Lapp UK

Founded in 1957 by Oskar Lapp, Lapp revolutionised the industrial automation sector by introducing Ölflex®, the world’s very first industrially produced signal cable. Today, Lapp is a premier global manufacturer of high-performance cables, conductors, and cabling accessories, renowned for engineering excellence and uncompromising operational safety.

At JPR Electronics, we supply a comprehensive choice of Lapp standard items directly from stock, providing UK engineers and panel builders with rapid access to world-class connectivity solutions. From standard control circuitry to bespoke cable designs produced to exact customer specifications, our Lapp portfolio serves a diverse array of demanding technical sectors:

• Mechanical & System Engineering: Heavy-duty power and control links for production lines.
• Automotive Manufacturing: Robust cabling designed to withstand automated torsion, oil exposure, and mechanical stress.
• MSR (Measurement, Control, & Regulation) Technology: Precision shielded lines for sensitive data telemetry.
• EDC (Electronic Data Processing): High-speed data networks and communication infrastructures.

Focus Profile: Lapp Tri-Rated Control Panel Wire

For switchgear installers and automation professionals, JPR stocks a premium range of Lapp Tri-Rated Cable. Also known as control panel wire or switchgear cable, these single-core, high-temperature flame-retardant conductors are engineered specifically for use in energy management systems, internal instrumentation rectifiers, and motor starter configurations.

Triple-Certified for International Compliance

The defining advantage of Lapp Tri-Rated wire is its triple international certification footprint, allowing panel builders to use a single inventory line for equipment destined for European and North American markets:

1. British Standard (BS6231): Meets Type CK requirements for high-voltage panel wiring up to 600V/1000V.
2. Underwriters Laboratories (UL): Recognised under Appliance Wiring Material (AWM) Style 1015 / 1028 / 1283 / 1284.
3. Canadian Standards Association (CSA): Certified to TEW standards for flexible, heat-resistant equipment leads.

Key Performance Characteristics:

• Thermal Capabilities: Rated for continuous operation from -15°C up to +105°C, providing a distinct advantage over standard PVC wires.
• Flexible Construction: Formed from high-conductivity, plain stranded copper cores wrapped in a premium, flexible PVC insulation sheath. This allows for clean runs, tighter bending radii, and faster routing inside dense terminal tracking.
• Chemical Defence: Resists exposure to industrial lubricants, transformer oils, moisture, and common chemical solvents.

Technical Cross-Linking & Logistics Support

• Faceted Search Setup: Optimise your catalog filters so procurement teams can instantly sort Lapp Tri-Rated wire by cross-sectional area (e.g., 0.5mm² to 120mm²), core layout, and specific RAL jacket colours.
• Bespoke Production Runs: If your project demands custom jacket printing, pre-cut lengths, or specialised core structures, Lapp can produce custom conductors tailored directly to your production schedule.