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FDB Online Shop Includes IP65 Stainless Steel L and T Handles
IP65 L and T configuration door handles are now available in stainless steel from the FDB online store. Standard versions include quarter-turn non-locking or locking. Quarter-turn lever handles for padlocking are also available, as is an anti-vandal swinghandle type for profile cylinders and flat rods. - October 25, 2014 - FDB Panel Fittings
New 3500 Program Biometric Locking System from EMKA Offers Greater Personnel and Data Protection
The new BioLock from EMKA UK has an integral fingerprint reader and offers a superior level of security for the protection of valuable data. In conjunction with PIN codes and RFID access cards it provides an extremely high 3 level security protection which may be applied on an individual cabinet or on a designated block of cabinets. - October 23, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Hires Experienced Inside Sales Employee
Laboratory Testing Inc. welcomes Glen Hicks as a new Inside Sales employee. In his role, Glen will supply nondestructive testing, materials testing and calibration customers with fast, friendly service while handling inquiries, providing quotations and expediting orders. - October 22, 2014 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Magnetic Particle Inspection Article Featured in Quality Magazine
Laboratory Testing Inc. article, entitled “Choose the Most Reliable MPI Method for Your Business,” was published in the October 2014 issue of Quality Magazine. The author, Nondestructive Testing Manager Rich Goodwin, highlights testing results from three Magnetic Particle Inspection techniques and details their effectiveness. - October 19, 2014 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Featuring Fastener Testing at National Industrial Fastener Expo
Laboratory Testing Inc. will be exhibiting its fastener testing capabilities, as well as materials testing, nondestructive testing and calibration services, at the 2014 National Industrial Fastener Expo in Booth #623. The show will take place at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV on October 23-24, 2014. - October 17, 2014 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Chosen to Host NCSL International Meeting
LTI is hosting the 2014 NCSLI Philadelphia Section on October 23rd. The meeting will feature three presentations on metrology and calibration topics by Greg Strouse, Scott Mimbs and Joshua Biggar, and conclude with a tour of LTI’s facilities. - October 13, 2014 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
21st Century Technology Catches Up with Access Control in Data Centres
A new Biometric operated handle from EMKA UK provides, for the first time, unique finger print technology stored and processed in the handle on the cabinet with an “Indisputable Audit Trail” to protect valuable data and is compliant with the various data privacy rules and regulations. - October 12, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
72 Series Aluminium Spring Hinges from FDB Panel Fittings with Friction or Detent Design
The new 72 series aluminium spring hinges from FDB Panel Fittings have a concealed spring, butt type design and black or clear corrosion resistant anodised finish. The hinges will suit doors and opening panels in environments from domestic to office and industrial. - October 11, 2014 - FDB Panel Fittings
New Tubular Handle from Elesa UK with High Electrical Insulation Properties
Elesa’s new M.1043-HEI tubular handle features intrinsically high electrical insulation by virtue of its material construction and is expected to be of significant value in applications around equipment dealing with high power monitoring and control. - October 10, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Laboratory Testing NDT Technical Coordinator to Present at 2014 ASNT Annual Conference
LTI employee Phil Trach will present “Introducing Young People to NDT” at the 2014 ASNT Annual Conference. The presentation instructs professionals on a proven process for passing on nondestructive testing knowledge and for generating interest in the field with the next generation of potential NDT practitioners. The conference will be held in Charleston, SC on October 27-30, 2014. - October 05, 2014 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
EMKA Launch New Biolock Biometric Locking System for Server Racks - At Data Centre Expo Stand No. NN14
EMKA UK will be launching their new biometric locking system at Data Centre Expo at Excel London on the 8th – 9th October 2014. EMKA BioLock provides for the first time unique finger print technology stored and processed in the handle on the cabinet with an “Indisputable Audit Trail” to protect valuable data. - October 03, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Philadelphia Carbide Adds Tungsten Carbide & Ceramic Tooling to Its Line-Up of Custom Manufactured Industrial Parts & Components
Suburban Philadelphia company adds customized precision tooling to its line-up of precision manufacturing capabilities - October 01, 2014 - Philadelphia Carbide Co.
