Quarter Turns from FDB Panel Fittings - Thousands of Possible Combinations Simplified with Rocfast Assembly
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. - March 29, 2024
Fdb Panel Fittings Offer a Latch Solution to Keep Supply Chains Open, Flexible and Working Fas
The Online team at FDB Panel Fittings are delighted to announce their solution to keeping supply chains open, flexible and working fast, with their ex-stock urgent delivery of a wide range of Cam latches with barrel body and inserts. These often resemble a nut or screwhead and so are referred to as a “spanner” lock, a type of quarter turn mechanism for secure closure of cabinet and enclosure doors. - January 10, 2024
New Stainless Compression Latches with Wing Knob Inserts Available from FDB Panel Fittings
New stainless steel compression latches to IP65/67 now from the DIRAK/FDB Panel Fittings sales partnership allow flexible use, especially in outdoor situations where their wing knob inserts enable quick and easy operation even with a gloved hand. - November 09, 2023
FDB Panel Fittings Handles – Bridge, Bow, Grab, Lift and "D" Styles
FDB Panel Fittings are pleased to announce that their online store now has an extensive stock of handles for doors, drawers, panels, equipment and cases from a range of manufacturers, in various materials. Handles of this type are often the last component to be fitted and can be needed as a matter... - October 20, 2023
New DIRAK Flush Compression Rotary Latches in Stainless Steel from FDB Panel Fittings
FDB Panel Fittings are pleased to announce a new flush-mounted design of compression rotary latch in stainless steel with precise compression. They are now rated to IP65 and up to IP69K for protection from dust and water. Typically, this series is suitable for doors and panels in public places... - October 14, 2023
New Safety Latch Locks from FDB Panel Fittings
New Safety Latch Locks from FDB Panel Fittings enable internal unlocking in the event that a person might accidentally become shut inside housing. - August 17, 2023
Clean Locking Hardware from FDB Panel Fittings for the food processing industry
FDB Panel Fittings, together with their sales partner DIRAK, now offer a range of clean locking solutions for the secure closure of housings and equipment in the food processing industries. - August 16, 2023
A New Solution to 2D and 3D Hinge Alignment from FDB Panel Fittings
FDB Panel Fittings announce a new visible 2D adjustable hinge for nested doors from sales partner Dirak which is designed to save time and simplify correct alignment of larger doors. - July 14, 2023
New Toggle Latch in Polyamide with Tool-Less Assembly from FDB Panel Fittings
The new Dirak 6-240 over-centre toggle latch in polyamide from FDB Panel Fittings offers a low cost and very quick way to install this convenient unit which can be push fit into matched rectangular pre-punched holes in the frame and door/access panel. - July 01, 2023
New Stainless Steel Over-Centre Toggle Latches announced by FDB Panel Fittings
The new Dirak 7-320 series toggle latches announced by FDB Panel Fittings offer secure tightening and locking of twin components in AISI 304 stainless steel. - June 22, 2023
New Over-Centre Toggle Latches with Slider Release or Padlock Facility from FDB Panel Fittings
The new DIRAK over-centre toggle latches available from FDB Panel Fittings offer slider release or padlocking operation, and feature a stainless-steel toggle loop. - June 03, 2023
Components for the Mechanical Engineering Environment and Protective Security Solutions from FDB Panel Fittings
FDB Panel Fittings now offer a full range of DIRAK hardware components for the mechanical engineering environment, and as protective security solutions. - May 20, 2023
New Over-Centre Toggle Latches from FDB Panel Fittings
These new DIRAK over-centre toggle latches from FDB Panel Fittings offer a high retaining force with low manual effort, simply by tightening two spring loaded components together and locking them: This is what the clip-on PA Over Center Toggle Latch 6-240 provides, plus tool-less installation. The... - April 23, 2023
New Articulated Feet Available from FDB Panel Fittings for Industrial and Office Equipment
FDB Panel Fittings announce an innovative new series of leveling feet from Dirak for machines, instruments, conveyor systems, work tables, furniture, and fluid process equipment. - March 24, 2023
Standard Cams from FDB Panel Fittings Now Available Ex-Stock in Double and Triple Point Designs for Rod Systems
FDB Panel Fittings make the installation of cabinet hardware simple and efficient by offering a wide range of standard ex-stock cams and rod sets in single, double and triple point configuration. - February 14, 2023
FDB Swinghandles Address the Needs of Electronic Installations Far and Wide
In considering hardware for electronic enclosures and cabinets, FDB Panel Fittings have seen an increasing need for end-user applications involving more secure closure of data cabinets and modules. - January 19, 2023
Compression Latches Delivered Assembled Up to IP67 - Stainless Steel, Matched with Inserts, Bodies and Cams, with Rocfast
The FDB Panel Fittings Rocfast assembly and logistics service for compression locks enables correct and time saving assembly of compression locks with inserts, bodies and cams ready for instant installation to the cabinet of choice. - December 22, 2022
