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PartsBadger Expedites Domestic CNC Machining Growth Plan
PartsBadger continued their $2MM investment plan at the beginning of April by expediting the purchase of three more 3-axis CNC machines with trunnions to allow for 5-axis machining capability and high speed production. - May 02, 2020 - PartsBadger
Challenge Europe Discuss the Risks of Reliance on the Automatic Specification Selection Feature in CAD Systems
Challenge Europe come across the risks of excessive reliance on the automatic specification selection feature in many CAD systems at the design stage which focuses on the need to consult a specialist fastener supplier, especially regarding subcontract assemblies, since it may be that they cannot actually comply with the original drawing. - May 01, 2020 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
Lighting Industry Components - Elesa Focuses on Standard Mounting Elements
Standard components manufacturer Elesa can provide ex-stock fixing elements for the lighting industry which needs to deal with a huge range of mounting, adjustment and dismounting requirements. - April 25, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Elesa Expands High-Performing SAN (Sanitary) Components Range for Hygiene Environments
Elesa UK has expanded their range of SAN (sanitary) handles, knobs, levers, clamping handles for hand-operated equipment in medical/bio-chemical and laboratory environments, including disability aids, food processing and pharmaceutical, catering and public fittings. - April 23, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New DIRAK Swinghandle Cam Mounting from FDB Panel Fittings
The DIRAK Swinghandle system from FDB Panel Fittings is now enhanced with the introduction of their 3-440 Bearing Plate RS bases. These intermediary mounting accessories enable use of swinghandles with a single point polyamide latching cam or alternatively with standard cam and multi-point rod... - April 10, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
EMKA Compression Latches Offer Special Performance for Standard Applications
Market leaders EMKA are delighted to announce that their compression latch technology continues to be applied to standard products, so increasing the performance available for standard applications in arduous environments – e.g. to IP69 where needed. EMKA compression latches enhance sealing... - April 01, 2020 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
PartsBadger Donates Surgical Masks
In an effort to assist with the growing need for surgical masks, PartsBadger gets involved by donating to local area healthcare facilities in need. - March 29, 2020 - PartsBadger
Partsadger is Doing Their Part, Six Feet Apart
PartsBadger, a CNC machine shop in Cedarburg, WI, provides machined parts to essential manufacturers. - March 29, 2020 - PartsBadger
New from FDB Panel Fittings - DIRAK IP65 Swinghandle for Flat Rod Systems
The new DIRAK 3-149 swinghandle from enclosure hardware specialists FDB Panel Fittings is a low-profile IP65 locking handle which facilitates fitment of flat rod multi-point closure systems. The swinghandle/flat rod approach especially suits larger door cabinets which need the additional rigidity... - March 25, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
Challenge Europe Discuss the Future of Machine Screws
Challenge Europe discuss the development of machine screws and look to the future, foreseeing better production technologies and higher performance. - March 23, 2020 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
Parts Life, Inc. Enters Licensing Agreement with Pratt & Whitney to Manufacture Components for the TF33 Engine
Congratulations to the Parts Life, Inc. team for entering a licensing agreement with Pratt & Whitney to manufacture components for the TF33 engine. The TF33 is the engine that powers the B-52 strategic bomber which remains a critical system in the defense of our nation. Parts Life continues to... - March 16, 2020 - Parts Life, Inc.
New Lift-Off 180° Cabinet Hinge by DIRAK from FDB Panel Fittings
The new 180-degree opening, lift-off DIRAK hinge from enclosure hardware specialists FDB Panel Fittings offers a convenient and robust solution to the problem of how to comfortably lift-off a cabinet door for installation or maintenance. This new hinge, with steel frame component which matches a... - March 13, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
Elesa – New Expanded Catalogue and E-Commerce Website
New expanded catalogue and e-commerce website from Elesa UK with over 5000 new product codes and updated product groups. - March 06, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
EMKA Latch Locks for Special Sectors by Industry Application – 2020 Catalogue
Locks and Latches from EMKA for railways, HVAC, hygiene areas and caravans/mobile homes and trailers can be seen in their new 2020 catalogue, also online. - March 05, 2020 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New DIRAK Cabinet L-Handle from FDB Panel Fittings
This new DIRAK enclosure handle in traditional L format from sales partner FDB Panel Fittings incorporates many features in one simple product. - February 23, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
Challenge Europe Discuss the Differences Between Thread-Forming Screws and Self-Tappers
Challenge Europe explain the differences between thread-forming screws and self-tappers, along with industrial application and best practice. - February 20, 2020 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
Updated DIRAK Lift-off Corner Hinge Now Available from FDB Panel Fittings
The latest updated version of DIRAK’s lift-off corner hinge for surface mounted doors is available from FDB Panel Fittings. This traditional “bullet” design is aesthetically compatible with general industrial/office cabinet environments and incorporates a Teflon load-bearing washer which provides a reliable, durable, smooth action. - February 08, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
Laboratory Testing Inc. Hires Todd Nolen as Key Account Manager
Todd Nolen has joined independent materials testing and metrology lab, Laboratory Testing Inc. as a Key Account Manager. - February 07, 2020 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Quarter-Turns from EMKA - Simple Latches Through to Keylocks Requiring Just a Quarter-Turn to Operate
EMKA discuss the different types of quarter-turn latches available from them on an ex-stock basis - quick to fit and quick to operate latch locks which suit factory to office, computer room to laboratory where quarter-turns are a simple and low-cost latching and locking system. - February 06, 2020 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Elesa Announces Production Industry Service Focus on the Furniture Industry
Elesa can offer a global systematised approach to meet the needs of furniture production from machining/assembly to incorporation at component level and installation, e.g. siting, levelling and adjustment. - February 05, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Parts Life, Inc. Wins 16 Contracts with Tinker Air Force Base Propulsion Directorate for TF33 Engine
Over the last several weeks the Parts Life, Inc. team has been working hard on proposals for Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma's Propulsion Pitch Day. The Air Force initiative was to rapidly provide manufacturing solutions for TF33 engine parts challenges with the intent of obtaining prototype... - February 03, 2020 - Parts Life, Inc.
