industrial PC enclosuesIndustrial enclosures are associated with the
equipment used at
industrial level. Industrial enclosures contain and protect the industrial equipment such as
industrial computers in rough and rugged industrial environment. Industrial
enclosures are available in various standards. These include rack enclosures, modular enclosures, operator interface enclosures, terminal and junction boxes, pushbutton enclosures, and console enclosures.
Rack Enclosures
Rack enclosures are also known as rack cabinets or laboratory enclosures. Rack enclosures keep the 19-inch rack mounted equipment. Also they can fit-in other standard sized
devices. Like other enclosures these also prevent the equipment from moisture and other external harmful objects. As we know that rack-mounted equipment is used in many applications such as industries or office. So rack enclosures are developed according to the applications. Rack enclosures are either T shaped or rectangular. The variety depends upon the construction material used.
Rack specifications
Inside height, width, and depth of a rack enclosure are associated with rack specifications and quite important to consider. Rack height is specified in U. 1U = 1.75 inches. Height is measured vertically, width horizontally, and depth is the rear and front side distance of the rack enclosure in its normal position. The other specifications include construction material, NEMA ratings, IP ratings, and mounting styles.
Operator Interface Controllers
Operator interface controllers are designed to contain and protect industrial control devices. These devices include keyboards, industrial monitors or
display screens, lights, and other such operating control devices. Besides the height, width, and depth, slope surface length is also important. The other specifications include construction material, NEMA ratings, IP ratings, and mounting styles.
Modular Enclosures
Module enclosures are designed to house small sized modular components. These may include small sized
NIC cards,
DAQ I / O modules, and other small sized
mobile devices. Moreover various modular enclosures housing smaller components can be combined to have custom enclosures. Like all the enclosures dimensions are very important to consider. Other specifications include construction material, NEMA ratings, IP ratings, and mounting styles.
Pushbutton Enclosures
Pushbutton enclosures are specifically designed to accommodate and prevent pushbuttons. Pushbutton enclosures are wedge shaped or rectangular with slanted or slope surface. These enclosures contain cutout so that the pushbuttons can be mounted on them. Pushbutton enclosure types include knockouts, locks, and keypads. The specifications include construction material, NEMA ratings, IP ratings, and mounting styles.
Console Enclosures
Console enclosures are specifically designed to prevent the sensitive equipment such as monitors from dirt, dust, moisture, and harsh environments. These enclosures have freestanding layout. The top or front contain a slop to mount the equipment. The construction material includes steel, stainless steel, and polycarbonate. The specifications include integrated hardware, viewing window, inner panel, writing surfaces, and instrument panels. Other specifications include NEMA ratings, IP ratings, and mounting styles.
Terminal and Junction Boxes
Terminal and Junction boxes are primarily designed to contain and protect electrical components and wiring. They normally contain T or rectangular shape. Extra feature associated with such enclosures include multiple cover junctions for greater safety, battery compartments, doors, bays, and inner panels. Other specifications include NEMA ratings, IP ratings, and mounting styles.