Hindustan Polymer Set to Become Biggest Exporter of Polymer Engineering Products
After successfully capturing the Indian and Asian market, Hindustan Polymer has announced that it is now set to become one of the biggest and trusted Indian polymer company offering quality PTFE products to US manufacturing companies. After successfully serving Indian and Asian market for more than... - September 28, 2014 - Hindustan Polymer
High Accuracy Non-Contact Magnetic Measuring Position Indicator from Elesa UK
The new magnetic measurement system from Elesa gives highly accurate repeatable measurements for industries such as furniture/wood working, window frame assembly, steel frame builders etc. - September 27, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Laboratory Testing Inc. Offers Contamination Control Certification Services
LTI now offers Contamination Control Certification Services, performing required testing including velocity profile, HEPA leak test, airflow patterns, particle count, decontamination and much more. Certification services are offered for hoods, filtered units and biosafety cabinets to verify containment and maintain cleanliness. - September 26, 2014 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
New Modular Roller Track System from Elesa UK
The new ELEROLL modular roller track system from Elesa UK is suitable for relatively light duty applications, e.g. moving UPVC doors and windows, boxes of goods, luggage, container bins, sub-assemblies and finished products in Kanban systems and conveyor transfer layouts. - September 19, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Arnold Machine Announces New Online eBook Library
New section features a collection of eBooks on a variety of essential topics. - September 12, 2014 - Arnold Machine
EMKA Videos Illustrate the Engineering Behind Cabinet Hardware
Four new short videos from EMKA UK give an insight into the engineering behind their market leading cabinet hardware. The videos cover plastic injection moulding; zinc die-casting; punching, bending and forming and machining technology. - September 06, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New Adjustable Stainless Steel Multi-Angle Lid and Door Stay from FDB Panel Fittings
The new adjustable multi-angle lid and door stay from FDB Panel Fittings enables locking of a lid or door in multiple positions by use of a manually sliding lock lever. - September 03, 2014 - FDB Panel Fittings
New Whitepaper from Elesa UK on the Use of Super-Technopolymer as a Substitute for Metal/Stainless Steel in Standard Machine Components
In this whitepaper Elesa UK M.D. Nigel Pritchett describes the new Super-Technopolymers used as alternatives to metal – even stainless steel – bringing with them many advantages. - August 30, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Materials, Properties and Testing of Sealing Profiles – A Whitepaper from EMKA UK
This new whitepaper from EMKA gives detailed information on the various materials used for sealing profiles, their properties and the national and international testing methods and standards relevant to them. - August 29, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Moisture Analysis for Welding Flux & Inorganic Samples Offered by Laboratory Testing Inc.
