ETA ECOR Unibody wall-mount enclosure, Concealed hinge, Slotted 1/4 turn latch, UL Type (NEMA) 1 / 3R / 12, IP66, mild steel, light gray (RAL 7035), double door 24 x 31 x 12" (600 x 800 x 300mm) HxWxD
Requires ECMP-2431(WH) mounting plate MPN : EC080630.U
Out Of StockETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, single front door / solid rear panel, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12, 3R; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 79 x 39 x 24" nominal (2000 x 1000 x 600 mm - HxWxD)
INCLUDES:
• EUPA-7939 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUFI-7924B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-043924B or EUZE-083924B Plinth Kit
In StockETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, narrow double-door / solid rear panel, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 71 x 39 x 39" nominal (1800 x 1000 x 1000 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-7139 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-7139 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-7139B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-043939B or EUZE-083939B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, narrow double-door / solid rear panel, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 71 x 39 x 31" nominal (1800 x 1000 x 800 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-7139 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-7139 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-7131B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-043931B or EUZE-083931B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, narrow double-door / solid rear panel, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 71 x 39 x 24" nominal (1800 x 1000 x 600 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-7139 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-7139 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-7124B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-043924B or EUZE-083924B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, narrow double-door / solid rear panel, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 71 x 39 x 20" nominal (1800 x 1000 x 500 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-7139 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-7139 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-7120B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-043920B or EUZE-083920B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, narrow double-door / solid rear panel, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 71 x 39 x 16" nominal (1800 x 1000 x 400 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-7139 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-7139 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-7116B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-043916B or EUZE-083916B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, front double-door / rear double-door, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, Front-entry Mounting Panel, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 2200 (87)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-8747 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-8747 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-8731B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-044731B or EUZE-084731B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, front double-door / rear double-door, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, Front-entry Mounting Panel, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 2200 (87)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-8747 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-8747 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-8724B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-044724B or EUZE-084724B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, front double-door / rear double-door, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, Front-entry Mounting Panel, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 2200 (87)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-8747 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-8747 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-8720B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-044720B or EUZE-084720B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, single front door / single rear door, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12, 3R; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 87 x 39 x 39" nominal (2200 x 1000 x 1000 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-8739 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-8739 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-8739B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-043939B or EUZE-083939B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, single front door / single rear door, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12, 3R; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 87 x 39 x 31" nominal (2200 x 1000 x 800 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-8739 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-8739 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-8731B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-043931B or EUZE-083931B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, single front door / single rear door, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12, 3R; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 87 x 39 x 24" nominal (2200 x 1000 x 600 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-8739 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-8739 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-8724B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-043924B or EUZE-083924B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, single front door / single rear door, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12, 3R; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 87 x 39 x 20" nominal (2200 x 1000 x 500 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-8739 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-8739 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-8720B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-043920B or EUZE-083920B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, single front door / single rear door, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12, 3R; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 87 x 31 x 39" nominal (2200 x 800 x 1000 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-8731 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-8731 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-8739B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-043139B or EUZE-083139B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, single front door / single rear door, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12, 3R; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 87 x 31 x 31" nominal (2200 x 800 x 800 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-8731 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-8731 