Full cycle · Volkhov · since 1952

Manufacturing PKP PK Series Cam Switches

PKP PK series cam switches are manufactured using a full cycle at VP VOLNA's own facility in Volkhov. No dependency on third-party suppliers for key components.

Volkhov manufacturing facility

VP VOLNA manufacturing facility in Volkhov — production of PKP PK series cam switches since 1952
VP VOLNA manufacturing facility, Volkhov, Leningrad Oblast.

Product Range

The primary product is the PKP PK series cam switch. Additionally, we manufacture related components in-house.

PKP PK Series Cam Switch

PK-10A, PK-16A, PK-25A. Up to 16 poles, IP00–IP55 enclosures, 964 switching schemes.

Catalog →Configurator →

Fasteners & Hardware

Screws and fastening elements manufactured in-house per drawings — thread-rolling department.

Compression Springs

Compression springs for the switching mechanism — in-house production.

Linear Insulators

Linear insulators (IL-825) and related products available upon request.

From Blank to Testing

100% localization: every stage — from carbolith molding to final testing — is performed at our own facility in Volkhov, with no reliance on imported components. Quality control — incoming, in-process, and final.

Thread-rolling machine in PKP PK series cam switch production — fastener and hardware manufacturing, VP VOLNA, Volkhov Automatic thread-rolling machine — machining fasteners for PKP PK series cam switches, VP VOLNA, Volkhov
Machining — thread-rolling machines: fastener and hardware manufacturing.
Thermal press for carbolith molding of housing parts — PKP PK series cam switch production, VP VOLNA, Volkhov
Blank preparation — carbolith part molding (thermal press).
  1. 01

    Blank Preparation

    Material preparation and molding of housing parts and pole packs from carbolith (thermosetting plastic) — arc-resistant, with heat tolerance up to +180 °C.

  2. 02

    Machining

    Own machine park: turning and thread-rolling operations; fasteners, hardware, and compression springs per proprietary drawings — service life at least 100,000 cycles.

  3. 03

    Galvanic Coating

    Electrochemical zinc plating of steel parts at our in-house galvanic line — corrosion protection for UHL3 climatic category.

  4. 04

    Assembly

    Manual assembly of multi-pole units (1–16 poles): 964 standard switching schemes or custom logic per your specifications — no surcharge.

  5. 05

    Quality Control & Testing

    Incoming, in-process, and final inspection. Compliance with GOST 16708-84, QMS per ISO 9001:2015, EAC certificate No. EAEU C-RU.AD65.V.00235/22.

Two Engineering Foundations

Not marketing promises, but documented manufacturing facts.

Foundation I

Full-cycle manufacturing · import substitution

100% in-house production in Volkhov — a Russian manufacturer of low-voltage apparatus. Full cycle from blank to assembly and testing. No reliance on imported components for key parts. Decades of continuous manufacturing history — documented industrial experience.

  • Proprietary tooling and machine park
  • Quality control: incoming, in-process, final
  • In-house galvanic line — proprietary part coating
  • Non-standard configurations — no surcharge
Foundation II

Proven industrial reliability

Reliability built into the design. Carbolith (thermosetting plastic) housing — arc-resistant, does not deform, self-extinguishing. Mechanical fault tolerance: zero electronic components, full immunity to electromagnetic interference. Design safety margin +25%.

Winner of the "100 Best Products of Russia" program — model PK-16A.
+25%
safety margin
10+
years service life
0
electronic components
up to 100K
switching cycles

Housing Material

Carbolith (thermosetting plastic). Material resistance: up to +180°C. Product operating range: −40°C / +85°C, climatic category UHL3.

Supply to EAEU Countries

The EAC declaration of conformity is valid across the Eurasian Economic Union — duty-free deliveries within the EAEU, technical support in Russian.

B2B service · in-house galvanic line

Zinc Plating Services for Metal Parts

We perform electrochemical zinc plating of steel parts at our in-house galvanic line in Volkhov under a toll processing arrangement. Reliable corrosion protection for UHL3 and T3 climatic categories.

  • Electrochemical (galvanic) zinc plating of steel parts
  • Minimum batch — from 50 kg
  • Corrosion protection for UHL3 / T3 categories (−40…+85 °C)
  • Pricing and lead time — 1 business day, VAT-free
Request Zinc Plating
Zinc plating services for metal parts — VP VOLNA galvanic line, Volkhov
Zinc plating galvanic line, Volkhov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Service life, custom schemes, housing material, zinc plating, and working conditions.

What is the service life of a PKP PK series cam switch?

Switching life — at least 100,000 cycles. For the 25A version — 63,000 cycles. The service life is ensured by proprietary fasteners and compression springs.

Can I order a switch with a custom switching scheme?

Yes. 964 standard switching schemes are available, or we can develop custom switching logic based on your specifications — no surcharge for non-standard configurations.

What material is the switch housing made of?

The housing is made of carbolith (thermosetting plastic): material resistance up to +180 °C, self-extinguishing, operating range −40…+85 °C, climatic category UHL3.

Do you offer zinc plating services for metal parts?

Yes. On our in-house galvanic line, we perform electrochemical zinc plating of steel parts under a toll processing arrangement. Minimum batch — from 50 kg.

Do you work with VAT?

VP VOLNA operates VAT-free. Pricing and lead time quotation for your configuration — 1 business day.

Place an Order Directly with the Manufacturer

Full-cycle production in Volkhov — from blank to testing. Request a pricing and lead time quotation for your configuration.