Mike Bacon, internal technical applications engineer at Matara UK, shares expert insights on optimising pneumatic cylinder performance.

Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the launch of its X1P family of open-circuit piston pumps, built on the all-new X1 platform. Designed for medium-power mobile machinery applications such as skid steer and compact track loaders, mini and compact excavators, and telehandlers, the X1P pump delivers high performance in a compact, highly flexible package.

OKW has added a special new machining service for LED backlighting to its enclosure customisation options - enabling electronics designers to overcome the ingress protection issues associated with fitting LEDs and/or light pipes to a housing's front panel.

Traditionally, industrial automation has relied on multi-cable systems, but single-cable systems can simplify things immensely, helping manufacturers achieve greater efficiency, reduce material usage and futureproof their operations, explains Chris Knight, product specialist - I/O at Beckhoff UK.

Phoenix Contact offers a well-designed housing for diverse electronics with its new MCS series. The Monitoring Case System (MCS) is designed for field devices used in sensor technology as well as for IoT and IIoT applications.

Kevin Brownsill (KB), head of technical and learning at adhesives and sealant supplier Intertronics, and Alison Fox (AF), Dyne sales manager at Dyne Testing, an Intertronics brand, answer some important questions about why manufacturers should measure surface energy.

Drive solutions from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS increase the efficiency in system operation at several points in the packaging process chain. With two concepts, the company mainly focuses on the fields of end-of-line packaging and primary packaging, where its decentralised drive technology and wash-down-capable aluminium housings achieve significant cost benefits.

When motion equipment is utilised in harsh environments, it must be of resilient design and made from highly durable materials. Matara UK, a specialist in automation, pneumatics, and linear motion products, provides customers with Armoloy TDC coated linear rails and ballscrews to ensure maximum longevity in demanding applications and locations.

The experts at Rotor Clip delve into the distinctions between circlips (tapered section rings) and snap rings (constant section rings), highlighting their designs, functions and the varied applications where each demonstrates its advantages.