New size of hand held instrument case Released 17 August 2001 New from Hammond Electronics is the 1593D, a further size in this well-established family of small enclosures. Measuring 114 x 36 x 27mm, the enclosure is suitable for housing a wide variety of hand-held control units, remote readers, data capture devices and many other battery-powered systems. The units are supplied as standard with two separate types of removable end panel, giving a choice between either flush or recessed panels at both ends of the enclosure. The top face has a recess for installing a membrane keypad or label, and infrared-transparent end panels are also available. Manufactured from ABS, the units are available in black or grey and have a soft rounded profile to ensure a comfortable fit in the hand. *** Ends: 120 words *** Notes to Editors. For further information: Hammond contact: Roger Kent Managing Director Hammond Electronics Limited 1 Onslow Close Kingsland Business Park Basingstoke RG24 8QL tel: 01256 812812 fax: 01256 332249 rkent@hammond-electronics.co.uk www.hammondmfg.com Agency contact: Nigel May Parkfield Parkfield House Damerham Hants SP6 3HQ tel: 01725 518321 fax: 01725 518378 Nigel_May@parkfield.co.uk www.parkfield.co.uk Hammond Electronics are one of North America's largest manufacturers of small plastic, die-cast and metal enclosures for use in the electronics and allied industries. In the UK, product is available from the company itself or a number of major distributors.