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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 - FDB Panel Fittings

Mould Making at EMKA for Injection Moulding of Plastics and Metals

EMKA recently announced that they are one of the top three mould makers in Europe – producing 900 moulds a year for plastic injection, e.g. polyamide/glass and Grivery, as well as zinc and aluminium die casting. This is especially of interest to UK companies because of the many advantages to... - August 21, 2022 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

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 - FDB Panel Fittings

EMKA Expands Their Folding T Handle Range

EMKA’s folding T handle expanded range to IP65 now encompasses zinc die and stainless steel manually lockable units with high security automotive barrels, as well as a padlockable version and an electro-mechanical central locking system. - August 05, 2022 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

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 - FDB Panel Fittings

EMKA Develop Precision Fit Closure Technology for New Modular Control Cabinets from Robotics and Automation Group KUKA

KUKA is currently starting series production of their new modular control cabinets with parts supplied by EMKA. - July 21, 2022 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

Parts Life, Inc. Receives 100th Source Approval Request

Recently the Parts Life, Inc. Family of Companies received their 100th Source Approval Request (SAR). A Source Approval Request (SAR) package contains all of the Technical Data needed to demonstrate manufacturability to the same level of quality or better than the current Approved Source. Source... - July 13, 2022 - Parts Life, Inc.

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 - FDB Panel Fittings

Locking Technology from EMKA Suits International Enclosure OEM

EMKA recently had the opportunity to develop locking technology equipment for leading enclosure OEM Rittal, who completely relaunched their range of small and compact enclosures with the new AX and KX series. - June 23, 2022 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.

Nanostructured Zinc Nickel Coating System for Oil and Gas Industries Designed to Replace Cadmium, PTFE & Ceramic-Metallic Coatings

ZNnGard™ (`zen·gärd), a Zinc-Nickel nanostructured electroplating system that is considered part of an overall strategy to replace cadmium, PTFE, ceramic metallic, and fluoropolymer processes, eliminate environmental and worker safety issues while significantly improving performance and reducing life-cycle costs. - June 22, 2022 - Sigma Fasteners, Inc.

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 - FDB Panel Fittings

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 - FDB Panel Fittings

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

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.

DLA Recognizes Parts Life, Inc. for Source Approval Reverse Engineering and Manufacturing

PLI has been recognized by the Defense Logistics Agency and the U.S. Air Force’s nuclear modernization for reverse engineering and manufacturing obsolete components for the Air Launch Cruise Missile on the B-52. Previously unavailable, the Elevon Barrel Seal required source approval to... - October 10, 2021 - Parts Life, Inc.

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

Recent Headlines Within Machine Shops; Turned Product; & Screw, Nut, & Bolt Manufacturing

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Within Machine Shops; Turned Product; & Screw, Nut, & Bolt Manufacturing