Standard latches are not up to the job when high IP protection classes, vibrations and tight manufacturing tolerances matter. Compression latches are used when a defined sealing compression is required in addition to the closing function. EMKA has evaluated the recent market demand and identified three typical requirement profiles.

Power limitations, tight spaces and complex security setups have traditionally made Bluetooth access hardware difficult to implement - especially in mobile, retrofit or remote environments. Southco's new Battery-Operated Single Output Bluetooth Controller eliminates these barriers with a fully self-contained, plug-and-play solution that delivers long battery life, simplified installation and secure mobile access.

WDS Components introduces Custom ID, a new range of industrial knobs, handles and cam lock dust covers with integrated artwork. Labelling, product identification and/or brand customisation is directly integrated into hardware components.

With the Ultra Compact Door Lock, Kendrion introduces an electromagnetic locking solution that combines exceptionally low power consumption with an ultra-compact footprint, the lock enables manufacturers to develop energy-efficient, battery-powered systems without compromising performance.

Southco has partnered with a global leader in new energy technology to co-develop a customised multi-point latching system for energy storage applications. Rather than solving problems for a single company, the collaboration targets industry-wide safety, reliability, and operational challenges in the global energy storage sector.

Southco has launched the new N5 lift-and-turn compression latch, featuring strong sealing action and a broad, ergonomic t-handle in a single compact piece of hardware.

FDB Panel Fittings announces the availability of an extensive range of industrial-grade handles for enclosures, cabinets, panels and drawers - now offered ex-stock for immediate dispatch via the FDB Online Store.

Those prioritising safety and security now have a cost-effective latching option. Southco's E3 VISE ACTION Compression Latch with Visual Indicator is now available in zinc.

The specialists at FDB Panel Fittings are pleased to offer locks, latches, swinghandles, gaskets and hinges to meet specific IP requirements in enclosures, and to discuss how they may best be packaged and installed.

FDB Panel Fittings continues to advance its Online offering for enclosure and cabinet builders with a selection of hinge technologies designed to improve installation efficiency, durability, and usability across a wide range of applications.