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 IP54 general purpose small plastic enclosures with flanged lids Released 13 June 2003 The 1591 range of small plastic enclosures from Hammond Electronics Pty is now available with flanged lids, providing an easy method of securing the unit to walls or bulkheads. Manufactured in black flame retardant ABS or low cost polystyrene, the 1591 range is manufactured in 13 sizes, ranging from 85 x 56 x 35mm to 120 x 120 x 90mm. The flanged lid extends beyond the periphery of the enclosure body to provide two mounting flanges complete with four countersunk holes. The equipment is mounted inside the enclosure in the usual way and the lid is attached using the normal four securing screws; the flanges are then used to fix the enclosure in place. The unit cannot be opened unless it is removed from the wall, improving security and preventing casual tampering. Alternatively, if access is required to the housed equipment, the 1591 can be factory-fitted with a pair of flanges on the base instead of having a flanged lid. When the separate flanges are used, the lid is accessible without having to remove the enclosure from its mounting. The 1591 range has PCB mounting slots moulded into the base section, enabling 1.6mm thick PCBs to be mounted vertically. An adaptor kit can be fitted to allow the PCBs to be mounted horizontally if required. *** Ends: 214 words *** Notes to Editors. For further information 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.