hobut.co.uk

Hobut presents itself as a UK-based manufacturer rather than a distributor or reseller, with production based in Walsall. According to the company's own site, it describes itself as "the UK's largest specialist manufacturer in this field" for current transformers, panel meters and associated products, and states that it employs over 150 staff across fully equipped UK factories. If you are evaluating Hobut as a supplier, the key question is whether that stated UK capacity and custom-design capability match what your project needs.

What Hobut says it manufactures in the UK

The company's homepage lists its core product areas and ties each to UK production:

• Current transformers — including moulded case rectangular types and split core (clip-together) designs
• Panel meters — DIN rail and other mounting formats
• Power meters and transducers — such as the M880 DMF DIN rail power meter and the CT132TRAN current sensor/transducer
• Protection relays — including variable earth leakage relays in 35mm DIN rail cases
• Combined units — for example the C-Tran, which combines a 3-phase multifunction AC power transducer with a 3-phase current transformer

The site states that Hobut produces more than 50,000 current transformers and 20,000 panel meters, plus related products, each month from its Walsall factories.

The scale and capacity claims

Hobut's positioning rests on three specific claims you can weigh against your requirements:

The company also argues that British manufacturing "still matters in the global market," framing its UK base as a differentiator rather than just a location detail.

Custom design as part of the UK capability

Beyond the standard range, Hobut says it designs and manufactures electrical measurement and control products to meet project customer specifications. This matters if your requirement falls outside a catalogue part — for example, a current transformer sized for a non-standard busbar, or a transducer with a specific output configuration. The site presents this custom work as an extension of its in-house UK production, not something outsourced.

How to verify the claims for your project

The homepage claims are self-reported, so treat them as a starting point. To check fit:

1. Identify your product category from the list above (CT, panel meter, power meter, transducer, protection relay).
2. Check whether a standard part covers your spec using the linked product specification pages.
3. If not, describe the custom requirement — dimensions, busbar size, output type (e.g. 0-5V / 0-10V DC self-powered output on the CT132TRAN), or system voltage.
4. Ask directly about lead time and capacity for your volume, since the monthly output figures are aggregate and say nothing about your specific order.

Contacting Hobut about a requirement

The site offers two routes:

• Call back request form — you provide name, company name, email, phone, position (CEO / Managing Director / Buyer), your message, and your preferred contact method (email or phone). The form requires JavaScript to be enabled in your browser.
• Direct phone — +44 (0)1922 640003

The site says a dedicated sales team member will call you back after you submit the form. Note that the form asks for a position from a fixed list, so if your role falls outside CEO, Managing Director or Buyer, you may need to pick the closest option or use the phone number instead.

What the page does not tell you

The homepage does not publish pricing, minimum order quantities, standard lead times, or certification details. It also does not state whether custom design work carries different terms from standard products. If any of these are decisive for your project, they are questions for the sales team rather than information you can pull from the site.

Hobut is a UK manufacturer of electrical measurement and control products, based in Walsall, and describes itself as the UK's largest specialist manufacturer in this field. Its range covers current transformers, panel meters, power meters, transducers and protection relays, alongside custom-designed solutions built to project specifications. The company states it employs over 150 staff and produces more than 50,000 current transformers and 20,000 panel meters per month, supplying customers worldwide.

Current transformers

Current transformers are the core of Hobut's product line, and the range includes several mounting and construction styles:

• Moulded case rectangular current transformers — five rectangular style moulded case units in compact cases, sized to suit a range of busbar dimensions.
• Split core current transformers — a clip-together, plug-in design that includes a short circuit link for safety during installation.
• Three-phase current transformers with built-in power meter — the C-Tran combines a three-phase multifunction AC power transducer with a three-phase current transformer in one unit.

Panel meters and power meters

Hobut manufactures panel meters as a major part of its output. One listed example is the M880 DMF DIN rail power meter, part of a DIN rail mounting power meter range. These sit alongside the company's broader panel meter production, which it says exceeds 20,000 units per month.

Current sensors and transducers

The CT132TRAN current sensor/current transducer range provides current sensing with a 0–5V or 0–10V DC self-powered output. This category covers products that convert a measured current into a standard analogue signal for use by other control or monitoring equipment.

Protection relays

• Earth leakage relays — variable earth leakage relays in compact 35mm DIN rail mounting cases, intended for use on three-phase electrical systems.
• Protection relays — listed as part of the overall product portfolio alongside transducers.

Custom-designed solutions

Beyond the standard range, Hobut designs and manufactures electrical measurement and control products to meet project customer specifications. This is relevant if a standard current transformer, meter or transducer does not match the busbar size, output signal or form factor your installation requires.

How to choose between product types

Contacting Hobut about a product

For further information on any product, Hobut provides a call back request form on its website. The form asks for name, company name, email, phone, message and position (CEO, Managing Director or Buyer), plus a preferred contact method of email or phone. Alternatively, the company lists a direct phone number: +44 (0)1922 640003. Note that the form requires JavaScript to be enabled in your browser to submit.

Hobut is a UK manufacturer of electrical measurement and control products, based in Walsall, England. Its core product lines are current transformers, panel meters, power meters, transducers and protection relays, and it supplies customers worldwide. If you need standard instrumentation or a product built to a project specification, Hobut positions itself as both a catalogue supplier and a custom-design manufacturer.

What Hobut makes

The company describes itself as the UK's largest specialist manufacturer in its field. Its stated output is more than 50,000 current transformers and 20,000 panel meters per month, plus related products, from its UK factories in Walsall.

Product categories named on its site:

• Current transformers — including moulded case rectangular types in compact cases sized for a range of busbar sizes, and split-core versions
• Panel meters — including DIN rail mounting power meters
• Power meters — such as the M880 DMF DIN rail power meter
• Transducers — current sensors/transducers with 0–5V or 0–10V DC self-powered output
• Protection relays — including variable earth leakage relays in compact 35mm DIN rail cases
• Combined units — for example the C-Tran, which combines a 3-phase multifunction AC power transducer with a 3-phase current transformer

A notable design detail from the product range: the split-core current transformer uses a plug-in short circuit link, which the company presents as a safety feature.

Standard range vs custom design

Hobut makes a distinction between two ways of buying:

If your requirement matches something in the standard range, the catalogue route is the straightforward one. If your project needs non-standard ratings, dimensions or combined functionality, the custom-design route is the relevant one — and that is a conversation to have directly with the company rather than something you can order from a product page.

Who this suits

Hobut's stated market is global, and its scale (over 150 staff, high monthly production volumes) suggests it is set up for volume and repeat supply rather than one-off purchases. That makes it a reasonable fit if you are:

• Specifying current transformers or panel meters for a panel-building or switchgear project
• Looking for a UK-based manufacturer rather than an importer or distributor
• Needing a modified or bespoke measurement product rather than an off-the-shelf item
• Sourcing earth leakage protection for 3-phase systems

How to make contact

The site offers two routes: a call back request form (name, company, email, phone, message, position, and preferred contact method) or a direct phone call on +44 (0)1922 640003. The form requires JavaScript to be enabled in your browser.

Note that the site does not publish pricing, so costs and minimum order quantities are not something you can determine from the website alone — you would need to enquire.

Hobut is worth shortlisting if your project needs current transformers, panel meters, power meters, transducers or protection relays at volume, or if you need electrical measurement and control products built to a project-specific specification rather than bought off the shelf. The company describes itself as the UK's largest specialist manufacturer in this field, with over 150 staff and UK factories in Walsall producing more than 50,000 current transformers and 20,000 panel meters per month. If you are buying a handful of standard parts with no customisation, that scale matters less — but it does not rule Hobut out.

What Hobut actually makes

The product range covers electrical measurement and control, not general electrical hardware:

• Current transformers — including moulded case rectangular types in compact cases sized for a range of busbar sizes, and split core versions with a plug-in short circuit link for safety.
• Panel meters — the company states it produces more than 20,000 per month.
• Power meters — for example the M880 DMF DIN rail power meter.
• Transducers and current sensors — such as the CT132TRAN current sensor/current transducer, available with 0–5V or 0–10V DC self-powered output.
• Combined units — the C-Tran combines a 3-phase multifunction AC power transducer with a 3-phase current transformer.
• Protection relays — including variable earth leakage relays in compact 35mm DIN rail mounting cases for 3-phase electrical systems.

If your requirement sits outside this list, the relevant question is whether it falls within "electrical measurement and control" — because that is the boundary the company sets for its custom work.

The two signals that decide most cases

1. Do you need custom design, or a catalogue part?

Hobut states that in addition to its standard range, it designs and manufactures electrical measurement and control products to meet project customer specifications. That is the clearest indicator of fit: if your project has a specification that standard catalogue products do not meet, custom design is explicitly in scope.

