The shift to renewable energy is here, and with it comes valuable infrastructure that needs protecting. Rain, dust and other environmental factors are constant threats to outdoor equipment, and a quality gasket could be the difference between safe energy storage systems and costly damage, as the experts at Southco explain.

Automating the generation of schematics leads to faster results and fewer errors. Solutions provider Eplan has developed a variety of technical approaches for this process.

EMKA (UK) now offers a full range of electronic locking systems, exemplified by handles such as those used in its Agent E systems, which are suited to stand-alone cabinets and Data Centres using a card or a smartphone app.

FDB Panel Fittings and sales partner Weston Body Hardware offers 3-way rod latches which are said to feature an exceptional amount of 'throw' in a 'deadbolt' configuration. They are suited to applications on specialist vehicles such as caravans, trailers, horse boxes, motor homes and van doors, as well as for cupboards, cabinets, machine covers/doors/access panels.

FDB Panel Fittings reports that its Online store now offers many spanner locks ex-stock for industrial applications. These locks feature internationally recognised operating keys based on a tool, spanner or coin and so are widely referred to as 'spanner locks'.

The Thermomark Prime 2.0 mobile thermal transfer printer from Phoenix Contact can be used in a wide range of applications. The compact device is suitable for central use in a marking cell as well as for marking directly in the application environment. This enables the efficient and flexible design of workflows and offers a huge advantage, especially in large systems.

Phoenix Contact has extended its product portfolio of miniature terminal blocks with two versions: the new MPTD double miniature terminal blocks and MUTTB mini double-level terminal blocks. These terminal blocks enable quick mounting and especially space-saving wiring.

With the NORDAC PRO SK 500P, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS says it has a control cabinet inverter for virtually every drive application. It is available in variants with a power range of 0.25 to 22 kW, which can be assigned to different requirements in different industries.

EMKA now offers customers the opportunity to use a mobile phone to unlock control cabinets, a feature that is likely to be especially useful in remote locations. The IP65 handle from their 1317 range has been adapted specially to accept the new cylinder from Finnish manufacturer iLOQ.

The proven advantages of M12 connectors include their robustness suitable for industrial applications and compact dimensions. Phoenix Contact extends these strengths with easy, tool-free handling. The push-pull fast-locking system and the Push-Lock conductor connection make assembly and installation effortless and reliable.