Arcolectric launches the world's first antibacterial switch series
Romford, UK/USA/China, October 17, 2011 – Arcolectric, a brand of Elektron Technology Ltd., today announced the launch of a unique and new range of antimicrobial switches that are part of the company's exclusive partnership with BioCote Ltd. BioCote is a leading provider of proven antimicrobial technology.
Arcolectric's best-selling standard and miniature rocker switches, push-button switches, double-rod splash-proof switches and splash/dust covers are the world's first anti-bacterial electronic components molded using BioCote silver ion technology in the injection molding process. This series of antimicrobial components provides device manufacturers (OEMs) with new and distinctive features that provide a key point for terminal device differentiation and significantly optimize end-user experience.
Integrated BioCote® provides built-in antimicrobial protection over the life of the product, reducing the number of microorganisms including bacteria, mold and fungi by up to 99.9%. Arcolectric switches have been sold to various industries, including healthcare, laboratory science, education, food and beverage services, recreation and other "high-touch volume" public places.
“Arcolectric switches have been used in many 'high-touch' users and industrial equipment. Our partnership with BioCote ensures that Arcolectric switch surfaces prevent the spread of microorganisms including viruses, molds and bacteria. Arcolectric's Marketing Manager Stuart Hutchings added, “We can expect customers to respond positively to these significant feature enhancements of our best-selling products. â€
Five of Arcolectric's best-selling products will use BioCote's technology in the manufacturing process, while further plans include the timely promotion of the process as demand increases:
1500 standard and 1300 high inflow monopole rocker switch
1550 standard rocker arm and 1350 high inflow bipolar rocker switch
8500 and 8550 miniature rocker switches
8300 push button switch
6050 bipolar and dual splash switch
Transparent splash-proof dust cover
To launch this line of products, Arcolectric has implemented a rigorous R&D and testing process. All BioCote-protected products are routinely tested in a separate laboratory and quality-tested in accordance with ISO 22196 at applicable locations. Only products that have been shown to reduce surface bacterial count by more than 95% are allowed to use the BioCote brand as a guarantee of outstanding antimicrobial performance.
BioCote Ltd. has conducted numerous environmental tests in hospitals, food processing and nursing homes, demonstrating that BioCote-protected products have the same results as laboratory tests, and can consistently reduce microbial contamination in the environment by more than 95%.
About Arcolectric
One of the longest-established brands in the electronics industry, Arcolectric is recognized as one of the world's leading manufacturers of professional electrical switches, indicator lights and fuse holders. The company offers more than 72 million finished products per year and is used in a wide range of end products, from computers to coffee machines to lighting equipment to laser printers.
The company prides itself on its product craftsmanship and has a modern, strategic manufacturing capability on three continents, complemented by a worldwide sales and support network that provides localized response.
In recent years, Arcolectric has leveraged its engineering expertise, application knowledge and intellectual property (IP) to provide customized products for customized customer applications. This flexibility means that Arcolectric now offers added value beyond traditional standard finished components.
Arcolectric is part of Elektron Technology, Inc.
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About Elektron Technology Co., Ltd.
Elektron Technology, Inc. is a global group of companies that operate, develop and develop its technologies in a rapidly changing industry market.
The group employs more than 1,200 people on six continents, supplying directly to original equipment manufacturers worldwide, and also through an extensive dealer network.
Elektron Technology's 15 brands include: electronic component brands Arcolectric, Bulgin and Sifam, instrumentation brands Agar Scientific, Digitron, Tinsley Ophthalmic, Tinsley Precision, Wallace, Sheen, ASL, Qados and Queensgate, Carnation Design , super hard metal brand Total Carbide and Titman Tools. For a detailed description of the above brands, please see http://
The core competitiveness of the group includes:
· Temperature / pressure monitoring and environmental systems
· Harsh environment connectivity and closure, indication and lighting
· Precision instruments and measuring systems
· Electronic management system and power saving
· Calibration and metering equipment
· High-precision industrial cutting tools and high-loss industrial devices
· Customized design and manufacturing for specific customer needs
About BioCote
BioCote integrates antimicrobial technology into a variety of products at the time of manufacture, providing built-in antimicrobial protection during the intended product life cycle.
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