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New FinAlu® Lightweight Range of PINET Aluminium Hinges from FDB Panel Fittings
The new FinAlu® range of PINET hinges launched by FDB Panel Fittings provide light and tough service in applications such as medical equipment, electronic enclosures, food equipment and vehicle cabinets. - August 25, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings
Elesa Unique Ergostyle® Design – A Market Responsive Approach
Shorter lines of communication with their customers allows Elesa to focus their manufacturing expertise on rapid response and highly detailed product designs, as shown with the provision of their Ergostyle® brand, coupled with the elecolors™ program. - August 24, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
EMKA Offer Flame Retardant, Low Smoke, Low Tox Gaskets for the Rail Industry
EMKA UK offer specialist gasket profile sections in flame retardant, low smoke, low tox materials which are primarily aimed at railway applications such as mobile units, coaches, rolling stock, enclosures, station installations and related equipment. - August 23, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New Spec All EPDM Integral Gasket and Spine from EMKA
A spring steel spine on a P section gasket is a simple, effective way to provide an excellent gasket function for enclosure and vehicle doors. EMKA have now developed an integral section which combines both in one EPDM moulding. - August 10, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
The Elesa RE Series of Castors and Wheels Offer a Broad Range of Types and Materials for Industrial Purposes
Market-leading component supplier Elesa are delighted to offer their RE series castors and wheels in a variety of materials specifically oriented toward dealing with industrial surfaces, loads, operational requirements and environmental demands such as chemicals and temperatures. - August 08, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Elesa Levelling Feet Match Industrial Applications and Aggressive Environments
Elesa UK is delighted to offer high quality levelling feet for all industrial purposes from simple desks and workstations to vibration damping and non-slip for heavy machines, food industry and biohazard applications. - July 28, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Soft-Close and Lift-Off Doors with PINET Dampening Hinges from FDB Panel Fittings
These new PINET dampening hinges from FDB Panel Fittings have soft-close and lift-off facilities which enable easy equipment installation and access in workshop, office or domestic environments. - July 27, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings
EMKA eCam Updates Mechanical Locks to Electronic Security Systems
EMKA is offering their retro-fit eCam system as an upgrade for mechanical locks and latches where an electronic interface is now required to improve security and/or provide access logs integrated with other personnel monitoring networks. The eCam facilitates electronic locking for quarter-turns... - July 26, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Action Can from Challenge Europe for Manufacturers and Installers
As specialists in the world of industrial threaded fasteners, the team at Challenge Europe are pleased to announce stocking of the Action Can range of industrial aerosols. Explains M.D. Kevin Moorcroft, “We deal every day with manufacturers, installers and service engineers who are in... - July 24, 2019 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
New Elesa ZCR and ZCL Modular Gear Racks and Spur Gears
Elesa ZCR and ZCL rack and spur gear transmission elements are ideal for applications where, in addition to mechanical resistance, even quiet operations are required, with no need for lubrication maintenance. Over the last few decades, the evolution in engineering plastics and technopolymers has... - July 19, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
EMKA Accessories – “Everything But the Enclosure”
When it comes to enclosure component hardware, EMKA can supply protective escutcheon, panel mounting brackets, cable shunting rings, cable grommets, drawing pockets and inspection windows to make life so much simpler for specialist panel builders. - July 13, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
PINET Soft-Close Aluminium Hinges from FDB Panel Fittings Prevent “Slam-Shut”
FDB Panel Fittings are pleased to launch the new PINET dampening hinges in aluminium which offer a 115° soft-close in three configurations. - July 02, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings
EMKA Cover Stay and Door Stop Solution to Wind and Gravity Problems
EMKA offers a program of cover stays and door stops in a variety of configurations including manually operated locking or self-operating as the panel is opened/closed. - June 30, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Challenge Europe Address Urgent Need for "O" Rings
Challenge Europe enhance stock levels of sealing “O” rings to meet urgent demand. - June 28, 2019 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
New from FDB Panel Fittings – Sprung and Un-Sprung Concealed PINET Hinges
These new PINET 7 axis multi-link hinges from FDB Panel Fittings offer concealed and sprung door opening for overlay and nested doors. - June 27, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings
ELECOLOR® Machine Tool Components from Elesa UK Offers Corporate Compatibility for Machine Tools and Other OEM Machinery
