The patented locking solution is said to meet the most demanding specifications required by the ingress protection class IP69K and is characterised by a long service life.
According to EMKA, it is recognised that electronic equipment needs protection determined by the surrounding environment once installed and how it is used. Therefore, the housing, and thus the locking mechanisms are of special importance and in particular almost all machines, systems, and vehicles are subject to perpetual vibrations and oscillations.
This puts high demands on housing and locking mechanisms. EMKA’s vibration-resistant quarter turn is claimed to provide maximum protection for these demanding applications, securing doors and flaps throughout its service life.
The design of the quarter turn’s housing and additional elements are expected to provide maximum protection and prevent the housing from coming apart. The lock noticeably engages the final locking positions because of the permanent internal spring-loaded and interlocking mechanism in combination with two positive end positions. This engagement can also be heard acoustically by the operator. At the same time, a 90° turn causes the latch inside the cabinet to engage behind the door frame, thus locking the door or flap. The vibration-resistant quarter turn provides similar protection as the classic safety quarter turn but is easier to use. The new locking mechanism is a more cost-effective variant because it is less complex.
EMKA has patented the vibration-resistant quarter turn and subjected it to a range of tests so that users may benefit from a reliable locking performance over the lock’s full-service life. All requirements for vibration and shock resistance according to DIN EN 61373 are reliably fulfilled.
In addition, the new locking solution meets the requirements of the highest ingress protection class IP69K, making it ideal for use in robust and mobile outdoor applications, for example, in the railway sector, as well as in road vehicles or agricultural machinery. Internal electronic components are safely protected from dust and water during high-pressure and steam jet cleaning.
The vibration-resistant quarter turn lock is manufactured using the zinc die-casting process and is available in two surface finishes and several actuation variants.
