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Standard Enclosure Hardware from EMKA to Suit Specialist Engineering Sectors

EMKA can offer standard enclosure hardware for multiple sectors, including mechanical engineering, data centre security, industrial enclosures and cabinets, HVACR, specialist vehicles and railways. - May 07, 2022 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

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 - FDB Panel Fittings

EMKA Supplies Hardware for Specialist High Speed Water Shuttle

Hardware components from EMKA close the entrance doors, flaps, and entrances to the engine compartment on the luxury AV2 high speed water transport shuttle boats. - April 22, 2022 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

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 - FDB Panel Fittings

EMKA Outdoor Lock Management Intelligent Control

The Low Power Outdoor handle was developed by EMKA for control cabinets or telecommunications enclosures and will only allow access to authorised persons. - March 30, 2022 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

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 Panel Fittings

XinChen Caster Company Improves Central Locking Casters Quality

Central locking casters are very important components for hospital beds. It is very necessary to improve the quality of the central locking casters to keep the patients safe and ensure hospital beds have long use of life. - March 17, 2022 - XinChen Caster Wheels Company

Clip-on Style Gasket Profiles from EMKA UK for Specialty Enclosures and Vehicles

EMKA UK offers a full range of clip-on style extruded rubber section seals for all electrical and electronic cabinet installations. - March 16, 2022 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

EMKA UK Continues to Lead the Cabinet Security Industry with Their Biometric "at the Door" System for Data Centre Racking and Sensitive Data Applications

EMKA UK's biometric system for data centre racking and other sensitive data applications is suitable for financial and public service environments, as well as for vulnerable industrial situations. - March 14, 2022 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

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 - FDB Panel Fittings

EMKA New Virtual Exhibition Tour of Specialist Panel Hardware

The new virtual showroom from EMKA provides an online tour of their products and applications, covering Locks, Handles, Hinges, Gasket and Swinghandles. - February 17, 2022 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

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 - FDB Panel Fittings

Hardware from EMKA for the Machine Building and Production Engineering Industries

EMKA’s locking solutions for machine building and general mechanical engineering primarily meet the criteria of safety, with locking and operating convenience, as well as durability even under demanding conditions. - February 05, 2022 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

EMKA Hardware Packages for Specialist Industries – Railway and Related Commercial Vehicles

EMKA UK now offers a comprehensive range of locking solutions for the railway and related commercial vehicles industries. - January 20, 2022 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

Brecher Manufacturing Opens New High Volume Production Division

The company opened a new division to run higher production volumes for Sheet Metal Fabrication, Plastic Molding & CNC Machining. - January 01, 2022 - Brecher Manufacturing LLC

Quality Handles from Elesa UK for Commercial Catering Equipment

When manufacturers of commercial catering equipment are looking for standard components with high-quality style and robust ergonomic execution, they are likely to find the growing Elesa market-leading range highly suitable. - December 23, 2021 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

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 - FDB Panel Fittings

Full Package of Air Conditioning Hardware from EMKA UK

EMKA's range of Air Conditioning HVAC specialist panel hardware now comprises a full program of heavy-duty vibration resistant latches, lift and turn latches, pull handles, pull with quarter turn and 180° hinges and P type gasket profiles. - December 22, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

New Industrial Magnets Added to Elesa Range

Elesa’s industrial magnet range now includes new sizes in round and rectangular flat designs – also application-specific cable fixing magnets. - December 19, 2021 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

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 - FDB Panel Fittings

EMKA UK Announce Vandal Resistant IP65 Street Cabinet Hardware

EMKA UK's vandal-resistant swinghandles are suitable for street cabinets and have the capability to resist vandal attacks to level RC2 (DIN EN 1630). In addition, electronic lock and release mechanisms allow the door lock to be completely concealed within the cabinet. - December 14, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

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 - FDB Panel Fittings

New Elesa SFX Series Hydraulic Anti-Splash Breather Caps, Plus Dipstick

Two new designs of breather caps for hydraulic tank fillers are now offered by Elesa, each with their own choices of configuration which includes an innovative clip-on external linear labyrinth as an additional anti-spill device and a dipstick for level checking. - December 08, 2021 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

New Retractable IP65 "Chest" Handle from EMKA UK with Enhanced Haptic Features

The new IP65 retractable “chest” handle from EMKA UK represents a breakthrough for their standard hardware program, especially in terms of the haptic characteristics for closing comfort, with modern design details, which feature an optical opening indicator for greater convenience. - December 01, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

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 - FDB Panel Fittings

Enclosure Sealing – Hints and Tips from EMKA UK for Specialist Enclosure Manufacturers and Vehicle Builders

EMKA UK have long been market leaders in the field of specialist enclosure and cabinet hardware. Managing Director Andrew Billingham presents enclosure sealing hints and tips for specialist enclosure manufacturers and vehicle builders. - November 16, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

