Press information To download a text file of this release, a 250 pixel wide low-res image for web use or a 300dpi print quality image, go to www.parkfield.co.uk/hammond-au IP65 sealed enclosure is stylish and rugged Released 20 June 2008 Hammond's new 1457 range extends the capabilities of the 1455 extruded aluminium family of small enclosures with the addition of IP65 sealed die-cast aluminium end panels, enabling the enclosure to be used in dusty and wet environments. The end panels are available with or without integral flanges that enable the enclosure to be mounted to an external surface. The 1457 Series are designed to house PCBs, mounted horizontally into internal slots in the body of the case; they can also be used to house any small electronic, electrical or pneumatic components. They are available with clear anodised or textured black painted finish for good resistance to wear and tear. The IP65 sealing is achieved through the use of o-ring screw seals and closed cell polyethylene sealing gaskets. An initial six 1457 sizes are available, ranging from 80 x 59 x 31mm to 160 x 104 x 55mm; the largest size will accept a standard 160 x 100mm Eurocard. *** Ends: body copy 167 words *** Notes to Editors. For further information contact: Charles Cookson Hammond Electronics Pty Ltd 11 - 13 Port Road Queenstown SA 5014 Australia tel: +61-8-8240-2244 fax: +61-8-8240-2255 Email: ccookson@hammfg.com www.hammondmfg.com Agency contact: Nigel May Parkfield Communications Limited Parkfield House Damerham Hants SP6 3HQ United Kingdom tel: + 44 1725 518321 fax: + 44 1725 518378 nigel.may@parkfield.co.uk www.parkfield.co.uk Hammond is one of the world's leading manufacturers of small plastic, die-cast aluminium and metal enclosures for the electronics and electrical industries. Its newest subsidiary, Hammond Electronics, Adelaide, has been established as a stock-holding hub in 2002 to serve the Australasian market through a network of national, regional and local distributors throughout Australia and New Zealand.