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What to consider when specifying and buying quarter turn locks
By Gary Miles, Managing Director, FDB Panel Fittings
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o, you’re thinking about purchasing a quarter-turn latch and want to do the appropriate research into these locking mechanisms before you make any purchasing decisions, always a good idea and in this case perhaps worth refreshing ourselves on the topic. Cam latches are a component that can easily be overlooked by
standard consumers, but the truth is they play an integral role in the performance and security of various industrial applications or products and with such a wide range of quarter-turn solutions to choose from, how can you be sure you're choosing the right quarter-turn for your specific application(s)?
24 Dec 2024/Jan 2025
www.electronicsworld.co.uk
Tere is a very wide
selection of standard ex- stock products available since quarter-turn locks and latches can be used as a secure closure mechanism for numerous applications such as industrial enclosures, and similar. Tey are comprised of a housing, an insert, and a cam, a simple device which has become so widely used that it is relied on almost unconsciously, leading suppliers like ourselves to focus on ensuring quality and availability to the specialist panel building industry. Tese quarter-turns can be manufactured in a range of materials,
including polyamide, stainless steel or zinc die-cast. Additionally, they can be provided with individual components such as customised gaskets, grounding clips, and so much more. In fact, there are over 30 standard inserts for quarter-turns plus customised inserts and the possibility to assemble using screws, welding or without tools. Our various sales partners have put together some useful advice
because quarter-turn latches (also known as cam latches or cam locks) are not only easy to use, but they are simple to install and have a near- endless range of possible applications. Our suggestion is that there are 5 things you need to consider:
1. Does the application have specific requirements? One of the first things you need to think about when selecting a quarter- turn is if the application has any specific requirements, such as a specific key type or perhaps any environmental or industry standards that must be adhered to. Tis is very common in industries that use quarter turns to protect critical equipment, where they are relied on to ensure the equipment is only accessed by the authorised service personnel, who
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