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WDS latch range includes 35 designs
WDS has announced a range of latches that includes 35 designs suitable for applications such as enclosures, doors, gates, lockers and cabinets, furniture and many more.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 August 2009
Multifunctional levelling castors from WDS
Footmaster levelling castors from WDS provide four functions, castor, brake, levelling and anti-vibration mount, combined in one unit.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 September 2008
Website adds quick order function
Any of the 10,000-plus standard parts, fittings and fixtures now available from the new WDS website can be ordered in a matter of seconds, using a quick order function.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 June 2006
Single and double acting rams
Additions to hydraulic equipment include single and double acting rams with a range of mounting options, compact metric block cylinders and an extended range of clamps for 360-degree holding.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 May 2006
Latches and catches suit all industries
A new range of tough latches and catches provides OEMs across all industries with the ideal fasteners for doors, lids, cabinets, machinery and mobile equipment.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 December 2005
Catalogue covers hydraulic work-holding systems
The latest Spencer Franklin catalogue from WDS offers a range of hydraulic work-holding systems designed to speed up the loading, unloading and clamping of parts in jigs and assemblies.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 November 2005
Catalogue gets to grips with workholding
The new workholding catalogue from WDS is the latest in a series of application specific catalogues designed to make specifying and ordering production components easier and cheaper.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 August 2005
Custom design keeps catering fridges on the level
A new supply of custom designed and manufactured aluminium levelling feet has helped Hopkins Catering keep production of its custom range of catering fridges on target.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 July 2005
Machine bed clamps explained
WDS has now made it quicker and easier for engineers to source manual and hydraulic actuated Microloc machine bed clamps by producing a comprehensive new brochure and support website.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 June 2005
CAD model library triples in size
WDS' 3D CAD service reduces product time to market by supplying personalised library disks that display products in the file types specifically required by the individual designer.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 February 2005
Getting a handle on food machinery
David Greenwood Applications Engineer at WDS provides some insight into how to make the right decision when it comes to small parts for food machinery.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 January 2005
Wheels and castors aid materials handling
WDS has launched a new range of wheels and castors compiled specifically for OEM designers and maintenance engineers working with materials handling equipment.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 November 2004
Catalogues answer food industry demands
WDS' new "Machine accessories" and "Stainless steel" catalogues have been created in response to the increasing demands from manufacturers in the food industry for tough and easy-to-clean fittings.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 October 2004
Handles and hinges cover all applications
WDS' new range of tough handles and hinges provides OEMs across all industries with ideal opening solutions for doors, lids, cabinets, machinery and mobile equipment.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 June 2004
Catalogue brings machine accessories together
Most industrial processing, storage and handling equipment requires everyday items such as levelling feet, castors, knobs, handles, hinges, grips and levers to function correctly.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 May 2004
Six smaller catalogues make ordering easier
WDS has made ordering work-holding solutions cheaper and quicker by removing small order surcharges and splitting its main catalogue into six separate volumes.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 April 2004
Quick-action cam clamps speed assembly
Three new designs of cam clamps offer a speedy and economical work-holding solution for milling, drilling and grinding applications.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 February 2004
Plastic hand wheels and crank handles stay clean
A new range of plastic hand wheels and crank handles with steel inserts are ideal for upgrading equipment for use in clean environments such as those found in the medical and food industries.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 December 2003
Quick release for temporary fastening pins
WDS stainless-steel quick-release pins are ideal for any applications where objects regularly need to be fastened or attached and where excessive vibration occurs.
News from Engineeringtalk, 31 October 2003
Hoist rings offer safer alternative
WDS is offering a comprehensive range of hoist rings designed to provide longer lasting and safer alternatives to traditional attachment methods such as eye bolts.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 September 2003
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