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Slam Latch Set by Weston Body Hardware Available from FDB Panel Fittings
FDB Panel Fittings are pleased to announce this Surface-Mount Slam Latch Set made by leading manufacturer Weston Body Hardware. It offers a fluorescent “mushroom” inside safety release which is widely required for large-size insulated enclosures. - November 30, 2024 - FDB Panel Fittings
Enclosure Door Support Stays Available from FDB Panel Fittings
The experienced team at FDB Panel Fittings have recently announced these enclosure door support stays which form part of the FDB Online offering of ex-stock stays, including telescopic stays. - November 10, 2024 - FDB Panel Fittings
New Grab Rails and Handles from FDB Panel Fittings
Newly announced by FDB Panel Fittings are these grab rails and handles, offering robust construction and simple front fixing with screws. - October 28, 2024 - FDB Panel Fittings
Electronic Locking Systems from EMKA Ltd.
EMKA (UK) announce their range of electronic locking systems such as handles used in their Agent E systems for stand-alone cabinets and Data Centres using a card or a smartphone app. EMKA also have quick release internally mounted electronic single-point catches and e-pushlock systems for parcel collection lockers or pharmaceutical storage and distribution lockers. - October 25, 2024 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Spanner Locks from FDB Panel Fittings Now Available on Their Online Store
FDB Panel Fittings are pleased to announce that their online store now offers many “spanner locks” ex-stock for industrial applications. These locks feature internationally recognised operating keys based on a tool, spanner or coin and so are widely referred to as “spanner... - October 05, 2024 - FDB Panel Fittings
EMKA Remote Smart Access with the iLOQS50
EMKA now offer customers the opportunity to use a mobile phone to unlock control cabinets, a feature that is likely to be especially useful in remote locations. The IP65 handle from their 1317 range has been adapted specially to accept the new cylinder from Finnish manufacturer iLOQ. This enables... - September 14, 2024 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Practical Bridge Handles from FDB Panel Fittings
Simple in style, robust and ergonomic in use, these practical bridge handles now offered by FDB Panel Fittings, offer a “fit and forget” solution to many manual opening situations. - August 30, 2024 - FDB Panel Fittings
Universal Budget Latches from FDB Panel Fittings
FDB Panel Fittings are pleased to announce Universal Budget latches to a Deadbolt design from their sales partner Weston Body Hardware – these are available ex-stock from the FDB Online store to a traditional industry standard format in mild steel or stainless steel for home and industrial... - August 24, 2024 - FDB Panel Fittings
FDB Panel Fittings Offers Camlocks for Typical Locking Needs
FDB offer a select range of camlocks in 11mm, 16mm and 20mm sizes. Round and square format housing styles are available – complete with lock nut and assembled flat cam for immediate fitment into a pre-punched industry-standard cut-out. - August 17, 2024 - FDB Panel Fittings
Small T Handles Now Available from the FDB Online Store
These T handles from FDB Panel Fittings sales partner Lowe & Fletcher are a great choice for cabinet handles, especially where there is plenty of space for people to pass, where their extra convenience is valued, or where it is important to match an existing installation. Gary Miles – MD... - August 08, 2024 - FDB Panel Fittings
Locking L Handle from FDB Panel Fittings for Cabinets and Enclosures Now Ex-Stock
FDB Panel Fittings are delighted to offer traditional L handles for specialist cabinet manufacturers which are now available ex-stock and online from the FDB Online Store – one example being the Lowe & Fletcher 1602 locking L-Handle. Now available from their Online store this handle is... - July 19, 2024 - FDB Panel Fittings
EMKA Agent E Electronic Locking Systems
Developments with the innovative Agent E Swinghandle from EMKA (UK) Ltd offers wireless communication for cabinet security in the protection of valuable/sensitive data such as for server parks or manufacturing and utility centres. - July 04, 2024 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Robust Mid and High-Range Locks from FDB Panel Fittings with Excellent IP Sealing
The FDB Online store now offers ex-stock mid and high-range enclosure lock programs which include quarter turn latches, locks, wing-knobs, spanner locks, all with excellent IP ratings, typically to IP65 degrees of sealing. - June 28, 2024 - FDB Panel Fittings
Lift-Off and Other Diecast Hinges for Heavy Enclosure Doors - from FDB Panel Fittings
FDB Panel Fittings are pleased to announce that they now offer traditional style diecast hinges for use on the outside of enclosures where they can facilitate lift-off operation, to ensure easy removal of doors for access to internal equipment during installation or maintenance. They provide a... - June 20, 2024 - FDB Panel Fittings
EMKA – Smart Access with Mobile Phone App
EMKA's new “EMKA mobile” app transforms a smartphone into a digital key for sophisticated and secure locking of cabinets and enclosures. - June 09, 2024 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
IP65/67 Quarter Turn L and T Handles Online from FDB Panel Fittings
The team at FDB Panel Fittings Online store is delighted to announce that they now have full stock of easy to fit traditional L and T style lock handles for all types of generic industrial applications, from production line to office, specialist vehicles to marine, offshore to hangers, control... - June 08, 2024 - FDB Panel Fittings
EMKA at The Security Event, April 2024
This April EMKA (UK) Ltd will welcome visitors to their stand No. 4/N67 in The Security Event at the NEC from April 30 to May 2 where they will demonstrate their wide range of innovative security hardware including locks, latches, hinges and seals used across all sectors of industry. - April 12, 2024 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
EMKA at the Commercial Vehicle Show, April 2024
EMKA (UK) Ltd are delighted to be at the Commercial Vehicle Show this year – to be held at the NEC on April 23 to 25 where they will be showing their program of innovative locking, sealing and hinging products on stand no. 5E85. - April 11, 2024 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
