Sheet Metal Fabrication- Circuit Breaker Housing

A combination of experience and the capabilities of our 11 Axis computer controlled brake allowed Elkay to simplify production of this steel circuit breaker housing.

The result was a superior unit produced in less time and at less cost.

Compare below –
Elkay advantages vs. previous manufacturing methods.

OLD METHOD                                                ELKAY METHOD

Housing constructed of                                  Housing now utilizes 1- piece construction
5 separate pieces
Construction required                                     Number of tack welds reduced to 8
20 tack welds
Plating caused staining and                             No overlapping joints eliminated plating
weeping problems due to                                 problems
overlapping joints
Many operations required more                       Less cost to customer for improved unit
production time and increased costs
End result is the Elkay construction method is the preferred method
and is now specified by the customer

ELKAY MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, L.L.C. 95 EAST OLD STATE ROAD SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960
(215) 257-1164 – FAX (215) 257-6804