If you only need a standard part, the custom capability is not a reason to choose Hobut — but it is not a reason to avoid it either. Judge on the standard range and commercial terms instead.

2. Does your volume suit a manufacturer of this scale?

The monthly output figures (50,000+ current transformers, 20,000+ panel meters) and the 150+ staff indicate a producer set up for sustained, repeat and large-batch work rather than one-off pieces. That points to fit with:

• Projects specifying transformers or meters across many panels or sites
• OEM or repeat-order relationships
• Buyers who need a manufacturer able to absorb demand growth

It says less about whether a single-unit order will be economical. The source material does not state minimum order quantities, lead times or pricing, so those need to be confirmed directly rather than assumed.

A practical way to test fit

Work through these in order, because each one can end the evaluation:

1. List your required products against the categories above. If nothing matches, stop here.
2. Separate standard from custom items. For anything non-standard, note the specification you need met — this is what a custom-design conversation would be about.
3. Estimate your annual or project volume per product line, and compare it against the scale signals above. High volume strengthens the case; very low volume makes it a question for the supplier, not an assumption.
4. Confirm the commercial unknowns directly. Minimum order quantity, lead time, price and shipping terms are not published in the source material. Ask.
5. Check the manufacturing location against your requirements. Production is in the UK (Walsall), and the company supplies customers worldwide. If country of manufacture or supply-chain origin is a procurement criterion for you, that is a point in Hobut's favour — but verify it still holds for your specific part.

How to make contact

Hobut provides a call-back request form asking for name, company name, email, phone, message and position (CEO, Managing Director or Buyer), plus a preferred contact method of email or phone. The form requires JavaScript in the browser to complete.

Direct line: +44 (0)1922 640003

The form's position field is a useful signal in itself: the enquiry route is aimed at decision-makers and buyers, which is consistent with a manufacturer expecting project-level or account-level discussions rather than consumer retail.

Where Hobut is likely not the right fit

• You need a product outside electrical measurement and control.
• You need published, self-service pricing and instant online ordering — the source material shows no pricing or payment information.
• You need a very small quantity and cannot wait for a quote-based process.
• Your specification requires a manufacturer outside the UK and origin is non-negotiable.

For everything else — particularly volume current transformer or panel meter supply, or a project needing custom-built measurement and control products — Hobut is a credible candidate, and the fastest way to confirm is a direct call or the call-back form with your specification and volumes attached.

You can reach Hobut in two ways: submit the call back request form on hobut.co.uk with your name, company name, email, phone, position, message, and preferred contact method (email or phone), or call the sales team directly on +44 (0)1922 640003. Both routes are suitable for product enquiries and for discussing custom or project-specific specifications.

What to expect when you make contact

Hobut describes itself as a UK manufacturer of current transformers, panel meters, power meters, transducers and protection relays, and states that in addition to its standard range it designs and manufactures electrical measurement and control products to meet project customer specifications. That means an enquiry can cover either an off-the-shelf item or a bespoke requirement.

The site says a dedicated sales team will call you back after you submit the form, so the form is the better route if you want to set out detailed requirements in writing first.

Contacting Hobut by form

The call back request form asks for:

• Name (required)
• Company name (required)
• Email (required)
• Phone
• Your message (required)
• Position — options are CEO, Managing Director, Buyer
• Preferred contact method — Email or Phone (required)

Fill in the fields, choose how you want to be contacted, and submit. The expected result is a call back from a member of the sales team. Note that the form requires JavaScript to be enabled in your browser to complete and submit.

If your role is not CEO, Managing Director or Buyer, the position list may not match your job title exactly — in that case, pick the closest option and make your actual role clear in the message field.

Contacting Hobut by phone

Call +44 (0)1922 640003 to speak to the sales team directly. This suits time-sensitive enquiries or cases where it is easier to explain a specification verbally. If you are calling from outside the UK, use the full international number including the country code.

Which route to choose

Getting a useful response

Hobut's product range spans current transformers (including moulded case rectangular types and split core versions with a plug-in short circuit link), current sensors and transducers, DIN rail power meters, combined 3-phase CT and power meter units, and earth leakage relays. Naming the product family or the closest match you have found on the site helps the sales team route your enquiry.

For a custom requirement, include the electrical parameters, the physical constraints (for example busbar size or DIN rail mounting), and the quantity you are considering. Hobut states it produces more than 50,000 current transformers and 20,000 panel meters per month from its UK factories in Walsall, so volume and lead-time questions are reasonable to raise in the same message.