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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.....

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. Read more......

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. Read more.....

Stainless steel 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.  Read more......

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. Read more here ..........

Our Online store has a selection of many types of locking and latching mechanism – one of the simple ones is the barrel bolt design. Read more ...