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H. Kuhnke Ltd was established in 1960 as part of the worldwide Kuhnke group of companies, renamed in 2015 as Impulse Automation Ltd, the company name is and adaptation of the Kuhnke slogan Impulses For Automation. The Kuhnke brand now manufacture electronics, solenoid and pneumatic products through factories in Germany, Italy and Romania. Kuhnke brand relays were sold in 2005. Impulse Automation can still purchase and supply old type industrial relays.

H. Kuhnke Ltd became independent in 2003 following a management buy out, the company rebranded during 2015 to Impulse Automation Ltd. The company remains committed to all Kuhnke brand products, including Kuhnke brand industrial relays, and is the exclusive partner for all sales in the UK and Ireland, of Kuhnke brand products wherever they are manufactured.

Our main business is based on components that are used in automation and control. Since renaming the business in 2015 we have developed the sales of other manufacturers products so that our service in each market sector is more comprehensive. We have set up generic subsidiaries on the internet to help our customers find us easier, get the information needed quicker and do more business with us.

The Solenoid Company

Almost every solenoid application is individually specified. Years of experience in engineering Kuhnke linear and rotary solenoids into automation, industry, aviation, marine and other specialist applications taught us that our customers would benefit from a dedicated website.

The Timer & Counter Company

This site combines three product ranges, Kuhnke, Hengstler and Trumeter. The specialist niche pneumatic timers and counters that we have become famous for, are mated with the electronic timers and counters from Hengstler and Trumeter to create an all-inclusive range.

The Encoder Company

The Encoder Company website is dedicated to Henglster incremental and absolute encoders. We're an official distribution partner for Hengstler encoders and have complete access to the Hengstler technical, production and logistics department, making us the best choicce for all your Hengstler rotary encoder requirements.

The Pneumatics Company

Our extensive product range includes components such as mechanical, pneumatic or electrical valves, timers, counters, cylinders, rotary actuators, logic or flow devices and accessories all sourced from manufacturers renowned for their quality and innovative designs.

Sales Worldwide

As exclusive agents in the UK and Ireland for most products that we sell, we provide national support both direct to customer and via a network of distributors and catalogue companies. Extensive stocks are maintained at our main stores in Andover, Hampshire. We ship same day if in stock.

We can ship worldwide using standard carriers or couriers such as UPS/FedEx/DHL etc. You can pay in Pounds Sterling, Euros or US Dollars.