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Support for the Packaging Industry – Elesa Standard Components Make Life Easier with New Brochure
Elesa’s new brochure dedicated to the packaging industry demonstrates a full range of standard components that benefit user experience and are designed to suit the requirements of the wider packaging industry, including bottling and labelling in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. - November 29, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
EMKA Address Planning of Hardware Component Supply for Post Brexit in 2021
EMKA address planning of hardware component supply for post Brexit in 2021 – how to minimise problems and maximise benefits. - November 15, 2020 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New DIRAK IP65/66 Stainless Steel Wing Knob from FDB Panel Fittings
The new DIRAK stainless steel IP65/66 Wing Knob available from FDB Panel Fittings makes life easy for builders of small cabinets and wall mounting enclosures, with one-handed twist and open quarter-turn functionality. - November 14, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
EMKA Highlights the Need for Correct Installation and Care of Hygiene Quarter Turn Latch Fasteners
EMKA highlights the need for correct Installation and Care of IP69K stainless steel hygiene compression latches which are EHEDG Certified to make hygiene areas more secure against unauthorised access. - November 11, 2020 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New Aluminium Profile Spring Hinges from FDB Panel Fittings
The new Aluminium Profile Spring hinges from FDB/Pinet offer a range of features which enable specialist panel builders to achieve high quality solutions to regular enclosure problems of door closure by means of integral spring operation. - November 11, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
Elesa UK Announce New Wire Rope Arrival to Vibration Damper Family
ELESA UK are pleased to announce a new wire rope design of vibration damper to complement the existing rubber-based mounts and buffers, used for isolation of equipment where vibration is a major issue. - November 08, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Parts Life, Inc. Will Manufacture Prototypes for 22 Critical Engine Parts for TF33 Engines Located on B-52
Parts Life, Inc. is pleased to announce their latest contract with the Defense Logistics Agency to reverse engineer and develop Technical Data Packages and manufacture prototypes for 22 critical engine parts for TF33 engines using their proven R.O.P.E. process. “We’re grateful for the... - November 05, 2020 - Parts Life, Inc.
DLA Recognizes Parts Life, Inc. with Supply Chain Improvement Award
DLA Recognizes Parts Life, Inc. with Supply Chain Improvement Award for the success of the increase competition through small business source approval request (SAR) for DLA Nuclear Enterprise Support Office (NESO) NSNs. - November 05, 2020 - Parts Life, Inc.
Parts Life, Inc. is Proud to Announce Their New Office Location in Oklahoma Near Tinker Air Force Base
Parts Life, Inc. is proud to announce their expansion and new office location in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Located in the heart of the Tinker Business Industrial Park complex next to Tinker Air Force Base, the Parts Life, Inc. team looks forward to the continued opportunity to better serve the USAF... - November 05, 2020 - Parts Life, Inc.
New Visual Indication IP69K Stainless Steel Compression Latch from EMKA
The new EMKA IP69K compression latch in stainless steel with visual status indication suits railway and other special vehicle applications. This allows for distanced observation of the lock status – whether the lock is open or closed – by virtue of a cover which is linked to the lock. - October 29, 2020 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New Elesa MPI-R10 Magnetic Measuring System with Seven-Digit Display, for Linear or Angular Measurement
The new Elesa MPI-R10 magnetic measuring system in IP54 or IP67 housing provides seven-digit remote readout of linear or angular measurements. Offering a solution which benefits the operative to manage equipment safely, accurately and quickly without the need to personally access the materials or... - October 14, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
FDB Rocfast Lock Assembly and Logistics Ready to Help Rebuild the Industrial Enclosures Industry
The Rocfast service from FDB Panel Fittings has been in strong demand for the way they are able to rapidly configure hardware components including locks of all types. FDB can speed specification, assembly and delivery by using their specialist knowledge of the market, coupled with long term relationships, to save time, money and mistakes. - October 11, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
New FDB/DIRAK Telescopic Cover Supports for Control Desks - Tops and Covers
New DIRAK telescopic cover supports are now available from FDB Panel Fittings for covers and top leaves of industrial control desks, and for side inspection covers of large machines. - September 26, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
New Enclosure Sealing Technology Made to Measure Catalogue Available from EMKA UK
The New Sealing Technology 2020 Catalogue from EMKA covers their made to measure Profiles and Frames which greatly enhance the performance and reliability of enclosure gasket installations. - September 17, 2020 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Makersmiths Teen Launches Desks for Distance
Makersmiths member Colby Samide, a Woodgrove High School junior has put his woodworking skills to the test making free student desks for local students who will be returning to school virtually. Colby was impressed by the Maryland nonprofit Desks for Dads and decided to turn his woodworking talent... - September 10, 2020 - Makersmiths, LLC
New FH Modular Coolant Hose System from Elesa UK
The new Elesa FH Modular Coolant Hose system provides a popular solution in metal cutting and machining applications, and for lubricating large compressors and other equipment, in the oil and gas industries. This modular system using snap assembly of the single elements allows adjustment of the... - September 04, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New 2020-2021 Enclosure Hardware Catalogue and Supplement from EMKA UK
