For the touring industry, where the need to load-in and out in a short time is essential, the use of flight cases and trunks is the standard. We manufacture a complete range of custom built 19” racks units. Our products have been 'road tested' on numerous tours over the last ten years, and are built to the highest standard using quality components selected for their durability. These rack units are designed in-house, and are manufactured as complete enclosures. This design provides greater electrical safety than the old system of individual front and rear panels. It also enables the racks to be moved easily between flight cases when rigging for a tour. The units are designed using CAD and the layout is supplied before the production begins. They can be complete with a flight case or supplied ready for the customers own. The products are built on the standard 19” system and are always a standard U height.

The variations are enormous with inputs and outputs from 16A single phase through multipin Socapex and Harting types up to 400A powerlock three phase. The design of permanantly installed panels is the most important phase, the units can be designed to meet spatial as well as operational requirements and may incorporate interfaces with other products being installed. We have designed and built panels for a number of leading venues and auditoriums in the UK and elsewhere. In addition we are able to produce outlet panels for installation on moving and flying stagework as well as galleries and battens. Full manufacturing drawings can be supplied prior to manufacture and these are maintained for a minimum of ten years after the installation is complete.

Our 'standard', which has been developed in consultation with the key players in the industry, is to locate all of the major connectors on the rear of the unit and the control devices on the front with neons above each mcb pole showing power present at the socket. This design allows for easier maintenance with removeable shield plates on the front panel, giving access to the circuit breakers. Captive nuts are used on the rear to allow replacement of damaged connectors. A five or seven neon display is also provided for the incoming supply with colours indicating 'safe' and 'unsafe' modes

We custom build to a wide range of specs and uses. The unit above is for a touring rig for an Audio Company.