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Torque Friction and Adjustable Cabinet Hinges from EMKA UK
Enclosure hardware manufacturers EMKA are pleased to offer their specialist program of robust Torque Friction Hinges which can serve the function of a door stay and beneficially save the cost and installation of a separate stay component. - October 21, 2022 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
EMKA New Handle Collaboration with Enclosure OEM Demonstrates Switchable Lock Mechanism
Long-term collaboration bears fruit in the enclosure world where EMKA announce their newly designed handle with changeable lock inserts for Italian control cabinet manufacturer MPGAMMA. - October 09, 2022 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Enclosure Lock/Latch Wing Handles Ex-Stock Online and in Stainless Steel from FDB Panel Fittings
Enclosure hardware specialists FDB Panel Fittings now offer high quality quarter-turn lock/latches at their online store in wing format. This convenient wing handle or wing knob design facilitates improved manual operation on small, e.g. wall mounting enclosures, or may be used in pairs for larger... - September 30, 2022 - FDB Panel Fittings
New Dirak Hinged Recessed Handle from FDB Panel Fittings
The new Dirak Hinged Recessed Handle available from FDB Panel Fittings is intended for use in applications such as the construction of specialist road and rail vehicles. - September 28, 2022 - FDB Panel Fittings
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.
Laurel Bank Machines Exhibits at 2022 Jack Henry Connect, August 30 - September 1 at San Diego Convention Center
Jack Henry connects people with financial institutions and solutions to serve their communities, along with an annual educational conference and technology showcase as an extension of its commitment to strengthening connections and forging relationships. The conference is a wonderful opportunity for banks, credit union leaders, and representatives to connect with technology partners, Jack Henry leadership and each other to discuss, grow, and learn together. - August 16, 2022 - Laurel Bank Machines
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.
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.
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
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