A design-conscious alternative to box profile trunking

Dave Milbourne
Raring to go — Dave Milbourne believes that D-Line surface trunking is a significant new alternative to traditional methods of routing electrical cables. It is available in a range of aesthetic finishes and colours and comes in van-sized 2.4 m lengths.
Concealing electrical cables is either messy work or lacks elegance. DAVE MILBOURNE explains another approach.Look closely at the visible electrical accessories in a modern office or home and compare them with those of 20 years ago. Superficially, there will be little difference. Socket outlets and switch plates are basically white, even if the shape has changed slightly. More recent buildings will have more power points, acknowledging the greater use of electrical equipment such as computers, televisions, hi-fi, video players, DVD players etc. etc. Defines the need It is this proliferation of electrical equipment and the need for more wiring and more power points to serve them that Dave Milbourne, marketing manager with D-Line, believes defines the need for an effective way of adding more cabled services to buildings and, indeed, rewiring them. He says, ‘Until now, to fix new mains wiring, you had to channel a surface, bury the cable, then replaster and redecorate. It is a very expensive, time consuming and messy process — with the only alternative being white, box-profile trunking.’ The words ‘until now’ are the hint that he has another approach. Basically, that is a surface-mounting trunking that is anything but white, box profile. That product is D-Line, which is a self-adhesive surface-mounting trunking. It is simply secured to a wall or floor without any disturbance. It comes in two profiles — semi-circular or quadrant. For ease of installation, there is a hinged lid system, making for a single-piece product that is easy to handle and easy to add in the cables. A further aid to installation is the use of open-back accessories, so that cabling can be done and accessories retrofitted. As well as installation and technical issues, aesthetics has been addressed in the development of D-Line. Dave Milbourne says of traditional surface trunking, ‘This doesn’t fit modern décor, and it’s dated. D-Line has been designed to blend into every scenario.’ That assertion is manifested by D-Line being offered in six colours (aluminium, black, wood-effect, white, magnolia and white). There are five sizes and 300 accessories — including corners, socket boxes, T-junctions, end pieces, couplings, dividers and box connectors. Applicable Dave Milbourne suggests that the concept is applicable to a wide range of commercial and domestic projects. In particular, he suggests that D-Line’s smooth and rounded profile makes it easier to clean. He believes this will appeal to hospitals, medical centres, nursing homes, children’s nurseries and schools. Another application is to conceal pipework in central-heating systems. The concept is quite new, having been launched earlier this summer, and Dave Milbourne says, ‘The aim is to develop the brand as quickly as possible so it becomes recognised market leader. We know we have a fantastic product because the benefits are immediately obvious.’
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