Tier 1, 2 and 3 manufacturers such as Rolls Royce, Goodrich Actuation Systems and Parker Aerospace.

Wayne Hollinshead, Pattonair’s CEO, commented, “Our absolute commitment as a global leader in aerospace logistics is to delivering the right product at the right time. The growing demand we are seeing for our Uniseal self-sealing fasteners is gratifying evidence of the fact that we are continuing to get it right.”

The fasteners provide a combination of sealing and fastening in a single unit. Available in standard and special head styles, threads, materials and compounds, they havebeen an effective sealing and fastening system for many years. Designed and manufactured with an O-ring groove beneath the head

Pattonair – UK www.pattonair.com

Long life oscillator tubes e2v is a manufacturer of award-winning products including a complete range of power grid tubes specifically designed for demanding industrial markets, such as tube and pipe welding.

to customer needs, investing in manufacturing lead-time reduction and improved customer service. All of its tubes are subjected to extensive high voltage conditioning and full functional RF/DC testing procedures. Ranging in power output from 30 to 530kW, many of the triodes and tetrodes that e2v manufactures are either direct equivalents for other manufacturers’ tubes, or can be used to replace them with the company’s guidance. A dedicated engineering team can advise on any particular tube or application.

For over 60 years the company has been supplying power tubes that provide performance and long life. Its products are backed up with technical support, and all tubes are supported with a two-year warranty. e2v is committed to working in partnership with customers to provide them with exactly what they need. Most new products are developed in close collaboration with key OEMs. The company strives to be responsive

e2v – UK enquiries@e2v.com www.e2v.com

e2v’s BW1185J2B industrial triode

International Tube & Conduit Company Ltd.

• British Standard Conduits BS31 / BS4568 • Electrical Metallic Tubing EMT • Intermediate Metal Conduit IMC

• Rigid Metal Conduit

RMC

• Flexible Conduit

FC

• Fittings

T: +966 2 6060275 - F: +966 2 6061095 - P.O. Box 10374 Jeddah 21433 - KSA E-mail: sales@itcc-group.com - www.itcc-group.com

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September 2013 Tube Products International