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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.......

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.......

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.....

Our Online store now has a selection of proven high-quality components to enable electrical engineers to produce their own electrical earth monitoring and safety equipment as part of new or upgrade projects. Read more......

We are pleased to announce our comprehensive range of premium hinges designed to enhance the functionality and protection of enclosures across a wide variety of applications. From consumer electronics to large industrial cabinets, Read more........

From control panels to charging stations here at FDB we offer a truly specialist service for related hardware needs including products from many of the top international manufacturers plus our own electrical protection and monitoring series. Read more.......

The team here at FDB Panel Fittings have calculated that we carry over 116,000 possible combinations of standard components available ex stock In this spirit their MD Gary Miles would like to discuss the present situation. The product list includes quarter turn lock bodies in zinc die chrome, zinc die black, polyamide black, and 316 stainless steel.  As well as supplying standard inserts, there are inserts which turn a standard quarter-turn latch/lock into one with a handle. These include T-Handles, L-Handles, Star Knobs and Wing Knobs in various styles, plus for locks used in dusty environments they offer dust caps, and finger pulls for easy opening of panels – also multiple types of tabs and cams.  Read more...... 

Handles vary in design but it may be that the earliest was a simple L format – perhaps the originals were even made by bending the latch shaft – all we know is that this type of opener is still very popular in all areas of industrial activity. Read more.......

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. Read more .........

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. Read more.....