With occupational health and safety becoming increasingly important in all industries, the market is looking for alternatives to the traditional hazardous anaerobic adhesives. With the WEICONLOCK range, WEICON offers a range of special products that meet both the high health standards and the qualities that the respective applications require.
Many of the anaerobic adhesives traditionally used are classified as hazardous and must be labelled with several H and P hazard statements due to the fact they irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory organs of the users. In addition, they cause odour pollution, which makes daily work with these substances very unpleasant, especially in closed rooms.
In comparison, WEICONLOCK adhesives from WEICON GmbH & Co KG have received approvals from the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water (DVGW) making them suitable for use in drinking water applications.
These adhesives also have a so called ‘white’ safety data sheet, which means they are classified as non-hazardous. This means that these products do not have to be labelled with hazard symbols or H-phrases according to the strict EC regulations No 1907/2006 – ISO 11014-1. These qualities make the adhesives particularly suitable for the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, but they can also be used for securing or sealing in all other areas.
Having spent a decade in the fastener industry experiencing every facet – from steel mills, fastener manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, as well as machinery builders and plating + coating companies, Claire has developed an in-depth knowledge of all things fasteners.
Alongside visiting numerous companies, exhibitions and conferences around the world, Claire has also interviewed high profile figures – focusing on key topics impacting the sector and making sure readers stay up to date with the latest developments within the industry.
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