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-8731B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-043131B or EUZE-083131B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, single front door / single rear door, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12, 3R; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 87 x 31 x 24" nominal (2200 x 800 x 600 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-8731 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-8731 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-8724B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-043124B or EUZE-083124B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, single front door / single rear door, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12, 3R; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 87 x 31 x 20" nominal (2200 x 800 x 500 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-8731 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-8731 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-8720B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-043120B or EUZE-083120B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, single front door / single rear door, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12, 3R; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 87 x 24 x 39" nominal (2200 x 600 x 1000 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-8724 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-8724 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-8739B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-042439B or EUZE-082439B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, single front door / single rear door, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12, 3R; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 87 x 24 x 31" nominal (2200 x 600 x 800 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-8724 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-8724 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-8731B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-042431B or EUZE-082431B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, single front door / single rear door, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12, 3R; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 87 x 24 x 24" nominal (2200 x 600 x 600 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-8724 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-8724 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-8724B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-042424B or EUZE-082424B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, single front door / single rear door, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12, 3R; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 87 x 24 x 20" nominal (2200 x 600 x 500 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-8724 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-8724 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-8720B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-042420B or EUZE-082420B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, single front door / single rear door, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12, 3R; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 87 x 16 x 39" nominal (2200 x 400 x 1000 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-8716 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-8716 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-8739B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-041639B or EUZE-081639B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderETA E NUX Cabinet enclosure, single front door / single rear door, lever-operated, multi-point latch system, NEMA / UL Type 1, 12, 3R; IP55, Light Gray (RAL 7035), 87 x 16 x 31" nominal (2200 x 400 x 800 mm - HxWxD)
COMMON OPTIONS:
• EUPA-8716 Front Entry Mounting Panel
• WTKB-002 Front Entry Mounting Panel Brackets
• EUPL-8716 Side Entry Mounting Panel
• EUFI-8731B Side Panels (Qty. 1 per E NUX cabinet assembly)
• EUKU-002 Baying Kit (Qty. 1 per Cabinet Union)
• EUZE-041631B or EUZE-081631B Plinth Kit
Built To OrderFactoryMation offers one of the widest selections of industrial electrical enclosures in the industry. We have partnered with the best enclosure manufacturers in the world to offer a vast array of models in many types, styles, materials, and sizes. Combine this great product selection with our industry leading prices and delivery, and you have an unparalleled value for industrial enclosures. These enclosures protect equipment from harsh industrial environments. Electrical enclosure options vary greatly to suit every need, ranging from polymer to metal and wall-mounted to free-standing.
• Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Non-metallic (Fiberglass and Polycarbonate)
• Various hinge styles and latch options
• NEMA/UL Type 1, 3R, 4, 4x, 12, 13 ratings available
• IP55, 56, 65, and 66 ratings available
• Sizes from 6x6x4” to 72x36x16” available
• Many options and accessories
Shop Wall Mount - Steel
Shop Wall Mount - Stainless Steel
Shop Wall Mount - Non-metallic
• Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Non-metallic (Fiberglass and Polycarbonate)
• Various hinge styles and latch options
• NEMA/UL Type 1, 3R, 4, 4x, 12, 13 ratings available
• IP55, 56, 65, and 66 ratings available
• Sizes from 6x6x4” to 72x36x16” available
• Many options and accessories
Shop Wall Mount - Steel
Shop Wall Mount - Stainless Steel
Shop Wall Mount - Non-metallic
• Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, and Fiberglass
• Single-door, Double-door, and Multi-door options
• NEMA/UL Type 3R, 4, 4x, 12, 13 ratings available
• IP55, 56, 65, and 66 ratings available
• Sizes from 6x6x4” to 72x36x16” available
• Many options and accessories
Shop Free Standing & Floor Mount
Modular enclosures offer the greatest versatility and number of design options.
• Mild Steel and Stainless Steel (special order)
• Single-door and double-door units
• Combinable units allow for many size and design options
• Open profiles with 25mm hole pattern allow almost limitless choices for accessory location
• NEMA/UL Type 4, 4x, 12, 13 ratings available
• IP55, 65, and 66 ratings available
• 63x24x12” to 87x47x24 unit sizes available
Shop Modular Enclosures
Junction Boxes house multiple wires and protect them from accidental damage.
• Polycarbonate and Mild Steel
• Single-door units
• Screw Cover and Hinged Cover
• UL Type 4,4X, 6, 12, 13
• IP66/67 and IK08 ratings available
• All models DIN Rail Mountable
• Sizes from 3x3x2” to 12x12x5” available
Shop Junction Boxes
Operator Interface Enclosures are used to hold Human Machine Interface devices such as touch panels, pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lights etc.
• Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Polycarbonate, and Fiberglass
• Pushbutton interfaces available in 22mm-30mm
• NEMA/UL Type 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 13
• Consoles and consolets
• Computer Workstations, Free standing or Desktop versions
Shop Operator Interfaces
Thermal Management systems are used to monitoring and control temperature and humidity within an electrical enclosure.
