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EMKA<\/a><\/strong> ex-stock quarter-turns are quick to fit and quick to operate latch locks which suit factory to office, computer room to laboratory where quarter-turns are a simple and low-cost latching and locking system – some with spring clip fixing, others with back nut and an increasing focus on push\/clip fit or other ultra-quick fit designs such as the EMKA 1022.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So useful is the quarter turn concept that new sizes, styles and specialist designs are constantly being brought forward in materials such as hi-tech plastic, zinc die or stainless steel to suit new applications and more varied environments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sizes vary from mini locks, generally for use on very small enclosures – even boxes – up to medium and large which may be employed on larger enclosures or cabinets. Where a single point closure is insufficient, then two quarter-turns are frequently installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where dual fitment is not appropriate then quarter-turns can be integrated into a multi-point rod locking system for medium-sized enclosures or free standing cabinets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The range also incorporates additional leverage, eg, in a wing knob or lever design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quarter-turns are the ubiquitous door closing workhorse of the enclosure world frequently offering IP65 degrees of sealing – a favourite is the insert lock with a triangular, square or double bar format or one of many others, which offers a variable degree or security dependent on the key design, with good leverage where the key doubles as a handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Otherwise the traditional quarter-turn layout is common in T handles and L handles which may or may not include a cylinder key lock for normal levels of security on medium to large enclosures\/cabinets – also for access to machine protective cabins etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modular quarter-turns from EMKA have been a major benefit to panel builders as they are available with matching cams of varying offset and usually with different body lengths, so enabling a considerable range of door\/frame depth to be accommodated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often loosely categorised under quarter-turns are many compression latch\/locks which are based on the same body pattern. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strictly they latch with a quarter-turn and then compress the gasket with an additional 90 degree turn, but offer a greatly enhanced level of sealing and vibration resistance eg in stainless steel for pressure washed hygiene areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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