{"id":4086,"date":"2020-09-30T09:31:58","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T09:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.becgroup.com\/project\/plastic-injection-moulded-handset-for-rail\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T11:13:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T10:13:37","slug":"plastic-injection-moulded-handset-for-rail","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.becgroup.com\/project\/plastic-injection-moulded-handset-for-rail\/","title":{"rendered":"PLASTIC INJECTION MOULDED HANDSET FOR RAIL"},"content":{"rendered":"

Testimonial:\u00a0 <\/strong>\u201cBEC Group were instrumental to the Tuff Handset\u2019s success. Their collaborative approach invaluable from start to finish.\u00a0 From R&D through to their on-site tooling facility, they were flexible and quick to react, applying identified modifications when the product demanded it. Their technical prowess demonstrated by rigorous tool trials, always providing solutions so products conformed to strict rail industry standards.\u201d
\n<\/em>Steven Dade<\/em><\/strong>, <\/strong>DAC Limited<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

PROJECT: DAC WEATHERPROOF, VANDAL-RESISTANT, CRITICAL <\/strong>HANDSET FOR THE RAIL INDUSTRY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"Services:<\/strong>\u00a0 Design for manufacture<\/a>, R&D, specialist material sourcing and testing, tool repair and modification<\/a>, sub-assembly, insert moulding and overmoulding.<\/p>\n

Our Client:<\/strong> DAC are the leading supplier of a wide range of weatherproof telephones, emergency telephones and help-points for rail networks globally.<\/p>\n

Our Mission:<\/strong>\u00a0 To ensure the DAC handset adhered to extremely strict material flammability requirements whilst maintaining its intrinsic appearance, suitable for supplying to the UK (and overseas) rail industry<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Working with the very complex nature of the material, to source, trial and test material that would not impact on the performance of a critical part and adhere to strict EN45545 certification for low smoke, zero halogen materials.<\/p>\n

Throughout the project the BEC team<\/a> had to keep a close eye on every process to ensure we kept control of the cost without compromising on quality.\u00a0 Quality being the key driver, to ensure compliance and the product\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

BEC Solution<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Once the injection mould tools were moved to BEC, we followed a step by step approach:<\/p>\n

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  1. Tooling brought in house.<\/li>\n
  2. Tooling repairs and modifications.<\/li>\n
  3. Sub-assembly of sensitive electrical internal component parts (wires).<\/li>\n
  4. Overmoulding<\/a> of the internal components to ensure the handset had rigidity with the flexibility of TPE.<\/li>\n
  5. 100% trimming and inspection.<\/li>\n
  6. IR testing of the 4-wire handset.<\/li>\n
  7. Throughout the project at different stages, different materials were trialled and tested including different colour ways, to conform to standards: trialling and IR (Insulation Resistance) testing the DAC handsets.<\/li>\n
  8. Insert moulded.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The team applied their material knowledge, experience cross-sector.\u00a0 As well as tapping into R&D experiences from a previous rail sector project to quickly get to grips with the complexities of the materials, ensuring the efficacy of testing and trialling methods so the handset conformed quickly and accurately.\u00a0 Appreciating that failure to conform would cost lives so was not an option.<\/p>\n

    Result<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    \"\"BEC delivered quality DAC could trust.\u00a0 The handsets adhering to stringent UK rail industry requirements.<\/p>\n

    A unique, robust and vandal-resistant \u201cTUFF\u201d handset<\/a> with a track record for reliability.\u00a0 Used throughout the world, often in safety critical applications, moulded in a robust polyurethane material for excellent durability, resistant in the toughest of situations. Without it the driver wouldn\u2019t be able to communicate in the most critical of scenarios.<\/p>\n

    As featured on their website: The DAC TUFF HANDSET<\/a>– designed for resilience and longevity.<\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re looking for experience and technical know-how, get in touch.\u00a0 Simply call 01425 613131 or<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>email<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 We\u2019re happy to help!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Testimonial:\u00a0 \u201cBEC Group were instrumental to the Tuff Handset\u2019s success. Their collaborative approach invaluable from start to finish.\u00a0 From R&D through to their on-site tooling facility, they were flexible and quick to react, applying identified modifications when the product demanded it. Their technical prowess demonstrated by rigorous tool trials, always providing solutions so products conformed to strict rail industry standards.\u201d Steven Dade, DAC Limited PROJECT: DAC WEATHERPROOF, VANDAL-RESISTANT, CRITICAL HANDSET FOR THE RAIL INDUSTRY Services:\u00a0 Design for manufacture, R&D, specialist material sourcing and testing, tool repair and modification, sub-assembly, insert moulding and overmoulding. Our Client: DAC are the leading supplier of a wide range of weatherproof telephones, emergency telephones and help-points for rail networks globally. Our Mission:\u00a0 To ensure the DAC handset adhered to extremely strict material flammability requirements whilst maintaining its intrinsic appearance, suitable for supplying to the UK … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2140,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"project_category":[4],"class_list":["post-4086","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","project_category-plastic-injection-moulding"],"yoast_head":"\nDurable Rail Handset: Weatherproof & Vandal-Resistant - BEC Group<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"BEC collaborates on R&D for plastic injection moulding projects. 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