Duraline has expanded its in-house machine shop with the installation of a Eurotech Ultima B620 51-SLY multi-axis CNC machine at its DeLand, Florida manufacturing facility. The new equipment replaces an older machining system that had limited automation and bar-length capacity, and the company expects the upgrade to increase productivity in its single-pole connector production by up to 40%. This investment matters because it directly enhances Duraline's ability to manufacture precision-machined brass components efficiently, strengthening the entire production process for its single-pole connectors and helping the company meet growing customer demand.
The Eurotech Ultima provides significantly greater automation and the ability to process longer brass bar stock. The system incorporates main and sub-spindles, live tooling, a 15-station turret, bar-feeder capabilities, tool monitoring, and automated part evacuation—all of which allow for more continuous and efficient production. For Duraline, this is more than simply replacing an older machine. Precision-machined brass components are an important part of many of its single-pole connector products, and increasing the ability to manufacture these components efficiently helps strengthen the entire production process.
According to the company, the addition of the Eurotech Ultima represents another step in its continued investment in American manufacturing. By increasing automation and expanding machining capabilities, Duraline expects to improve single-pole connector productivity by as much as 40% while maintaining the quality and manufacturing control its customers expect. The ability to run longer bar stock with less operator intervention will also allow the skilled machine shop team to spend more time focused on production management, setup, inspection, and quality while reducing repetitive handling during longer production runs.
Duraline continues to perform machining, molding, soldering, crimping, assembly, and other manufacturing operations at its DeLand, Florida facility. Investments like the Eurotech Ultima help modernize those capabilities while preparing the operation to support future production requirements and growing customer demand. As the new machine becomes part of the regular production workflow, the company looks forward to increasing the efficiency and capacity behind its single-pole connector manufacturing while continuing its commitment to producing dependable electrical products in the United States.
Duraline was founded in 1946 as a supplier of safety-engineered electrical distribution systems for the shipbuilding industries. It has since grown to supply diverse industries such as petrochemical, aviation, medical, and entertainment. All manufacturing is done at the Florida facility, following stringent manufacturing and quality control requirements to conform with recognized industry standards. For more information on Duraline products, visit https://www.jbn-duraline.com.
