Safety regulations play a crucial role in equipment selection in industries where explosive atmospheres are a risk. The ATEX directive, established by the European Union, ensures that components used in such environments meet strict safety standards. Elesa offers a range of ATEX-compliant solutions designed for industries like oil and gas, chemical processing, and manufacturing, where explosive risks are present.

To help manufacturers address the rising demand for bonding low surface energy (LSE) materials, such as polypropylene and polyethylene, adhesive specialist Intertronics presents SCIGRIP SG400LSE Methyl Methacrylate Adhesive (MMA).

On the LOCTITE stand at Machine Building North you'll be able to see the benefits of its innovative solutions for manufacturers and engineers first-hand. Discover how LOCTITE enhances reliability, simplifies design and delivers optimal joining solutions as it showcases its extensive range of adhesives and sealants, alongside its automation options designed to boost productivity.

Accu has introduced brass threaded inserts to its range, which it says will open up new opportunities for designers and engineers, particularly those working in plastic prototyping and 3D printing.

EMKA will again be an enthusiastic exhibitor at Data Centre World exhibition from 12-13 March at Excel London on stand DC115, with an array of data centre-ready cabinet and enclosure access/security equipment, and a selection of friendly technical salespeople who will be delighted to discuss exactly what each customer needs for their next project.

Bioplastics are increasingly being used for components in industrial products. Examples include components from the automotive sector, the electronics industry and the construction industry. However, adapted fasteners that can be processed reliably are required to screw biopolymers together; ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK has addressed this need with the Remform II HS.

Industrilas announces the Vision V-max 100, a sleek, patent-pending swing handle that combines modern design with cutting-edge functionality. This mechatronic handle integrates seamlessly with Vision multipoint systems and various electronic access setups.

Sealing unwanted galleries in hydraulic bodies is tedious, time-consuming and expensive. But new and improved Avseal Sealing Plugs from STANLEY Engineered Fastening, available from Zygology, provide a fast, reliable and cost-effective alternative.

Master Bond Supreme 121AOND is a toughened epoxy system for bonding and sealing applications. It is a two component, heat curing system with a thixotropic paste consistency.

Maximum productivity and consistent quality are critical in automated welding processes. This requires robust, high precision sensors that perform path planning, distance control and quality inspections, says Glenn Wedgbrow, Business Development Manager at Micro-Epsilon UK.