A complete delight to have one’s efforts recognised – so thank you to one of our customers who e-mailed us to say :-
” Just a quick e-mail to say thank you for getting our handles to us in the time you did. They are now ready to go on the job and our customer is delighted ” – from an engineering company in the North East.
So if you too need a hardware service that goes that extra mile, checkout our Rocfast program, or call one of our service team who will be delighted to deal with your enquiry.
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.
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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The new D-SNAP technology handbook available free illustrates how this innovative fixing and assembly system for the sheet metal and panel building industries can save time and money without using tools for construction of enclosures and mounting of hardware such as handles, hinges etc.
Snap technology provides a unique alternative to traditional fastening methods. It is currently used in the assembly process of industrial enclosures and has the potential for use in many other areas; for example, household appliances, industrial machinery, HVAC equipment, automotive and furniture industries. Fasteners that incorporate snap technology can be manufactured easily, and are very secure and extremely economical. They also offer a high load-bearing ability. Snap technology offers many advantages when compared with traditional fastening techniques. For high-volume production it is possible to incorporate snap technology into products for blind assembly, and then to integrate the products into an automated assembly process using robots.
Because it can be installed as a single piece, the snap fastener offers advantages for the user. The main advantages are time and money savings in the assembly of enclosures and switch cabinets. Additionally, when the need for the costly storage of panel parts is eliminated, the overall manufacturing process speeds up. Also, storage outlay for fasteners used in process is noticeably lower, since the snap fasteners are delivered as pre-assembled components and are immediately ready for installation. Over and above this, the user profits from the superior functionality afforded by a system where no parts can get lost after installation.
Combining snap fasteners with functional components such as locks, hinges, handles etc., – plus the special design of the snap fastener itself creates a much larger range of applications that can go beyond just the joining of panels.
Notes by Terry Cantle – free copies of the D-SNAP technology handbook may be obtained from by contacting us here or by telephone on 020 8568 1616.
We are pleased to announce that we have far exceeded a 3000 plus inventory of specialist industrial access hardware for electrical enclosures, cabinets, electronic racks, control panels, HVAC equipment, lockers/furniture, amusement machines, retail displays, telephone and vehicle security.
Our Panel Fittings range now features locks of many types from quarter-turn through compression locks/latches and combination to pin tumbler, padlocks and rod locks. Standard handle types are catered for, including grab handles, T, L, swinghandles and winghandles. Many items are available in stainless steel 303, 304 or 316, making them suitable for use in chemical, food processing or marine situations where corrosion resistance, coupled to rugged performance are critical factors.
We have been leading specialists in the panel hardware arena for over 30 years and pride ourselves on providing “The Full Package”. As Terry Cantle explained: “We work hard to ensure that we provide real added value – not only with our product, but also by consulting closely with customers in order to provide a proven and reliable single source. We not only ensure specifications are met, but also that costs are minimised.”
Alongside locks and handles the natural complement is a standard range of hinges which in this case provides a huge selection of internal, external, lift-off, piano, weld-on, bolt-on and clip-in types – again with stainless steel variants if required. The innovative D-SNAP technology for tool-less panel joining and hardware fitment parallels traditional technologies with the added potential to save costs and time.
So, whether a project calls for toggle latches, busbars, combination or change locks, neoprene seals, gas struts or eye bolts, we continue to expand our portfolio and service support – a good example of which is the popular Rocfast assembly and packaging service.
For Special Purpose Vehicles such as fire fighting trucks, ambulances, police riot control vehicles, refuse trucks etc, there are many special requirements which we are able to take into account with this specialist range of hardware. These requirements begin with a high degree of vibration and vandalism resistance, coupled with some quite specific standards and industry usages such as for handles, gaskets and especially lock inserts – vital for security while enabling ready access to any authorised person who therefore needs to only carry one key.
Examples include the 12-880TR bridge handle with application specific colour coding, UL listed clip-on gasket, stainless steel slam latches and AISI 316TI stainless steel quarter-turn locks with industry standard inserts.
These special purpose vehicles are often built in small quantities for especially challenging situations. To suit these needs we offer a broad range of these products coupled with stock and service support matched to the procurement and logistics needs of specialist vehicle manufacturers.
Our extensive range of grab handles incorporates many different approaches – from factory equipment utility through office furniture to rugged domestic, in sizes that cover finger pulls and dish handles to low cost plastic bridge handles or robust chrome/steel.
Finger pulls and dish handles are compact solutions to low force requirements where a larger component would be out of place such as in the computer industry, 19” technology cabinets etc. Plastic bridge handles in the FDB range feature both low cost polypropylene and high grade polyamide materials in designs for front or rear mounting, with/without cosmetic snap-in covers. Steel based handles for more rugged applications are available with resilient elastomer cover for manual comfort. Chrome finished items provide stylish appearance, with black oxide finish also available. Industry standard sizes are available.
Grab handles, together with other components, may be ordered for supply in production packs under the Rocfast packaging/assembly service as a consolidated program.
We now have well over 100 standard handles available in a wide range of styles and materials and can manufacture to any specification, in any material, to any finish and deliver in Rocfast production packs to simplify your logistics and save you time and money in assembly or installation. For portable equipment and vehicular applications there is a range of robust, moulded grab rails and handles with integral steel cores and attractive textured finish, while lightweight polyamide handles with external or concealed fixings are ideal for portable equipment, floor safes and access panels – and are readily available from stock.
The grab ( or bridge ) handle range includes finger pulls for light duty or restricted space applications while the locking and swinghandle ranges also cover wing handles and padlockables with varients available in stainless steel and in D-SNAP technology.
Focusing on cabinet and furniture hardware under the “Panel Fittings for Every Enclosure” banner we have recently launched a new range of high quality fittings designed for areas where style and robust use are key to the situation. This would include retail/service environments, corporate offices, high quality equipment and public access facilities such as banks, libraries etc.
Hinging within the range is offered with a series of mild steel and brass butt hinges coupled with decorative and lift-off types. Specialist screen and presentation case designs provide for those infrequent but otherwise standard needs – for more frequent use there is also a selection of piano hinges in sizes from 25mm to 38mm flat widths and in materials of steel, stainless steel, aluminium and brass. The range also covers highly finished pulls and knobs – complimented by inset mounted flush pulls for sliding doors and panels.
Contact us for details for the full range to suit your application.
We can now offer a range of industrial hardware that has been specifically treated to facilitate the prevention and control of bacterial infection. This new process is ideal for anything that is powder coated, as well as most moulded items such as grab rails and handles. Standard finish is black but most other colours are possible with anti-bacterial additive in the powder coat.
In terms of industrial hardware, typical situations for products requiring anti-bacterial solutions are bacteria rich environments with human contact; the most obvious being medical, veterinary, food processing, schools and public transport.These processes are in common use by manufacturers of medical equipment, bathroom equipment, gym equipment, kitchen equipment, TV remote controls and architectural hardware. The basic properties of using silver and its derivatives to protect and treat infection has been experimented with and recognised for many years – while urban myths have been around for a long time, such as cowboys putting a silver dollar in their drinks canteen for water purification!
Today the technology works at a molecular level and can be fused or embedded onto a surface. It can also be supplied as an additive that’s used in powder coating and plastic granules prior to moulding. Click here for details of grab handles and other handles from our range.
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