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EMKA Video Series New Releases – Quality Finishes Ensure Sealing and Longevity
The two latest videos in the EMKA video series deal with the sealing and finishing of cabinet and vehicle components and offer specialist enclosure and vehicle manufacturers insight into the high quality levels offered with this type of component. - June 27, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New BMS Detent Catch and Finger Pull Announced by Elesa UK
The new BMS series detent catch from standard component manufacturers Elesa for use as a snap door lock on machine guards, covers, hatches, display cases, industrial cabinets and similar. - June 22, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
EMKA Protector Vandal Resistant Swinghandles Now with Double Cylinder Lock and Padlockable Options
The Protector series of vandal resistant swinghandles from EMKA UK now includes a special double cylinder version for dual access installations, as well as a padlockable version with integral cylinder lock. - June 13, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New FDB Online Shop for Panel Fittings and Electrical Products
A new FDB online shop features the wide range of products available from FDB Electrical and FDB Panel Fittings. The shop covers FDB Electrical power distribution and circuit protection enclosed units, as well as items such as cabinet locks/components, hinges, handles, sealing gaskets and rod lock mechanisms from FDB Panel Fittings. - June 01, 2014 - FDB Panel Fittings
New EMKA 2014 Catalogue – Locks, Handles, Hinges, Gasket and Electronic Cabinet Security
EMKA’s new catalogue covers their expanding range of high specification enclosure and cabinet components such as locks, handles, hinges, gasket and electronic cabinet security, including the new radio activated Agent E swinghandle with RFID card reader and Biometric access control systems using finger print scanning. - June 01, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New IP65 Stainless Steel Compression Lever Latch from Elesa UK
Elesa’s new rugged compression lever latch in stainless steel has a glass reinforced polyamide hand knob and is intended for frames and doors requiring gasket pull down for improved sealing, or for vibration resistance to ensure door security in high vibration applications. - May 30, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New Elesa Lock Pins in Stainless and Steel
Lock pins in stainless and steel from Elesa UK for the secure location of equipment, providing a quick temporary fix by means of rapid insertion and removal. - May 21, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New Tamper Proof Concealed T Handle from FDB Panel Fittings
The new padlockable 3-145 eject and turn T handle from FDB Panel Fittings is tamper proof and offers water and dust protection to IP65. The design and layout of the T handle, in combination with the very narrow gap dimensions, make this handle resistant to tampering, and in addition the low profile... - May 17, 2014 - FDB Panel Fittings
The What, Why and How of Rubber Specifications for Sealing Profiles – a Whitepaper by Andy Billingham, M.D., EMKA UK
This new whitepaper from Andy Billingham, M.D. of EMKA (UK) Ltd, gives an overview of the materials and specifications commonly found in dealing with extruded sealing profiles. - May 17, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Gardening for Smiles
Dramm will donate a portion of May sales to the Free to Smile Foundation as a new Springing for Hope Initiative. - May 04, 2014 - Dramm Corporation
Mutual Screw & Supply Launches Safety-Products Division. Website Now Stocked with OSHA-Compliant Gear, All 5% Off in May.
As safety becomes an increasingly important issue in the construction field, Mutual Screw & Supply is launching an extensive safety-products division, featuring vital protective gear and jobsite necessities for every situation. To debut their new division, Mutual is offering a 5% discount on... - May 01, 2014 - Mutual Screw & Supply Inc
FDB Panel Fittings Highlight New Hinge Calculator Tool
FDB Panel Fittings, together with their sales partner Dirak, have now provided a hinge calculator tool which will determine the load bearing capacity of a hinge/door installation. - April 26, 2014 - FDB Panel Fittings
New Tubular Handles from Elesa UK with Adjustable Mounts
Elesa’s new GN333.3 tubular aluminium handles are available in straight lengths or with custom bends and are expected to be of value in many applications from architectural hand rails such as lifts, stairs etc., and onto machinery operation, e.g. press brakes, control pods, sliding doors etc. - April 26, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
EMKA IP65 Protector Vandal Resistant Swinghandles – New Electronic Operation
The new electronic version of the Protector IP65 vandal resistant swinghandle from EMKA UK provides remote keyless operation, plus the facility to provide access logging via the EMKA ELM – Electronic Locking and Monitoring platform. - April 24, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New Stainless Steel Eccentric Cam Clamping Levers from Elesa UK
Quick action clamp handles from Elesa UK make fast work of repetitive adjustments and other temporary location tasks in food, pharmaceutical, and other clean down environments. - April 12, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
The Technology of Extruded Gasket Profiles - Two New Videos from EMKA UK
Two new videos from EMKA UK give an insight into the design and production process for extended sealing profiles, including extrusion of profiles and sealing systems. - April 11, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
FDB Panel Fittings Help Select Your Continuous Hinge
