Luke Smith, formerly Operations Director, has been promoted to Managing Director of Cornwall based Lesjofors Heavy Springs UK, succeeding Michael Gibbs.
22nd August 2024
Rotor Clip announces the launch of its new, patented InterShim Wave Spring design. Engineered for high-acceleration electric motor applications, it features alternating turns between inactive (flat) and active (waved) turns to ensure reliable performance under torsional loads and precise rotational movement.
14th August 2024
Unlike more common coil springs or disc springs, wave springs offer a fresh perspective on engineering challenges. Their standout feature lies in their remarkable ability to compress and expand efficiently while occupying significantly less space than traditional options, as the experts at Rotor Clip explain.
9th August 2024
Trains are a particularly safe and comfortable means of transport. EMKA's products play an important role in this, as they do their job inconspicuously but indispensably. Products for railway vehicles include quarter turns, compression latches, multi-point locks, hinges, emergency hammers and fire protection gaskets.
25th July 2024
Rotor Clip announces the launch of its new multilingual website, designed to cater to a diverse and global audience. The comprehensive technical translations are now available in German and French, marking a strategic initiative to enhance the user experience and accessibility for customers worldwide.
25th June 2024
Southco has expanded its successful line of E6 Constant Torque Hinges with a compact, nylon version designed for small applications. The newest addition to the E6 50 Constant Torque Position Control Hinge series measures 45mm with a torque range of 4-16 in/lbs and is 65% lighter in weight compared to the standard E6 50 Hinge.
16th April 2024
Southco has introduced a new door latch, the TM-10-101-24. This surface-mounted latch actuates with a simple button push and smooth quarter turn that removes or inserts the handle into a keeper beside the panel.
16th January 2024
Medical device engineers strive for compact designs for a variety of reasons, and in many cases this requires compact components. To help designers optimise the size of their devices, Simon Ward, technical manager at TFC, highlights the capabilities of wave springs.
15th December 2023
New stainless steel compression latches to IP65/67 now from the DIRAK/FDB Panel Fittings sales partnership allow flexible use, especially in outdoor situations where their wing knob inserts enable quick and easy operation even with a gloved hand.
31st October 2023
Earlier this year, TFC announced its acquisition of EAP Seals, a leading manufacturer and distributor of rubber seals, O-rings, gaskets and associated technical products. Here Morgan Burgoyne (MB), president of TFC, talks to Dean Oliviero (DO), managing director of EAP Seals, to discuss trends in the UK seals industry.
25th October 2023