Enclosures Reference Materials

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Description: This article covers 10 common considerations when choosing an enclosure for electronic devices and applications. Topics include ingress rating, environmental conditions, size, and more. ...

Description: Modern building services systems require advanced enclosures that provide protection, functionality, and integration with smart technologies. These enclosures must address various needs, including ...

Description: Discover which handheld metal enclosures are best for your industrial electronics. Compare diecast versus extruded aluminum housings. Read about their technical benefits. View their specifications. ...

Description: Increasing demand for IIoT electronics has given plastic enclosures a greater role in challenging industrial settings. Today you can expect to see many more plastic housings in factories, compared ...

Description: Which tough, IP-rated plastic enclosure is best for your industrial electronics? Compare OKW's advanced SOLID-BOX, SMART-BOX, IN-BOX and ROBUST-BOX enclosures. Discover which models have the best IK ...

Description: It's now quicker and easier to specify customized aluminum enclosures for your electronics. New technology has made customization cost-effective and viable even for small batches. View examples of our ...

Description: Digitalization is transforming modern factories with enhanced product quality, reduced reworking, greater efficiencies and improved health and safety. Discover the best electronic enclosures for ...

Description: Which ROLEC HMI panel enclosure is best for your industrial electronics? Elegant, premium multiPANEL or cost-effective and versatile profiPANEL? At headline level, multiPANEL is best suited to ...

Description: Reasons to choose a Heavy Duty frame vs. a Challenger frame ...

Description: Wearables are a key growth area in electronics. And not just because of the popularity of smart watches. Fitness and biofeedback applications may be key drivers but they're by no means the only ...

Description: Are you on 'aluminum autopilot' when specifying enclosures for industrial electronics? Discover how tough plastic enclosures can be a smart alternative. Compare similar plastic vs aluminum enclosure ...

Description: Potentiometer tuning knobs for medical electronics must be highly ergonomic with secure tamperproof fixings. Options include anti-bacterial protection to help prevent the spread of ...

Description: There's much more to specifying diecast aluminum enclosures than meets the eye. Don't let their disarmingly simple appearance blind you to the wealth of technical features on offer. It always pays to ...

Description: Medical devices are like the clinicians that use them. Both face punishing working conditions - but miraculously, neither is expected to show any signs of wear. In this blog we look at how we design ...

Description: Fully bespoke aluminum enclosures don't always cost more than customized standard housings. Going fully bespoke can be more cost-effective if you opt for the right design. Discover the best way to ...

Description: NEMA and IP ratings measure ingress protection in different ways. This can make it more difficult to specify the best protection rating for your industrial electronic enclosures. Learn how the two ...

Description: How you mount your circuit boards can make a big difference to the kind of enclosure you need. And that in turn will have a significant impact on the component layout of your PCBs. ...

Description: Electronics designers know the importance of Industry 4.0 only too well as they race to create the next generation of robotics, computing, sensor and HMI products. Designers are turning to a new ...

Description: When it comes to data center layouts, nothing is ever black and white (gray and white is another story, however!). In many cases, there are no right or wrong answers. Instead, selecting the right ...

Description: What is a PCR workstation? They have so many functions and uses, it can be hard to really understand what makes a PCR workstation and to know whether or not you need one for your application. Once you ...

Description: Electronic enclosures manufactured from folded aluminum have a significant advantage over their plastic and diecast counterparts when it comes to customization - much lower tooling costs. No full ...

Description: Paxton PX-series blowers are designed for industrial manufacturing environments. ...

Description: To protect your sensitive electrical and electronic equipment, a high-performing gasket - designed to NEMA /IP standards and customized for your enclosure - is critical. With UL50/508 design and ...

Description: Inside an electrical enclosure, every 18°F rise in temperature reduces the reliability of the electronic components by 50%. As technology advances, electronics get smaller, leading to more electronic ...

Description: An Overview of Electronic Enclosure Construction and Components ...

Description: PROBLEM A mining control company could not build harnesses and assemble enclosures internally as well as an outside interconnect supplier with experience in making rugged assemblies for hazardous ...

Description: Complex electronic systems often have an unwelcome side effect: electro-magnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI). More than just a nuisance, EMI/RFI can interfere with the operation of ...

Description: The Altech AKIII industrial enclosure has a patented air ventilation system that eliminates condensation while preserving the high protection class IP65. Occurring condensation is transported out of ...

Description: Overheating and moisture can shorten the life expectancy of the equipment in need of protection, resulting in major system failures and the possibility of electrical shock to users. An enclosure such ...

Description: If you are reading this, you are probably wondering "Should I use a polycarbonate enclosure or a fiberglass enclosure?" This is a very valid question to have. Often we find companies continue to use ...

Description: If sealed enclosures are used in environments with fluctuating temperatures and air humidity, condensation problems may arise as water vapor collects on the internal surface of the enclosure. If the ...

Description: The abundance of natural disasters has created a strong demand for disaster relief modular buildings. Connecting multiple buildings to create a campus is simplified by reapplying existing innovation. ...

Description: It is well-known that many industrial installations and production facilities are often harsh settings, with oil, dirt, vibration, physical abuse and other numerous issues. In contrast, many people ...