Moisture Analysis for welding flux and inorganic samples is now performed by Laboratory Testing Inc. The analysis is A2LA accredited to ISO 17025 and test procedures conform to standards AWS A4.4 M, MIL-E-23765/2E and EB 4906 Rev A. - August 22, 2014 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Arnold Machine Builds Successful Custom Automation System for Nucor Steel
New custom fence post automation system for largest U.S. steel manufacturer promises large-scale, efficient fence post production. - August 20, 2014 - Arnold Machine
Elesa SLCK Kit Turns Column Level Indicators Electronic
HCK column level indicators from Elesa UK can now be ordered or retro-fitted with an electronic sensing and control kit. Installation of the kit enables control of minimum and maximum level or operation of an alarm/light at the reference positions. - August 17, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
EMKA Launch Video Profile of How to Produce "Everything But the Enclosure"
How do EMKA produce “Everything but the Enclosure”? Two oversight videos explain how some standard technologies and a lot of ingenuity came together in their existing German facility and the new factory in Bosnia. - August 09, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
FDB’s "Black Torpedo" Hinge for Enclosures and Cabinets
FDB Panel Fittings now have their popular torpedo hinge available in a “Black” version. These torpedo-style hinges are widely used for electrical cabinets and enclosures, allowing doors to be quickly mounted or removed from frames. - July 31, 2014 - FDB Panel Fittings
MF Supply Announces Full Line of Military and Domestically Made Dowel Pins for U.S. Manufacturers as Demand Surges
MF Supply, a woman owned and operated distributor of fasteners and electronic hardware (http://www.mfsupply.com), is now offering Domestically manufactured and Military Specification DFARS compliant Dowel Pins in both Alloy and Stainless Steel. - July 30, 2014 - MF Supply
The New Double Red Compression Latch Handle from EMKA Secures Cabinets, Doors and Covers
The new Double Red compression latch handle from EMKA UK offers dual level security and is classified shock and vibration proof, as well as offering IP65 protection. - July 26, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Material Testing and Metrology Lab Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Laboratory Testing Inc. of Hatfield, PA, marks its 30th anniversary this year. Since 1984, many expansions and changes at LTI grew the company to a 91,500 sq. ft. facility with 145 employees performing a wide-range of services. - July 20, 2014 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
TG Manufacturing (Grand Rapids, MI) Acquires C&R Machine Corporation
Western Michigan-based TG Manufacturing, a division of Tiger Industrial Systems, today announced it has acquired Sand Lake, Michigan based C&R Machine Corporation. C&R Machine’s process expertise is in the areas of CNC turning, machining and assembly. The company currently supplies a... - July 18, 2014 - TG Manufacturing
New IP65 Compression Latch from FDB Panel Fittings Offers Inconspicuous Security
The new IP65 compression latch from FDB Panel Fittings will integrate seamlessly into virtually any enclosure design and was developed to minimise attack points for prying tools making it vandalism safe. - July 18, 2014 - FDB Panel Fittings
New IP65 Quarter-Turn, Quick-Fit Latches from Elesa UK
New range of IP65 quarter-turn, quick-fit latches from Elesa for enclosures, cabinets, machine guards and access panels in industrial environments, both indoor and outdoor. - July 12, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Extrusion Processes and Terminology Used in the Specification of Standard and Custom Sealing Profiles – A Whitepaper by Andy Billingham, M.d., EMKA UK
This new whitepaper from EMKA UK sheds light on the extrusion processes and terminology used for the benefit of specifiers looking for standard or custom extruded profiles. - July 11, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
FDB Panel Fittings Speeds-the-Way to Rugged Cabinet Hardware
FDB Panel Fittings supply rugged SNAPLINE hardware under their Rocfast program to complete all-terrain mechanics tool cabinets for Argon Welding Ltd. - June 29, 2014 - FDB Panel Fittings
EMKA Video Series New Releases – Quality Finishes Ensure Sealing and Longevity
The two latest videos in the EMKA video series deal with the sealing and finishing of cabinet and vehicle components and offer specialist enclosure and vehicle manufacturers insight into the high quality levels offered with this type of component. - June 27, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New BMS Detent Catch and Finger Pull Announced by Elesa UK
The new BMS series detent catch from standard component manufacturers Elesa for use as a snap door lock on machine guards, covers, hatches, display cases, industrial cabinets and similar. - June 22, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
EMKA Protector Vandal Resistant Swinghandles Now with Double Cylinder Lock and Padlockable Options