EMKA UK’s new 2020/2021 Main Catalogue covers their comprehensive range of ingenious locking technology for cabinets and enclosures, demonstrating their commitment to the arena of industrial hardware components. - August 26, 2020 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Specialist Standard Components from Elesa Support the Waste Management Industry
Elesa UK are delighted to support the waste management and processing industries with ex-stock robust standard components designed for application in arduous environments. - August 22, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New DIRAK Multi-Point Locking from FDB Panel Fittings - Ensures Uniform Sealing, Resists Unauthorised Opening of Large Cabinets
The new DIRAK 90° rod redirect adapter from FDB Panel Fittings can provide five points of closure, or potentially more if required, on large doors on electrical or electronic cabinets in industrial applications. - August 02, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
Coronavirus Equipment Hardware Components from EMKA
EMKA can supply suitable hardware from stock for applications in the healthcare sector which call for hardware such as quarter turn locks. - July 30, 2020 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Challenge Europe Announce Manufacturing Partnerships for Threaded Fasteners
Challenge Europe are delighted to announce their partnership capabilities for sourcing and supply chain management of threaded fasteners on a specialist basis. - July 26, 2020 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
Elesa Support COVID Security with Screen Mounting Clamps for Shops and Industrial Safety
Elesa’s Panel Support Clamp range offers a quick and robust solution to the construction of safety screens manufactured in acrylic or other materials. - July 25, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New Vandal-Resistant 180° Stainless Steel Hinge from FDB Panel Fittings
The new DIRAK stainless steel hinge from FDB Panel Fittings offers increased protection against unauthorised access due to its specific design and construction. - July 24, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
New Pneumatic Fastening Clamps from Elesa UK Speed the Manufacturing Processes
Elesa launch their new MM range of pneumatic clamps, offering fast repetitive clamping cycles on manual or automated production lines to aid achievement of lower costs and more efficient output. - July 18, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Edge Protectors from EMKA UK Protect Edges and People
Extruded edge protectors from EMKA UK are now offered in a wide range of sizes using spring steel spines within PVC or EPDM sheaths, so ensuring a firm grip. Sections in fire grade EPDM are also available. Self-locking “U” sections are ideal for covering of potentially sharp metal or... - July 16, 2020 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Challenge Europe – Wire Thread Inserts for High-Strength Threads in Soft Materials
Challenge Europe announce their stock, advice and production service operation for a comprehensive range of wire thread inserts, available in both tanged and tangless variants. - July 10, 2020 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
Ergostyle® Components for the Office Equipment Industry Now Available from Elesa
The Ergostyle® range of standard components available from Elesa has been specifically designed with the modern office environment in mind, including adjustable handles and levelling feet. - June 18, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Auburn Bearing Launches New, Updated Website
Auburn Bearing's revamped website features a clean, mobile-friendly design and improved functionality for a more user-friendly experience. The website's key new features include a comprehensive online product catalog, an intuitive product search option, detailed bearing specs and data, downloadable 2D and 3D CAD files, and an easy to use RFQ cart and submission process. - June 08, 2020 - Auburn Bearing & Manufacturing
EMKA UK Address the Medical Device Industry with Stainless Steel Hardware
EMKA UK have good stocks of hardware including 316 grade stainless steel items for general medical equipment or devices – ideal for hospital use, as well as for food processing. - May 23, 2020 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Industrial Magnets from Elesa UK – A New Take on Many Options for Positioning, Clamping and Retention
Elesa have revised their extensive range of high-quality industrial magnets for use in positioning and clamping applications across almost all industries, from mining to food processing and machining to farming. With high pull force and many shape options available in different alloys, these... - May 16, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New Stainless Hinge from DIRAK and FDB Panel Fittings
The specialist team of DIRAK and FDB Panel Fittings are pleased to launch their new 180° stainless steel hinge for specialist cabinets where corrosion-resistance and robust service performance are defined requirements. - May 14, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
Challenge Europe – Ex-Stock Threaded Fasteners for Challenging Times
Challenge Europe are pleased to announce that they have good stocks of threaded fasteners so that customers can be assured of robust supply, especially important at this time of general lock-down when it may be difficult to access many existing channels, and will be just as important when urgent demand is felt in the recovery phase. - May 13, 2020 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
Aerospace & Defense Review Names Parts Life, Inc. as Top Defense Manufacturing Consulting/Service Company of 2020
Parts Life, Inc. is proud to be one of Aerospace & Defense Review Magazine's top 10 Defense Manufacturing Consulting/Service Companies of 2020. Recognized for their innovative and timely solutions in DMSMS and obsolescence management, Parts Life, Inc. is honored to be recognized within their industry. - May 04, 2020 - Parts Life, Inc.
