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August 09, 2024

C38 Slam Latch Set with inside safety release from Weston Body Hardware

Slam latch
This Surface-Mount Slam Latch Set with inside safety release is widely used for large-size insulated enclosures, such as cold stores or containerised units, where a surface-mounted latch is preferable to avoid breaching the integrity of the door. Read more ......

Written by Gary Miles

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August 02, 2024

Rods and rod latches – a large door solution

Standard Rods and latches

For large cabinet and enclosure doors, or to enhance sealing with improved gasket pull down, our online store carries a portfolio of standard latches with matching rod sets. 

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July 26, 2024

Elesa Bridge Handles from FDB Panel Fittings

Practical bridge handles
Classically simple in style, robust and ergonomic in use, these practical bridge handles now offered by FDB Panel Fittings together with sales partner Elesa, offer a “fit and forget” solution to many manual opening situations. Read more......

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July 10, 2024

Universal Budget Latches Online

Budget latches

These latches are available ex-stock from the FDB Online store to a traditional industry standard format in mild steel or stainless steel for home and industrial workplace applications. Read more......

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July 06, 2024

Bullet style hinges from FDB/Weston Body Hardware

Weston Body Hardware bullet hinges
Our sales partners at Weston Body Hardware have a great offering of Bullet style hinges which feature a lift-off design. Manufactured in chrome finished zinc die. Read more......

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June 27, 2024

Camlocks for typical locking needs Online

Camlocks for typical locking needs
Here at FDB we consider ourselves as market activists in the panel fittings industry so our Online store now offers a select range of camlocks in 11mm, 16mm and 20mm sizes. Round and square format housing styles are available  Read more.......

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June 21, 2024

Edge protection and sealing profiles

FDB edge protection and sealing

Whenever a steel panel is installed the question seems to arise – what can we or should we do about protecting the edges or sealing the way it closes against ingress of tools, dust or water? Read more ......

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June 14, 2024

Small T handles from our Online store

FDB small T handles
Gary Miles – MD here at FDB Panel Fittings explained “We continue to see demand for this type of traditional T handle which suits cabinets and enclosures in many public space applications and in industrial situations generally. We have a variety of sizes in stock – manufactured in chrome-finished zinc die with/without caulking cam as required. Read more......

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June 07, 2024

Door and cover stays in many sizes

Wind stops and cover stays are available from our stock at the Online store in a wide range of sizes and feature offerings at varying costs.  Read more .....

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May 30, 2024

Locking L Handle for cabinets and enclosures now ex-stock

Lowe & Fletcher L handle
We are delighted to offer traditional L handles for specialist cabinet manufacturers which are now available ex-stock and online from the FDB Online Store – one example being the Lowe & Fletcher 1602 locking L-Handle. Now available from the Online store this handle is manufactured in zinc die with chrome finish. Read more ......

Written by Gary Miles

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