INDUSTRIAL ENCLOSURES

As factory production machines today become more flexible, the job of industrial enclosures become very complex. Industrial enclosures protect control components from harsh environments including dirt, chemicals, moisture, heat and physical harm. Furthermore, enclosures protect personnel working in the vicinity of equipment. And plant engineers are placing automation devices closer to points of control, rather than housing them in a central control enclosure. 

The components inside of the enclosure are selected based on application, overall footprint, installation location, thermal loading, and long term utilization. Advances in industrial enclosures and the components installed allow designers to control internal temperatures and humidity based on the enclosures environmental ratings and attachments that cool or heat the enclosure system.

Most controls systems today need some form of cooling in order to insure reliable operation. “A difficult challenge designing temperature control”.  If heat is not dissipated, premature failure of the electronics will result.  

Keeping operating temperatures within the manufacturers specifications can be difficult. Factors that affect the thermal performance of an enclosure and the amount of cooling required includes, heat dissipated within the enclosure, maximum ambient temperature, the enclosure material, mounting, and plant air quality.

Rittal Corporation invites you to learn more at www.Rittal.com on how to design the best solutions for your inside or outside environments.