PartsBadger Expedites Domestic CNC Machining Growth Plan
PartsBadger continued their $2MM investment plan at the beginning of April by expediting the purchase of three more 3-axis CNC machines with trunnions to allow for 5-axis machining capability and high speed production. - May 02, 2020 - PartsBadger
Challenge Europe Discuss the Risks of Reliance on the Automatic Specification Selection Feature in CAD Systems
Challenge Europe come across the risks of excessive reliance on the automatic specification selection feature in many CAD systems at the design stage which focuses on the need to consult a specialist fastener supplier, especially regarding subcontract assemblies, since it may be that they cannot actually comply with the original drawing. - May 01, 2020 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
Lighting Industry Components - Elesa Focuses on Standard Mounting Elements
Standard components manufacturer Elesa can provide ex-stock fixing elements for the lighting industry which needs to deal with a huge range of mounting, adjustment and dismounting requirements. - April 25, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Elesa Expands High-Performing SAN (Sanitary) Components Range for Hygiene Environments
Elesa UK has expanded their range of SAN (sanitary) handles, knobs, levers, clamping handles for hand-operated equipment in medical/bio-chemical and laboratory environments, including disability aids, food processing and pharmaceutical, catering and public fittings. - April 23, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New DIRAK Swinghandle Cam Mounting from FDB Panel Fittings
The DIRAK Swinghandle system from FDB Panel Fittings is now enhanced with the introduction of their 3-440 Bearing Plate RS bases. These intermediary mounting accessories enable use of swinghandles with a single point polyamide latching cam or alternatively with standard cam and multi-point rod... - April 10, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
EMKA Compression Latches Offer Special Performance for Standard Applications
Market leaders EMKA are delighted to announce that their compression latch technology continues to be applied to standard products, so increasing the performance available for standard applications in arduous environments – e.g. to IP69 where needed. EMKA compression latches enhance sealing... - April 01, 2020 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
PartsBadger Donates Surgical Masks
In an effort to assist with the growing need for surgical masks, PartsBadger gets involved by donating to local area healthcare facilities in need. - March 29, 2020 - PartsBadger
Partsadger is Doing Their Part, Six Feet Apart
PartsBadger, a CNC machine shop in Cedarburg, WI, provides machined parts to essential manufacturers. - March 29, 2020 - PartsBadger
New from FDB Panel Fittings - DIRAK IP65 Swinghandle for Flat Rod Systems
The new DIRAK 3-149 swinghandle from enclosure hardware specialists FDB Panel Fittings is a low-profile IP65 locking handle which facilitates fitment of flat rod multi-point closure systems. The swinghandle/flat rod approach especially suits larger door cabinets which need the additional rigidity... - March 25, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
Challenge Europe Discuss the Future of Machine Screws
Challenge Europe discuss the development of machine screws and look to the future, foreseeing better production technologies and higher performance. - March 23, 2020 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
Parts Life, Inc. Enters Licensing Agreement with Pratt & Whitney to Manufacture Components for the TF33 Engine
Congratulations to the Parts Life, Inc. team for entering a licensing agreement with Pratt & Whitney to manufacture components for the TF33 engine. The TF33 is the engine that powers the B-52 strategic bomber which remains a critical system in the defense of our nation. Parts Life continues to... - March 16, 2020 - Parts Life, Inc.
New Lift-Off 180° Cabinet Hinge by DIRAK from FDB Panel Fittings
The new 180-degree opening, lift-off DIRAK hinge from enclosure hardware specialists FDB Panel Fittings offers a convenient and robust solution to the problem of how to comfortably lift-off a cabinet door for installation or maintenance. This new hinge, with steel frame component which matches a... - March 13, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
Elesa – New Expanded Catalogue and E-Commerce Website
New expanded catalogue and e-commerce website from Elesa UK with over 5000 new product codes and updated product groups. - March 06, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
EMKA Latch Locks for Special Sectors by Industry Application – 2020 Catalogue
Locks and Latches from EMKA for railways, HVAC, hygiene areas and caravans/mobile homes and trailers can be seen in their new 2020 catalogue, also online. - March 05, 2020 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New DIRAK Cabinet L-Handle from FDB Panel Fittings
This new DIRAK enclosure handle in traditional L format from sales partner FDB Panel Fittings incorporates many features in one simple product. - February 23, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
Challenge Europe Discuss the Differences Between Thread-Forming Screws and Self-Tappers
Challenge Europe explain the differences between thread-forming screws and self-tappers, along with industrial application and best practice. - February 20, 2020 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
Updated DIRAK Lift-off Corner Hinge Now Available from FDB Panel Fittings
The latest updated version of DIRAK’s lift-off corner hinge for surface mounted doors is available from FDB Panel Fittings. This traditional “bullet” design is aesthetically compatible with general industrial/office cabinet environments and incorporates a Teflon load-bearing washer which provides a reliable, durable, smooth action. - February 08, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings