Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling device (2) for electrically connecting a melting furnace, in particular the crucible (1) of a melting furnace, to an energy source, comprising at least one contact body (6), which is connected to the energy source by means of high current cables (10), and at least one molded part (5) as part of an electrical receptacle (3) on the melting furnace, in particular the crucible (1), characterized in that a form-fitted and electrically conductive connection of the contact body (6) and the molded part (5) can be established by inserting the contact body (6) into the molded component (5). The invention further relates to a melting furnace, in particular an induction furnace and a vacuum induction melting furnace (VIM), comprising at least one such coupling device.

Abstract: Crimping press comprises an anvil and a die which is movable towards and away from the anvil. The anvil is moved by a rotating shaft having a crank-type coupling to the die. The shaft is capable of limited movement in the direction of movement of the die towards the anvil. The shaft is supported against such movement by a yieldable shaft support that is calibrated to resiliently yield upon development of a predetermined reaction force in the die during the final stages of crimping. When a terminal is crimped onto a relatively small diameter wire, the shaft will not be moved at all or will be moved by only a slight amount if the predetermined force is reached. When a terminal is crimped onto a larger diameter wire, the predetermined reaction force will be developed before the die reaches the limit of its travel towards the anvil and the shaft will move away from the anvil to accommodate the remaining movement of the crank pin.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions based on mixtures of a vinyl chloride polymer and conventional reinforcing agents.The compositions contain a linear polyester, which is solid at room temperature and is compatible with the vinyl chloride polymer, as a processing assistant.The thermoplastic compositions may in particular be used for the manufacture of injection moldings.