OKW Enclosures Ltd.
- 15 Brunel Way
Segensworth East
Fareham
PO15 5TX
United Kingdom - 01489 58 38 58
- http://www.okw.co.uk
- 01489 58 38 36
OKW manufacture an extensive range of standard enclosures for OEM electronics equipment. The company’s award winning range includes: hand held enclosures, wall mount enclosures, instrument enclosures, DIN rail enclosures and potting boxes. OKW also manufactures an extensive range of modern tuning knobs.
METCASE is the metal enclosures division of OKW and manufactures aluminium instrument enclosures and 19” rack mount enclosures.
OKW is also the UK representative for ROLEC industrial enclosures, TEKO electronic enclosures and Serpac plastic enclosures.
OKW Enclosures Ltd. Articles
Wearable enclosures designed for a range of electronics applications
OKW has added a new size M and two stations to its BODY-CASE range of fully wearable enclosures. Smart and comfortable BODY-CASE is designed for a wide range of wearable electronics applications including tracking and monitoring; emergency call and notification; bio-feedback sensors for healthcare, wellness and sports fitness. It can also be used for industrial electronics.
Small and medium sizes added to enclosure range
With the introduction of two new sizes – size S (123x48x24mm) and size M (147x56x27mm), OKW has extended its STYLE-CASE range of high-gloss handheld enclosures. These complement the existing size L (166x64x31mm) models. STYLE-CASE is suitable for remote controls, notably in medical and social care but also in many household, office and industrial electronics applications.
DIN rail enclosures aimed at electronics applications
OKW’s has launched new Flat Top versions of its RAILTEC C DIN rail enclosures. Flat Top RAILTEC C is aimed at electronics applications where cabinet space is at a premium. The new enclosures are available in two versions (either open or closed front) with two sides open. They can accommodate up to four terminal guards (available as accessories). Case parts simply snap into place. There are vertical and horizontal guides for a...
Concealed suspension element facilitates wall mounting
It is now possible for OKW’s SYNERGY enclosures to be wall mounted using a new concealed suspension element. This new suspension element is compatible with the circular R120 (ø120mm) and 140 (ø140mm) variants of SYNERGY. Its hidden fixings are even more discrete than SYNERGY’s existing wall suspension element (which can be installed with only one screw). The new wall suspension element’s adapter (45x58mm) is a...
DIN rail enclosures accommodate connections at different levels
New flat/high RAILTEC B DIN rail enclosures have been unveiled by OKW that accommodate connections at different levels and offer extra space. RAILTEC B is a universal DIN rail enclosure that meets machine-building and motor industry regulations. It can be mounted on TH35 DIN rails or directly on walls for applications including control equipment, notably lighting systems. Various versions are available – with or without ventilation – ...
Feet kits give enclosure safety a leg up
New round universal case feet have been added to OKW's range of accessories for electronic enclosures. These feet can be specified with or without tilt legs, making them suitable for laboratory equipment or other desktop instrument enclosures which require a choice of viewing angles. They can be fitted to any type of plastic or metal enclosure with a wall thickness of up to 3mm with the standard screws supplied. Longer screws can be supplied...
Advanced instrument enclosures raise the bar
New aluminium enclosures been launched by METCASE for medical instruments, test and measurement, industrial control, peripherals, interfaces, switchboxes, communications and laboratory equipment. Smart and modern TECHNOMET enclosures are engineered to fine tolerances in order to replicate the high quality aesthetics and ergonomics usually found only on moulded plastic enclosures. Diecast front and rear bezels fit flush in the case body ...
Table-top plastic enclosures for tough working environments
A range of designer table-top plastic enclosures for tough working environments has been launched by OKW. Applications for the EVOTEC enclosures include measurement and control engineering, IT, medical, laboratory and environmental technology. EVOTEC can also be wall mounted for access control. These smart new enclosures feature elegant and ergonomic soft contours but are built to be robust. They are moulded from ASA+PC-FR (UL 94 V-0) for enhance...