New EMKA 2021 Main Catalogue Covers Ingenious Locking Technology for Cabinets and Enclosures

For specialist panel builders and installers, the latest must-have 2021 main catalogue from EMKA covers their broad program of ingenious locking technology hardware for industrial cabinets and enclosures. It is available online and as hardcopy and gives an overview of the EMKA standard locks,... - November 06, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

New Elesa Connecting Clamps in Technopolymer for Tubular Frames and Mountings

Elesa’s new additions to their connecting clamp range include units with base, pivoting clamp bases and pivoting connection clamps, to match existing types already available. This range of pipe connecting clamps for round and square tubes is suitable for suspended pipe installations, pipe... - November 04, 2021 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

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 Panel Fittings

ELESA Standard Machine Components at the Advanced Engineering Exhibition, 3-4 Nov. at the NEC – Stand G10

The Elesa team are all looking forward to meeting customers face to face once again at the Advanced Engineering Exhibition, and on stand G10 will be exhibiting their standard machine components – recognised for the excellence of design and production quality. Especially of interest are likely... - October 29, 2021 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

Genset Housing Hardware from EMKA

EMKA engineers have developed a package of proven enclosure hardware to compliment all sizes of electrical generators for basement or rooftop installation. - October 22, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

Elesa Digital Position Indicators Meet the Time Challenge for Packaging Machine Manufacturers

These digital position indicators from Elesa are a like-for-like replacement for conventional items and the connected system allows up to 36 position indicators to be re-set all together from a PC link. This saves a great deal of time compared to re-setting each one individually for different packaging configurations. - October 06, 2021 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

EMKA Swinghandle Locking Solutions for Switch and Control Cabinets

EMKA UK offer a wide range of market-leading Swinghandle designs featuring a safe rest position, but without the protrusion where people and clothing may get caught. - September 30, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

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 - FDB Panel Fittings

New Stainless Steel Hinges in AISI 304Grade from Elesa UK

New stainless steel hinges in AISI 304 grade from Elesa offer high strength for heavy doors as well as excellent corrosion resistance, and are especially suited to enclosure installations in arduous environments. - September 26, 2021 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

EMKA RC2 Vandal Resistant Locking Solutions for Telecommunication and Other Outdoor Cabinets

EMKA are focussing on the issues of vandal resistance for locking outdoor cabinets with their range of swinghandles capable of resisting vandal attack to level RC2 (DIN EN 1630). - September 22, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

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 - FDB Panel Fittings

New Elesa IP65 Interlock Handles in Stainless Steel and Aluminium, with Electronic and Pneumatic Pushbuttons

New RH series tubular handles from Elesa offer a rugged and elegantly simple electrical cut-off for the safe opening of access panels on machine tools. - September 04, 2021 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

EMKA Offer Data Centre Biolock Demonstration Kit - For Exploration and Evaluation

EMKA has created a demonstration kit to enable data centre security engineers to see a physical, hands-on demonstration of the innovative EMKA Biolock system for server racking. - August 22, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

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

Elesa Standard Elements for Packaging Machines at the 2021 PPMA Show – Stand No. E01

Elesa will exhibit on stand no. E01 at the PPMA Show 2021, demonstrating a full selection of standard and specialist components suited to equipment used in these processing and packaging industries. - August 14, 2021 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

EMKA Gives Back Around the World – Supporting Some of the Pre-Eminent Issues of Our Times

EMKA’s awareness of its social responsibility is demonstrated by its attention to issues such as a clean water supply project in West Africa, and the support of women and children in sport. Their involvement at this level enables EMKA to give something back to the wider community on the world... - August 14, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

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 - FDB Panel Fittings

Global Metal Company Introduces a Feature Rich Online Price Calculator for Hardware Buyers

In an effort to make it easy for hardware buyers to find rates for new hardware products, Global Metal Company has released a new online price calculator. - August 08, 2021 - Global Metal Company

New Enclosure Gasket Sealing Brochure from EMKA UK

The New EMKA gasket sealing brochure presents a comprehensive collection of technical information plus an illustrated listing of sealing profiles showing standard ex-stock sections – downloadable at https://www.emka.com/uk_en/services/download/industry/. Gasket seals are appropriate for use... - August 07, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

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 - FDB Panel Fittings

New Toggle Clamps with Extended Lever from Elesa Solve the Reach Problem

New extended lever toggle clamps from Elesa provide a longer hold bar to hold items in position for working or fixing, allowing them to be secured across larger components. This extended lever allows the clamp arm to reach components in the middle of an assembly while giving clearance to view a... - July 24, 2021 - ELESA (UK) Ltd

Recent Headlines Within Hardware Manufacturing

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Within Hardware Manufacturing