Duraline has expanded its in-house machine shop at its DeLand, Florida manufacturing facility with the addition of a new Eurotech Ultima B620 51-SLY multi-axis CNC machine. The company announced the upgrade on September 14, 2026, stating that the new equipment replaces an older machining system with limited automation and bar-length capacity. Duraline expects the investment to increase productivity in its single-pole connector production by up to 40 percent.
The Eurotech Ultima provides significantly greater automation and the ability to process longer brass bar stock. The system incorporates main and sub-spindles, live tooling, a 15-station turret, bar-feeder capabilities, tool monitoring, and automated part evacuation. According to the company, these features allow for more continuous and efficient production.
Precision-machined brass components are an important part of many Duraline single-pole connector products. Increasing the ability to manufacture these components efficiently is intended to strengthen the entire production process. The company noted that the investment is about more than simply replacing an older machine.
“The addition of the Eurotech Ultima represents another step in our continued investment in American manufacturing,” a Duraline spokesperson said. “By increasing automation and expanding our machining capabilities, we expect to improve single-pole connector productivity by as much as 40% while maintaining the quality and manufacturing control our customers expect from Duraline.”
The ability to run longer bar stock with less operator intervention will also allow Duraline’s skilled machine shop team to spend more time focused on production management, setup, inspection, and quality. It also reduces repetitive handling during longer production runs.
Duraline continues to perform machining, molding, soldering, crimping, assembly, and other manufacturing operations at its DeLand facility. Investments like the Eurotech Ultima help modernize those capabilities while preparing the operation to support future production requirements and growing customer demand.
The company was founded in 1946 as a supplier of safety-engineered electrical distribution systems for the shipbuilding industry. It has since grown to supply diverse industries such as petrochemical, aviation, medical, and entertainment. Duraline states that its products are proudly made in the U.S.A., with all manufacturing done at its Florida facility. The company follows stringent manufacturing and quality control requirements and manufactures products to conform with several recognized industry standards.
As the new machine becomes part of regular production workflow, Duraline looks forward to increasing the efficiency and capacity behind its single-pole connector manufacturing while continuing its commitment to producing dependable electrical products in the United States. For more information on Duraline’s products, visit https://www.jbn-duraline.com.
