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Protect against hidden costs with Hylec-APL door enclosures
3495 days ago on 24/09/2014

Hylec-APL’s manufacturing arm, DE Controls, has developed a range of high quality, IP65 door enclosures. The enclosures have been designed to simplify installation and guarantee years of trouble free operations. Unlike many competitor products on the market which charge extra for accessories, the Hylec-APL range is supplied with a galvanised steel back plate, external mounting brackets and a lock and key as standard. When specifying enclosures to protect vital electrical components, reliability...

Enclosures can breathe easy with Hylec-APL venting elements
3516 days ago on 03/09/2014

One of the biggest challenges faced when installing electrical enclosures outside or in environments with fluctuating temperatures, is preventing condensation from forming internally and causing damage. Hylec-APL venting elements are the ideal accessory for ensuring pressure equilibrium is maintained while preventing moisture from being drawn into the enclosure from the surrounding environments. When an enclosure is exposed to regularly changing temperatures, the air inside will expand and contract...

Hylec-APL enjoys busy Seawork International Exhibition
3531 days ago on 19/08/2014

Seawork International, the largest and fastest growing commercial marine and workboat event in Europe, is the perfect opportunity for visitors to meet suppliers to industry from all over the world. Hylec-APL was one of the exhibitors at this year’s show, demonstrating its extensive range of specialist electrical components which are suitable for use in the harsh environments encountered in the marine industry. Mark Severn, Director of Sales, comments: “Seawork 2014 was an extremely busy...

Hylec-APL offers expert specification advise for cable glands and enclosure accessories
3553 days ago on 28/07/2014

Cable gland design has become increasingly varied as manufacturers begin to realise that they need to offer their customers a distinct advantage in order to hold on to their market share. With all this variation it can be hard to find the cable gland that is right for your application. Fortunately Hylec-APL provides a massive range of mainstream and specialist solutions which offer end-users and OEMs the flexibility to choose the perfect solution for their application. To learn more about some of...

Hylec-APL welcomes Mark Severn to the role of Director of Sales
3612 days ago on 30/05/2014

Hylec-APL, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of electrical components to OEMs, subcontract manufacturers and distributors, has announced the appointment of Mark Severn to the role of Director of Sales. The appointment comes at a time when Hylec-APL is continuing to expand its product range and grow its business in new markets. Mark is experienced within the electrical components market and has a proven track record in a sales environment. Mark began his sales career working for a manufacturer...

Hylec-APL fused terminal blocks help to keep the lights on...
3650 days ago on 22/04/2014

Hylec-APL has released a new range of fused terminal blocks which can offer localised protection within an electrical circuit. Designed for a wide range of uses, especially lighting applications, the terminal blocks ensure that a circuit fault in one fitting does not affect others on the same circuit, which can keep the majority of the lights on and make it easier to locate the fault. The Hylec-APL range uses the highest quality materials and offers innovations such as an integral spare fuse carrier...

Hylec-APL offers pre-installed IP67 control stations
3691 days ago on 12/03/2014

In any on-site installation job, time is money. This is why Hylec-APL offers a range of pre-installed control stations (1DE range) which combine tough IP67 enclosures with hard wearing push button and selector switches; helping installers to reduce time spent on-site. Installation is further aided thanks to unique, snap-on brackets for easy wall, chassis and DIN mounting. The control stations feature a registered design and are manufactured and assembled by Hylec-APL company, DE Controls. The range,...

Hylec-APL offers waterproof connections which are less than a pound...
3748 days ago on 14/01/2014

Hylec-APL has added two IP68 electrical connectors to its waterproof range which have diameters that are less than that of a one pound coin. The inline connectors both use cable gland technology to form a completely weatherproof seal without the need for silicone gel. The connectors are designed so that the terminals form part of the outer casing making the overall diameter of the connectors just 23mm. A video is available on the Hylec-APL YouTube channel which demonstrates the speed and simplicity...

Hylec-APL JOWs the crowd at LuxLive 2013...
3774 days ago on 19/12/2013

Hylec-APL enjoyed the busy LuxLive exhibition with many inquiries coming in about its innovative Insulation Displacement Technology (IDT) JOW clamp connectors and extensive range of weatherproof connectors. Hylec-APL specialises in the bulk supply of electrical components which are designed to speed up the installation process and offer reliable, long lasting performance. Alex D'Arcy, Hylec-APL Sales Director, comments: "The show was extremely busy this year, which is great to see and paints a very...

DE Controls door enclosures offer increased protection with reduced installation times
3780 days ago on 13/12/2013

DE Controls, the manufacturing arm of Hylec-APL, has developed a range of hinged door enclosures that offer similar degrees of impact resistance to metal enclosures of similar sizes, with the added advantage of lower unit costs and quicker installation. The enclosure range is suitable as a direct replacement for metal enclosures in most applications and is supplied with mounting brackets and a fitted galvanised steel back plate. Traditionally metal enclosures have been viewed as the standard choice...