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.

SD Products is excited to introduce an extensive line-up of A4 marine grade stainless steel fixings and hardware. From the essentials like eye bolts and nuts, shackles, rings and hooks to a variety of specialised rigging and decking accessories, these top-quality products are designed to withstand even the harshest marine environment.

The highly experienced people at FDB Panel Fittings Online store have suggested that with so much ordering now taking place quickly and conveniently over the internet a reminder regarding IP ratings would be appropriate.

Engineers may overlook fastener choice when designing their products, but fasteners are a key product design consideration, as the experts at Southco explain.

As the world embraces electric mobility as a sustainable transportation solution, the reliability and performance of electric vehicles (EVs) and electric bicycles (e-bikes) are of paramount importance. The experts at Tappex explore the significance of quality threaded inserts in EV and e-bike applications, as well as the implications of threaded joint failures.

Master Bond UV23FLDC-80TK is a moderate viscosity, cationic type system that offers both UV light and heat curing mechanisms. It cures readily within 20-30 seconds when exposed to a UV light source emitting a wavelength of 320-365 nm.

EMKA offers a range of sealing profiles for railway and fire protection made of EPDM – a material which it says offers enhanced flame retardant properties for more safety, plus significant cost savings compared to silicone seals and the ability to provide readily customised frames and rings with ‘sealed joints’ ready for instant installation.

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.

For time-critical applications where timely delivery of even a latching mechanism may be vital, the online team at FDB Panel Fittings offers a solution that encompasses ex-stock urgent delivery of a wide range of cam latches with barrel body and inserts.

For electronics and medical device manufacturers who need to dispense small volumes of liquid with high precision and accuracy, the preeflow eco-PEN XS 180 from Intertronics enables the volumetric dispensing of 0.25 µl quantities.