Grace Technologies: New 20″ Housing for GracePort+ HMI Cover Kits
April 15, 2021
Recently, Grace Technologies was pleased to announce new sizes to their line of GracePort+ HMI cover kits. The new 20″ housings will accommodate even more Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) than before, with the added benefit of including their custom line of GracePort components and Permanent Electrical Safety Devices (PESDs) conveniently installed within the large, protected housing. Previously available GracePort+ sizing options include 10″, 12″, 14″, & 16″ HMI cover kits.
Many facilities across the globe are capitalizing on the world of interconnectivity brought forth by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). With so many industrial products being connected to the internet, HMIs are becoming more and more sophisticated to keep up with the dominating trend of IIoT. These HMIs allow maintenance personnel to talk to their machines, much like the GracePort allows for safer connectivity between people and PLCs through closed doors.
Given the harsh industrial environments where these exposed HMIs are being installed, Grace has found a solution to improve their longevity of life by offering a protective housing for these expensive communication devices. Like the GracePort housings, these cover kits are designed to safeguard HMIs and provide protection for valuable components from dust, dirt, oil, water, and other environmental contaminants found in the industrial setting.
The GracePort+ complements their existing line of GracePort components and GracePESDs by conveniently placing them within a large, protected housing. The cover kit features a strong and rigid design, mounting securely to the outside of an enclosure and makes accessibility to electronic components easy. The standard GracePort+ HMI cover is UL Recognized with a polyurethane gasket for protection in harsh industrial environments and outdoor applications. The clear cover is made with polycarbonate thermoplastic and is UV rated.
Customization of the GracePort+ provides the ability to select specific configurations to meet precise needs with Grace’s full line of PESDs and GracePort components. Customers can also request special text and company logos to be printed on the faceplate. GracePort+ also allows for flexible mounting with hinges on the top, bottom, left, or right along with the ability to padlock the housing.
