June 12, 2025

What does your door, drawer, hatch or access cover need?

bridge handles

We often get asked for handles so it is important to understand the what, where and why of the application. Generally they are needed for an enclosure or cabinet of some kind – wall or floor mounting – Read more.......

June 06, 2025

Enclosure door EMKA Sealing Profiles and Wing knob Online

EMKA wingknobs and gasket

These specialist profiles in EPDM offer a quickly installed solution to maintaining good IP protection for panel builders, equipment manufacturers and vehicle constructors which compliment the 1000-U237 wing knob in black powder coated zinc die and keyed EK 333. Read more..........

May 29, 2025

FDB Electrical Power protection devices for custom panel building

FDB power protection components

These components enable electrical engineers to install their own power protection and/or earth monitoring circuits in housings of their choice to suit applications from domestic through industrial/office to MOD ready. Read more......

May 28, 2025

Edge protection for panels and frames

FDB edge protection section

Sometimes we do not need the full sealing function of a gasket, In these cases an edge protection section is frequently desirable and a long-term effective solution. Read more.......

May 15, 2025

Our Rocfast Service for Streamlined Lock Assembly and Logistics

FDB Rocfast program

Designed to save time, reduce costs, and eliminate ordering errors, Rocfast guides engineers and buyers through the complete process of lock specification, component matching, ordering, assembly, packaging, and worldwide logistics—delivering directly to site. Read more.....

May 15, 2025

Rocfast as a production saving and a customer service tool

 

Rocfast specification and assembly

The Rocfast Assembly and Logistics service is an important service tool in the armoury of specialist panel builders – for hardware required to suit enclosures and cabinets. Knowing which components can work together and how to assemble them can be a significant stumbling block in correctly specifying and equipping a custom panel. Read more.........

May 09, 2025

When you need a Spanner Lock

FDB spanner locks

Spanner Locks are solid, simple, inexpensive door security equipment usually with a good degree of sealing and protection. Ours are IP65 in zinc die and chrome with a choice of inserts – square, triangular or double bar. Read more.......

April 26, 2025

Magnetic catches for small spaces

Sugatsune magnetic catches

Sugatsune magnetic catches from our Online store are great for confined spaces where their strong magnetic closure offers a clean external appearance with minimal intrusion into the internal space of the enclosure or door. Read more.......

April 17, 2025

Hinge types for industrial enclosures and cabinets

FDB hinges

It is worth reflecting on the many types of hinges available for industrial and office use – including those for concealed/internal fitting and others for external mounting. Enclosures with doors flush to frame and others with doors protruding require different designs – each may be bolted/screwed on or rivited or welded. Read more.......

April 11, 2025

High-Quality Range of Enclosed Electrical Protection Devices for Industrial, Rail and MOD Applications

Singapore rail application

These high-performance solutions are designed for industrial and commercial sites, utilities, healthcare facilities, military and civilian airfields, and rail applications, ensuring safe and reliable electrical protection – in addition specialist custom panels are available to order for new or retro-fit projects. Read more.....