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EMKA Locking Solutions for the Railway Industry
EMKA offer a comprehensive range of door locking hardware for the Railway industry – to suit specialist cabinets on-board or lineside, as well as for passenger doors and storage lockers. - March 17, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
FDB Panel Fittings Specialist Cabinet and Enclosure Hardware from DIRAK
FDB are pleased to announce that their high-quality service package of panel and electrical enclosure hardware now includes the expanding DIRAK hardware range for specialist metal/plastic fabricators, including panel builders and OEMs. - March 04, 2021 - FDB Panel Fittings
Elesa Angled Handles Inclined to Make Things Easier for Many Industries
The new Elesa range of angled bridge handles provide a safe and ergonomic grip close to the edge of a door, ensuring safe and easy operation. Traditionally, bridge handles are used on sliding doors, access panels, drawers, and cases. The angled feature distances and translates forces at a more... - February 27, 2021 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New L36 DIRAK/FDB Panel Fittings IP65/67 Quarter-Turn Latch/Lock with Flat Head
The new L36 IP65/67 Quarter-Turn latch/lock with Flat Head from FDB and DIRAK offers an especially flat and stable installation for where a smooth low-profile head is important for aesthetic and safety reasons. - February 14, 2021 - FDB Panel Fittings
Elesa Flexible Coolant Hoses Support Many Applications
The recently introduced FH flexible coolant hoses from Elesa are made using snap assembly of individual tube segments to allow universal direction of the lubricating/cooling jet, with maximum flexibility. - February 13, 2021 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
EMKA Cabinet Innovations for Mechanical Engineering
New guidance from EMKA addresses the closure issues of control cabinets and enclosures in mechanical engineering. - February 04, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Elesa Launch New Ranges of Protective Caps and Plugs
New ex-stock Protective Caps and Plugs from Elesa solve protective problems simply – from cushioning pipe ends to preventing loss of fluids or ingress of foreign matter. They provide tough barriers to match industrial environments from clean workstations to messy outdoor situations –... - January 30, 2021 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
DIRAK-SNAP-Technology from FDB – A Simple, Secure Alternative Approach to Installation of Panel Hardware
DIRAK-SNAP-Technology (DST) from FDB Panel Fittings offers easily made high-strength panel connections, without the use of any tools, so that specialist panel builders can create the perfect solution, simply and securely in seconds. - January 24, 2021 - FDB Panel Fittings
New Locking Solutions Guidance from EMKA UK for Switch and Control Cabinet Industrial Sectors
EMKA are pleased to offer robust mechanical and advanced electronic locking systems for switch and control cabinets to provide a high level of protection against unwanted access. - January 23, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Elesa Launch High Performance Misati Pneumatic Clamps for Automation and Robotics Applications
Elesa announce a partnership with Misati, whose high-performance pneumatic clamps offer exceptional clamping action in work holding, or transport of assemblies in manufacturing operations. Designed for robotic use, they are easy to install, robust and well proven. - January 15, 2021 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Quality Manufacturing Processes from Elesa UK for Industrial Components
Elesa establish a quality manufacturing process for industrial components and address the issue of quality in today’s industrial marketplace. - December 25, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New Height-Adjustable Door Locking System from FDB Panel Fittings
The new DIRAK height-adjustable door locking system available from FDB Panel Fittings suits varying door depths or gasket pull down requirements. - December 24, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
New Hinges from Elesa Get the Best Out of Reinforced Technopolymers
New hinges from Elesa in reinforced technopolymer for protective enclosures, cabinets and frames, where strength, lightness, cost and corrosion resistance are key factors in provision of doors or access panels. - December 20, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New Anti-Microbial Bow Handle from EMKA – For Domestic, Public, Industrial Use
EMKA’s new 1095-36-WI bow handle with the optional cover is designed to meet increasing hygiene regulations which require anti-microbial characteristics for use in highly frequented environments. These are situations where particular attention must be paid to potential exposure and include... - December 12, 2020 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Elesa Smart Working Maintains Standard Component Support in Difficult Times
Elesa sustain high stock levels during 2020 to maintain supply chains and support the economy with the ethical supply of machine components to the medical sector. - December 10, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New Protective Key for Mirror Polished Hygiene Locks from FDB Panel Fittings and DIRAK
New Double D profile key for hygiene locks from FDB Panel Fittings which protects against micro scratch surface damage when used in operation. - December 09, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
EMKA Self-Adhesive Gaskets Now Certified for Hygiene Applications – Also as Punched Sheet Gaskets
As part of their ongoing development program, EMKA's self-adhesive gaskets have recently received certification to hygiene standard VDI 6022. - December 03, 2020 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
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
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. 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.
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.