By Andy Billingham, Managing Director – EMKA (UK) Ltd Not so long ago – before EMKA introduced their ¼ turn lock – there were two popular ways of closing small cabinet doors: with a threaded fastener such as a screw, or with an L or T handle which was usually out of proportion, cumbersome and Read more
Our MD Andrew Clutterbuck confirmed that the Agent E Wireless locking system has been developed for high-security installations around the world, and has especially demonstrated its flexibility in a converted civil defence bunker application at the Stollen Lucerne Data Centre, in combination with an iris scanner incorporated at the customer’s request. Andrew raised the question Read more
The team at here at EMKA explained recently that our program of hinges for prominent enclosure doors includes the facility for up to 180 degree opening when adjacent to another door – so affording full access without needing to remove the door. Fitment is by screw fixing, also studs or welding for use on visible Read more
By Andy Billingham, Managing Director – EMKA (UK) Ltd Advances in locking technology may often appear difficult to spot since their rate of development can be quite slow by the standards of the computer technologies which they frequently protect. However, among the most recent rapid developments for locking systems are a number of high-end electronic Read more
by Andy Billingham, Managing Director – EMKA (UK) Ltd The global HVAC industry is rapidly changing with a trend to natural refrigeration systems, although these still need controls and compartments. Such systems match the needs of a growing building industry worldwide including stores and offices with a parallel demand for large HVAC installations. This, together Read more
For 25 years HANSA Klimasysteme has relied on EMKA for sophisticated locking technology and secure closure solutions. In fact, HANSA Klimasysteme and EMKA have been working together to reliably lock complex air conditioning and ventilation units with fittings and gaskets for over two decades. Their latest project focused on replacing existing components: aluminium parts are Read more
Flexible design and reliable application are essential features of hardware components for large enclosure OEMs such as Rittal. In order to set up control and switchgear systems as quickly as possible and to operate them safely, system engineers need a wide range of electro-technical components that must meet a variety of requirements in order to Read more
Our MD Andy Billingham here at EMKA (UK) recently described how we have historically developed industrial hardware for customer applications with high-quality standard and custom products in an application responsive process that has led us to take ownership of many technologies in-house. This, and the greatly varying environments and operating practices which they are called Read more
Our team here at EMKA have noted that the market for standard enclosure hardware has blossomed into multiple sectors, so ensuring that housings of all types can be fitted with the most appropriate, up to date and cost-effective components to directly suit the application. For example, in addition to offering protection against the ingress of Read more
The EMKA range of Air Conditioning HVAC specialist panel hardware now comprises a full program of heavy-duty vibration resistant latches, lift and turn latches, pull handles, pull with quarter turn and 180° hinges and P type gasket profiles which may be provided in continuous sealed rings. The sealed ring configuration ensures unbroken sealing, which permits Read more
