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.
The 1551V miniature ventilated sensor enclosures from Hammond Manufacturing are designed to house sensors and small sub-systems installed in the manufacturing environment as part of IoT systems. While there is no relevant international standard, the 1551V enclosures are designed around the PCB sizes selected by leading sensor manufacturers for their latest generations of their products.
AutomationDirect adds new series and models of enclosures from Hammond. Hammond data communication racks provide a housing to mount data communication equipment and devices used in industrial environments. Wall-mount swingout rack enclosures include 19-inch mounting rails for easy installation of network access equipment. Rack cabinets and open wall-mount racks are ideal for securing equipment to vertical surfaces in limited spaces.
nVent Electric plc has recently introduced its Universal Free-Stand enclosure portfolio. Specially designed to reduce overall project lead time while providing safety and reliability during end-use applications, the new portfolio enables panel shop builders and systems integrators to do more business faster. Designed for flexibility, the Universal Free-Stand portfolio enables panel builders and integrators to start with simplified base enclosures and customize with accessories and modifications as needed.
Pepperl+Fuchs develops purge and pressurization system designed for use with large enclosures in Zone 1 hazardous areas often found in chemical/petrochemical and oil and gas applications.
AutomationDirect has added to its offering of Attabox enclosures and accessories from RobRoy. The Heartland series of polycarbonate enclosures from AttaBox is ideal for applications requiring protection from moisture, corrosive environments, UV exposure or extreme temperatures. The Heartland series carries NEMA 1, 3R, 4, 4X, 6P and 12 ratings, and is available in sizes up to 24 x 24 x 10 inches.
Customers that want to use large enclosures using purging either didn’t have the option or had an extended wait period for purging. Customers were forced to segment the enclosure into smaller enclosures increasing the size of the system and having to interconnect the enclosure together using Ex methods. This customer needs a system that is not only certified for large enclosures, but can also purge the enclosure faster and keep enclosure pressure low.
Rittal North America has recently announced the launch of its new TS IT Pro enclosures. These new cabinets are designed to meet the requirements of today and built with the trends of tomorrow in mind. They are ideal for a range of applications, from large scale deployments ready to roll in place, to high density cooling and cabling solutions.
Phoenix Contact ICS 50 Enclosure System is a 50mm Industrial Case System (ICS) with Integrated Cooling Elements (ICE) / heatsinks. Phoenix Contact ICS 50 provides integrated connectivity and a completely modular design. Standard interfaces such as RJ45, USB, D-SUB, and antennas help provide easy integration and seamless design. Phoenix Contact allows designers to optimize their PCB layouts for proper heat dissipation.
METCASE TECHNOMET 19” desktop mini-racks are now available in custom heights and depths to suit the customer’s rack mounted equipment.