FDB Panel Fittings Cams for Quarter Turns and L/T Handles Now Suit Different Depths of Door Frame
The selection of ex-stock cams available from the FDB Online store can make the task of selecting the correct cam for a lock mechanism to match the depth of door frame more straightforward. - December 17, 2022
New Dirak iLOQ S50 Half Cylinder Swinghandle, from FDB Panel Fittings, Addresses Remote Installation Secure Access
The new RC2 handle available from FDB Panel Fittings has been developed to accommodate the new iLOQ S50 half cylinder for the electronic locking of cabinets. The RC2 handle is safety-tested to DIN EN 1630 RC2 and is protected against unauthorized access while being dustproof and watertight to IP65. - December 04, 2022
FDB Online Expand Bridge Handles Ex-Stock Range with Urgent Delivery
The FDB Online store now offers a wide and expanded range of bridge handles to suit the needs of machine manufacturers who need ex-stock supply for urgent delivery. - November 19, 2022
FDB Panel Fittings Camlocks Online – Ex-Stock with Urgent Delivery
FDB Panel Fittings now offer a select range of camlocks on their online store for enclosures, lockers, equipment cases and similar in 11mm, 16mm and 20mm sizes. - November 06, 2022
Enclosure Lock/Latch Wing Handles Ex-Stock Online and in Stainless Steel from FDB Panel Fittings
Enclosure hardware specialists FDB Panel Fittings now offer high quality quarter-turn lock/latches at their online store in wing format. This convenient wing handle or wing knob design facilitates improved manual operation on small, e.g. wall mounting enclosures, or may be used in pairs for larger... - September 30, 2022
New Dirak Hinged Recessed Handle from FDB Panel Fittings
The new Dirak Hinged Recessed Handle available from FDB Panel Fittings is intended for use in applications such as the construction of specialist road and rail vehicles. - September 28, 2022
Quarter Turn Enclosure Locks from FDB Panel Fittings Now Assembled by Rocfast and Available Online
The FDB Online store now includes a full assembly provision to supplement the standard component offering of quarter turn locks to IP65/67. This FDB Rocfast service ensures that customer locks are correctly assembled to ease and speed installation of enclosure and cabinet doors, during production... - August 30, 2022
IP65 Spanner Locks Now Ex-Stock from FDB Online Store
IP65 Spanner locks are offered ex-stock from the FDB Online store in 3mm, 5mm, 7mm and 8mm sizes to signify the size of the central pin in each case. Bodies are zinc die with chrome or black finish and cams are flat as standard but may be varied on request. - August 12, 2022
Bridge Handles Moulded and Stainless Steel Now Available Ex-Stock and Online from FDB Panel Fittings
FDB Panel Fittings now offer different configurations of Bridge handles ex-stock through their Online shop. - July 24, 2022
Pinet Hinges with Parallelogram Links from the FDB Online Store
FDB Panel Fittings offer concealed, internal hinges from Pinet with parallelogram links as typically used in small cabinets or wall-mounted enclosures. These hinges are now available to buy from their online store. - July 01, 2022
Self-Adhesive Sponge Rubber Gasket Tapes Now Ex-Stock from the FDB Online Store
Rectangular cut sheet or extruded gasket sections from the FDB Online store offer a simple enclosure door sealing solution. - June 18, 2022
Enclosure Gaskets to Fit Frame Edges Available Ex-Stock and Online from FDB Panel Fittings
Clip-on profiles now available from the FDB Online store combine the characteristics of edge protection profiles and sealing profiles. Their Clip-on design enables quick and convenient installation to provide effective enclosure sealing when fitted to a flange edge. - May 25, 2022
New DIRAK Swinghandle with Combination Lock and Key Cylinder Available from FDB Panel Fittings
The new DIRAK swinghandle with combination lock and key cylinder from FDB Panel Fittings provides the benefit of two factor mechanical authorisation, along with IP65 sealing protection for installations where extra security is required. - April 28, 2022
Stainless Steel Continuous/Piano Hinges for Heavy Panels Now Available from FDB Panel Fittings
Now available from the FDB Online store are their stainless steel continuous/piano hinges in 1800mm lengths with 30 mm and 25 mm widths to provide full height support for heavy panels. Because they are fixed along the whole length of a door, they augment the rigidity of large panels and distribute... - April 15, 2022
Bullet Style Lift-Off Hinges for Cabinets and Panels Available from FDB Panel Fittings
Bullet style, or otherwise “corner” or “torpedo” hinges, are now available from FDB’s online store and provide an industrial-style aesthetic that allows a large door with a narrow frame for excellent space-saving and easy lift-off door removal. - March 24, 2022
FDB Hinges with Removable Pins for Specialist Panels
Specialist hardware company FDB Panel Fittings have addressed the needs of panel builders and installers with a range of removable pin hinges – now available ex-stock for urgent delivery from their Online Shop. - February 23, 2022
Locks with Visual Indicators Are Now Available from FDB Panel Fittings
