In data centres, reliability issues stemming from insufficient mechanical tolerances at the connection points of liquid cooling systems are becoming a critical bottleneck for energy efficiency upgrades and stable operation. Southco recognises the severity of this challenge and is committed to providing breakthrough solutions.

In an ideal world, every component in a machine or system would be specified by a knowledgeable engineer, in consultation with a product specialist, and installed exactly as intended. In reality, pressures on time and budget can result in design engineers sourcing safety components from online catalogues, only to realise too late that the product was a poor fit. Blake Shields of Tapeswitch explains how consultation at the outset can provide the best outcome.

OKW's ROBUST-BOX (IP 66) plastic enclosures for industrial electronics are now available in tough polycarbonate (PC) as standard, complementing the existing ABS version.

Whether integrated into hospital sterilisation equipment, spray disinfection systems, automated dosing units, or pharmaceutical CIP/SIP installations, NSF-Approved 800 Series flowmeters from Titan Enterprises help maintain high hygiene standards while improving operational efficiency.

Across motion control applications, encoders are a common choice to provide feedback over position, direction, and speed. A key aspect of their specification is the selection of an incremental or an absolute encoder type. This decision directly affects system performance, determining whether the controller can rely on relative motion tracking, or if immediate knowledge of absolute position is required. Gerard Bush, engineer at motion specialist INMOCO, explains.

Micro-Epsilon has extended its range of confocal chromatic distance and thickness measurement sensors with a new High Temperature (HT) series of sensors that withstand operating temperatures up to 200 degC and are suitable for use in ultra-high vacuums and clean rooms.

Filtermist has announced the launch of a new range of oil mist filters. The AW Series is designed to offer a compact, easy to use solution for customers with machining applications that use neat oil at high-pressures, as well as high-precision operations. These applications often generate large volumes of sub-micron mist particles, which can be difficult to capture.

WEG has expanded its WG50 product line with the launch of the WG50 Cooling Tower gearbox. Designed specifically for the demanding requirements of industrial cooling towers, the new gearbox delivers exceptional durability, heat dissipation and operational reliability, setting a new benchmark for performance in cooling applications.

The PC 16 HC series with extended touch protection from Phoenix Contact now also features classic screw connection technology for worldwide use.