All Articles By Richard N Williams

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Richard N Williams is a writer and journalist based in Birmingham, UK. He has many years of experience writing about all aspects of the internet and digital technology. He is the author of several technology related books and his articles have appeared in various publications, trade magazines and online journals.

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LCD Enclosure and Industrial Display Protection

This entry was published on February 13, 2009 by Richard N Williams

There has been a revolution in display technology over the last few years. Thanks to the development of touch screens, due in part to the mobile phone explosion, this type of technology can be found everywhere. Touch screens have long been favoured in industrial applications because there is no need for separate input devices such […]

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Protecting Computer Equipment in Hazardous Conditions

This entry was published on February 9, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Automating shop floor processes is a no brainer. Computers can save money by reducing waste, increasing efficiency and speeding up production. Computers are now a valuable tool in the industrial environment and most production, manufacturing, distribution and industrial companies now use them, not just for controlling processes but they are also used in areas such […]

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Industrial PC Enclosures for all Areas (Part 2)

This entry was published on February 6, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Liquids: Liquids can potentially destroy a computer in moments. Water is by far the most common liquid and as it is conductive will finish off any computer if it is allowed to seep into the enclosure. Waterproof PC enclosures are also guided by the European IP system with the second number denoting the level of […]

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Industrial PC Enclosures for all Areas (Part 1)

This entry was published on February 4, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Any good workman will inform you that the right tool is essential for the right job. Protection for electrical equipment such as computers is no different, selecting the right enclosure for the right area is essential too. Industrial computer enclosures can be built and designed for any task in any area no matter how extreme […]

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Five Reasons Why Your Business Needs an Industrial Computer Enclosure

This entry was published on February 2, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Computers are now found in every aspect of our businesses. PC’s are just as likely to be found on the shop floor controlling production, despatch and stock control as they are in the office printing invoices and dealing with sales. Computers have even been designed to specially operate in the harsher conditions found in most […]

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Computer Protection for Hostile Areas

This entry was published on January 30, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Computers are not designed to last very long. Computer manufacturers design their machines knowing full well that within a year or two the machine will be out-of-date and probably replaced anyway. For this reason computers are assembled with cheap components and very few last beyond two to three years. However, for some processes, where performance […]

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Benefits of a Dustproof Computer

This entry was published on January 28, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Dust is often referred to as the computer killer. Dust is probably responsible for more computer and component failures than anything else. If you were to check your computer right now and removed the enclosure you will probably find a dust ball has built up inside the machine. The problem with dust is that it […]

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Protecting Computers from Water and Liquids

This entry was published on January 27, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Water is perhaps one of the most catastrophic elements to have around a computer or any other electrical equipment. Water is of course conductive (electricity passes through it easily) but it is also liquid which means it can penetrate even the smallest of gaps. We all know that it is a good idea to keep […]

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Industrial Computer – Automation: Improve Production and Reduce Waste

This entry was published on January 26, 2009 by Richard N Williams

In the current economic climate suggesting that you automate your production lines and spend money on expensive industrial computers may sound like lunacy, especially when you consider the process of industrial PC’s, yet it is during periods of recession when keeping ahead of your competitors can be the only way to survive. As the first […]

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Nema 4 – FAQ

This entry was published on January 24, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Who or what is NEMA? NEMA is the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (USA) and they provide a designation for enclosures, including computer enclosures as guidance to the level of protection they offer. NEMA is the United States equivalent of the International organisation IEC (International Electrotechnical Committee). The IEC issue IP ratings (Ingress Protection) that are […]

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