Top Automazioni in Italy have chosen a selection of Elesa standard components with yellow inserts to represent its corporate colour, as well as to improve the aesthetics of its range of machines. - June 24, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Challenge Europe Offer Thread Locking Devices, Ex-Stock
Challenge Europe are pleased to offer ex-stock thread locking solutions for general industrial assembly purposes. One of the most common and simplest solution to problems of vibration loosening of threaded fasteners is by use of a conventional locking nut or half nut. Use of a full nut provides an... - June 08, 2019 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
New from EMKA – Sealed Quarter-Turn Option for Floor and Ground Latches in Railway Situations
The EMKA range of stainless steel quarter-turn catches now includes their new Program 1000 System incorporating a sealed cover. - June 06, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New PINET Concealed Parallelogram Hinges Available from FDB Panel Fittings
This new range of PINET concealed internally mounting parallelogram hinges was launched recently by sales partner FDB Panel Fittings for the specialist panel building and related industries. For example, payment terminals, vending machines, timetable boards, special vehicles, gaming machines and of... - June 01, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings
Elesa Save Aquaflame Time and Money – and Ease Production Issues
Elesa UK supply EPR-PF handles to Aquaflame Systems for their gas generating units, saving time, money and easing production issues. - May 31, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
How to Choose a Screw Drive – a Brief Guide from Challenge Europe
Kevin Moorcroft, M.D. at Challenge Europe, explains some features of different screw drive types. Anyone regularly using simple slotted drive screws – with a traditional straight bladed screwdriver, will be aware of its shortcomings – with a power driver then even more so. The... - May 26, 2019 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
EMKA Offers Extra Stock of General Hardware for Doors Everywhere
EMKA is delighted to announce that their extensive stock of general door hardware is expected to help their customers maintain a continuous supply of components for the production of specialist enclosures/cabinets and vehicles at all times – saving time and worry over possible delays. The... - May 24, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Protect Your Quarter-Turn Locks with the New Spring-Loaded Flap Lid from FDB Panel Fittings
Enclosure hardware specialist FDB have introduced a very neat spring-loaded flap lid which greatly aids protection of quarter-turn locks. - May 17, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings
Specialist Screws in Various Materials and Finishes Available from Challenge Europe
Industry screw specialists Challenge Europe recently announced the breadth of screw materials and finishes they work with on behalf of their industrial/manufacturing customers. The rational for using various materials or treatments/coatings is usually either technical or cost based. This can vary... - May 12, 2019 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
Elesa Roller Tracks Make Moving the Load Easy
The Elesa ELEROLL package of rollers and ball transfer modules is designed to greatly simplify installation and use of this type of widely used conveyor system. The modular ELEROLL roller conveyors allow easy and quick joining of units to create loading and unloading areas in the construction of... - May 11, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
EMKA at “Made in the Midlands Exhibition,” 20th June 2019, RICOH Arena, Coventry
EMKA (UK) Ltd and EMKA Profiles Ltd, both based in the Coventry-Birmingham area, are looking forward to promoting their UK manufactured products at the RICOH Arena, Coventry on 20th June 2019 as part of the “Made in the Midlands Exhibition.” EMKA Profiles Ltd specialise in the... - May 09, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Innovative New DIRAK Hinge Launched by FDB Panel Fittings
The new DIRAK hinge Pr01 now launched by FDB Panel Fittings marks an innovative approach to the time-saving installation of IP65/67 hinging for specialist enclosures. DIRAK believe that to meet the requirements of industrial applications, panel hinges must be sturdy, robust and durable. - May 03, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings
Challenge Europe Take Aim at Theft, Vandalism and Equipment Tampering with Hafren Fasteners
The need to safeguard against theft, vandalism and tampering is an essential part of many design specifications and Hafren security fasteners from Challenge Europe are used in a vast range of security applications in projects and manufacturing all over the world. - April 28, 2019 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
Innovations for HVACR Systems – a New Leaflet from EMKA
EMKA have included their latest HVACR related products in a new leaflet available free to download or in hard copy format. - April 27, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New Indexing Plunger from FDB Panel Fittings
The new indexing plunger from FDB is spring-loaded for ease of set/reset to enable the quick and accurate location of covers and flaps, workpieces and panels in pre-defined positions. New from sales partner DIRAK, this plunger allows removal and accurate replacement of tooling, jigs and equipment... - April 19, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings
Threaded and Helical Inserts Available Ex-Stock from Challenge Europe Ltd.
