Corrosion is a common enemy of fasteners. Over time, it causes them to weaken, rust, and ultimately fail. The experts at Zygology share five practical tips to help you preserve your fasteners and keep them in top condition.

An improved range of hydraulically-actuated, double-acting arch clamps has been introduced by Roemheld (UK) for securing moulds and dies with straight edges to the bed and ram of plastic injection moulding and die casting machines, forging and rubber moulding presses, and sheet metal forming machines.

FDB Panel Fittings introduces a Surface-Mount Slam Latch Set made by Weston Body Hardware. It offers a fluorescent 'mushroom' inside safety release which is widely required for large-size insulated enclosures, such as cold stores or containerised units, where a surface-mounted latch is preferable to avoid breaching the integrity of the door.

Southco has launched the E3 Compact MIM compression latch, bringing new ergonomic and safety features to the durable family of compression latches in a low-profile package.

Newag, a Polish company specialising in manufacturing and maintaining rail vehicles within Europe, has looked to EMKA group for some fifteen years, for supply of locking systems, gaskets and emergency hammers, for use on its trains and trams in for both standard and custom design products.

Peter Swanson, Founder and Executive Chair of adhesives and dispensing equipment specialist Intertronics, shares a hypothetical worked example of a dispensing progression, working from simple manual dispensing to semi-automated bulk dispensing.

Southco has extended its line of multi-point latching systems to include a new solution designed for insulated doors up to four inches (100mm) thick. Southco's new M4 Modular Latching System meets the increasing demands of HVAC applications by providing a versatile solution for thick, insulated, and pressurised doors.

Norbar Torque Tools has launched a new compact battery-powered torque tool with patented transducer control and 'intelligent joint sensing' technology for high accuracy and repeatability.

TR Fastenings announces the launch of a new range of latching systems for the HVAC industry. Klima-Flex has been specifically developed to deliver a safe, effective and reliable product line for insulated and pressurised doors and cabinets to meet the stringent requirements for air conditioning, ventilation and heating equipment housing.

Methyl methacrylate structural adhesives (MMAs) offer strength, toughness, and ease of use when bonding metals, plastics, and composites. Here Ben Swanson, Joint Managing Director at adhesives specialist Intertronics, shares an overview of this useful adhesive technology.