The latest knowledge base downloadable document from FDB Panel Fittings covers the specification of continuous hinges, often known as piano hinges. - April 10, 2014 - FDB Panel Fittings
FDP Panel Fittings Launch New "Food and Medical" Stainless Steel Quarter-Turn Lock to IP69K
FDB Panel Fittings have launched their hygiene quarter-turn lock in stainless steel specifically designed to meet the needs of both the food and medical industries. - March 30, 2014 - FDB Panel Fittings
New Push-Push Indexing Plungers from Elesa UK
The new metal GN514 series of push-push indexing plungers from Elesa provide the option of hand or foot operation. Applications include rotating fireplaces or filing cabinets – tambas – where the operator may be required to reach some distance, or where a foot operation may simply be more convenient. - March 28, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New Gaskets and Extruded Profiles from EMLA UK for Specialist Vehicle Sealing
EMKA’s latest Transport Solutions catalogue addresses gasket sealing of doors, panels and windows for specialist vehicles with six categories of moulded sealing strips to match the functions found on special or custom build road and rail vehicles. - March 28, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New Product Guide from FDB Panel Fittings – Hinges Knowledge Base
This free download guide from FDB Panel Fittings on hinges and their use has a range of useful information covering modern developments, materials, opening characteristics, mounting, load bearing capacities and common types used in the electrical and electronic enclosure industries. - March 16, 2014 - FDB Panel Fittings
Informative New Videos from EMKA – Motor Vehicle Component Technologies
EMKA have released two new videos – Aluminium Die-Casting, and Friction Welding - which describe the manufacturing technologies behind the production of motor vehicle components. - March 15, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Flush Pull Handles with Snap-in Assembly from Elesa UK
A new range of flush pull handles from Elesa feature simple snap-in assembly for light industrial applications such as lift-off panels, drawers, and removable access hatches on ducting/air conditioning systems. - March 15, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New Latches from FDB Protect Against Vandalism and Theft
Two new anti-vandalism handles from FDB Panel Fittings for the protection of enclosures against theft of contents and general vandalism. - March 02, 2014 - FDB Panel Fittings
EMKA Electronic and Electro-Mechanical Vehicle and Infrastructure Control Locking Systems
Vehicle and infrastructure control locking systems from EMKA UK covers equipment access panels and personnel/passenger access doors. The system features both electronic and electro-mechanical actuation possibilities. - March 01, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New Clamping Device for Round Shafts from Elesa
This ingenious new clamping device from Elesa UK can be incorporated into equipment mountings where frequent readjustment is required for the quick and precise operation of a mounting shaft/tubular shaft. - February 28, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Vehicle Locking Accessories from EMKA - There’s No Such Thing as Too Many Cup Holders
The new Vehicle Locking Solutions Catalogue from EMKA includes components such as spare keys, retractable loops for luggage, sling rings for securing straps and bungees, dove tail striker plates, rubber bonnet and storage straps, clip in vents, emergency hammers, ash trays and cup holders. - February 15, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New Elesa Catalogue Covers Extended Range of Industrial Castors and Wheels
Elesa’s new catalogue of industrial castors and wheels covers a greatly extended range and focusses on the heavy duty end RE.F series with up to 25000 N dynamic carrying capacity. It is available free on application or by download from the elesanow.co.uk website. - February 13, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Dramm Introduces the New Drammatic® 5N Blend
Dramm announces a new blend to the Drammatic® Fertilizer line, Drammatic® 5N. - February 09, 2014 - Dramm Corporation
Structural Aspects of Sealing Profiles – A Whitepaper by Andy Billingham, M.D., EMKA UK
This new whitepaper from EMKA covers the many structural concerns in the specification and installation of gasket sealing profiles. A number of typical applications are considered, including enclosures, automotive and glazing situations. - February 02, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
FDB Rocfast and SNAPLINE Enclosure Locks – Right Product, Right Time
The Rocfast Program from FDB Panel Fittings with SNAPLINE enclosure locks saves time and money. - February 01, 2014 - FDB Panel Fittings
Flanged Mini Indexing Plungers from Elesa UK
Elesa’s new GN822.8 flanged mini indexing plungers for assembly onto thin sheet material. They can be used on jigs, tools and other industrial equipment for quick accurate positioning to pre-established indexes. - January 29, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New EMKA Protector Vandal Resistant Swinghandles – Mechanical Implementation
IP65 Protector series vandal resistant swinghandles from EMKA are intended specifically for outdoor service and supply cabinets, from street furniture to railways, parks and industrial developments. - January 17, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
FDB Panel Fittings Gives Guidance on Multi-Point Locking
FDB Panel Fittings have recently issued a knowledge base guide which covers Multi-Point locking for secure latching of doors. Pre-assembled and bespoke systems are addressed for swinghandles, quarter-turn handles and quarter-turn locks. - January 10, 2014 - FDB Panel Fittings
New Shoulder Screws from Elesa with Collar