New DIRAK Quarter-Turn Hygiene Latch from FDB with SW13 Insert, Also Red or Blue Colour Coded O-ring
The new hygiene quarter-turn latch from FDB with two coloured O-rings will prevent accumulation of dirt deposits and penetration of liquids under pressure wash conditions. - February 01, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
New from FDB - DIRAK Rod Latch System Helps Panel Builders and Installers
The new DIRAK rod latch kit from FDB Panel Fittings makes short work of installing a multi-point rod lock door closing mechanism, together with a standard quarter-turn latch, offering 2 or 3 point gasket pull-down for medium to large enclosure doors. The simple clip-and-cam fit operation suits dual... - January 18, 2020 - FDB Panel Fittings
Challenge Europe Announce Ex-Stock Star/Multi-Splined (TORX) Drive Screws
Challenge Europe now offers ex-stock Hexalobular Internal Drive screws (generically of the TORX style) as part of their manufacturing supply service. - January 18, 2020 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
Elesa UK at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2020, Farnborough 11-13 February – Stand No. F250
Elesa UK will display their range of high quality machine components at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Exhibition, 11-13th February 2020. - January 17, 2020 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Quality Management is No Accident at PartsBadger
It's imperative to take care of the products being manufactured for customers. That is why PartsBadger took the necessary steps to register as ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D. - January 02, 2020 - PartsBadger
EMKA Hygiene Locks Set High Standards for Food Industry Equipment
EMKA hygiene locks set high standards for food industry equipment with renowned food machinery manufacturer Maschinenfabrik Seydelmann KG. - December 22, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
External Hinges from Elesa – Enclosure Doors to Equipment Safety Cut-Off
Elesa is pleased to announce that their broad range of hinges and connection products is continually diversifying to meet customer needs. This wide range of hinges and connections in plastic or metal, extends across standard products in technopolymer and SUPER-technoploymer, aluminium, zinc... - December 21, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
PartsBadger Invests in CNC Machines to Bolster Domestic Production
PartsBadger, a provider of CNC manufactured parts, was founded on the premise that humankind's ability to innovate shall not be limited by the ability to make. Having found limitations in the industry for quote and production speed, the founders developed a quoting algorithm which would allow... - December 20, 2019 - PartsBadger
Earthing and Joining of Enclosure/Cabinet Panels - a Quick and Easy Solution from DIRAK/FDB Panel Fittings
The task of joining metal panels while creating an earth point is made easier with the new grounding cage nut from FDB Panel Fittings which is designed especially for use in electronic equipment, 19” racks, server cabinets and similar. It enables quick, simple joining of panels and creates a... - December 19, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings
PartsBadger Connects People with the Local Economy
PartsBadger, a provider of CNC manufactured parts, found its home late 2018 in Cedarburg, WI, a city population of around 11.5k, with the purchase of a 15,000 sq ft facility on Commerce Court. A look at Cedarburg from the Chamber of Commerce website, “Located just 20 miles north of Milwaukee... - December 18, 2019 - PartsBadger
New Emergency Hammer from EMKA - an Indispensable Lifesaver
Emergency hammers are a familiar sight in buses or trains, where they are located ready to use and clearly visible, right next to the windows. EMKA has now introduced a new advance on the traditional design of emergency hammer for breaking tempered and laminated glass, as well as insulating glass. - December 13, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Elesa Opens the Door for Newgate Secure Access Solutions
Elesa UK supply tubular and bridge handles to Newgate for their pedestrian gates and barrier and gate drive units. - December 11, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Challenge Europe Offer Five Types of Socket Screws
Production supply specialists Challenge Europe are pleased to offer five types of socket screws from stock to support the engineering/assembly industries. - December 06, 2019 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
Third-Generation Family Member Becomes President of Laboratory Testing Inc.
After 25 years as president of Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI), Michael J. McVaugh is retiring from the position and turning over the title to his son, Brandon McVaugh. Mike will remain CEO of the family-run business that was started by his father, Robert (Bob) W. McVaugh, Sr. Mike McVaugh began... - December 05, 2019 - Laboratory Testing Inc.
