New Connect-2 Technology Website

We are pleased to announce that our new Connect-2 Technology website is now ‘live’ with in-depth details on all aspects of our manufacturing services, providing current and prospective customers with a complete range of information on our capabilities.

Features and information on:

• Connection Solutions
• Customer Testimonials
• Equipment Profile
• Group Companies
• Industries Served Profile
• News
• Product Development
• Production Partners
• Products and Services
• Projects Undertaken
• Quality and Customer Care
  

Why not take a quick look now here

'Off-Grid' Solar Bus Stop Illumination

A leading UK developer of solar powered LED lighting systems, appointed Connect-2 Technology as the sole UK sub-contract manufacturer for an innovative solar bus stop illumination system, which was undertaken by our ‘special projects division’.

This included involvement from the design and development stage into the conversion for the manufacturing process. For such a hi-tech high profile product, great care was taken to provide a highly efficient, responsive and bespoke manufacturing solution. Ensuring that the product maintains its high reliability throughout its lifetime was a key consideration requiring great care throughout the production process.

The completed unit is a single ‘self contained’ device that incorporates;

* Solar panel; 10W monocrystalline silicon.
* Battery packs; 4 x 2.3 AmpH.
* Controller; programmable with energy management.
* Casing; high impact ABS moulded, sealed, waterproof and incorporating bright white LEDs.

If you are a product based electronics company looking to outsource your manufacturing process, either in part or in whole, Connect-2 Technology can provide a customised solution to suite your specific needs.

We can demonstrate a long established record in converting both existing ‘in-house’ as well as ‘start-up’ projects with a number of highly successful clients. So if you feel our services are relevant to your needs please contact us via the details on our web site (see info panel on the right above) or by email to myself – Geoff. Nossiter.

Sira Certified

Connect-2 Technology has been Sira certified, for the manufacture of Luminaires, Lamps, Accessories and Transformers for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in compliance with Directive 94/9/EC, since June 2006.







Explosion protection concepts under which we have been assessed: -

d - Flameproof
e - Increased Safety
m - Encapsulation
D - Dust Ingress Protection

The ATEX Directive
The ATEX Directive, derived from the French “ATmospheres EXplosibles” and formerly known as 94/9/EC, contains the ESR (Essential Safety Requirements) to which electrical equipment and protective systems used within potentially explosive atmospheres must conform.

The new ATEX directive currently in place within the European Union was made mandatory on 1st July 2003. Primarily intended for manufacturers of hazardous area equipment for use in the presence of flammable gases, vapours fumes or dusts, the new directive requires a quality management system to be implemented. Procedures for the design, manufacture and verification of products are to be approved by a notified body (i.e. Sira, Baseefa 2000, CESI, Demko, Kema) and all equipment conforming to the new directive will feature Ex and CE marking.

Expansion of Skills.
Connect-2 Technology gained this certification as part of our obligations under a contract supply agreement with our manufacturing partner. Which, further demonstrates our commitment to develop the skills and abilities of our “special projects division” as well as the company’s enthusiasm for expanding the broad range of solutions we provide our customers.

Product development

A major function of our technical engineering department is to convert customer drawings for the manufacturing process; developing work instructions, bills-of-materials, internal drawings, etc., to enable a smooth and accurate transition to a manufactured product. As part of this initial process we also add value where design for manufacture is required.

As a subcontract-manufacturing organisation it is vital that we fully understand our customers’ requirements which is why, when an assembly is being manufactured for the first time, it is meticulously checked and evaluated to ensure accuracy and compliance with all relevant component standards. Our engineers are trained to be ‘proactive’ and if they believe that an enhanced or more cost effective solution is available, then they will offer it to the customer.

When required Connect-2 Technology can also provide help and support from the outset of the design process, through to the pre-production stage, by jointly developing solutions and providing samples to ensure that projects are realised in a speedy and effective manner. Customer feedback is documented and filed as part of the requirements of our ISO 9001:2000 accreditation.

If our services are relevant to your needs please contact us via the details on our web site (see info panel on the right above) or by email to myself – Geoff. Nossiter.

Long-term reliable electrical connections

Many of our customers require considerable numbers of straightforward single lengths of wire processed with a wide variety of end-preparation options, ranging from insulated and un-insulated crimped terminals to precision tin-dipped ends and/or simple strip-length preparation.

An important factor in providing long-term reliable electrical connections is to ensure that all wiring is manufactured to the terminal manufacturers recommended specifications and tolerances. This will include precision cutting and stripping of the wire and crimp termination being made using only the correct tooling and strict conformance with the terminal manufacturers recommended tool settings. It is surprising how many times we still receive customer samples (either manufactured by customers themselves or second parties) with incorrectly applied crimp connections that may look OK visually but would not go anywhere close to the recommended pull-off force.

The quality practices and disciplines within Connect-2 Technology ensure customers always receive product manufactured to comply with specific recommended pull-off forces, ensuring long-term reliable connections.

We utilise a wide range of high-speed wire processing and termination equipment to enable fast and efficient production of medium/large quantities of terminated and/or prepared single wires quickly and accurately. Our tooling bank covers a vast range of both insulated and un-insulated terminals from AMP, Cembre, Elcon, Harting, JST, Molex, Takbro, etc.

We supply customers across many industry sectors including: - Aerospace and Defence, Communications & Data, Consumer Electronics, Industrial Control, Instrumentation, Power & Energy, Rail and Transportation. Typically, single wire ranges are from 0.03mm2 to 10mm2 (32AWG – 8AWG) for automated processing and up to 120mm2 with hydraulic cutting and termination.

Box & Panel Building Services

One of the objectives of our recent manufacturing area refurbishment was to increase our flexible workspace areas to accommodate a strong growth in electrical/electronic box and panel building contracts. We are currently producing mechanical box builds for a number of new projects including power control units for diesel generator sets, battery charge point units and wired panel sets for baggage handling systems.

We have continually developed our capabilities and the skill set of our technicians and assemblers to ensure we meet or exceed the growing requirements of our customers. Responding to our customers needs has always been one of our priorities with many taking advantage of our expansion in subcontract services which now include everything from a simple wire assembly to a fully built control box incorporating PCB’s, DIN-Rail Assemblies, Components and Wiring.

If you have a similar requirement or would like a quick quote for standard assemblies and harnesses please send your drawings/specifications by email here or fax/post to the contact details found here.

Manufacturing Area Refurbishment Completed

All manufacturing area refurbishment work was completed on schedule and a big word of THANKS! is due to all of the Connect-2 Technology staff that worked tirelessly throughout the week of 28th May to help achieve our objectives.

We now have additional work areas and manufacturing facilities providing a significant increase in production and routing flexibility. Greater efficiency in production cell utilisation and increased speed in ‘change-round’ times has provided us with a faster workflow and maximised the use of our multi-skilled staff.

Operational flexibility is a major tool, which enhances our ability to increase the number and diversity of production cell types to match the growing requirements of our customers and enable future expansion across a broad range of assembly services.

Major Refurbishment of Manufacturing Area

Due to continued expansion of our UK manufacturing operations it has become necessary to undertake major alterations, including building work, to one of our main production areas. This work will provide us with increased production facilities enabling a further capacity increase to our range of services.


Unfortunately, to accommodate this work we have no option but to close our manufacturing unit for 1 week. In order to minimise any disruption we have arranged for this closure to take place over the week of the Spring Bank Holiday: -

w/c Monday 28th May.

We will reopen the facility on: -

Monday 4th June.

Any orders already received (as of the date of this letter) for despatch during the week of the closure will be despatched on 25th May 2007. Please ensure that orders placed for despatch late May avoid w/c Monday 28th May and if placed prior to 30th April have a due date of 25th May.

We thank all customers for your cooperation in advance and assure you of our best attention at all times.

Low Smoke Zero Halogen Cable Assemblies

Increasingly due to legislative and building safety concerns, specifiers are incorporating extended use of LSZH cabling and cable assemblies into not just building plenum spaces but also within many other areas. A degree of confusion exists with regard to the terminology used by various cable manufacturers, however, LSZH & LS0H (Low Smoke Zero Halogen), LSHF (Low Smoke Halogen Free) or sometimes 0HLS (Zero Halogen Low Smoke) all refer to the same standard.

Burning standard PVC cables will emit poisonous gases including hydrogen chloride which if combined with water produces hydrochloric acid, which not only damages humans but also computers, building management systems, access/security systems and control equipment. Burning PVC also produces dense smoke obscuring building exits and chocking occupants.

Over the last few years a greater range of bulk cable types have become available with LSZH sheathed assemblies being possible for most functions within public buildings and areas where people and sensitive electronic equipment are at risk.

Connect-2 Technology has the capability to produce LSZH variants for many cable assembly types including: -

• Cat 5, Cat 5e, Cat 6 UTP & FTP network Cables Assemblies.
• SVGA Cables Assemblies.
• Serial Data Cables Assemblies.
• Mains Cables Assemblies.
• RG Co-Axial Cable Assemblies.
• Ribbon Cable Assemblies.
• Control Cable Assemblies.

As usual if you have a any requirement for LSZH assemblies or would like a quick quote for standard assemblies and harnesses please send your drawings/specifications by email here or fax/post to the contact details found here.

World Class Connections

Extreme environments require highly specialised cable and connector solutions to provide totally dependable interconnections, ensuring the integrity of power and data transmissions between connected equipment. One such high value connector range is that of USA manufacturer Glenair, with a broad range covering military qualified and multi-purpose industrial connectors.

As a testament to Connect-2 Technology’s versatility and skill we have successfully undertaken a number of high profile assemblies for oil and gas industry projects incorporating Glenair’s “Geo-Marine®” range. This range has been specifically designed to offer a solution for a variety of oceanographic, geophysical and other extreme applications. Our assemblies have been used in some of the most demanding environments imaginable, working under extreme pressure within oil and gas structural surveying equipment.

If you have a similar requirement or would like a quick quote for standard assemblies and harnesses please send your drawings/specifications by email here or fax/post to the contact details found here.