Investment grows small specialist production


Enclosures and connectors operate in harsh conditions


Interconnection and enclosures specialist, CamdenBoss, showcased several new products at Southern Manufacturing 2018. Three ranges


Independent stamping and presswork specialist, Brandauer, is proving that the best things in manufacturing come in small packages. It produced over 1.5 billion components last year that were accurate to a tolerance of 20µm – the best performance in its 156-year history. The Birmingham


factory employs over 60 people where heavy investment in high speed press


technology, a wire edm cell and the skills of its workforce have seen the number of small and technical parts produced increase by over 10%, equating to more than £1m in sales. Typically, customers


are looking to purchase electrical steel laminations that are used in engines for electric cars, in aerospace projects and innovative renewables technology. www.brandauer.co.uk


of enclosures for the electrical market were launched at the show. X6 series knock out enclosures are available in 10 sizes with a choice of UV stable polycarbonate as standard or ABS as a lower cost option. Polarised lids provide a secure fit and can be transparent or solid grey. These enclosures


feature industry standard integrated knockouts for electrical cable glands. In addition, they provide IP67 class sealing and IK09 impact protection for applications such as junction boxes, controls, power sources


Plastics moulder manages stock supply To ensure production


Specialist plastic moulder, Broanmain Plastics, used Southern Manufacturing 2018 to exhibit the benefits of a full, Kanban, just in time (JIT) supply system. The company works in supply chain partnerships with its customers and currently supplies 50% of its deliveries straight from stock holding.


efficiency or to overcome space limitations, it is able to receive orders for high volumes of parts and supply small, regular volumes to the customer, invoicing at the time of delivery. The company offers a full end-to-end service and supports customers from prototype stage through to high volume


production runs. It specialises in


thermoplastic injection, vacuum forming, thermosetting injection, compression and transfer moulding, providing a personal service for a range of industries, including electronics, aerospace, defence, science and consumer goods. www.broanmainplastics.co.uk


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and industrial/outdoor equipment. The Takachi enclosures


range now includes the 95 series of diecast aluminium enclosures in stylish, elegant designs with black anodised or brushed aluminium hairline finish. Cooling performance is provided by the built-in heat-sink. The easy-to-assemble, robust enclosures are available in 14 sizes. A joining technique


developed by the company ensures an IP68 rating for FSPT custom enclosures, making them suitable for use in harsh environments, including outdoor use. Waterproof circular


connectors were also introduced. They include the CamCirc IP68 multi- pole range for industrial, aerospace, military and marine applications. The latest PCB terminal


blocks in the CamBlock Plus range include a new CamBlock Plus 2.54mm pitch rising clamp terminal block offering two to 12 poles. It is designed for where space is limited or for low power products. www.camdenboss.com


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