Our Online store together with our sales partners at Weston Body Hardware have a great offering of torpedo style hinges which feature a lift-off design. Manufactured in chrome finished zinc die, these rugged hinges are a great option for enclosures and cabinets where a practical yet attractive hinge is required.
These unusual hinges have a traditional style to suit an older aesthetic, while providing a rugged hinge function with smooth design and simple installation. They present a quality hinge for a quality appearance, and come ex-stock from our enclosure hardware specialists the Online store.
These popular ‘torpedo’ hinges are widely used for electrical cabinets and enclosures, allowing doors to be quickly mounted or removed from frames. The chromium-plated finish and 10 mm stainless steel pin gives good resistance to normal environmental conditions. Left-hand and right-hand variants are stocked for online purchase and are available with a black finish.
Doors can be arranged to lift-off when the fixed pin is located in the bottom half of both hinges. When a door is required to be permanently fixed, then the hinges should be installed with LH and RH together (opposed). Individual hinge installation is by simple plant-on positioning secured through countersunk holes in each hinge leaf. Availability is standard with bright chromium-plated finish (or raw for painting), while black is available to special order.
Performance Rig-tests have shown that two hinges (on a 1-metre frame) carried a load of 60kg. (130lb) without damage, equivalent to a moment of force of 60NM (3.43KN).
Every panel builder knows about the value of rod-locking systems allied to a suitable quarter turn or swinghandle to operate two, three or more closure points – either for improved sealing or security – often both. Not so well known perhaps is the online availability of these standard components on an ex-stock basis from our Online shop.
This includes round rods and flat rods in standard lengths with rod guides and rod ends which are easily coupled with the lock mechanism of choice using a cam which can link the rods or also add a further closure point.
Sugatsune HG-TS series torque hinges – or otherwise known as friction hinges – in stainless steel are now available from the FDB Panel Fittings Online store. They are suited to marine applications and other harsh environments where they may be used to control an enclosure or cabinet door, by acting as a restraint against gravity, wind or other forces, to hold the lid or door in a required position during installation or servicing/adjustment of internal equipment.
HG-TS hinges are manufactured in SUS304 polished stainless steel – sizes available include 32x36mm, 40x48mm and 50x48mm. They may be used in matching sets, while their progressive stop function enhances the usability and safety of the completed installation.
Our team here at Panel Fittings not only offer a comprehensive range of seals and gaskets but aim to support our customers with information and advice from years of experience. Customer support begins with our useful Knowledge Base Data sheets and follows through with a live human telephone team.
As we are able to supply from stock and otherwise source from all major manufacturers customers will find that the product line includes flexible extruded profiles with a spring steel core, facilitating simple clip-on installation as well as closed cell self-adhesive cut sheets, and non-cored sections designed to fit a prepared channel. Clip fix seals and gaskets are available to fit material thicknesses ranging from 0.8mm to 10mm and are supplied in black.
The flexible construction of these sealing strips in industrial grade materials ensures durability and adaptability, making them suitable for diverse industrial and commercial uses. The spring steel core provides a secure grip, ensuring that the seals and gaskets remain firmly in place once installed – a design which simplifies the installation process, reducing the time and effort required for assembly.
FDB Panel Fittings’ seals and gaskets are engineered to meet high standards of quality and performance. Their versatility makes them ideal for applications in enclosures, cabinets, and other equipment requiring reliable sealing solutions. By choosing these products, businesses can ensure enhanced protection against environmental factors, contributing to the longevity and reliability of their equipment.
Contact us to discuss your enclosure sealing needs.
Double ball catches like the versatile BCTS series from FDB Panel Fittings Online store and sales partner Sugatsune are a relatively innocuous mechanism generally used for interior doors where rapid access is required. This BCTS range is unusual being manufactured in stainless steel 316, and designed for harsh environments such as for use on ships or onboard yachts.
Ball catches or ball tension roller catches, provide convenience, safety and control with discrete internal fitment using countersunk screws. They engage from the front or from either side, and can be used in multiples to retain removable panels.
Stainless steel BCTS dual ball tension catches are available from the FDB Panel Fittings Online store in sizes of 43mm, 50mm and 70mm body length.
A major problem for specialist panel builders can be the proper specification and then assembly of enclosure lock mechanisms – so our Rocfast program is designed to help all the way from ordering through delivery and up to the installation stage of locks, latches and swinghandles.
Our experienced team can discuss and advise on availability and likely suitability of components then arrange assembly, packaging and logistics for orders in scale from small to large batches and with required scheduling.
Contact us here to discuss your production needs, batches and timings.
Our Online store has a selection of many types of locking and l latching mechanism – one of the simple ones is the barrel bolt design – which we have in thirty mm size with plain or spring loaded options.
For all other lock and latch options please search our store or call our team for advice.
We are delighted to now offer these small lift-off enclosure hinges ex-stock at the popular Online store with our sales partner Enclosure Solutions. They have been designed particularly to suit small enclosures as used in electrical/electronic controls and distribution systems located in industrial facilities.
These small lift-off hinges are supplied with integral M6 studs and fixings so they may be mounted with both parts the same way up for easy door removal or reversed opposite to ensure the door may not be removed. Fixings are concealed internally to the enclosure so as to be inaccessible to forced entry, thus aiding security of the housing against unauthorised access. Manufacture is in robust Zinc die with a black powder coat finish.
Our GN series stainless steel and chrome plated bridge handles, from sales partner Elesa, come in sizes from 100mm to 200mm and feature a clean design with secure concealed fixing by means of rear mounted screws. They offer the strength of steel in a slim classic “U” formed bar construction which is quick and easy to fit to enclosures, cabinets, drawers and access panels on all types of industrial equipment. Their simple classic appearance is suited to manufacturing or office situations where strength and clean appearance will be appreciated.
