LPA Channel Electric

As a member of the LPA Group, LPA Channel Electrics are market-leading designers, manufacturers and suppliers of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies and systems, including CEMS, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and Semi-Automated assemblies. Our electronic solutions are engineered for greater reliability, reducing maintenance costs and down-time. This makes LPA's products the most cost-effective choice on the market. The LPA Group has over 100 years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly, design and engineering, and during this time we have served (and continue to serve) defence, aerospace, airport, rail, marine, telecommunication and industrial sectors all across the globe. Many industries have benefited from our innovative solutions for electronic and electro-mechanical engineering problems, even those operating in some of the most hazardous, hostile environments. We are also proud to offer full turnkey solutions for all of these markets so that our clients receive a product that is tailored to their application.

We are dedicated to offering our customers the highest levels of quality, reliability and service - Needless to say, all LPA companies are ISO 9001 accredited. LPA Channel Electric is also committed to 21st Century Supply Chains (SC21), a programme proposed by the Society of British Aerospace Companies. We also recognise the need for 'Green' solutions, which is why we are determined to offer our customers quality products with long life-cycles for energy savings. For more information on the LPA Group and the products and services that it offers, please visit our website.

Aerospace - Products and Services

Throughout our long history, Aerospace has been a key market, and we continue to serve the industry with world-class products. Originally, LPA Channel Electrics was a components supplier to the Anglo-French Concorde programme. Since then, we have steadily improved our product range for the aerospace industry. LPA are now approved suppliers to some of the most important civil and military aerospace projects. When it comes to high-density cable connections and electrical switching, LPA sets the industry standard with a great range of terminal junction modules and hermetically sealed relays. The following are just some of the products and services we offer to the aerospace industry: Cable Supports (SIM Modular Connector & EN465, 1900 Connector, Ecta Connector 544 & 1331/2 Series), Terminal Junction Modules & Rail Assemblies, Relay Sockets (Klauke Catalogue), Power Relays, STPI/DRI Hermetic Sealed Relays, DC Brushless Fans & Motors, Metal Enclosures & Assemblies, Contract Electronic Manufacturing, Tactical LED Lighting and NiCad Battery.

Airports - Products and Services

LPA is reputed for its innovative solutions for ground power and communication connections in airports. Included in our range is our innovative detachable socket to facilitate in situ maintenance of the ground power supply socket at aircraft stands. We have also recently introduced a replaceable socket front to enhance socket life and achieve a safer connection between the aircraft and the power supply. Our cable harnesses and looms include; air ground power connectors, Niphan standard industrial plugs and sockets, Cytolok compression connector, and lugs and compression connectors. We also supply terminal rail assemblies, DC brushless fans and motors, snap action switches, Ecolec KWH meters, Hy-mag circuit breakers & RCDs, lead acid gel batteries, power supply units and NiCad batteries, Crocodile cable carriers, and metal enclosures and assemblies. Our services for airports include contract electronics manufacturing, design and production of electronic and electro-mechanical solutions, and holemaking.

Defence - Products and Services

LPA supplies products to the defence market - land, sea or air. Our products can be relied on even in these most demanding circumstances. Whether it's for a tank, torpedo or missile launch system, all of our products have met and surpassed the relevant standards. Because we offer MIL Spec, CECC and JAR qualified electronic products, the world's leading defence companies choose LPA as their approved supplier. For defence standard cabling and harnesses, connections and terminations, contactors, relays, power supplies, lighting, enclosures and structures, LPA has the answers.

Industry - Products and Services

As well as supplying products to the demanding Aerospace, Airport and Defence markets, we are also specialist component designers for more conventional products in the general industry. Our products are used in a range of industrial sectors, including utilities, medical, automotive, test equipment, power, lighting, and electrical contracting. It should be obvious by now that all of our solutions have a track record of immense quality and supreme reliability. Though we offer a huge range of standard specification products, our manufacturing facilities allow us to take on customised projects required by the client. Our industry standard products and services include: Cable Supports; Cable Harnesses & Looms; Cytolok Compression Connector, ECTA Connectors, Lugs & Compression Connectors, Niphan Modular Connector EN4165; Terminal Rail Assemblies; Contactors & Snap Action Switches; Ecolec KWH Meters and Panel Indicating Meters; STPI/DRI Hermetic Sealed Relays & Traction Relays; Door Entry Switches, Hy-Mag Circuit Breakers & RCD's; Metal Enclosures & Assemblies; Electronic & Mechanical Solutions from Design to Production; Contract Electronic Manufacturing; Holemaking, Klauke/Greenlee Test & Measurement and Minitools for Crimping & Cutting.

Telecommunications - Products and Services

The Telecommunications industry never sleeps, which is why telecoms equipment needs to be operational on a continual basis. The protection of power and equipment is therefore imperative. Over the years, LPA has developed a comprehensive knowledge of circuit protection devices, and many telecommunications companies now equip their base station systems with our innovative range of hydraulic magnetic circuit breakers. We can also provide solutions to power usage metering at multi-operator sites through our unique range of ECOLEC metering products. We have supplied the telecommunications industry with the following products and services; Earth Straps; Cytolok Compression Connector; Lugs and Compression Connectors, SIM Modular Connectoe EN4165; Terminal Junction Modules & Rail Assemblies; Ecolec KWH Meters; Hy-Mag Circuit Breakers & RCD's; Contract Electronic Manufacturing, Klauke/Greenlee Test & Measurement, Minitools for Crimping & Cutting.

Marine - Products and Services

We have channelled our expertise into adapting standard components into marine-specification electronics. Our marine standard product range covers relays, connectors, contactors, motors, fans and circuit breakers, meaning LPA is able to supply both the commercial and military marine industry. Marine applications require space-saving products that are highly reliable, and this is exactly what LPA's electronic solutions are able to offer. Every product has been designed to be entirely reliable in harsh environments.

That's why they have been used in many naval equipment applications, including Astute Class submarines, the Spearfish Torpedo, and the 4.5" Mark 8 naval gun.

Rail Products and Services

For many years LPA has been providing electronic, electro-mechanical, and lighting solutions for railway industries worldwide. In fact our innovations have even won awards for improving passenger comfort. Because our products improve reliability and reduce maintenance, rail companies all around the world have made massive cost savings. From dealing with complex rail vehicle interconnection problems to providing control rafts for fluorescent and LED lighting systems, LPA has done it all! As well as offering solutions for railway vehicles, LPA also provides control and distribution products for general station and depot installations. If you need any more information on our exceptional products and services, please do not hesitate to visit the LPA website or contact us directly.