Tilt/Swivel carry handles suit portable instrument enclosures
OKW’s tilt/swivel carry handle bars can now be specified as accessories and retrofitted to existing electronic instrument enclosures. They add portability to desktop instrument enclosures in a wide range of applications including measuring and control, peripherals, laboratory equipment, medical and wellness devices. Three different shapes of handles are available – all of which can be indexed in 30° increments for cantin...
Pimp your remote control with high-gloss handheld enclosures
A range of high-gloss ergonomic handheld enclosures for OEM electronics has been launched by OKW, STYLE-CASE. STYLE-CASE is useful for remote controls - notably in medical and social care but also in many household, office and industrial applications. The range has been assembled using tamper-proof Torx screws - an important feature for medical and wellness applications.
Larger SNAPTEC IP 65 enclosures have fast assembly
OKW has launched a new larger size of its SNAPTEC fast assembly IP 65 plastic enclosures. SNAPTEC offers a rapid solution for medical or home automation systems and small devices with low voltage electro-technical components (potentiometers, time controllers, coded control units) or electro-mechanical components (relays, fuses). These modern low cost sealed enclosures feature snap-on lids for easy assembly.
Kit enables aluminium enclosures to be wall mounted
A kit that enables METCASE's sloping front UNIDESK aluminium enclosures to be wall mounted has been announced. This enhances the versatility of UNIDESK in a range of applications including industrial control, office systems, point-of-sale terminals, medical devices, security and access control.
Rack mount enclosures available in larger custom versions
Deeper and larger custom sizes of METCASE's bestselling COMBIMET 19” rack mount enclosures are to be manufactured. Latest custom orders for COMBIMET have included 800mm deep (1-8U) versions that offer significantly more space than the 265mm and 365mm deep standard cases.
IP 65 seals for NET-BOX wall mount enclosures
OKW has unveiled new IP 65 silicone sealing kits for its elegant NET-BOX wall mount enclosures. The optional new seals’ pre-moulded contours make them easier to fit than traditional round cord versions – speeding up installation times. NET-BOX is perfect for a wide range of applications: control units, building management, data acquisition, data systems engineering, measurement, supervision terminals with access control, med...
Accessories added to CARRYTEC range
A new shoulder strap and brackets has been added by OKW to its accessories for CARRYTEC portable instrument enclosures. CARRYTEC can be carried, clipped to a round tube bedrail for medical applications or mounted on a desk, wall or suspension arm.
Enclosure applications inspiring engineers
A new applications section has been added to OKW’s website to help design engineers specify the best enclosures for their electronics. Divided into eight sectors it includes: Medicine/Laboratory/Wellness; Measuring/Control/Automation; Mechanical Engineering/Plant Building; Automotive Engineering/Construction Equipment/Military/Aviation; Heating/Climate/Environment; Security/Building Services Systems; Communication; Mining/Gas/Oil.
Handheld enclosures offer USB solutions
Extending its MINITEC handheld enclosures range, OKW has introduced higher intermediate rings that can accommodate USB and micro USB connectors. MINITEC is suited for remote control systems, data recording, medical electronics, emergency systems, monitoring and alarms. MINITEC already offers a huge range of standard permutations thanks to its construction format.
Two-part catalogue launched by OKW
The new catalogue from electronic enclosures and tuning knobs manufacturer OKW has been published, and for the first time its availability is in two parts.
DIN rail enclosures integrate terminal blocks
Extending its RAILTEC C DIN rail enclosure range, OKW has announced a CV version integrating four terminal blocks. The RAILTEC CV can be specified for a wide range of applications including automation, building technology, safety systems and HVAC - notably time controllers, sensors, relays, signal distributors and lighting controls. It can be snapped quickly and easily on to TH35 DIN rails or mounted directly to the wall. PCBs slide in on integra...
High top DIN rail enclosures available with open or closed front
OKW has extended its RAILTEC C DIN rail enclosures range with a new high top version. High top RAILTEC C is suitable for applications including automation, building and safety, HVAC, timers, sensors, relays, lighting controls, subrack interfaces, modules, amplifiers and transformers.