Our new NS IP66 quarter-turn lock again demonstrates the value of novel thinking – in this case combining soft injected silicone gasket with a push fit spring technology to cut installation time and enhance sealing performance. Now that higher IP sealing ratings are looked for in the area of electrical/electronic controls and system cabinets, the NS is expected to be of significant interest.

The NS lock body in black polyamide UL94 V-O is matched with one of many diecast alloy inserts from the range and assembled with a standard zinc plated steel cam into 1mm to 2mm sheet via a conventional double D hole of 16.6mm x 19.1mm. 90° LH or RH operation is available.

I know we talk a lot about customer service – its what we do after all – so it was brilliant to get this feedback out of the blue :-

” I would just like to thank you very much for FDB’s help over the past few weeks. All the staff have been extremely efficient, helpful and friendly” from one of our UK Panel Builder customers.

So whether you need standard locks, latches, handles, swinghandles, hinges or gasket – or something more custom in the way of panel fittings – we will do our best for you – and if you need a custom service package of specification, assembly and logistics then we can do that too under our Rocfast banner which has customer service at it’s heart.

Our novel Giussani NRM series of IP65 quarter-turn locks are not only super quick to fit because of their Box Rapid spring fixing, they are also comfortable and easy to operate with an integral finger pull design.

The NRM may be equipped with any of a wide range of insert types. Construction is in polyamide with either zinc plated steel or polyamide cam and silicone gasket for IP65 sealing. This is complimented by the NR5M with KA or KD key cylinder – both use industry standard 20.1mm x 22.5mm hole cut outs.

Also in the NRM series are equivalents for 16.6mm x 19.1mm double D type hole cut outs. The NRSM is supplied with standard inserts and the NS5M with KA or KD key cylinders.

All NRM series suit 1mm to 2mm sheet thickness and offer ultra quick fitting to save time in the assembly process.

We are delighted to introduce the Box Rapid NRA and NRB quarter-turn locks from our new sales partners Giussani. Their Box Rapid range features a stepped spring insertion system which makes installation to enclosure doors and other panels as quick and simple as a push fit, backed up with IP65 protection.

The NRA is offered in self-extinguishing black polyamide to UL94 V-0 and comes with a full range of insert options. An injected silicone gasket provides conformal sealing with suitability for 1mm to 2mm sheet thickness. NRB locks are to the same high specification with chrome plated finish and certified with a 240h salt spray test. Both NRA and NRB locks can be supplied with either zinc plated steel or polyamide cam to suit the application. Door cut outs are industry standard 20.1mm x 22.5mm rounded corner holes.

Our new key-operated compression lock series offers the unusual format of key operation in a compression latch, thus providing added security of a key lock over the conventional tool compatible insert. We expect applications to include vehicles, genset packs, railway rolling stock etc.

This new lock design, intended for use with gasketed doors provides 6mm of compression to make a firm seal. It is water-resistant, fully adjustable and is mounted within an industry-standard rounded square hole – a straight latch cam is standard, with a full range of other cams available.

The latch features very positive engagement, being both water-resistant and adjustable. The key brings the latch bar into its ‘closed’ position, then draws up the bar by 6mm against the seal. This is achieved as the key turns clockwise through 90 degrees to operate the latch, then through a further quarter-turn to compress against the door edge or striker. The latch bar depth is adjustable through 11mm and the unit is installed via an industry-standard 4-sided aperture with brass nut and stainless spring washer on a threaded body with neoprene gasket. The latch bar is secured by nut and locknut on a threaded spigot enabling 1mm of depth adjustment. ‘FT’ keys are supplied with shuttered keyway for added protection as standard. The lock body is chromium-plated as standard or optionally black powder-coated. A variety of alternative latch bars are available as are special key numbers.

We are pleased to be able to provide greater security swinghandles for electrical/electronic/telco cabinets – these IP65 swinghandles are especially designed for applications where security is a significant concern, specifically in situations where cabinets are exposed and accessible to the general public and for outdoor installations exposed to the weather where IP65 dust/water sealing is important.

They feature electro-mechanical operation with anti-vandal design features and reinforced construction such that they comply with the European DIN V ENV 1630 Class II standard security test. This standard relates to the resistance level of doors against force using tools of class WK2, e.g. screwdrivers, pliers and wedges. Two versions are available, one with single lock cylinder and the other with dual cylinders to permit opening with either one of two keys.

Operation requires a power supply to the swinghandle or mechanical activation which may be provided under control of an existing central access management system, so enabling maintenance of an event log and update of access protocols. An LED indicates when the handle is ready to be opened and stays in that condition for 20 seconds with locked/unlocked status displayed on the LED.

Mechanical anti-vandal features include: exceptionally fine gaps/tolerances to prevent insertion of tools, reinforced edges, additional latch bolt, reinforced dust cover and availability of specialist 40 and 45mm profile lock cylinders.

We were delighted to recieve this unsolicited testimonial from a satisfied customer:

” We have just taken delivery of the locks and once again I would like to thank you for pushing this through. We are very grateful for your support and continue to be impressed by the speed of your service.”

– from an Air Conditioning Equipment Manufacturer in the Home Counties.

It is so very nice to get this positive feedback about the service level which we regularly achieve alongside our philosophy of supplying ” Panel Fittings for every enclosure” – please contact us to discuss your regular or special project requirements.

Capability here at FDB in supply of accessories for specialist equipment manufacturers is further enhanced by our product range in respect of Aluminium Profiles often used for equipment frameworks, cages or access panels. These profile sections are quick and convenient to use because they can be easily set up and are very flexible in that they can be re-configured as needs change. This capability however depends on the matching accessories such as latches, hinges and joiners.

Our versatile range of fittings is matched to industry standard profiles to ensure ease of use and speed of assembly – items include a slam latch, lift-off hinges, adjustable hinges, 180° hinges, D-SNAP technology joiners, flush mount quarter-turn locks, bridge handles, as well as snap-in joiners and hinges. This accessory range completes the profile system enabling robust industrial solutions to be made with minimum difficulty.

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Here at FDB – the “Panel Fittings for every enclosure” company we are delighted to offer a full range of proven accessory solutions suited to Electronic Racks and Server Cabinets.

Typically such enclosures feature the need for specialist handles, hinges, swinghandles, rod latches and guides, door gasket, cable management devices, finger pull handles, captive fasteners, plus assorted guides etc.

Many of our range are specifically designed with time-saving in mind such as the captive flex fastener system for 19” panels with manual or quick quarter-turn operation by Phillips screwdriver.

Such detail attention to the needs of modern day telecoms or other equipment housings is central to our role as panel fittings specialists – so please give us a call to discuss your electronic and server cabinet panel fitting needs.