Manufacturing Capabilities 

Manufacturing Capabilities

Connectix has grown organically since formation in 1993 and now has one of the largest UK manufacturing, production and distribution facilities to the structured cabling market in the UK. Clients are openly invited to our head office and site factory in Essex which provides an insight into mechanical and electrical design and development, cable production and manufacturing, testing and QA and our customisation printing plant.

As a respected and reputable manufacturer, Connectix is in control of its design and development to enable new products to be developed quickly on plastic modelling print machinery or metal fabrication equipment.  Prototypes can then be tested for performance mechanically and electrically before mass production begins.

Connectix has a global team of sales and procurement personnel, design and development engineers, manufacturing and production teams and logistics staff supported by our own impressive vendors from some of the worlds leading component manufacturers.

Copper

Our extensive range of copper cables include UUTP, UFTP and FFTP and for projects where compliance with BS6701:A1 is a requirement we also stock a range of Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 compliant cables.

As part of Connectix copper cabling system testing we subject our components to individual RJ45 port testing (on every outlet and every patch panel), IDC socket insertion testing, patch cord continuity test and cable NEXT and Return Loss network analyser inspection.

Fibre

Connectix fibre optic cabling system testing includes light source and power meter and OTDR inspection of optical cables and MTP™ inferometer quality assurance. Test results and production batch serial numbers are all stored and archived as part of our commitment to quality production. Connectix optical fibre manufacturing and production expertise includes;

Cabinets

Our cabinet manufacturing facility operates a 24-7 production program working within BS, IEC and DIN standards and our rack-build facility enables us to produce bespoke enclosures with client-specified features (including removing sides, wardrobe style doors, pre-loaded hardware to set U space, cable management and access). Other manufacturing capabilities include;

Copper Solutions

  • Onsite pre-terminated copper cabling site survey team (design, materials, network schematic)
  • Harsh environment copper IP-series
  • Custom colour patch panels
  • Custom colour modules
  • Custom branding service
  • Labelling engraved service
  • Copper custom cable terminations, cable management and support
  • Project tech-sub demo board
  • Custom prebuilt entrance facility boards (voice/data)

Fibre Solutions

  • Harsh environment MTP™, LC, SC, SC/APC, E2000 connectivity
  • OPAL LAN pre-terminated fibre
  • Broadcasting BUDI bayonet retractable system
  • Rework analysis and testing
  • Automatic polishing machines
  • Pre-dispatch Fluke testing and inspection
  • Deployable drum range for cable installations
  • Microduct (air-blown) optical fibre cables
  • POL Splitters
  • Air blown fibre tubing and bundled fibre
  • ODFs and Fibre Termination Boxes
  • IP-rated break out boxes

Cabinet Solutions

  • Onsite powder coating to RAL colours
  • Customer enclosure/rack design
  • Adjustment of steel thickness for production purposes for heavy duty environments
  • Third party tested and verified capabilities for weight-load testing
  • Integrated thermostat, temperature monitoring and humidifying equipment
  • Onsite support for design and installation
  • 10”, 19”, Din Mount Profile designs
  • Ladder pathway and cable raceway systems