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Have you ever wondered about the key factors you need to consider when deciding on the right drawer slides for a project? What aspects do you prioritise when it comes to making this crucial decision? Whether it's for a small household upgrade or a large industrial setting, making the right choice is essential. 

When it comes to selecting drawer slides, it's imperative to consider the weight, application, and industry in which they will be used. Drawer slides play a pivotal role in the functionality and longevity of cabinets, drawers, and other storage solutions.

Here, we’ll be looking at the features and functionality available from the different types of available fittings, as well as comparing the three main categories of load bearing capabilities: Heavy-Duty, Medium-Duty,

Connecting Communities: How Telecommunications Bridges Gaps with Innovative Hardware Solutions

In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and global connectivity, telecommunications serve as the backbone of modern society and over the last century has made a monumental impact on our daily lives.

From facilitating seamless communication to enabling access to information across vast distances, telecommunications play a pivotal role in connecting communities worldwide. Here we’ll be exploring how innovative hardware solutions are instrumental in enhancing connectivity in the telecommunications sector.

Bridging the Gap

Telecommunications serve as a lifeline, connecting people across vast distances and diverse landscapes. Whether it's through traditional landlines, mobile networks, or satellite communication, the ability to transmit information seamlessly is paramount.

At the heart of telecommunications infrastructure

In the fast-paced and competitive world of fleet management, ensuring the safety and security of automotive assets is paramount. With the ever-present threat of theft, loss, and damage, organisations are constantly seeking innovative solutions to safeguard their valuable fleet vehicles.

This is where the Traka21 - a revolutionary digital key management system - has emerged as a game-changer to the industry, offering comprehensive protection against a range of increasing security concerns raised by fleet managers.

Lost or stolen keys are

Energy efficiency is more than just a buzzword - it's a fundamental requirement for any modern industrial operation. With the rising costs of energy and increasing environmental concerns, businesses find themselves under rapidly mounting pressure to find ways to reduce their energy consumption. This is where motion control, a vital aspect of machinery operation, comes into play.

In today's rapidly evolving industrial and environmental landscape, the pursuit of energy efficiency and sustainability has never been more paramount.

For manufacturers and distributors of products that rely on motion control it's essential to understand how the products they choose can impact the world around us, and with that knowledge make informed decisions in order to enhance energy efficiency and promote sustainability across various industries they affect.

What are IP Ratings?

In the dynamic world of electronics, safeguarding devices against environmental elements is imperative. This is precisely where IP ratings, or Ingress Protection ratings, come into play. They serve as a standardised code that defines the level of protection an electronic device offers against solids and liquids.

The IP rating, also known as the IP code, categorises the level of protection offered by an enclosure for electrical equipment operating at voltages up to 72.5 kV. These ratings are established according to the global standard EN 60529, which is represented by the British Standard BS EN 60529:1992. This standard sets out specific levels of effectiveness in sealing against "ingress," which refers to the potential entry of external elements like tools, dirt, and liquid water.

IP ratings are represented by two digits, each holding specific significance. The first digit indicates the level of protection against solid particles, while

In today's technologically advanced world, electronics power our everyday lives. From smart devices to industrial machinery, these electronic marvels have become an integral part of our existence. 

But in order to shield these sensitive components effectively they require secure protection against dust, moisture, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) – which is where our sealing solutions come to the rescue.

While upon initial inspection, seals may appear inconspicuous, their role is in fact paramount in preventing substances from inadvertently traversing between environments. Sealing profiles serve as a crucial safeguard, protecting the contents of its enclosure from the elements. 

The Role of Electrical Enclosures

Electrical enclosures play an essential role

What image comes to mind when you think of an iconic Classic Car?

James Bond’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5?

The 1963 Volkswagen Beetle - "Herbie" - from the Love Bug?

The Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off?

The 1948 Ford De Luxe from Grease?

Maybe even be an old Chitty Chitty Bang Bang race car style?!

FA Parkes' heritage runs deep; with industry knowledge and expertise dating back over five decades to the Wilmot Breeden days where industry parts were manufactured and supplied to the UK automotive market and engineering sectors.

Now we're the UK's leading stockist to industries including Aerospace, Agriculture, Construction, Electrical Enclosures, Fabrication & Sheet Metal,

June 29th marks World Industrial Design Day and we're celebrating those who work tirelessly and out of sight to give people the best tools of the trade.

Industrial designers envision products that fill homes, offices, hospitals, and schools around the world. These visionaries promote diverse working environments and create innovations which continue to support and improve an ever changing global economy.

Not only do we supply thousands of parts from our long standing business partners, and giants of the world of industrial design, here at FA Parkes we've also been designing and manufacturing our own products for almost 50 years.

With our in-house workshop facilities,

Diesel Generator Market projected to reach $16.85 Billion by 2027

Diesel Generators convert the chemical energy stored in diesel into electric energy for use as a power source.

The ability of modern diesel generators to cater to heavy loads as well as smaller loads has contributed to the growing demand for these products around the world.

A recent report shows demand for the global diesel generator market is expected to reach $16.85 billion by the end of 2027 - up from $12.98 billion in 2019.