Launched this year, KonNx UK is a subsidiary of AusProof Pty Ltd, the original equipment manufacturer of electrical cable couplers and components.
Providing greater accessibility for the KonNx range and an expanding global footprint, KonNx is pleased to announce the opening of our UK facility for the UK and European markets which will support and hold stock for our customers throughout the UK and Europe, offering supply chain stability.
Driven by a creative and innovative DNA, KonNx has been a world leader in couplers research, development and design since its creation in 1974.
Our development team constantly strive to discover new and innovative manufacturing solutions and processes. With continually enhanced features for safety and efficiency KonNx products are suitable for use in underground and open-cut coal, metalliferous mines, pumps and tunnel excavation projects. KonNx offers customers a wide product range, including high voltage bolted couplers and a low voltage restrained range.
KonNx products are enhanced by a continuous review process and strong R&D, for the improvement of safety, reliability and efficiency. This ensures the KonNx coupler system remains the safest and most reliable coupler available. Features include:
- Phases segregated by earth
- Insulation that extinguishes arcs and faults
- Elimination of partial discharge and corona
- IP68 rating
- Shape of coupler allows for ease of handling
- Face profile and silicon rubber connectors expel all air when connected
- Genderless designs
- Engineered composites to insulate and compress tracking
- Integrated live line indicators
- Integrated fibre connectivity with Expanded Beam technology
Additionally, KonNx have been an innovator of many firsts, while continually exploring new concepts to evolve product development. Products designed by the AusProof and KonNx team include:
- Designed and manufactured the 35kV coupler
- Re-designed the 11kV flameproof couplers with a removable flange
- Designed and manufactured the 22kV coupler with full phase to earth segregation
- Developed the 60A restrained plug and receptacle to have a rating of 90A
- Developed a lightweight aluminium restrained range for metalliferous mining, tunnels and pumps
The KonNx range includes low and high voltage products in both stainless steel and aluminium materials. The low voltage range covers 660 volts to 3,300 volts, up to 425 amps. Additionally, the high voltage range covers 6.6kV to 35kV, up to 800 amps.
mail: sales@konnx.co.uk | Phone: +44 7432 217 680 | Website: konnx.co.uk
