Norstat now offers Flame-Retardant, Self-Extinguishing Polycarbonate enclosures for the industrial automation and machine building marketplace where increased temperature loads or potential fire risks are possible. These enclosures are constructed of flame-retardant and self-extinguishing polycarbonate and comply with the highest classification regarding the fire resistance of plastics.
Introducing the 1481WDH Series deep hinged window kits from Hammond Manufacturing. These extra deep kits are designed to provide protection and easy access to components and equipment installed inside an enclosure. The kits come with 14 gauge mild steel or 316L stainless steel frames that maintain environmental protection level of the enclosure. Painted mild steel frames maintain Type 4 and 12, while stainless steel frames maintain Type 4, 4X and 12,
The new Bud AIO series is an exciting IP66 enclosure that answers many concerns that our customers have expressed to us in recent years. One of the challenges of a highly rated IP enclosure is that to use it, since you must find ways to add in holes or slots for input or output or holes for mounting internal components, all of this risks compromising the IP rating if special gaskets are not used in mounting those input/output/components within and to the box.
Pepperl+Fuchs now combines its proven FB remote I/O system with enclosures from the innovative GR series made from glass fiber reinforced polyester. The result is a range of four standardized remote I/O field units, which offer maximum flexibility and are certified for applications in Zone 1/21 explosion hazardous environments. These new field units are equipped with plug-in slots for either 10 or 12 dual width I/O modules or for 20 or 24 single width I/O modules.
Color-coded trims are now available as an option on ROLEC’s starCASE premium plastic enclosures for industrial electronics. Elegant but tough IP 66 rated starCASE can be installed anywhere – on walls, machines and bulkheads. Applications include monitoring systems, IIoT, HVAC controllers, safety equipment, factory automation, security systems and test and measurement.
Introducing the Type 4X stainless steel wallmount enclosure from Hammond Manufacturing, designed to enclose electrical and/or electronic equipment and protect against harsh, industrial environments for wallmount applications, with a sloped top which prevents water from resting on top as well as providing potential for controls mounting.
Hammond’s 1557 Series of Water-Tight enclosures feature a modern look with soft curves, while still providing the agency listings and water-tight protection of more traditional industrial enclosures. 1557 series enclosures are also versatile, offering three different “modes:” heavy duty flange wall-mount, flush wall-mount, and desktop/ tabletop.
OKW’s TOPTEC plastic enclosures for PCBs with protruding connectors and interfaces are now available in 28 different permutations. TOPTEC is ideal for applications including monitoring, signalling and control systems; medical and wellness devices; laboratory technology; computer peripherals and IoT/IIoT. Installations are faster because pre-assembled PCBs fitted with protruding connectors or interfaces can be mounted directly into the case – with no need to wire them in afterwards.
Polycase has recently added four new sizes of HD Series NEMA polycarbonate enclosures. The enclosures have been UL certified to meet NEMA 1, 2, 3, 3R, 3RX, 3S, 3SX, 3X, 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6P, 12 & 13 and IP65, IP66, IP67 & IP68 requirements.
The only product that could be better than Bud’s PN series NEMA4 /IP65 plastic boxes is their new PN-A series which is rated NEMA 6P and is are IP68 plastic boxes. While the original series is able to withstand a strong water spray, the new series has been tested to withstand being submerged under more than a meter of water and for more than 30 minutes.
Rittal North America has recently announced the launch of its new AX Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester line of enclosures offering advantages of sophisticated technology combined with the benefits of an extremely robust material.
Pixus Technologies, a provider of embedded computing and enclosure solutions, now offers a conduction-cooled model for their 3U OpenVPX Chassis Manager. Compliant to the VITA 46.11 specification for system management and to VITA 48.2 for mechanical design, the Tier 2 Pixus OpenVPX Chassis Manager monitors at least 6 temperature sensors and 10 fans with custom options available.
Rittal is replacing its previous KS series with the new fibreglass enclosures AX and so completely redefining fibreglass enclosure technology. The development is based on Rittal’s technology for sheet steel and stainless-steel enclosures, which can be used to greatly simplify and speed up manufacturing processes in panel building and switchgear manufacturing. Now, for the first time, fibreglass enclosures also feature this system technology.
Designed to house electrical, electronic, hydraulic or pneumatic controls and instruments, the Type 4 two-door freestanding enclosure from Hammond Manufacturing provides protection where equipment may be hosed down or otherwise be very wet, or in specific applications.
Automation and process efficiency are driving consistent growth for automobile manufacturers and suppliers across the entire value chain. Rittal is there, every step of the way, to ensure controls, systems and machinery are protected and running at peak efficiency. It’s line of NEMA-rated enclosures, robust climate control systems and reliable power solutions safeguard automated controls and machines that are the heart of the modern automotive industry.
