Manufacturing Modernisation: MLEX Plug’s Debut at Pakenham Community Hospital

Hospitals, schools, and universities demand electrical systems that install cleanly, commission reliably, and stay safe under pressure. In 2025 alone, NHP supported over 50 hospital projects across Australia, partnering with contractors to reduce onsite complexity and keep programs on track.

MLEX modular leads have been a key feature in many NHP custom panel boards. Contractors could outsource wiring to NHP, receiving assemblies that were pre-wired and pre-tested, with labelling and layout engineered into the design.

Benefits of modular leads:

• Significant reduction in labour costs
• Less time working in confined switchboard spaces
• Plug-and-click connections for faster installation
• Safer fault finding without opening a live switchboard

Building on this success, NHP’s Manufacturing Team is proud to have implemented MyModular's new MLEX Plug—a next-generation modular interface engineered for cleaner integration and easier cable management.

What Makes the MLEX Plug Different?

• Low-profile design for seamless mechanical integration
• Neater cable installation for a professional finish inside and out
• Single- and three-phase options, supporting 3-phase circuits and switched lighting control
• Designed as a native feature within custom panel boards

Case Study: Pakenham Community Hospital

At Pakenham, each panel board incorporated up to 60 MLEX Plugs. Combined with the workmanship of our workshop fitters and precise labelling, boards delivered:

• Accelerated installation and reduced onsite hours
• Safer workflows with less time in confined spaces
• Reliable connections through pre-wired, pre-tested assemblies
• Simplified fault finding without accessing live boards

For healthcare, these gains translate into earlier handover, lower risk, and greater confidence in ongoing operations.

Beyond Hospitals

The same requirements apply across schools and universities—program certainty, compliance, serviceability, and presentation. By embedding modular wiring—and now MLEX Plug—into custom boards, NHP helps project teams streamline delivery while improving long-term maintenance.

What enables this approach is the manufacturing discipline behind it:

• Pre-wire and pre-test for repeatable quality
• Defined labelling standards for fast identification
• Mechanical fit-up that keeps boards clean and accessible
• A feedback loop with installers to refine pathways and interfaces

We expect modular wiring solutions to become increasingly common as the electrical industry evolves and NHP will be at the forefront, ready to innovate and lead the way.