Emka has announced a significant new addition to its 2225 locking program coming out of customer feedback and engineering developments. The 2225 program is a flexible lock design now available in a miniature format which offers IP66 sealing.

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FDB Panel Fittings now offers a full range of Dirak hardware components for the mechanical engineering environment, as well as protective security solutions, many of which are now available ex-stock online for urgent delivery.

To help manufacturers using polyurethane adhesives adapt to the new REACH Restrictions, Intertronics has launched Point-One structural polyurethane adhesives, leading edge polyurethanes (PUs) based on micro emission technology.

Southco has expanded its line of VISE ACTION compression latches with a new version that allows visual confirmation of latch open status. Southco’s E3 VISE ACTION compression latch with visual indicator features red, reflective indicator wings that can be easily viewed when the latch is open, allowing latch status to be monitored at all times.

Kevin Brownsill, head of technical: learning and development at adhesives and dispensing equipment supplier Intertronics, discusses the importance of training.

As part of its own sustainability strategy, Lohmann is driving forward sustainable adhesive technologies. The new DuploCOLL ECO adhesive tape portfolio contains newly developed, biobased adhesives, is solvent-free and features recyclable liner systems that can be returned to the regular circular economy.

The Emka team in the UK recently explained useful application information about their modular stainless steel hardware program for specialist panel builders, HVAC and vehicle manufacturers.

Elesa has developed a line of components made of self-sanitising technopolymer containing inorganic silver ion-based antimicrobial additives (without active pharmaceutical ingredients, antibiotics or pesticides).

TR Fastenings is expanding its product portfolio with the addition of 1500 new part numbers being added to the existing plastic and rubber hardware range. This is in response to product requests across all sectors including automotive, health and home and energy, tech, and infrastructure.