The Protector series of vandal resistant swinghandles from EMKA UK now includes a special double cylinder version for dual access installations, as well as a padlockable version with integral cylinder lock. - June 13, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Obtains Updated GE Transportation Aviation Approval
LTI’s S-400 approval from GE Transportation Aviation has been updated to also include High Cycle Fatigue Testing and E50TF133 Grain Size Evaluation. The full list of GE approvals currently held by LTI covers services performed in the Chemistry, Metallography, Mechanical Testing and Nondestructive Testing Labs. - June 13, 2014 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
New FDB Online Shop for Panel Fittings and Electrical Products
A new FDB online shop features the wide range of products available from FDB Electrical and FDB Panel Fittings. The shop covers FDB Electrical power distribution and circuit protection enclosed units, as well as items such as cabinet locks/components, hinges, handles, sealing gaskets and rod lock mechanisms from FDB Panel Fittings. - June 01, 2014 - FDB Panel Fittings
Metallurgical Engineer Joins Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. welcomes Greg Fackler as Metallurgical Engineer. His primary responsibilities include conducting microstructure examinations, macrostructure examinations, microhardness testing and failure analysis. - June 01, 2014 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
New EMKA 2014 Catalogue – Locks, Handles, Hinges, Gasket and Electronic Cabinet Security
EMKA’s new catalogue covers their expanding range of high specification enclosure and cabinet components such as locks, handles, hinges, gasket and electronic cabinet security, including the new radio activated Agent E swinghandle with RFID card reader and Biometric access control systems using finger print scanning. - June 01, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
MF Supply Introduces Domestically Manufactured Retaining Rings as Cost-Effective and Green Solution for U.S. Manufacturers
MF Supply, a woman owned and operated distributor of fasteners and electronic hardware (http://www.mfsupply.com), is now offering domestically manufactured DFARS and ROHS compliant Retaining Rings. - May 30, 2014 - MF Supply
New IP65 Stainless Steel Compression Lever Latch from Elesa UK
Elesa’s new rugged compression lever latch in stainless steel has a glass reinforced polyamide hand knob and is intended for frames and doors requiring gasket pull down for improved sealing, or for vibration resistance to ensure door security in high vibration applications. - May 30, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Laboratory Testing Inc. to Exhibit at MD&M East 2014
LTI will feature materials testing, nondestructive testing, calibration services and more during the MD&M East Show in New York on June 10-12. LTI will be exhibiting in Booth #1767, where they will feature information about their company and services. - May 21, 2014 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
New Elesa Lock Pins in Stainless and Steel
Lock pins in stainless and steel from Elesa UK for the secure location of equipment, providing a quick temporary fix by means of rapid insertion and removal. - May 21, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New Tamper Proof Concealed T Handle from FDB Panel Fittings
The new padlockable 3-145 eject and turn T handle from FDB Panel Fittings is tamper proof and offers water and dust protection to IP65. The design and layout of the T handle, in combination with the very narrow gap dimensions, make this handle resistant to tampering, and in addition the low profile... - May 17, 2014 - FDB Panel Fittings
The What, Why and How of Rubber Specifications for Sealing Profiles – a Whitepaper by Andy Billingham, M.D., EMKA UK
This new whitepaper from Andy Billingham, M.D. of EMKA (UK) Ltd, gives an overview of the materials and specifications commonly found in dealing with extruded sealing profiles. - May 17, 2014 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New Elevated Temperature Tensile Testing Video from Laboratory Testing Inc.
LTI has posted a new video on YouTube demonstrating an Elevated Temperature Tensile Test. Elevated Temperature Tensile Testing is performed to evaluate the strength of materials under high heat and stress situations. - May 03, 2014 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Laboratory Testing Inc. Announces A2LA Accreditation Additions for Calibration Services
A2LA has approved LTI for additional calibration capabilities under its accreditation. Additions to the scope of the accreditation include new hardness tester calibration capabilities and an expanded range of balances & scales. - May 03, 2014 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Mutual Screw & Supply Launches Safety-Products Division. Website Now Stocked with OSHA-Compliant Gear, All 5% Off in May.
As safety becomes an increasingly important issue in the construction field, Mutual Screw & Supply is launching an extensive safety-products division, featuring vital protective gear and jobsite necessities for every situation. To debut their new division, Mutual is offering a 5% discount on... - May 01, 2014 - Mutual Screw & Supply Inc