See Lenze at MachineBuilding.Live, 4 October 2023, on stand 52

These new DIRAK over-centre toggle latches from FDB Panel Fittings offer slider release or padlocking operation, and feature a stainless-steel toggle loop. They provide a high retaining force with low manual effort, simply by tightening two spring loaded components together and locking them.

Apex Dynamics is debuting its new generation, high efficiency BKM gearbox range at the new Automation UK trade event this summer.

When identifying solutions that can offer assurance and longevity, the maintenance and reliability of assets repairs can be challenging. Ian Wade, technical services manager at Belzona, looks into the use of structural adhesives as the first-choice solution.

Rockwell Automation introduces FactoryTalk Optix as a new addition to its visualisation portfolio. Known as ‘visualisation for visionaries’, FactoryTalk Optix is a modern, cloud-enabled human-machine interface (HMI) platform that allows users to design, test and deploy applications directly from a web browser anywhere, anytime.

See HMS Networks at MachineBuilding.Live, 4 October 2023, on stand 96

See CamdenBoss at MachineBuilding.Live, 4 October 2023, on stand 18

See Igus at MachineBuilding.Live, 4 October 2023, on stand 20

Atlas Copco is expanding its comprehensive vacuum pump portfolio with the DB series side channel blowers. Based on an efficient operating principle, the vacuum is created by the kinetic energy of the rotating impeller. The impellers are connected to the motor shaft and enable suction of the pumped medium, which is accelerated in the side channel.

High quality, well-designed access hardware and positioning solutions can provide safety, ease of use and comfort to boat owners, passengers and crews. Charlie Barrett, ecommerce marketing strategist at Southco, examines the selection considerations for these components in marine applications.