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 Soft-sided hand held enclosures Released 18 April 2005 Hammond Electronics has launched a new range of hand held enclosures, the 1553 soft-side family. Featuring an ergonometric curved shape that fits comfortably into the hand, the cases are initially available in two sizes, 117 x 79mm and 147 x 89mm, both produced in RAL 7035 light grey or RAL 9011 black. The units are moulded in general purpose ABS and are ideal for housing hand-held instruments, remote controllers, flying lead machine controllers and many other applications where a stylish, easy to hold enclosure is required. Both sizes are over-moulded with contrasting RAL 7012 grey soft side grips, which act both as styling points and also improve the grip on the unit. Both sizes are available with or without battery door and compartment and have a removable plastic front panel. The battery compartments are complete with four clips for use with two AA batteries and a flying lead connector for a 9V PP3 size. The top cover is recessed to allow a membrane keypad to be flush mounted, PCB standoffs are moulded into the base; the larger unit is secured with four screws, the smaller with two. *** Ends: body copy 187 words *** Notes to Editors. Image supplied. Hammond contact: Charles Cookson Hammond Electronics Pty Ltd GPO Box 812 Adelaide SA 5001 Australia tel: 08-8235-0744 fax: 08-8356-3652 freeFax: 1800-673355 (Within Australia) ccookson@hammfg.com www.hammondmfg.com Agency contact: Nigel May Parkfield 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.