Locks with visual indicators are now available from the FDB Panel Fittings Online store and present an externally visible notch or marking to indicate their status of either latched or unlatched so a quick glance can easily confirm that the panel is secure. - February 11, 2022
Traditional Stainless Steel L and T Handles for Cabinet Locking from FDB Panel Fittings
Traditional style L and T enclosure handles in stainless steel with or without cylinder key locking mechanism, are now available ex-stock from the FDB Online store. Special versions are designed for use in hygiene areas in food, pharmaceutical and related areas, where it is important to manage and... - December 22, 2021
Extended Range of Stainless Steel Enclosure Hinges from FDB Panel Fittings
FDB has extended their range of stainless steel enclosure hinges with a new DIRAK stainless steel hinge, offering increased protection against unauthorised access. There is also the PINET 90° opening stainless steel and steel hinges for concealed installation. - December 17, 2021
IP65 to IP69K Stainless Steel Hygiene Locks from FDB Panel Fittings
Designed especially for use in hygiene defined areas, these classically designed L and T handles in AISI 316L, with or without cylinder key locking mechanism, are now available ex-stock from the FDB Panel Fittings Online store. They are designed for use in hygiene areas of food, pharmaceutical,... - December 09, 2021
IP65/66 Stainless Steel Wing Knobs from FDB Panel Fittings
Compact and convenient stainless steel wing knobs are now available ex-stock from the FDB Online store. These robust locks and latches to IP65 and IP66 are excellent for door security where space is limited or where a discrete closure is required. The combination of AISI 316 stainless steel and... - November 19, 2021
Panel Fasteners and Joiners Now from FDB Online with D-SNAP Technology
D-SNAP tool-less fastening technology is now available from the FDB Panel Fittings Online store. Joining components with SNAP technology are intended for specialist panel building installations to suit demanding industrial environments, in order to make the assembly/installation process simple. - November 03, 2021
FDB Gears Up for Recovery of Specialist Panel Building Industry
Swinghandles and rod systems available from FDB enable enclosures and cabinets to be equipped with high-quality closure systems which support appropriate IP protection and security levels. - September 30, 2021
High-Quality Slam Latches on Ex-Stock Delivery from FDB Panel Fittings
Robust slam latches from FDB Panel Fittings are now available ex-stock delivery and offer simple, secure closure for many industrial applications with fiddle-free, slam and forget closure. - September 12, 2021
Quarter-Turn Locks and Latches Ex-Stock and Online from FDB Panel Fittings Support Recovery Growth
Quarter-turn locks and latches can be used as a secure closure mechanism for numerous applications such as industrial enclosures, and FDB Panel Fittings are focused on ensuring quality and availability to the specialist panel building industry. - August 21, 2021
FDB Panel Fittings Offer Gasket Sealing for Enclosure Doors and Windows
Gasket, sealing profiles, window sealing and associated accessories for virtually all industrial applications are now available from FDB Panel Fittings. - August 11, 2021
Bridge Handle Range from FDB Panel Fittings Optimized for Large Number of Applications
The FDB Panel Fittings Online program of bridge handles has been optimized for a large number of applications. - July 28, 2021
It All Hinges on FDB Partnerships for Cabinet and Enclosure Doors
The diverse range of hinges from FDB can fulfil virtually any customer requirement for cabinet and enclosure doors. - July 14, 2021
Trimline IP65 Swinghandles Now Available Ex-Stock from the FDB Panel Fittings Online Store
DIRAK Trimline IP65 swinghandles are now available ex-stock from the FDB Panel Fittings online store and are suitable for a wide range of industrial and office environments. - July 11, 2021
FDB Panel Fittings Offer Bridge Handles for Enclosure Doors, Inspection Covers, Drawers, Cases (lifting), and Instrument Carrying
Bridge handles for enclosure doors, inspection covers, drawers, cases (lifting), and instrument carrying are now offered by FDB Panel Fittings - July 07, 2021
Stainless Steel Locking Handles for Hygiene Areas from FDB Panel Fittings Online Store
DIRAK L and T hygiene handles with or without cylinder key locking mechanism, available from FDB Panel Fittings, are designed for use in hygiene areas in food, pharmaceutical and related areas. - May 16, 2021
FDB Panel Fittings Offer the Growing DIRAK Swinghandle Range for Specialist Cabinets
FDB Panel Fittings announce ex-stock availability of the DIRAK swinghandle series. In comparison with simple quarter-turn locks, swinghandles offer a much higher torque capability than standard quarter-turn latches and consequently greater closing force is available. - April 17, 2021
New Introduction - DIRAK/FDB Panel Fittings Flush Surface, Stainless Steel Compression Latches
FDB introduce a pair of flush-mounted compression latches made of stainless steel with different housing lengths, one with a fixed but exchangeable cam, the other with tool-less adjustment using a knurled wheel. - March 26, 2021