NEW
CABINET
L-HANDLE
A new enclosure
handle in
traditional L
format is an
unusual
event, so
this latest
DIRAK
offering
from FDB
Panel
Fittings is to
be welcomed
as it brings the
concept up to date by
incorporating many features in one
simple product. Easy and precise
height adjustment of the latching
cam enables correct fi tment with
square threaded rod to engage
single or 3-point cams. Stainless
steel construction with mirror fi nish
provides corrosion resistance and
robust service life. IP65 sealing
allows for use in indoor or outdoor
environments and the concealed
padlock feature enables secure
closure in all situations.
Gary Miles, M.D. at FDB Panel
Fittings explains that “in order
to be able to use the L-handle for
padlocking in a more versatile
manner and to increase both the
fl exibility as well as the operating
comfort, DIRAK have been able to
expand the previous properties with
a specifi c benefi t. As of now, we
offer a new L-handle for padlock
with a square threaded rod. This
enables a precise adaptation of the
height adjustment of cams with
variably adjustable catches for
standard cams.”
Standard fi tment is with rear
mounted nut and screw or 5mm
dia. carriage bolts through the
escutcheon.
Elesa
www.fdb.co.uk
020 8568 1616
EMKA latches offer higher compression
EMKA has announced
that it stocks a wide range
of compression locks for
immediate delivery and
installation to an ever-widening
range of applications.
Typically, modular
compression latches/locks fi t
the same format as quarterturns,
but with the addition of
another 90o turn they offer
a substantial extra pull-down
on the gasket (usually 6mm)
providing a greatly enhanced
sealing security up to IP69K.
The compression mechanism
itself convers the further major
benefi t of vibration resistance –
so mitigating against nuisance
opening on vibration-prone
installations such as specialist
vehicles and HVACR systems.
They are a sophisticated
design for issues requiring
elevated IP ratings and
vibration concerns where
compression locks offer a
simple buy-and-fi t solution
for specialist panel builders.
This combination of simplicity
and effectiveness has proven
an irresistible package with
signifi cant application where
more complex or less practical
solutions had previously been
employed.
Compression locks have
become especially popular
in the hygiene area where
stainless variants such as the
EMKA 1000 program offer
IP69K sealing, corrosionresistance,
vibration-resistance
and hygiene regulation
compliance for high pressure
wash-down areas.
EMKA
www.emka.com
024 7661 6505
Conductive die attach Epoxy
Master Bond EP17HTS-DA is
a new one component, no
mix, die attach epoxy that is
electrically conductive and
withstands high temperatures.
It is a silver fi lled system.
Typically, glass transition
temperature (Tg) declines
with the addition of a fi ller
like silver. However, with this
of 140-150°C is maintained
and it passes MIL-STD-883J
thermal stability requirements at
200°C.
Its strength profi le is also
notably robust with a die shear
strength of 35-40 kg-f at room
temperature. EP17HTS-DA
meets NASA low outgassing
specifi cations and its service
temperature extends from -80°F
to 550°F. It has a low volume
resistivity of less than 0.005
ohm-cm and also performs well
as a heat conductor.
EP17HTS-DA is a thixotropic
paste and can be easily
dispensed manually or via
automated dispensing systems.
This compound is not premixed
and frozen and has an
unlimited working life at room
temperature. It requires a heat
cure of 300°F for 2 to 3 hours,
followed by post curing at
350°F for 1 to 2 hours.
This product bonds well
to many substrates including
metals, ceramics and
plastics. It is recommended
for applications where
low volume resistivity and
is required. EP17HTS-DA is
available for use in syringes
and glass jars, in sizes ranging
from 20 grams to several
pounds.
Master Bond
www.masterbond.com
+1 201 614-5853
specialty formulation, a high Tg
high temperature resistance
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