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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
Baron NDT Expands to Gulf Coast Region with New Office in Beaumont, Texas
Baron NDT, a well-respected provider of non-destructive testing (NDT) services, has recently announced the opening of a new office in Beaumont, Texas. This expansion will allow the company to support the industrial NDT needs of Southeast Texas and South Louisiana, as well as the rest of the Gulf Coast region. - January 02, 2023 - Baron NDT, LLC
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
Parts Life, Inc. Leader in DMSMS & Obsolescence Solutions, Manufacturing and Procurement Options in Volatile Supply Chain Climate
Parts Life, Inc. will be showcasing its capabilities for DMSMS supply chain solutioning and manufacturing at the Defense Manufacturing Conference at Booth #925 December 5th-8th in Tampa, Florida. With multiple contract vehicles and proven procurement paths, PLI is an industry leader in engineering,... - December 01, 2022 - Parts Life, Inc.
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
FDB Panel Fittings Camlocks Online – Ex-Stock with Urgent Delivery
FDB Panel Fittings now offer a select range of camlocks on their online store for enclosures, lockers, equipment cases and similar in 11mm, 16mm and 20mm sizes. - November 06, 2022 - FDB Panel Fittings
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
Parts Life, Inc. and LC Engineers Increase Combine Capabilities in Engineering and Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing
Parts Life, Inc. has completed the integration of LC Engineers to provide full service electrical, electronic and component manufacturing to the Parts Life Family of Companies. This combination creates synergy within the small business aimed at serving the warfighter and U.S. taxpayer while... - September 03, 2022 - Parts Life, Inc.
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