A crane, rope, or chain may be required when something needs lifting, as well as anchoring points on the load. JW Winco, a standard parts specialist, offers a wide range of solutions to fasten such loads safely and securely. The classic and simplest lifting points are lifting eye bolts. When a female threaded hole is…
Versatile retaining cables for fastening secure components
Standard parts specialist JW Winco offers five types of retaining cables for various applications. Retaining cables are designed to retain or secure components, and are ideal for loss protection, cable connections, and fastening. The GN 111.2 Retaining Cables are available in Stainless Steel AISI 304, with one or two key rings and one mounting tab. The key…
10 notable fastener innovations from 2023
“The global industrial fasteners market is on a positive growth trajectory, driven by key sectors like manufacturing, construction, and automotive.” This is according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. In fact, the global fasteners market is expected to hit $124.9 billion by 2030. And good news, this growth trend begins in 2024. Although supply chains…
New retaining magnets for universal fastening and closing
Magnets are clever, universal solutions for fastening, closing, and providing temporary connections. JW Winco, the standard parts specialist, has expanded its magnet line to support more applications with new materials, shapes, systems, and raw magnets. JW Winco’s new retaining magnet, GN 50.8, has a tight stainless steel housing surrounding the powerful Samarium-Cobalt (SmCo) magnet, making…
JW Winco offers intelligent standard parts with signal feedback
JW Winco has released new intelligent standard parts with signal feedback, ensuring greater safety, higher efficiency, and increased stability. The new smart GN 251.2 stop bolts are supplied with a hardened spherical head that serves as an end stop. The two hex nuts allow exact positioning with counter-locking. This means that when a workpiece contacts…
Intelligent standard parts from JW Winco
Setting bolts with a cable. Cabinet U-handle with signal light. A fluid level indicator that provides visual information and sends an electronic signal thanks to a REED contact. Undoubtedly, JW Winco standard parts are becoming even more functional – multifunctional, to be precise. Suitable for a wide range of applications, such as remote monitoring of…
JW Winco releases clean-in-place latches
Spend less time and costs on cleaning with the latest two standard parts from JW Winco. These new latches GN 1150 are designed to repel dirt and can be cleaned in place. These features translate into increased reliability for production systems. The Hygienic Design (HD) latches support the machine and system cleaning concept known as…
JW Winco launches new range of detectable standard parts
Foreign materials and undesired contamination make their way into production processes repeatedly. Failing to detect them in good time runs the risk of product recalls, causing unquantifiable damage to a company’s reputation. Such contamination often comes from fragments of machine parts, such as handling elements, tools, or containers. If these parts are extremely small, they…
JW Winco launches high-performance clamp connectors
Tube-based constructions are an indispensable part of building machinery and plants, and high-performance clamp connectors play a critical role in this assembly. To this end, JW Winco is adding connectors of glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide to its standard product range. When it comes to clamp connectors, those universal connecting elements for tube-based constructions, it’s common to consider…
JW Winco offers universal side clamps with customizable features
Standard parts specialist JW Winco is expanding its existing range of clamping elements by adding new side clamps suitable for universal and specific assemblies. They’re ideal for use in jig and tool construction and small series production. The new standard parts come in various versions: with clamping screws, hand levers, cam levers, and matching accessories.…
JW Winco: Just the right tension and effect
Standard parts specialist JW Winco is expanding its existing range of clamping elements by adding new side clamps suitable for universal and specific purposes, primarily in jig and tool construction and small series production. The standard parts come in various versions: with clamping screws, hand levers, cam levers, and matching accessories. The new side clamps…
How to keep fasteners from loosening?
