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FOCUS ON PUNCHING

Examples of Olson PDU products .

PUNCHING POWER

A new entry-level punch press is adding flexibility and new efficiencies to the production of power distribution units ( PDUs ) at Olson Electronics , as well as unlocking new markets .

“ A TruPunch 1000 packs a punch in PDU production at Olson Electronics in the UK .”

Olson Electronics , a UK specialist in the design and manufacture of specialised power distribution units ( PDUs ), has invested in a new TruPunch 1000 entry-level CNC punching machine to replace manual manufacturing methods . The move is bringing new levels of flexibility and efficiency to this ambitious and highly competitive business .

Founded in 1961 , family-run Olson Electronics is based at the company ’ s ISO9001-accredited facility in Stanmore , London ( UK ). By adopting an in-house design and manufacturing strategy , Olson Electronics develops components , development methodologies and quality testing procedures .
Its power distribution units ( PDUs ) are fitted with multiple outputs designed to distribute electric power ( especially to racks of computers and networking equipment in a data centre .) Many of them are rack-mounted for use in data centres and other IT applications . Desk-mounted PDUs are also popular i . e . for schools , colleges and laboratories .
Another important industry for the company is healthcare , in particular mobile trolleys for hospitals that require an electrical supply . PDUs manufactured by Olson Electronics are available to a variety of customers . Household consumers can even acquire them from Amazon or from Olson Electronics ’ website , with products shipped worldwide .
Flexibility in focus
Olson Electronics ’ PDUs are supplied to various industries and large organisations worldwide . Alongside over thirty different standard catalogue product ranges and over 1,800 standard products , including intelligent PDUs with monitoring and switching capabilities , many of the products manufactured at Olson Electronics are custom-made . This provides important market differentiation and opens doors to new business . Olson Electronics has the design and manufacturing capability to produce custom
The TruPunch 1000 at Olson Electronics .
solutions for individual requirements .
“ We have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the manufacturing industry and have a fully equipped ISO 9001:2015 manufacturing assembly , which includes a wide range of metal fabrication machinery and our own powder-coating facility . Therefore , we have complete control over our entire manufacturing process which also enables us to offer our manufacturing services ,” explained the company .
Its production team can provide services including powder coating , subcontract manufacturing and a range of sheet metal
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