IP65 quarter-turn, quick-fit latches from Elesa

Elesa's new range of IP65 quarter-turn, quick-fit latches are suitable for enclosures, cabinets, machine guards, access panels etc. in industrial environments, both indoor and outdoor.

tesa ACXplus helps promote safety for cyclists

When Buckingham-based vehicle monitoring technology provider Traffic Technology was looking to integrate new bonding methods into its manufacturing processes, it called on the tesacohesion team for help.

tesa opens automotive solutions centre

With a reputation for contributing to advances in the automotive sector through the use of adhesive tapes as bonding, joining and fixing solutions, delivering benefits in more efficient production and lighter weight when compared to mechanical fixings, tesa is now focusing on extending these benefits to cover a wider range of applications than ever before.

Fastening solutions

The latest product catalogue from Micro Plastics contains thousands of fastening solutions for engineers and product designers, including several new complete product lines.

Henkel sponsors world class racing team

It's a nail-biting time for this year's UH Racing, the Formula Student' team based at the University of Hertfordshire.  It's now that the engineering undergraduates are turning their design concepts into reality. They are constructing their latest generation racing car and fine tuning its performance in readiness for this year's hotly contested competition.

Counterbalance Solutions catalogue from Associated Spring

The new Counterbalance catalogue from Associated Spring contains the company's full stock range of gas struts (n-Struts) and mechanical struts (m-Struts) as well as its most popular end fittings. The catalogue provides full details on of these products, including on information unique features and application suitability.

Global expansion and growth set for EPLAN

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, engineering software solutions provider EPLAN has announced expansion plans and the company's continued growth in the UK.

RS Components brings intuitive 3D design into the world of academia

RS Components has announced that it is to run a series of one-day workshops on its popular 3D design tool DesignSpark Mechanical at universities across Europe. The free workshops are designed for university-based academics and educators of electronics, industrial engineering or mechatronics, enabling them to return to their respective institutions with this newly gained knowledge of 3D design to share with their students. In the UK, the workshops will be held on the 4th and 5th of June at the University of Hertfordshire.

Threaded pins are key on new all-terrain wheelchair

Now in full production, the world's first all-terrain wheelchair relies on a clever fastening system to connect its unique drive levers to the drive train.

Lock pins available in steel and stainless

The new GN214.3 (stainless) and GN214.2 (steel) lock pins just announced by Elesa are said to be ideal for use in situations such as fitment of lighting equipment, temporary stages, gantries and race vehicle bodies for the secure location of equipment. They provide a quick temporary fix of heavy light units and speakers by means of rapid insertion and removal. Security is provided by two end pawls which are released when the push button in the head is operated.