Full range of shielded connectors, backshells, bulkhead glands and EMC products now available at Princeps on short lead times; competitively-priced; parts matching service    

August 2022, Harlow, UK: Princeps, the accredited specialist distributor of obsolete and difficult-to-source electronic, electrical and e-mech components for advanced industries, announces a franchise agreement with specialist UK interconnect manufacturer KEC Limited.  Under the authorised reseller agreement, Princeps will supply KEC’s full portfolio of interconnect products, including D-type connectors, M-12 connectors and cables, Profibus connectors & cables, backshells, bulkhead glands, panel fittings and conduit systems.    

A specialist in EMC interconnect technology, KEC products incorporate screening techniques developed from its extensive 40 years’ experience and suit applications across multiple industries, including aerospace & defence, naval, rail, power distribution, nuclear power, automation and medical.  KEC interconnects are a price-competitive option compared with some other leading suppliers and can be matched to parts from most major manufacturers. Manufactured in the UK, a further advantage of KEC products is significantly-reduced lead times of around six to eight weeks. 

Dan Hughes, Managing Director, Princeps, comments:”We are delighted to have been appointed by KEC and be able to offer our worldwide customer base the benefit of KEC’s patented technologies in the vital design aspect of EMI/RFI shielding”.

About Princeps

Princeps simplifies the sourcing of safe, traceable, hard-to-find and obsolete components for customers in the hi-rel sector, including aerospace & defence, mass-transit, medical and other advanced industries.   With a total commitment to quality and service, Princeps holds both AS9120 and AS6081-accreditations and is the trusted single-source supplier of parts from thousands of manufacturers, taking responsibility for counterfeit mitigation, obsolescence management and smoothing supply chain issues for its customers. The company also offers kitting solutions, including full project management and vendor tail reduction.  

Unrestricted in its access to manufacturers and product ranges through its worldwide network of thousands of manufacturer-authorised sources, Princeps combines flexibility and best-pricing with full traceability.