Permabond Europe is pleased to announce the official launch of Permabond ET5164, a 1:1, two-part FDA and EU food safe epoxy adhesive. This product has been designed to be compliant with FDA 175.300 as well as EU 10/2011 regulations for food contact.

In industries where hygiene, safety, and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable, the smallest components can make a big difference. SAN components, developed with antimicrobial and self-extinguishing properties, are becoming increasingly important across sectors where contamination control and fire risk must be tightly managed. Elesa's range of SAN-certified components is designed for these environments.

Sealing of enclosures or cabinet doors is made simple with the EMKA range of clip-fit sections from FDB Panel Fittings. These specialist profiles in EPDM offer a quickly installed solution to maintaining good IP protection for panel builders, equipment manufacturers and vehicle constructors.

As composite materials evolve and production methods advance, so does bigHead's commitment to staying ahead. The need for ever smarter, ever more adaptable fastening solutions is growing.

Axial tapered section retaining rings, also known as circlips, are the most widely used styles of retaining rings, selected for their versatility and strength. The experts at Rotor Clip explain their design, installation and benefits.

Panasonic Factory Solutions and longstanding partner, SYN-TIG, have significantly upgraded the production line for medical furniture manufacturer, Haelvoet, using Panasonic's TAWERS G4 Welding Robot System.

Master Bond EP3HTSDA-2Med is a true one component epoxy that is not pre-mixed and frozen. It offers an easy dispensing profile with an exceptionally long working life at room temperature, making it ideal for streamlining automated assembly.

When it comes to choosing battery-powered tools, it's crucial to look beyond the initial purchase price, and instead focus on Total Cost of Ownership, or TCO. The experts at Zygology outline each aspect of TCO that you should consider before buying new battery-powered tools.

In any bonding or coating process - or any process which involves adhesion - there is a need to understand surface energy and wettability in a quantitative way, to ensure adhesion. Dyne Pens and Inks can be used to assess surface energy and wetting. Here, Alison Fox, Sales Manager of Dyne Testing, an Intertronics brand, outlines some hints and tips when using Dyne pens.

The Assembly and Protection Solutions Division of Parker Hannifin has announced the launch of CoolTherm TC-850 thermally conductive structural adhesive specifically designed to enhance thermal management, structural integrity and product efficiency in electric vehicle battery packs.