FDB Panel Fittings has launched a new Dirak hinged recessed handle intended for use in special applications such as the construction of specialist road and rail vehicles – for example on storage lockers and access panels where its vibration proof construction guards against nuisance opening.

Dave Walsha, sales manager at precision drive system supplier EMS, explores the role of automation in creating a greener supply chain.

OKW says its DATEC-CONTROL handheld enclosures for large graphics displays are now available with a wide choice of battery options.

Foremost Electronics, the engineering-led Essex based importer and specialist distributor of electromechanical components, announces the availability of Rack Safety Plus from nVent.

Parker Hannifin announces the launch of the new SensoControl SCP04 pressure sensor for hydrogen applications. With this latest development, Parker is following its strategy of engineering products for new markets and future applications.

Lifting applications place special demands on the installation space for drives. With MAXXDRIVE XD, Nord Drivesystems has developed an industrial gear unit with increased centre distance that is ideally suited to the U-shaped configuration of drive, motor and cable drum.

Phoenix Contact provides various heatsink solutions for ICS series electronics housings. Space saving heatsink fillers enable heat dissipation wherever needed. There is also a wide range of passive heatsinks available for use in devices in thermally demanding applications.

SKF has developed a new hybrid deep groove ball bearing for high-speed applications. The new bearing is aimed at applications such as rail industry traction motors, as well as electric machines and drives. SKF already has three pilot customers, all of them OEMs.

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions launches HMF FlatSeal, a new range of flat gasket materials for effective static sealing in low and high-temperature applications.

NSK has developed a new high-value-added bearing for the steelmaking industry that it says improves productivity through stable equipment operation and reduces maintenance costs with its innovative sealing and lubrication technologies.