Most industries take efficiency seriously, but for fast food companies it must pervade their every move; from serving customers right back to the original fitting out of the kitchens. Enclosure manufacturer, Spelsberg UK, thrives on the challenge of working with the makers of fast food kitchens, some of whom fit out restaurants all over the world for many of the biggest names in the convenience catering industry.

Casting Spelsberg IBT electrical enclosures into concrete building panels helped speed up construction of the UK’s newest prison in North Wales. HM Prison Berwyn, which opened in February 2017, will become Britain largest prison with capacity to accommodate 2,106 men. Costing £250m to build, it is designed for rehabilitation and education rather than punishment and incarceration.

It has been announced that Spelsberg has introduced the new GEOS range, designed to withstand aggressive atmospheres in outdoor or industrial applications. Lightweight, highly durable and featuring an innovative sealing system, the GEOS provides end users with a dynamic solution that combines strength, flexibility and multi-faceted protection.

A UK supplier of passenger lift controls has adopted Spelsberg TK enclosures as the housing for one of its latest products, with the aim of ensuring it is well protected against environmental conditions and physical damage.

Leading the way in the digitisation of the construction industry management, electrical enclosure manufacturer Spelsberg, is introducing Building Information Modelling (BIM) models for many of its product ranges. Models are already available for Spelsberg’s standard enclosures, IBT (integrated building technologies) range of products, distribution boxes and WKE fire resistant enclosures, with more scheduled for introduction in the future.

The housing crisis that is looming across the UK may be averted with efficient off-site modular building techniques. Here Chris Lloyd, Managing Director of Spelsberg UK, looks at how electrical enclosure manufacturers are poised to help, and explains his thoughts on the crisis. As house prices are so high now most young people can only dream about buying their own home, while affordable rental options are also very limited.

A recipe for condensation is so simple it contains three elements: water vapour and fluctuating temperatures. In all but the most controlled of environments this means that electrical installations are at risk of water damage caused by condensation forming inside an enclosure. However, with proper planning and design it’s possible to protect your connections, as Chris Lloyd, Managing Director of Spelsberg UK, explained.

Ormandy Group, a large UK offsite manufacturer in heat exchange solutions relies on the customisable Spelsberg TK enclosure for many of its electrical installation needs, as the company is founded on innovation, it has to have the sort of dependable flexibility that the TK series can provide. Many companies claim to innovate, but far fewer can honestly say its entire existence is founded on innovation. 

People talk about location a lot, when buying a house, when parking a car and when sun bathing at the beach. But is positioning as important as specification when planning your electrical housings? Talking to electrical supply company Spelsberg we discover the answers to the all important questions.

Just 12 months after launching the popularity of Spelsberg UK’s next day sample service is continuously growing. By delivering samples for custom enclosure designs with a 24 hour turnaround, customers are able to compress their project times while also helping ensure optimum designs. Chris Lloyd, Managing Director, explains how Spelsberg is achieving such a fast turnaround.

Manufacturer of dairy hygiene and livestock health management products, Ambic Equipment, is using customised enclosures from Spelsberg UK to house its latest dosing and dilutions system, the EasiDoser. The enclosures, which are certified for installation in ammonia rich agricultural applications, have been provided with CNC machined entry points and custom mounting plates to speed up the manufacturing process.

With the expectation to perform faultlessly throughout their long working life, fuel delivery tankers have a hard existence, especially as they are to guarantee safety and efficiency. Leeds-based MechTronic has been the industry innovator for fuel delivery systems for a decade or more and relies on electrical enclosures from Spelsberg UK for its electrical and pneumatic control units.

The smart buildings today use sophisticated control systems to continually optimise heating, lighting, security and other services to the needs of the moment. However, with regularly changing usage patterns, the systems themselves have to be ultra-flexible. Clare McCusker, Area Sales Manager for Spelsberg UK, explains more.

  Aesthetics can be as important as functional requirements, when CCTV equipment is in public view. APC Concepts required special coloured electrical enclosures, so used company to Spelsberg UK to fulfil its needs.

When you specify electrical enclosures for use in outdoor installations it requires consideration of the possible effects of ultraviolet light, which can slowly degrade some materials. Chris Lloyd, Managing Director of Spelsberg UK, one of the country’s foremost enclosure manufacturers, looks at the issues and suggests some guidelines for selection.

People like to be treated well and get a good deal. As any good buyer knows, the best deals are rarely the cheapest or those with the most money off; more often they are about ‘added value’. While this can take an infinite number of forms, it can be summed up as an additional service or consideration which adds a greater benefit – or value – to the end user.

Birford Cable & Harness of Wolverhampton has been working with electrical enclosures company Spelsberg and claims it is part of their success. Birford works closely with customers in a number of industries including, mobility, heating and cooking, LED lighting, point of sale displays, electronic lockers, PCB manufacture and traffic lights and electronic road signs, supplying them with cable systems, wiring harnesses.

  The capabilities of Spelsberg's TK series have been expanded by adding aluminium versions. Available to date in polystyrene or glass-fibre reinforced polycarbonate, the TK series of enclosures is a popular choice with a range of users. 

Relying on many different technologies, the farming and agriculture sector will become increasingly technical as it strives to increase productivity and meet the demands of a growing world population. Distributing electrical power around farms brings some special requirements, which enclosure manufacturer Spelsberg is well equipped to address.

A several number of WAGO products are available from Screwfix and other distributors. The terminals and conductors can now be bought pre-mounted in a Spelsberg A-Box enclosures. Installation is made much easier thanks to the tool-less operation of the components which help to provide reliable connections.