Elesa UK Pushes the Boundaries in the World of Metal Standard Elements
Elesa is well known for high quality technopolymer machine elements and is committed to maintaining the quality aspect of all their products. Many new stainless steel products are listed in the new Elesa 166.1 catalogue supplement. - December 05, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Challenge Europe Offer Fastener Sourcing and Supply Chain Service to Engineers
Challenge Europe is delighted to offer a fastener sourcing and supply chain service and advice on specification of fasteners to manufacturing design and production engineers. - December 04, 2019 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
New PINET 90° Stainless Steel Concealed Hinges from FDB Panel Fittings
Two new 90° opening stainless steel and steel hinges for concealed installation have been introduced by FDB Panel Fittings. - November 30, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings
EMKA Raises Quality with Gaskets Made of 100% EPDM
EMKA UK is successively converting the material of their self-clamping gasket profiles to single piece mouldings in EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) replacing the previous two-part glued assembly of EPDM and (PVC). This means that EMKA gaskets have a significantly improved quality as the new... - November 28, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Expanding Machine Element Range from Elesa UK - New Catalogue Supplement
Elesa’s range of machine elements is expanding year-on-year and now includes an extensive selection of magnets, grub screws, thrust pads, rings, washers, cam locking levers, roller and ball transfer units, bull’s eye fluid levels, also locking/joining components and vibration-damping elements. - November 14, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
WestRock Linkx Systems and Elesa Reduce Packaging Machine Change Over Times – Reduce Errors - Giving Repeatable Savings
WestRock Linkx Systems have adopted the Elesa RF wireless electronic position indicator system as a standard option across their range of machines and integrated lines for shelf-ready packaging. - October 26, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New DIRAK Slam Latch from FDB Panel Fittings for Sliding Doors and Panels
FDB Panel Fittings has launched a new slam latch with sales partner DIRAK for sliding doors and panels. The latch has been designed for sliding doors used on specialist vehicles, caravans, motorhomes, railways, office cabinets, domestic light doors, cupboards and storage units. - October 25, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings
New Electromechanical Invisible Locking from EMKA
Externally invisible locking is offered by the new EMKA ePush-Lock, meeting the need for a comfortable non-handle locking system. This flat design style of an internal locking handle is the trend for mobile homes and many other applications where it is advantageous to disguise opening panels. EMKA... - October 24, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New DIRAK Flush Mounted Stainless Steel Compression Latch from FDB Panel Fittings
The new DIRAK compression latch from FDB Panel Fittings meets the need for a flush latch with compression/anti-vibration characteristics often found in rail transport, HVAC and furniture applications. The 7-086 and 7-087 provide discrete closure with visual indicator. - October 11, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings
New EMKA Stainless Steel Compression Latch Variant for Hygiene Areas and Improved Security
EMKA stainless steel hygiene compression latches now come with both rounded/double flat key insert and a new triangular key insert latch for improved security, which makes this quarter turn program for hygienic areas more secure against unauthorised access. - October 06, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Elesa – Standard Elements at the Advanced Engineering Exhibition, NEC, 30-31 October, Stand No. A2
Elesa UK will feature flagship machine elements at the Advanced Engineering Exhibition 2019, including the LM series stainless steel levelling feet with EHEDG certification, GLA roller slide guides, VB three-arm hand knobs, MVAS safety vertical toggle clamps, and the UC-RF control unit. - September 29, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
FDB Panel Fittings Announce New PINET Aluminium Barrel Bolts
Small PINET aluminium barrel bolts are now available from FDB Panel Fittings. Otherwise known as door or sash bolts, they are made to slide into a cylindrical socket providing a simple low-cost security solution. - September 28, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings
Elesa at PPMA Exhibition, 1-3 October at the NEC, Stand No. E03
Elesa UK will be exhibiting their flagship machine elements at the 2019 PPMA Exhibition, including LM series stainless steel levelling feet with EHEDG certification, GLA roller slide guides for use as conveyor side guides, VB three-arm hand knobs for clamping/adjustment of equipment – also MVAS safety vertical toggle clamps and the UC-RF control unit for DD series RF electronic position indicators. - September 08, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New PINET Aluminium Profile Hinges from FDB Panel Fittings
The new PINET 30mm aluminium profile hinges available from FDB Panel Fittings are for use as pairs or together with a matching friction, detent or spring hinge to modify door opening characteristics. They are suitable for enclosures, cabinets and cupboards from factory floor to domestic furniture. - September 06, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings
EMKA at PPMA Exhibition, 1st – 3rd October 2019 at the NEC, Stand No. G96
EMKA (UK) Ltd and EMKA Profiles Ltd are looking forward to demonstrating their UK manufactured products at the PPMA Exhibition on 1st – 3rd October at the NEC on stand number G96. Products include spring steel inserted profiles, extruded sealing profiles, along with locks, latches, hinges, swinghandles and related hardware suited to industrial applications. - September 05, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.