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Arcolectric’s standard and miniature rocker switches, push button switches, double pole switches and splash/dust covers are, during the moulding process, manufactured with the latest evidence-based antimicrobial technology provider BioCote’s silver ion technology. This has helped to create what are believed to be the world’s first antimicrobial appliance switches. The antimicrobial ranges present OEMs with a distinctive new feature, which offers a key point of end equipment differentiation and significantly enhances the benefits to the end user or the product.


For more information about this antimicrobial range of devices visit: www.arcolectric.co.uk/news/


containing the spread of bacteria is a concern. Take for example the healthcare


industry. Controlling the spread of bacteria and infection is a top priority for healthcare providers. Hand hygiene has been a major focal point in recent years, coupled with public aware campaigns and staff training but this can only have a short-term benefit because it needs to be repeated regularly.


Bacteria management can be much


more effective when these practices are coupled with products treated for antimicrobial protection and the benefits go beyond the healthcare industry – schools, restaurants, public amenities and laboratories all need to protect themselves against the devastating consequences of cross-contamination. A bacterial outbreak can lead to illness, closure of buildings and public spaces which can have a serious impact on a business’s reputation and ultimately, bottom line profits.


Advantages to the end user Antimicrobial switches boast significant benefits for the end user as a complement to good hygiene practices, working 24 hours a day to reduce levels


of microbes on surfaces. Silver-ion based antimicrobial technology is also a superior alternative to synthetic, organic chemicals as it is non-toxic. Silver ions are a naturally occurring antimicrobial material which has been used for centuries to prevent infection, making it both environmentally friendly and sustainable. In addition, the technology retains its


antimicrobial efficacy for the expected lifetime of the product without breaking down, wearing off, washing off or leaching out of products over time.


New expectations for component parts


Component parts are expected to play a far greater role than merely fulfilling a functional role – today, a switch is expected to provide tactile feedback to the user about the status of the device they are using, or to fit with the aesthetic design of a high end electronic product. In the case of antimicrobial switches, the range helps an OEM to offer a key differentiator to gain competitive advantage over competitors and provides end users with a key new product benefit.


Bacteria management will only grow in importance in time as the general public become more aware of how surface bacteria is spread – consider the public awareness campaigns with national television and print advertising which educate the public about the impact of good hygiene practices to prevent food contamination or seasonal outbreaks for harmful viruses. The humble switch now has a significant role to play in preventing the spread of surface bacteria and by choosing these antimicrobial component parts, an OEM ensures their product boasts the same advantages.


Arcolectric | www.arcolectric.co.uk Stuart Hutchings is Marketing Manager for Elektron Technology plc’s Arcolectric brand


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 Dust & waterproof to IP68  Built-in sealed antenna  Gold plated SMB connector  Mates with SMB Buccaneer PX0414  Three models cover 440-470MHz, 900/1800/1900MHz and 2.4GHz bands


FOR DATA Mini USB Buccaneer


 USB V2.0 performance  Miniature 5 pole interface  Mini 'A', Mini 'B' & 'AB' connections  Over-moulded interface cables  Front and rear panel mounting with PCB and leaded terms


Ethernet Buccaneer


 Cat5e LAN connection  RJ45 interface  Fully shielded system  Re-wireable and over-moulded connectors


 Front & rear panel mounting with PCB & IDC terminations


USB Buccaneer


 Standard USB interface  USB V2.0 performance to 480Mbs  ‘Plug & Play’ interface  Over-moulded cables  Front & rear panel mounting with PCB & leaded terminations


FireWire Buccaneer


 4 and 6 pole interfaces  IEEE1394a performance to 400Mbs  ‘Plug & Play’ interface


 Over-moulded cables  Front panel mounting with leaded terminations


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