Casting Study: Front Plates

The Accent range of wiring accessories launched by MK Electric last year makes extensive use of zinc pressure diecasting and the highest standards in both painted and plated finishes to achieve a combination of slim-line good looks and high quality feel. A mix and match, modular concept underpins the flexibility of the Accent range. A comprehensive range of accessory modules meets virtually every connection and control requirement. Each can be clipped singly or in a variety of combinations into different sized diecast grid plates which are screwed to a standard flush metal wall box of the appropriate size. The slim diecast front plates are finished in three specially developed finishes – satin chrome, charcoal and champagne. All are lacquered for durability and to add a positive touch of luxury and refinement to offices, conference suites, hotels, bank reception areas and restaurants. Whilst it is easy to see in the finished range what MK have achieved in quality terms by switching to diecasting and high quality plated and painted finishes, the development effort epresented by the project is not clearly visible. What has paid real dividends is MK’s concious decision to weld together the capabilities of separate suppliers in a development process where quality hinges on the closest co-operation to achieve high quality standards.