AV BOXES | Solving frequent problems

Our range of A/V boxes includes both standard and custom boxes.

On many occasions a customized solution is a necessary requirement due to the different situations and locations that our integrator customers have to face.

There are facilities in which it is not possible to fit a standard product due to: a reduced space, the obligation to replace existing boxes, the requirement of a certain aesthetic or line, certain uses, the need for versatility or a certain speed in the manufacturing process.

There are facilities in which you have to place floor boxes for stages, for example. In these cases there is usually no raised technical floor, so the space between the floor surface and the concrete is limited, sometimes to a mere 5 cm, to fit the junction box.

A common problem among A/V box users is the need to replace an existing box deteriorated over time, either due to misuse or low durability of the plastic materials. In this situation, the gap must be perfectly replaced by another box of the same width and height. Furthermore, since the customer wishes to avoid future replacements (saving costs and problems), the replacement must be an upgrade: moving away from plastic material to a more durable material such as extruded aluminum.

On many occasions when the installation we are talking about is a place of worship, a museum or a hotel, the importance of maintaining a certain aesthetic is an unquestionable factor.

That the connectors “are not visible”, “are camouflaged as much as possible in the environment”, “no holes can be seen when the box is closed”… these are the usual demands of the architects of these landmark venues, which our customers pass on to us with some concern.

“The box is going to be used outside a football pitch so it will get wet and could be hit”

“I need to protect the connection from the rain as much as possible when the cables are connected”

“When the box is closed you have to avoid gaps that can cause an accident when you step on it”

“The box will be exposed to the general public and I want to prevent it from opening easily”

Designing and manufacturing to measure for each customer allows us to solve these specific problems, which depend on the location, the environmental conditions and the staff who will use the box. Today the places that need A/V boxes are as varied as public spaces themselves, and so are the conditions in which these boxes will be installed.

There are many occasions when, in addition to connectors, it is necessary to integrate electronic modules into the boxes: such as selectors, converters, etc. On many occasions the brand that manufactures these modules also manufactures the box, so if you want to use its module you have to put it in its box. The problem comes when the standard box they offer does not meet the rest of your installation requirements and you need a solution that fits the dimensions of these modules and in which the rest of the required connectors can also be integrated.

Within the complexity of an installation, time always plays an important role. There are projects that are complicated and do not end up being modified until the last moment. If the number or type of signals changes at the last minute, the AV box must also be modified. The days go by, but the day scheduled for the opening of the auditorium or museum is immovable.

In the case of Pinanson, keeping the design and manufacturing process under our control allows us to adjust the time from when a design is requested to its manufacture.