EKO — Electrical Knockouts

This technical article walks you through the basics of EKOs, from how they’re made, to which size to order. Make an informed decision between form up and form down, per your application, and learn the information required to order the accurate tooling you need.

There’s a multitude of EKO styles, all with their own design intricacies. This technical article dives into the different types electrical knockouts and explains some of the common hurdles faced when forming odd ball EKOs.

Electrical knockout tools, like any tooling, require regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance. In this technical article, you’ll learn how height relationship is critical to forming consistent EKOs, as well as a number of troubleshooting techniques to keep you up and running.

Beyond just machine make and model, there are a few things to know about your application to ensure you’re ordering the exact tooling you need. This short article will leave you equipped to make an informed decision on exactly which tooling you should order. As always, our engineers are here to provide assistance at any phase of your project.