Southco has extended its line of multi-point latching systems to include a new solution designed for insulated doors up to four inches (100mm) thick. Southco's new M4 Modular Latching System meets the increasing demands of HVAC applications by providing a versatile solution for thick, insulated, and pressurised doors.

Norbar Torque Tools has launched a new compact battery-powered torque tool with patented transducer control and 'intelligent joint sensing' technology for high accuracy and repeatability.

TR Fastenings announces the launch of a new range of latching systems for the HVAC industry. Klima-Flex has been specifically developed to deliver a safe, effective and reliable product line for insulated and pressurised doors and cabinets to meet the stringent requirements for air conditioning, ventilation and heating equipment housing.

Methyl methacrylate structural adhesives (MMAs) offer strength, toughness, and ease of use when bonding metals, plastics, and composites. Here Ben Swanson, Joint Managing Director at adhesives specialist Intertronics, shares an overview of this useful adhesive technology.

WireSense, TouchSense, SeamTracking and TeachMode are patented assistance systems for robotic welding designed by Fronius to improve weld quality and increase efficiency in industrial manufacturing.

The shift to renewable energy is here, and with it comes valuable infrastructure that needs protecting. Rain, dust and other environmental factors are constant threats to outdoor equipment, and a quality gasket could be the difference between safe energy storage systems and costly damage, as the experts at Southco explain.

Designers are still missing out on the efficiency and cost benefits of using standard parts in product development, according to global parts provider norelem.

How many times have you tried to assemble something using washers, only to have them slip through your fingers? We've all been there. But with Staytite's range of fastener solutions, that hassle becomes a thing of the past.

The electrical contact resistance between two fastener components is a key quality parameter, especially when the bolted joints carry electrical current. If the resistance is too high, heat is generated between the elements. In vehicles, for example, this can lead to malfunctions or even trigger fires. In response to this problem, Kistler is adding the OhmBox to its tried-and-tested ANALYSE friction coefficient test stand.

The experienced team at FDB Panel Fittings have recently announced these enclosure door support stays which form part of the FDB Online offering of ex-stock stays, including telescopic stays. Of particular interest are the 7/25122 Miniature Support Stay in zinc plated steel, which features a star-wheel design for automatic release.