Challenge Europe are delighted to carry an ex-stock standard range of metric and imperial threaded inserts for use in the manufacturing and installation industries. - April 17, 2019 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
EMKA Announces In-House Testing Laboratory Now Accredited to Highest International Standards
EMKA’s in-house testing laboratory is now accredited to the highest international standards which confirms their capability as a world market leader for locking devices, hinges and seals in the performance of material, life cycle and environmental simulation tests. - April 13, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Hygienic Knobs and Handles from Elesa UK in Stainless Steel with FDA Compliant Sealing
ELESA’s hygienic knobs and handles in stainless steel now come with FDA compliant sealing and compliment their adjustable levelling feet to complete a series which is ideally suited to medical, pharmaceutical, food processing and related industrial applications. - March 30, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Challenge Europe Announce Stock/Supply Capability for Hex Drive Bolts and Screws
Hex headed high tensile bolts and screws, together with hex drive socket head cap screws, are the mainstays of industrial fastening and as such are stocked in depth by Challenge Europe as part of their supply partnership philosophy. Standard high tensile formats include non-flange hex head and... - March 25, 2019 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
New High Load Capacity Corner Hinge from FDB Panel Fittings
The new high load capacity corner hinge from FDB Panel Fittings offers specialist panel builders a simple way to quickly and effectively mount heavy doors. - March 23, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings
New EMKA Railway Program 1001 Safety Latch Lock with Visual Indicator
EMKA’s new and innovative IP65 Stainless Steel Safety Latch Lock with red/green visual position indicator is tamper and vibration proof for rear mounting on doors of 5mm thickness. - March 22, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
FEMCO Holdings, LLC Acquires ELMCO Engineering, Inc.
FEMCO HOLDINGS, LLC, a leading national machine repair and manufacturing company, announced today that it has acquired ELMCO Engineering, Inc., an Indianapolis, Indiana based company. ELMCO Engineering is a leading manufacturer and repair facility for powdered metal compacting presses. ELMCO... - March 18, 2019 - FEMCO Holdings, LLC
ELESA Hygiene Levelling Feet Are Now EHEDG Certified
ELESA’s LM.F-HD-SST series of levelling feet in stainless steel with permanent floor mounting facility are now EHEDG certified (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group). This means that they offer significant advantages in improved hygiene and reduced cleaning time (and resources),... - March 15, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New DIRAK D-Snap Technology in Stainless Steel from FDB Panel Fittings
The new DIRAK stainless steel DST fastener from FDB Panel Fittings suits a 30x10 cutout, bringing DST assembly to cabinets for external environments. - March 11, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings
New Invisible Gear Hinge from EMKA – A 180° Fit for Railway Doors
The new 1007 program concealed gear hinge from EMKA is equally at home in railway carriages or offices, on passenger doors or cupboard doors – where being hidden it is also resistant to vandalism. - March 09, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Industrial Screws – Now Available Ex-Stock from Challenge Europe
Challenge Europe now stock industrial screws in metric sizes to ISO and DIN standards, also imperial to BSI and ANSI with other national/international standards available to order. - March 08, 2019 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
Safe and Secure – Fasteners from Challenge Europe
Challenge Europe, in conjunction with their sales partners Hafren, are delighted to offer security fasteners, with a new dedicated section on their website where engineers can find shear nuts and shear bolts, 2 hole head machine screws, clutch head screws, pin hex head self-tappers (also 6 lobe pin head self-tappers) with Nogo™ and Armour Ring™ devices. - February 22, 2019 - Challenge (Europe) Ltd
New Flush Mounting Quarter-Turn and Compression Latches from EMKA for Railway Doors and Cabinets
The new rear mounted Program 1057 flush mounting quarter-turn latch and the Program 1000 IP65 stainless steel compression latch from EMKA are suitable for railway doors and cabinets. - February 17, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New Range of Magnetic Catches Available from FDB Panel Fittings
FDB Panel Fittings has introduced a new range of small and powerful magnetic catches from their sales partner Sugatsune. - February 14, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings
Single-Factor, Multi-Factor - Front Door, Rear Door Linked Data Cabinet Security from EMKA UK
EMKA announce single and multi-factor authentication for linked front and back cabinet doors in data storage environments. - January 31, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Clean by Design New AISI 316 Stainless Steel 180° Panel Hinges from FDB
The new AISI 316 stainless steel 180° hinges from FDB Panel Fittings provide secure rear mounted installation along with an easy clean dirt resistant style. Their AISI 316 construction ensures a high degree of resistance to weather, corrosion and chemicals. - January 24, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings
Elesa UK Announce Standard Machine Components for 2019
Elesa UK will continue to expand their own range of standard machine components in 2019 with items in high grade plastics such as the recently introduced rack and gear range, EHEDG certified products and their Elecolours variety option. - January 20, 2019 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
New from EMKA – Stainless Steel Tamper-Proof Compression Latch for Railway Use
Vibration and tampering are both addressed with the new Program 1000 stainless steel compression latch from EMKA for use in railway applications. - January 16, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
HVACR Cabinet Handles from EMKA UK - Specialist Hardware for Specialist Installations
Ingenious locking technology products for HVACR systems from EMKA include the advanced crossover compression latch/hinge which manages to combine both functions on the one product. The advanced crossover compression latch/hinge enables L or R opening or complete panel removal, with the added... - January 14, 2019 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
New Extra-Length Bridge Handles from FDB Panel Fittings
The new extra-length bridge handles from FDB Panel Fittings are available to an extended 220mm length and provide ultimate comfort and convenience, for example when wearing work gloves. - January 11, 2019 - FDB Panel Fittings