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-usa Soft-sided hand held enclosures Released May 19, 2006 Hammond Manufacturing 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, 4.62" x 3.11" (117 x 79mm) and 5.80" x 3.5" (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. For further information contact: Ray Shatzel Hammond Manufacturing Co. Inc. 475 Cayuga Rd. #100 Cheektowaga NY 14225-1309 Tel: (716) 630-7030 Fax: (716) 630-7042 rshatzel@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 and metal enclosures for use in the electronics, electrical and allied industries.