{"id":113,"date":"2017-08-22T14:51:35","date_gmt":"2017-08-22T13:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lorlin.co.uk\/?page_id=113"},"modified":"2026-03-11T11:34:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:34:17","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lorlinelectronics.co.uk\/?page_id=113","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tour style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”white” tab_position=”right” active_section=”1″ css=”.vc_custom_1506350990792{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”About” tab_id=”history”][vc_custom_heading text=”About Lorlin Electronics” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:40|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]Welcome to the Lorlin Electronics website<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lorlin began in 1961 and have always been based on the south coast of England.<\/p>\n

We manufacture switches from simple on\/off types to multi-circuit versions; many are unique designs which are only available from us.<\/p>\n

We enjoy the challenge of a new product design and welcome the chance to meet with our customers and show them our production, research and test facilities.<\/p>\n

If you can not see what you are looking for on the website, please contact us and we will be more than happy to help.<\/p>\n

We always aim to manufacture our products to the highest standards and we consider many of them to be market leaders. Find out more about our quality system and our international product approvals in our quality and approvals sections.<\/p>\n

There are also certificates and declarations relating to international social responsibility and care for our environment on the site and if you need something more specific, please let us know.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Product Summary” tab_id=”products”][vc_custom_heading text=”Our Products” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:40|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_custom_heading text=”Rotary Switches” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1507114293437{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”111″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”CK Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]A high quality multi-pole switch suitable for low power applications. Up to 4 poles 12 ways Rating: 1A @ 24V ac\/dc resistive load. Variable spindle lengths and flats. Solder tag and pcb terminals 27.5mm diameter. Make before break and break before make types. Available with gold terminals for signal switching below 0.4VA[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”CKF Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]A sealed CK (IP65). Made in UL-V0 material. The sealing also gives the switch a smooth high quality feel.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”CKS Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]Our highest level of water ingress protection. Front panel and spindle sealed to IP67.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”339″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”BCK Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]16 position binary coded switch, available in Hexadecimal and Complimentary code. Sealed version (BCKS)[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”GCK Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]A grey coded switch for process control applications. Sealed version (GCKS)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”380″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”RA Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]A precision multi-pole wafer switch for high quality instrumentation with dual wiping contacts for low\u00a0 resistance switching. Wafers can be stacked to provide numerous switching configurations.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”PT Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]A pcb mounted wafer switch, ideal for low level switching applications. This switch can be supplied in multi-pole \/ multi-wafer switching configurations. Terminals on 2.54mm pitch\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Life: >10,000[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”384″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”RMS Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]A double pole rotary mains switch providing mains isolation (>3mm gap) in the off position. The switch is rated at 4A 250Vac. VDE ENEC approved.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”MT Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]A sub miniature rotary switch capable of switching 500mA @ 24V ac\/dc. Available in 2-8 way with an option for short or long screwdriver slotted spindle, gold plated contacts for low power switching.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Switch Modules” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1507712983887{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”365″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]Rotary and push actuated mains switch modules\u00a0 VDE ENEC approved.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”16mm Key Lock Switches” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1509443082322{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]A complete family of panel mounted key lock switches for a 16mm panel mounting hole. Same key and 200 differ key options with modules to suit the majority of electrical requirements up to 4A mains voltage. Sealed IP67 option. Spring returned and static indexing.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”394″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”SRL Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]Single or double pole snap fit key operated switches. Use the HRL for vibration resistance, rated at 1A 24V ac\/dc[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”SRLM Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]Two position key lock switches with snap fit 4A 250Vac normally open or normally closed mains isolating contacts. Compatible with the SRL key lock range with a 16mm mounting hole size. VDE ENEC approved. Compact type SRLMC.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”SRL60, SRL90 Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]A multi pole lock switch suitable for low power applications. Two part construction with the lock inserted from the front of the panel, and a snap on module assembled from the rear. Solder or pcb terminals.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”393″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”WRL Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]A modified SRL with our highest level of water ingress protection.IP67. Single or double pole.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”WRLM , WRL60 , WRL90 & WRLMC Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]Sealed versions of the above switches.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”IRL Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]Spring return double pole modified SRL switch. WIRL (IP67)<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”12mm Key Lock Switches” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1509443465189{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”357″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”SKL Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]Miniature switch, rated at 0.5A 24V ac\/dc, Life: >10,000 Cycles, Radial key[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”LS120 & LS121 Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]Single and double pole, 7 pin tumblers , keys withdrawn in on and off positions.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”19mm Key Lock Switches” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1509443721624{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]A wide range of multi pole multi output key lock switches for a 19mm panel mounting hole, includes front mount, rear mount, high security, and spring return types up to 4A mains voltage.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”344″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”CKL Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]Key lock switches with snap to fit or bracketed CK switch modules. Up to 2000 differs.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”MSL Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]Key lock switch with snap to fit or bracketed double pole main switch modules rated at 4A\/250 Vac, VDE ENEC approved. Spring return type MIS.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”381″ css_animation=”fadeIn”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”RAL Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]Adaptable key lock switch utilising the precision RA wafer switching. Same key or up to 200 differs.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”LS300 Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]Radial cylinder with 7 pin tumblers.\u00a0 50,000 key differs.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”DSL & DSL Spring Return Series” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]A high security key lock switch with over 15,000 dimpled key combinations. Snap to fit mains module rated at 4A\/250Vac, VDE ENEC approved.
\n<\/b>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Facilities” tab_id=”facilities”][vc_custom_heading text=”Facilities” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:40|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”312″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Our Factory” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]2000 sq. meters<\/p>\n

Injection moulding<\/p>\n

Metal pressing and turning – CNC<\/p>\n

Assembly<\/p>\n

Mechanical, Electrical and Water testing[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Moulding Process” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]24 hour operation<\/p>\n

Open and closed loop systems<\/p>\n

Engineering grade plastics[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”543″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”315″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Fully\/Semi Automated Processes” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]We have a broad range of production processes many fully or semi-automated.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Design & Modification” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Modern 3D CAD modelling software (and years of experience) allow us to offer specialist production and tool design services[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”316″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”317″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Research & Development” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Innovative designs and new production processes are thoroughly tested often with the assistance of specialist agencies. We don’t publish all of the work we do, if you want a special feature, let us know, we may already have the background information[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Location” tab_id=”location”][vc_custom_heading text=”Location” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:40|text_align:left|color:%23022b4f” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_column_text]