To help avoid delays and additional costs incurred because of goods being lost or damaged, manufacturers have devised solutions to help prevent this. Emma Segelov, EMEA Marketing Operations Manager at MK Electric, explains more.
Being on-site at a new build property or home renovation with lots of different trades can often create a busy and chaotic working environment.
As a result, fittings and fixtures, such as electrical wiring devices, can be delivered but are then nowhere to be seen or are found damaged once they’re required.
For manufacturers, these two issues – product loss and damage – pose a real challenge in meeting the needs of their customers.
Whilst there is only so much a manufacturer can do once their product has left the factory floor, the significance of these concerns means that there is considerable thought given to what can be done to minimise the risks once it reaches the site.
Of course, the client always wants these items to look flawless, yet sockets and switches are inherently prone to damage during building or renovations.
For this reason, the MK Dimensions range of wiring devices is available as a two-part solution – a functional module and clip-on frontplate – which can be ordered and installed separately to fit in with your project schedule, as well as reducing the risk of frontplate loss prior to fitting.
The functional module, available in black or white, comes with a robust and recyclable protective clear cover plate to safeguard the final frontplate against on-site damage like paint splatter, abrasions from plaster sanding or knocks and scrapes from tools or ladders.
What’s more, the protective cover ensures the device meets British Standards and therefore the functional module is fully operational, providing on-site electrical power for charging tools, mobile phones and other equipment, which allows work to continue as usual.
When you’re ready, simply clip on the final frontplate to create a flawless finish.
The potential for the part being mislaid whilst it’s awaiting installation is also minimised, reducing time wasted on-site and ensuring contractors are equipped to ensure they hit completion deadlines.
The two-part installation also offers a high level of flexibility to the customer, allowing them to upgrade and interchange frontplates as the design and the décor inside the building changes over time. The final frontplates are easily removable with just a screwdriver, and as they’re not connected to the mains power, they can be fitted quickly and simply by a less experienced worker and with minimal disruption to the client.
As an added benefit, MK Dimensions USB integrated sockets have been engineered to fit into a standard 25mm back box, allowing for a quick and easy installation – perfect for both construction and refurbishment projects.
For busy electricians, part loss and damage can be an ongoing headache. By choosing solutions which address these issues, electricians can save themselves time and help keep a build to budget.