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
EMKA at Data Centre World, March 2024
EMKA will be demonstrating their “Agent E Wireless” wireless locking system at the forthcoming Data Centre World Exhibition at Excel London from 6 to 7 March on stand no D220. Visitors will be able to see how, by leveraging a combination of electromechanical handle, software and... - March 03, 2024 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Remote and Electronic Locking Systems from EMKA for Enclosures and Cabinets
EMKA UK recently informed that their new Rack Management Systems are installed worldwide in data centres and server parks of banks and co-location centres where a combination of electromechanical handles, software and radio technology is considered the best choice – such as the "Agent... - February 20, 2024 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
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 - FDB Panel Fittings
Updated Standard Program Swinghandles for Enclosures and Cabinets from EMKA
EMKA recently issued an update on their standard program of low profile swinghandles for enclosures and cabinets covering the benefits of this design technology, these include smooth doors with no marked protrusions offering increased safety as there is no danger of snagging on clothes as people... - December 02, 2023 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
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
Transport Hardware for Commercial and Specialist Vehicles, from EMKA
Electronic locking systems from EMKA are also of value for sectors far removed from electrical and electronic cabinets, in applications such as commercial vehicles and caravan manufacture where they offer a way that closure and locking systems may be completely mounted internally and therefore not visible from the outside. - November 04, 2023 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
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 - FDB Panel Fittings
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 - FDB Panel Fittings
Panel Building Hardware for Road and Rail Specialist Vehicles Available from EMKA
EMKA have developed application focussed products for road and rail specialist vehicles such as the Double-Red, ePush and eCam lock mechanisms which are coupled with various stainless steel quarter turn locks and hinges, plus the concealed fitting 180° Gear hinge. - October 14, 2023 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
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 - FDB Panel Fittings
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 - FDB Panel Fittings
Enclosure Hardware from EMKA for Air Conditioning Equipment
EMKA are constantly developing their portfolio for the HVACR industry and offer special handle systems for air conditioning installations, along with hinges in several variants and a wide range of suitable gasket sections. - August 04, 2023 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
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 - FDB Panel Fittings
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 - FDB Panel Fittings
EMKA Sealing Profiles for Industrial Cabinets and Enclosures
EMKA are pleased to announce that their expanding range of extruded gaskets for enclosures and other purposes are now available for sealing of industrial cabinets and enclosures, also for use on commercial and specialist vehicles as well as street furniture. - June 29, 2023 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
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 - FDB Panel Fittings
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 - FDB Panel Fittings
New 2225 Program Flat Swinghandle Mini Version Available from EMKA UK
EMKA are pleased to announce a significant new addition to their 2225 locking program. This innovative and flexible lock design program is now available in a miniature format which offers IP66 sealing and accepts many interchangeable locking sets. - May 27, 2023 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
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 - FDB Panel Fittings
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 - FDB Panel Fittings
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 - FDB Panel Fittings
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 Panel Fittings
New 180 Degree Screw-on Hinge Without Hinge Pin from EMKA Reduces Assembly Time, Cuts Cost
The new 1056 180 degree screw-on hinge without hinge pin from EMKA suits flush mounted doors, enables lift off door operation and may be interchanged with the existing 1056 design with no need to modify drawings or production. - February 02, 2023 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
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 - FDB Panel Fittings
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
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 - FDB Panel Fittings
New Theft-Resistant and Fire-Resistant Emergency Hammer for Railway Vehicles from EMKA
The new emergency hammer from EMKA for railway vehicles is now also offered with integral theft resistance, and is compliant with DIN EN 45545-2 HL3. This robust product has been developed specifically for rail vehicles where the safety demands are exceptionally high. - December 16, 2022 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
EMKA Announces Range of Ex-Stock Hinges for Flush Enclosure Doors
EMKA are delighted to announce their program of visible and non-visible hinges for flush enclosure doors. Flush doors often require hinges which are hidden or have hidden fixings for greater security so as to eliminate or conceal an obvious target area. Flush door design is inherently security... - December 08, 2022 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
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 Panel Fittings
Standard Hinges for Prominent Cabinet Doors with Up to 180 Degrees Opening Available from EMKA
Hinges for prominent doors from EMKA include the facility for up to 180 degrees opening when adjacent to another door, giving full access without needing to remove the door. - November 23, 2022 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
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