• Thermostats available in 32 to 140° with UL/CE approval
• Condensation Heaters with 240VAC Max and UL/CE approval
• Various Cooling Fans, Vents, Filters and Air Conditioners offered in Indoor UL Type 12 models and Outdoor models with UL Type 4 ratings
• Heat Exchangers, Air to Air, available in Indoor UL Type 12 and Outdoor UL Type 3R, 4 ratings
• Heat Exchangers, Air to Water, available in UL Type 12 ratings.
• Vortex Coolers up to IP66 and Type 4X with CE and UL certifications
Shop Thermal Management
FactoryMation offers numerous accessories for your enclosure needs.
• Mounting Panels/ Profiles
• Door/ Latch Options
• Mounting Options: Keys, locks, replacement doors, etc.
• Service/ Replacement Parts
• Protective Accessories: Drip Shields, Removable Wire Covers, etc.
• Lighting Accessories: LED & Fluorescent Lights
• Enclosure Hole Plugs
Shop Enclosure Accessories
FactoryMation can add custom cutouts to any of our industrial enclosures and subpanels. We can cut holes to your specifications so that the enclosure arrives ready for assembly.
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An industrial enclosure is a metallic or non-metallic housing unit typically used to protect electrical control components and wiring. The enclosure could be made from: steel, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, or fiberglass. Many enclosure options offer varying degrees of environmental protection from elements such as foreign objects, dust, water, oil, chemicals, and rain as provided with UL/NEMA Type 1, 3, 3R, 4, 12 or 13 ratings and/or ingress protection ratings (IP ratings) of various levels.
Enclosures are very generic in nature so they can be used almost anywhere protection of electrical and wiring components is required. Some common applications where enclosures are used are:
• Automation Controls
• Building HVAC
• Electrical Switchgear and Junctions
• Food Processing
• Irrigation Control
• Lighting Systems
• Low Voltage Power Distribution
• Machine Tool Systems
• Material Handling Equipment
• Mobile Telecom Systems
• Water Treatment Controls
• WiFi Networks
Industrial Enclosures are used in many industries. Some industries where the uses of industrial enclosures are prevalent are:
• Building Control
• Process Automation
• Infrastructure
• Alternative & Renewable Energy
• Industrial Control
• Networking/IT
• Marine and Offshore
• Oil & Gas. Food & Bev
• Pulp & Paper
• Water & Waste Water Treatment
• Air Transportation
• Rail Transportation
• Utilities
We offer a tremendous selection of electrical enclosures and selecting the right enclosure can be daunting. There are many criteria that can be used to select an enclosure. The importance of each of these criteria is dependent on the requirements for your application. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind when selecting the enclosure that will work best for your application:
The required size of an enclosure often depends on the space required for the components you will be installing inside.
1. It is often helpful to do a layout of the control components you will install onto the subpanel of the enclosure. You will also want to consider the maximum depth of the components installed on the subpanel. See Diagram
2. Next you will want to determine any components mounted to the door or body of the enclosure and determine the ingress spacing requirements for those components. See Diagram
3. Once you add the spacing required for subpanel components and the ingress measurements, you should have a good idea of the enclosure size requirements.
Mild Steel: Enclosures composed of hot or cold rolled steel. Mild steel enclosures are extremely durable and modifiable. The powder coat paint finish offers adequate protection for indoor and some outdoor applications. However, mild steel may not be the best choice for corrosion resistance.
Fiberglass: Offers protection against exposure to many harsh chemicals. Fiberglass is also lightweight and strong. Therefore, they possess high impact strength and rigidity. Fiberglass also has some insulating value and can be an advantage or disadvantage when considering heat dissipation.
Stainless Steel: Extremely durable with the advantage of corrosion resistance, thus making them ideal for harsh applications. Stainless steel excels in applications where daily cleaning with harsh chemicals or mild abrasives is required.
Polycarbonate: Composed of thermoplastic flexible resin, polycarbonate enclosures usually boast of light weight, a wide temperature range, and high impact resistance. However, these are not suitable for environments containing strong alkalis or organic solvents.
