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November 2026
REQUEST A SAMPLE OR DOWNLOAD A 3D MODEL? WHY NOT DO BOTH?
Electronics designers often ask us: “Should I request a sample of my chosen electronic enclosure? Or should I download a 3D model?” It’s best to do both, and here’s why…
October 2026
LIGHTING CONCEPTS: HOW CAN I ENHANCE THE AESTHETICS AND FUNCTIONALITY OF MY ENCLOSURE?
Illuminated enclosures give your electronics the ‘wow’ factor and add useful functionality. Compare light guides, direct-mounted LEDs, illuminated lines and backlit surfaces – see which method would be best for your application.
September 2026
WHEN SHOULD YOU CHOOSE LASER MARKING OVER PRINTING FOR ENCLOSURES?
Laser marking is a durable, abrasion-resistant way to add text, logos, serial numbers and machine-readable codes directly to plastic and aluminium enclosures. Learn when and how to specify it.
August 2026
WHICH FIXING SYSTEM SHOULD YOU SPECIFY FOR YOUR POTENTIOMETER KNOBS?
Specifying the wrong potentiometer knob fixing can lead to slipping controls, misaligned pointers or slower production lines. Discover which method is best for your electronics – collet, lateral screw or push-on.
July 2026
HOW CAN I GET THE BEST FROM OKW’s TOP FIVE ENCLOSURE CUSTOMISATION SERVICES?
New technology continues to cut the cost of specifying elegant customised enclosures, making them viable even for low volumes. Read about our top five customisation options…
June 2026
WHEN ARE PLASTIC ENCLOSURES THE SMARTER CHOICE FOR INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS?
Plastic is increasingly the material of choice for many modern industrial electronic enclosures. Advanced polymers offer performance and cost advantages that can outweigh the perceived benefits of diecast aluminium. In many applications, plastic enclosures are now a preferred technical solution.
May 2026
EVERYTHING YOU’VE EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT ENCLOSURES FOR EMBEDDED SYSTEMS
Embedded applications often require enclosures that offer ample space for circuit boards, connectors, antennas and power sources — along with secure, recessed areas that protect sensitive interfaces. To meet these needs, our enclosure solutions provide high quality materials, smart mounting options and long term product consistency, purpose built for embedded systems.
April 2026
Introducing COMMUNITEC – Large-volume plastic enclosures with modern, elegant design
All new COMMUNITEC enclosures are ideal for elegantly housing large-format installations in modern design led ‘packaging’. The key feature is a recessed handle positioned behind the control panel, allowing the devices to be carried with ease and providing greater flexibility in use.
The range of applications is diverse, spanning medical devices, measuring and testing equipment in laboratories, testing technology and automation, along with many other fields.
March 2026
HOW DO I GET LEGENDS, LOGOS AND GRAPHICS PRINTED ON MY ELECTRONIC ENCLOSURES AND TUNING KNOBS?
Compare the different ways that we custom print legends, logos and graphics on our electronic enclosures and potentiometer tuning knobs. Learn which method is best for your application.
January 2026
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO FIT PLASTIC ELECTRONIC ENCLOSURES TO DIN RAILS AND ROUND RAILS/TUBES?
What if your electronics application calls for a plastic housing that’s bigger or tougher than a standard DIN rail enclosure? What if you need to hang an enclosure on a rail for convenient storage and ready access? Discover our range of fasteners, adapters and holding clamps.