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Arcolectric Switches
Arcolectric, a brand name under Elektron Technology Corporation, operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elektron Technology PLC, a UK-based company. Arcolectric specializes in the production of a comprehensive range of switches, indicator lights, and fuse holders to cater to various applications, spanning from computers to medical appliances. Their switch lineup includes rockers, toggles, push buttons, vandal-resistant switches, slide switches, safety switches, refrigerator/appliance switches, and rotary switches. With a rich history dating back to 1932, Arcolectric continues to be a prominent manufacturer of switches and indicators. In 2016, the Arcolectric brand merged with Bulgin and is now represented under the Bulgin brand name.
Arcolectric’s line of indicator lights offers an array of colors, sizes, voltages and styles, including LED, neon and incandescent lamps.
Arcolectric specializes in the manufacture and distribution of approved switches, indicator lights and fuse holders for every kind of product from computers to medical appliances.
Arcolectric is a BSI registered firm to BS EN ISO 9001:2000 and the majority of the products are covered by UL and CSA. All products when fitted correctly, comply with CE requirements insofar as it relates to them.
Arcolectric offers Push button switches, Rocker Switches, Toggle Switches, Slide switches, Voltage / Refrigeration Switches and Safety Switches. Recent product introductions also include vandal resistant and Piezo switches which are designed with a high resistance to wear and tear, corrosion and harsh use in potentially hostile environments such as access control applications.
The extensive product offering covers materials from Plastic including an anti-bacterial finish, Stainless Steel and Aluminium. The majority of the switches & indicators can be supplied with alternative light sources from LED, Neon, Fluorescent and Filament lamps in a range of colours. Voltages are rated up to 230V ac but suitable for 110v and DC current. Terminals are available with push on, solder and pcb variants as well as High inrush variants. There is a choice of switching circuits, bezel styles and panel cut outs offered in single & double pole variants with the option of adding different print legends as well as guards with covers
Applications include Domestic & Commercial Appliances, Security, Metering, Mobility Devices, Vending, Audio/Visual, Lighting, HVAC, Power Generation and General Industrial use.
Bulgin maintains complete control over their manufacturing process by conducting the majority of manufacturing in-house. This enables them to oversee every aspect, from sourcing raw materials to production, inspection, and testing, ensuring the highest standards of quality, reliability, and consistency. With their state-of-the-art facilities, including automated plastics moulding shops and a metal press shop, Bulgin employs a combination of automatic, semi-automatic, and manual techniques for assembly as required. This diverse range of manufacturing capabilities allows Bulgin to cater to the precise needs of their customers, delivering customized, low-volume turnkey solutions as well as large-scale production of their standard product ranges with efficiency and timeliness.