Flexible conduit manufacturer, Atkore Flexicon, has added a full range of sizes to its hinged fittings and locknuts offer to complement its range of divisible conduits.

New from SPIROL is the Series CL6000 range of lightweight, lead-free, aluminium precision machined compression limiters. The CL6000 is machined from 2024 grade aluminium which provides the best combination of strength, corrosion resistance, machineability and cost.

The team at FDB Panel Fittings have calculated that there are now over 116,000 possible combinations of standard components available at their Online store. The list includes bodies in zinc die chrome, zinc die black, polyamide black, 316 stainless steel, handle inserts – T and L, star knobs, wing knobs, spanner locks, with multiple types of tabs and cams.

EMKA’s new Rack Management Systems are installed worldwide in data centres and server parks of banks and co-location centres where a combination of electromechanical handles, software and radio technology is considered the best choice – such as the Agent E type handle.

WDS Components, has launched a new DIN 653 knurled thumb screw variant. The new thumb screw is based on the brand’s existing design but features a wider, low profile head that conforms to the DIN standard.

Depending on an application’s needs, there are numerous potting compounds available, with formulations offering properties including being low density/lightweight, flame retardant, flexible, optically clear, and thermally conductive. It can be challenging to know which material to specify, given the different chemistries, properties, and processing requirements. Kevin Brownsill, head of technical: learning and development at Intertronics, shares insight on potting compound selection for an LED assembly.

New condition sensors from norelem are poised to enhance manufacturing processes delivering stability, precision and reliability for locking bolts and positioning bushings.

Proving popular in many applications is FATH Components SIT/STAND monitor mount, part of its ‘Industry 4.0 Lean’ range of workstation equipment: a monitor mount, which the company says is packed with new innovations to provide a superior user experience.

JET PRESS has added high-voltage cable management clips for corrugated cables to its product catalogue. This new addition to the product range highlights the dedication of JET PRESS to meeting the evolving needs of industries working with high-voltage cable applications.

You may have heard or read something about particular types of fastenings being required for securing machine guards in position. Derek Coulson, machinery safety consultant at Safe Machine, looks at the requirement for fixed guards to be attached with retained fastenings, and unravel what exactly that means, and lists some of the suppliers that offer various different types of retained fastening.