Description: Integra polycarbonate enclosures are known for their durability in outdoor applications. Offering a minimum NEMA 4X on all models and 6P rating on most, Integra enclosures will survive the toughest ...

Description: When operating in warm climates, thermal management calculations are critical to avoid premature aging of critical components. ...

Description: Descriptions of NEMA and IP ratings/ ...

Description: A leading wireless services provider embarked on a program to upgrade from 3G to 4G cellular service. Their goal was to complete the upgrade quickly in spite of budgetary limitations. To compound the ...

Description: Regional climates play a critical role when planning control panel installations. Carefully analyzing climate conditions at the control panel enclosure site prior to installation helps identify the ...

Description: All forms of electrical equipment are susceptible to failure if they get too hot, and telecom equipment, even though it is built to high standards, is no exception. Usually the failures can be traced ...

Description: The selection of an enclosure air conditioner is relatively simple provided you pay attention to the details and correctly size the unit. Proper selection is important because an air conditioner ...

Description: The reasons why enclosure designers choose sealed electrical enclosures in preference to ventilated enclosures are numerous. They may include a desire to keep equipment clean and free from ...

Description: When selecting which biosafety cabinet is right for you, price is almost always a top consideration. While sticker price seems like the most pertinent cost data, you need to consider the total cost of ...

Description: Electrical equipment such as VFDs, contactors, and PLCs generate heat through power losses. This same equipment can lose efficiency, operate erratically, or even fail prematurely due to excess ...

Description: Control panels are designed to house and protect electrical components for powering and controlling industrial, HVAC, and other equipment. Industrial control panels may include PLCs, VFDs, contactors, ...

Description: When assessing what kind of protection is needed for an industrial control panel enclosure, there are five key factors to consider. These are ambient temperature, humidity, pollution, weather and ...

Description: When working with cells that require a low-oxygen atmosphere to thrive, it is important to create a continuously controlled environment to avoid oxidative stress. Shocking cells by removing them from ...

Description: The use of enclosure air conditioners to protect equipment inside electrical enclosures has become commonplace. However, there are several requirements that users should be aware of when selecting an ...

Description: Selecting the right enclosure cooling solution can be complicated, but the experts at ISC enclosure cooling are here to help you through this process. This article will discuss how to calculate the ...

Description: Enclosure air conditioners that are in use outside are subject to a significantly higher heat load and lower air quality than those placed in temperature-regulated environments. These outdoor units ...

Description: The ideal time to factor in thermal management of the enclosure is during the initial design stage before equipment is purchased. Here are some considerations to take before the prototype phase. ...

Description: Vandalism of electrical enclosures is a growing problem. Frequently, the aim of the vandalism is not obvious apart from a desire to cause malicious damage and inconvenience to maintenance personnel. ...

Description: Thyristors and other solid state devices in variable frequency drives generate a significant amount of heat. These devices are mounted on heat sinks and use a chimney effect to draw cooler air from ...

Description: Winning the battle of electrical enclosure cooling comes down to heat dissipation or scattering that heat away from equipment. Many factors, such as the electrical equipment generating the heat or ...

Description: When you are working with hazardous materials, it is important to know exactly how the materials and compounds are classified. It can also be incredibly valuable to have equipment that will withstand ...

Description: The latest advancements in electro-mechanical technologies, coupled with stringent compliance and compatibility requirements, allow for the development and deployment of high-performance electronics ...

Description: As cleanrooms grow in size and sophistication, energy demands go up significantly. Even worse, 24/7/365 operation puts substantial particulate loads on filters, increasing maintenance costs and ...

Description: Terra Universal will certify its cleanrooms to guarantee "as built" compliance with cleanliness standards. What matters, though, is how the cleanroom performs in real world applications-in your ...

Description: Enclosure Material Considerations Fiberglass Vs. Stainless ...

Description: Over the past few decades, electronics for automation, process controls, drives and PLC's have become more common in NEMA enclosures. The thermal management of these electronic enclosures has become ...

Description: Stainless and fiberglass have long been the industry standard when it comes to industrial enclosures. While each has its own set of positive attributes, there's one material that has them both beat: ...

Description: A leading control systems integrator and maker of remote terminal, or telemetry, units (RTUs) for the water and wastewater industries has adopted the Genesis 24X24X10 as its go-to enclosure. That's ...

Description: To ensure consistent, high-speed data transfer and system reliability, sensitive electronic components require effective packaging solutions. ...

Description: Explosion protection, Protection principles, Types of protection ...

Description: Marking of non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres ...

Description: All market segments are facing cost pressures along with the need to keep up with rapid technology changes and network capacity issues. In an effort to reduce csts, a focus on lifecycle maintenance ...

Description: Definition: An Enclosure is a surrounding case constructed to provide a degree of protection against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment and to provide a degree of protection to the ...

Description: When many in our industry think about electrical enclosures, they think of traditional materials such as carbon steel or stainless steel. That's understandable as these materials continue to dominate ...

Description: As electronic systems become more complex, the need to protect against unwanted electromagnetic interference (EMI) becomes more urgent. Components generating high amounts of electromagnetic radiation ...