Indoor Installation
You will need to determine the degree of protection required for your installation environment. Some considerations are atmospheric conditions such as the presence of dust, falling or pressurized liquids, and/or high humidity levels. Moderate condensation, which may occur occasionally due to temperature variations, should also be considered. Sometimes special service conditions can exist, and the enclosures must be suitable for each situation
Degree of Protection Required
The degree of protection provided by any enclosure against ingress of solid foreign bodies and liquid is indicated by the UL Type Rating (based on UL50 and UL50E), NEMA Type Rating (based on NEMA 250), and/or the IP Rating (based on IEC 60529). Most enclosures offered by FactoryMation have UL Type ratings as well as IP ratings. For more information on UL Type ratings or IP ratings you can use the related links to access our knowledgebase.
Chemical Agents
In certain installations a high degree of hygiene is needed for which chemical products are used. Good examples of these installations are to be found in the chemical industry and in food processing. For these types of applications, materials such as stainless steel or non-metallic enclosures may be recommended.
Outdoor Installation
Climate Conditions
In outside installations, the enclosure is exposed to rain, wind, etc., and therefore it is necessary to bear these conditions in mind and choose the enclosure with the sufficient ingress protection rating that guarantees that water will not penetrate. Some applications require additional protection such as rain-hoods which help protect the gasket and avoiding possible deterioration. Consideration should also be given to temperature range and condensation.
Geographical Conditions
Depending on the environmental conditions and the geographical situation that the enclosure will occupy, it is possible that the enclosure has to be protected against corrosion (ie. proximity to coast, etc.). Saline or high humidity environments may require the use of stainless steel or non-metallic (fiberglass or polycarbonate) enclosures. In marine environments with a high salinity the use of Stainless Steel 304 is not sufficient. Stainless Steel 316L, has better qualities against corrosion, and ensures the performance of the enclosure. For environments where chemical products are present it is necessary to analyze each case individually since the chemical agents affect stainless steel material in different ways
Abrupt Temperature Changes
If the internal temperature of the enclosure is reduced rapidly (which can and does occur under ‘normal’ weather conditions) the pressure inside a high IP rating enclosure may be significantly lower than the ambient pressure outside, thereby inducing a suction effect through the gasket areas. This could result in moisture around the gaskets being drawn into the enclosure. Therefore, consideration should be given to ventilating the enclosure.
Condensation
Condensation occurs due to differences in temperature between the inner and outer surfaces of the enclosure. Therefore, condensation can also occur on the inner components, which can cause the appearance of corrosion or defects. To avoid condensation, ventilation and/or thermal management can be used.
Special Service Conditions
From airborne debris and temperature variations to ultraviolet (UV) rays, environmental elements can have a significant impact on the performance of an enclosure. All electronic equipment needs to be able to withstand the physical demands of the environment in which it is to be used. Some additional environmental considerations include but are not limited to:
1. Abnormal ambient air temperature and humidity may require thermal management products to meet application requirements. FactoryMation offers a large range of thermal management products.
2. Presence of corrosive substances may require special paint or pre-treatment that will endure harsh conditions. Contact FactoryMation for special enclosure paint requirements.
3. Electrical enclosures can be exposed to vibrations in areas such maritime environments, earthquake risk areas, nuclear power plants, military areas. These applications may require special certifications such as vibration tests carried out according to the “Rules for Ships” of Det Norske Veritas Class A by DEKRA. Some enclosures offered by FactoryMation offer these certifications.
4. Some application areas require seismic test certification such as the IEEE Std. 344-1987 Recommended Practice for Seismic Qualification of Class 1E Equipment for Nuclear Power Generating Stations. Contact FactoryMation for enclosures that meet these requirements.
You can use the facet selection tools on the FactoryMation website to quickly sort through the vast array of enclosures offered and narrow your choices according to the following criteria:
• Dimensions – Height, Width, Depth
• Category and Type of Enclosure
• Environmental Range (ie. UL Type ratings)
• Color
• Material
• Manufacturer
• Price
