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findingparts:sampling [2014/03/13 16:17]
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 > Due to the large number of requests we are unable to send out samples. New Age enclosures has a 250 minimum piece order to cover processing costs. > Due to the large number of requests we are unable to send out samples. New Age enclosures has a 250 minimum piece order to cover processing costs.
 > Distributors like Mouser Electronics are capable of shipping out single items.- August 2013, vaxquis > Distributors like Mouser Electronics are capable of shipping out single items.- August 2013, vaxquis
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 +[[http://​www.okwenclosures.com|OKW Enclosures]] - Imports enclosures from [[http://​tekoenclosures.com/​service/​sample_form.html|Teko Enclosures]],​ which has a bit more selection that you can also sample. OKW's selection is like serpac'​s,​ but the enclosures are usually only available in black, gray, or white. Only one unit of up to 6 sample parts can be sampled and the "Get a Sample"​ link must be present on the left sidebar to be eligible. Ships via UPS Ground.
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 +>Ordered an enclosure from OKW (Back ordered but was informed it will ship when they come in) I have yet to try the electronics division.
 +> They ship next day with a notice, no pestering about annual units, application,​ anything! They also have an electronics component site called [[http://​www.okwelectronics.com|OKW Electronics]] that imports stuff like LEDs, switches, and radio thingies. Still, I haven'​t gotten anything yet from this division. - wilywyrm
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 +> They called me and told me that they have shipped the enclosure samples. But I have to pay for them if I want them. -fubar
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 +> they forwarded the request to local distributor,​ which (thankfully) sent me (for free) most of the samples requested after a phone call. (August 2013) - vaxquis
  
 <​del>​[[http://​www.hammfg.com/​|Hammond Manufacturing]]</​del>​ <​del>​[[http://​www.hammfg.com/​|Hammond Manufacturing]]</​del>​
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 > Serpac is FABULOUS! I ordered one sample late at night. The next morning I received a very friendly and cheerful response. Fast forward a week or two later and a large box with THIRTEEN assorted enclosures showed up! Serpac4Life! -Anonymous Coward > Serpac is FABULOUS! I ordered one sample late at night. The next morning I received a very friendly and cheerful response. Fast forward a week or two later and a large box with THIRTEEN assorted enclosures showed up! Serpac4Life! -Anonymous Coward
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 > no reply from them after repeated attempts; I seriously doubt if the samples are still available from them (2013/2014) - vaxquis > no reply from them after repeated attempts; I seriously doubt if the samples are still available from them (2013/2014) - vaxquis
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-[[http://​www.okwenclosures.com|OKW Enclosures]] - Imports enclosures from [[http://​tekoenclosures.com/​service/​sample_form.html|Teko Enclosures]],​ which has a bit more selection that you can also sample. OKW's selection is like serpac'​s,​ but the enclosures are usually only available in black, gray, or white. Only one unit of up to 6 sample parts can be sampled and the "Get a Sample"​ link must be present on the left sidebar to be eligible. Ships via UPS Ground. 
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->Ordered an enclosure from OKW (Back ordered but was informed it will ship when they come in) I have yet to try the electronics division. 
-> They ship next day with a notice, no pestering about annual units, application,​ anything! They also have an electronics component site called [[http://​www.okwelectronics.com|OKW Electronics]] that imports stuff like LEDs, switches, and radio thingies. Still, I haven'​t gotten anything yet from this division. - wilywyrm 
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-> they forwarded the request to local distributor,​ which (thankfully) sent me most of the samples requested after a phone call. (August 2013) - vaxquis 
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-> They called me and told me that they have shipped the enclosure samples. But I have to pay for them if I want them. -fubar 
  
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 >​Requested samples, but Mouser explained that NKK does not do samples anymore, but you can still get the parts from mouser. ~ stepstools >​Requested samples, but Mouser explained that NKK does not do samples anymore, but you can still get the parts from mouser. ~ stepstools
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-> Tyco also sells switches, and they have all different kinds. - foobar 
  
 <​del>​[[http://​www.e-switch.com|E-Switch]]</​del>​ <​del>​[[http://​www.e-switch.com|E-Switch]]</​del>​
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