~ Article courtesy of JW Winco Ensuring fasteners remain tightly sealed in applications prone to vibration is a question engineers frequently attempt to solve. Eventually, vibration loosens fasteners by creating relative motion between the threads. This occurs to all nuts and bolts subject to movement, no matter how well you tighten them. Loose fasteners are…
JW Winco introduces new self-securing threaded lifting pins
JW Winco has added self-securing threaded lifting pins to its product range for lifting, securing, and transporting equipment. Anywhere workpieces, fixtures, or system components have a threaded hole, the new threaded lifting pins can be inserted quickly for use as a lifting mechanism — and removed just as easily with a push of a button.…
JW Winco offers award-winning Ganter series of standard parts
Industrial design is a key quality for standard parts, ensuring functionality, ergonomics, and aesthetics — often lowering production and operating costs. Ganter is proving just how important design can be with an award-winning series, the Fürth-based design agency Corpus-C. These new products are available from the standard parts specialist, JW Winco. The new series is…
JW Winco offers quick, compact clamping solution
In tool and fixture manufacturing, quick workpiece changes are generally required when space is tight. For such situations, JW Winco offers the down-thrust clamp as a new, compact, and – above all – universal clamping element. With a clamping arm that swivels away to the side, workpieces can be fixed in the correct position quickly…
JW Winco adds to its selection of lockable standard parts
Lockable standard parts are increasingly common in machine and plant construction, but they are also used in enclosure hardware for locking and securing a variety of parts. JW Winco is now expanding its range of indexing elements to include the lockable stainless steel indexing plungers GN 814. The integrated closing mechanism protects against unauthorized or…
JW Winco expands its selection of stainless steel standard parts
JW Winco, the standards parts specialist, is continuing to expand its selection of AISI 316L (A4) stainless steel components, including threaded and magnetic plugs. The new Fluid Fill / Drain Plugs (GN 742.5) follow the established level of technology — plus, they’re made of AISI 316L (A4) stainless steel. These plugs are available for thread…
JW Winco releases advanced guide rollers with ball bearings
They might appear unassuming, but their range of applications is enormous: guide rollers with ball bearings achieve smooth and dynamic movements. And JW Winco is setting new standards with the guide roller generation GN 753.1. Guide rollers are seemingly simple, standard parts, but these rollers with ball bearings are in exceptionally high demand. Considering their…
JW Winco adds new parts to its hygienic design line
Hygienic requirements also play a significant role in several industries, including the food and beverage industry, medical technology, the production of dispersion coatings, and other sectors. At first glance, most standard parts seem far away from the actual critical work areas, but airborne spores of microorganisms can spread quickly and far. Since even the slightest…
JW Winco launches smart, pneumatic indexing plungers
JW Winco is expanding its indexing plungers’ range, adding new technical functionality. Indexing plungers are used in machine and fixture applications to lock items in place. The latest addition, type GN 817.7, is pneumatically actuated and can be integrated seamlessly into automated processes thanks to state-of-the-art sensors. The parts specialist, JW Winco offers a wide assortment…
JW Winco updates its pneumatic clamps
Pneumatic clamps are standard elements in jig construction, so it’s no surprise that JW Winco, the standard parts specialist, has carried these important fastening systems in its portfolio for some time. The company has recently reworked this product family to increase its lifespan and reliability. The most significant improvement: the pneumatic cylinder now operates with…
JW Winco’s releases new Standard Parts Handbook
JW Winco has released a new Standard Parts Handbook to support designers and engineers, providing one of the largest selections of standard parts available. It covers more than 75,000 components and is 2,184 pages. This printed guide serves as a helpful reference tool and a source of inspiration for mechanical engineers, designers, drafters, and innovators…
JW Winco offers new parts that ensure equipment stability
Machines and systems always require stability. To this end, parts’ specialist JW Winco has added two newly designed machine “feet” families to its portfolio. In addition to providing high-quality and an exceptionally stable design, the components feature additional benefits. The new solid machine feet are particularly well-suited for large and heavy systems and machines. The…
New quick-release couplings from JW Winco: A connection that won’t let go
To reduce the time involved in setting up equipment and production lines, JW Winco, the standard parts specialist, has incorporated a new coupling in its product portfolio. With the GN 1050 quick-release coupling, components can now be quickly and securely connected to a machine or device with a simple click. Quick-release couplings are frequently used…
JW Winco locking joints for perfect latching
Serrated locking plates, thrust springs, and guide housings form the basis for the Winco locking joints, which can be assembled into entirely individual configurations. The core of these joints is always the locking plates with their precisely aligned serrations as well as their adjustment based on positive and nonpositive connections. Alongside the exact serration shape,…