Enclosures
Mechanical combination lock from FDB offers simple fitment and operation
“KISS” is a well known injunction taken to heart daily by design engineers all over the world – and by the Panel Fittings specialists at FDB. This new Mechanical Combination Lock is designed to offer just that – simple fitment and simple operation with the benefits of a secure 4 digit user code.
IP67 wall mounted enclosures for harsh environments
The new 1555F range from Hammond Electronics is a family of rugged IP67 sealed enclosures designed for wall mounting PCB-based or DIN rail based equipment such as security components, control equipment and radio repeaters used in harsh industrial environments or outdoor applications. Available in RAL 7035 light gray and moulded in either general purpose ABS or flameproof polycarbonate, the units have a number of innovative features that provide e...
New VPX clamshells remove heat and protect PCBs in defence applications
Electronics enclosure manufacturer Schroff has introduced a new range of VPX clamshells that safeguard printed circuit boards in the extreme environmental conditions associated with defence applications. As well as providing an efficient conduction cooling method for transferring heat generated by high-performance components, the clamshells are designed to protect boards from the effects of shock and vibration.
Air routing for Rittal roof mounted TopTherm Plus cooling units
When using Rittal TopTherm-Plus roof mounted cooling units it is advisable to use the air duct system to ensure proper routing of the chilled air within the enclosure. It is possible to target the cold air directly to specific areas of the enclosure and ensure chilled air is not blowing directly at the exhaust of hot components. Using the air duct system can also reduce the risk of “short circuits” in the air supply that can reduce cooling un...
Rittal re-configures its electronics configurator
Rittal has responded to customer requests by updating their online subrack configurator. No longer limited to only those units shown in the catalogue, the subrack configurator now includes all the subracks possible from the parts in the product range. Almost 1000 different combinations are available for merging into a printable bill of materials which can be submitted directly for a quotation.
Schroff 40kW enclosure heat exchanger
The new Varistar LHX40 air/water heat exchanger from Schroff is capable of removing up to 40 kW of waste heat per cabinet, enabling increased server density of high performance blades without the risk of local hot spots or high overall ambient temperatures developing. The side-mounted unit fits to the left or right side of any 42U high 1200mm deep cabinet. At only 200mm wide, it will fit comfortably into a standard 800mm wide enclosure, enabling ...
Vero Technologies' factory modification services for enclosure panels
Standard front panels for enclosures and sub racks, typically conforming to sizes specified in international standards, are produced by many companies, giving users ready availability and a wide choice of suppliers. All such panels have one thing in common; they will usually need to be modified to suit the application before they can be used. Vero Technologies offer a rapid turn-round factory customisation service for its own manufactured panels,...
EMKA pin down costs with polyamide butt hinges
EMKA – market leaders in “everything but the enclosure” are pleased to offer yet another way for specialist enclosure builders to reduce costs and enhance quality. Polyamide versions of the popular 1056 series butt hinges are now available at huge cost reductions – dependent upon size, in the order of half the equivalent zinc die hinge.
Stahlin Only Enclosure Manufacturer To Currently Hold UL 1741 Certification
Stahlin Non-Metallic Enclosures, manufacturer of the world's most frequently specified fiberglass enclosure products, announces that they have been granted UL1741 Certification.
Updated AdvancedTCA website offers expanded content and easier navigation
Electronics packaging specialist Schroff has updated and expanded its www.a-tca.com website, which provides comprehensive technical information not only on AdvancedTCA but also on MicroTCA and AdvancedMC technology.