New shoulder screws with collar from Elesa UK provide accurate fixing, while leaving a component free to move, and are typically found in industrial machines such as print, textiles, manufacturing and agriculture. - January 09, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New Product Guide from FDB Panel Fittings Details D-Snap Technology Fittings
The latest Knowledge Base guide from FDB Panel Fittings covers the innovative D-Snap technology employed in the SNAPLINE range of enclosure hardware. The downloadable guide covers an explanation of the technology with a description of the major product types available. - December 22, 2013 - FDB Panel Fittings
New Elesa Safety Indexing Plungers
New safety indexing plunger with red button from Elesa UK for the location of jigs and other equipment where quick, accurate location is required. - December 21, 2013 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Vehicle Latch and Handle Solutions from EMKA UK
EMKA’s range of latches and handles for vehicles has been packaged together into a single Transport Solutions Catalogue. Products range from flap handles and grab handles, to quarter-turn locks, swinghandles and specialist locks for fire protection situations. - December 20, 2013 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Diamond Cut Knurled Knobs from Elesa UK for Machines and Instruments
Elesa’s new diamond cut knurled knobs offer improved tactile control enabling fine operation of machines, instruments and similar, in sizes from large – 70mm dia., down to small at 31mm dia. - December 13, 2013 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Specialist Vehicle Hinges from EMKA UK
The new range of vehicle hinges from EMKA UK encompasses hinges for internal doors, hinges for overlay doors, torque hinges and hinges for table tops, and will be of interest to manufacturers of specialist vehicles such as caravans, trucks, vans, horse boxes, coaches, railway carriages, boats and ships. - December 12, 2013 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
FDB Panel Fittings Serves T Handles, Locks, Hinges and Cams “To Go” on the Bus Stop Bar
Under their Rocfast banner FDB Panel Fittings has supplied the Bus Stop Bar with locks, handles and hinges. The Bus Stop Bar is a mobile hospitality platform used at venues around the country. - November 30, 2013 - FDB Panel Fittings
New 1056 Plastic 180 Degree Hinge from EMKA Features Quick Fit Facility
The new 1056 program clip-together hinge from EMKA UK is suited to simple box and lid installations where substantial quantity production is envisaged at low component cost, such as some electrical, electronic and pneumatic controls or instrumentation. - November 28, 2013 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
FDB Panel Fittings Gas Struts Knowledge Base Guide
The Gas Struts Knowledge Base Guide is now available from FDB Panel Fittings with information on applications, operation, key selection criteria, force characteristics, life expectancy and standard sizes/rod ends etc. - November 16, 2013 - FDB Panel Fittings
New Size Flush Pull Handles for Clean Environments from Elesa UK - Also UL Certified
Elesa have expanded their EPR-PF series of snap-in flush fit pull hands with 3 new versions, including a self-extinguishing type certified to UL-94 VO, plus a clean version suited to applications in medical and hospital equipment and for food processing machines. - November 15, 2013 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New EMKA Stainless Locks and Swinghandles Meet Demand for Higher Specification
EMKA’s 2013 ECHO catalogue supplement introduces new quarter-turn locks and cams (including rod control), as well as a new IP65 swinghandle for key cylinders or padlock. These new items follow an increasing call for enhanced strength and temperature capability as specialist cabinets are expected to perform their role in harsher environments. - November 15, 2013 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New Stainless Steel Handwheels from Elesa UK for Specialist Applications
New stainless steel handwheels from Elesa UK for high end applications in the food industry, chemical, offshore and other demanding environments. - November 13, 2013 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
FDB Rocfast Offer Corner Gasket Solutions
FDB Panel Fittings, under their Rocfast service banner, are offering preformed mitred-and-joined frames to fit custom cut-outs on a bespoke and pre-assembled basis. These frames incorporate right angled joins or other angles to suit cabinet frames or door cut-outs for access covers. - November 10, 2013 - FDB Panel Fittings
New Stainless Steel Hinges from EMKA Meet the Needs of Specialist Cabinet Builders
Four new stainless steel hinge types from EMKA for stand-alone control, electrical, electronic or telecoms cabinets for use in harsh and adverse environments such as offshore or in heavy washdown areas in food processing or chemical/pharmaceutical production areas. - November 02, 2013 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
FDB Panel Fittings Rocfast Lock Assembly Service Now Offers Up to IP67 Sealing
FDB’s Rocfast lock assembly program saves time, money and mistakes by guiding customers through the process of specification, component matching, ordering, assembly, packaging and logistics. Now it covers the extra sealing requirements of high degrees of dust and water protection up to IP66 and IP67. - October 19, 2013 - FDB Panel Fittings
EMKA Extruded Gasket Range Reaches 732 Sealing Profiles
The EMKA extruded gasket range has now reached 732 sealing profiles with specialist sections for allied applications such as motor vehicles, railway carriages, and off-road trucks and machines, as well as gaskets for enclosures and other purposes. - October 11, 2013 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.