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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PC Enclosures – Dustproof Computer Solutions

This entry was published on January 23, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Dust can be one of the biggest enemies of a computer. It can get into the workings of a machine and clog up filters and vents. This can cause over-insulation and can short circuit electronics. Dust is one of the primary reasons for the early failure of a computer, so it’s important to protect PCs […]

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PC Enclosures – Waterproof Computer Solutions

This entry was published on January 21, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Water and electrical equipment such as computers are not happy bedfellows which makes using a computer in wet areas a hazardous undertaking. However, water is liberally used in industrial areas particularly food preparation areas. Unfortunately, most computer enclosures are not designed with any waterproofing in mind and taken into an industrial environment these off-the-shelf computers […]

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Protecting Computers in Hostile Environments

This entry was published on January 20, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Having worked in both an office environment and an industrial shopfloor I am only too aware of the differences in working in the two extremes. Whilst on a shopfloor you can no longer walk around in your best suit and day shoes. Instead workers who are employed in industrial areas have to wear protective clothing […]

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NEMA Codes Explained

This entry was published on January 18, 2009 by Richard N Williams

When selecting an enclosure whether it is for an industrial computer or other type of electrical advice it is important to understand what protection it offers here is a list of the American NEMA codes that signify the protection the enclosures offer. Here are some of the most common NEMA codes used in the industrial […]

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Industrial Computers and NEMA Codes

This entry was published on January 16, 2009 by Richard N Williams

With industrial computers it is important to understand in what conditions the machines can be used in and what elements they offer protection against. NEMA codes are similar in effect to the European IP rating system (Ingress Protection) but are established by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) of North America. However, unlike the European […]

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Outdoor Digital Signage and LCD Enclosures

This entry was published on January 15, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Many businesses spend a huge amount of their annual budget on advertising and you don’t need me to tell you that advertising can be really expensive but it is worthwhile if it generates income. However, in the current economic climate and with customers reluctant to make investments adverts yield less income than they were a […]

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The Most Commonly Used IP codes

This entry was published on January 14, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Here are some of the most commonly used IP codes in the industrial computer enclosure industry. The IP codes signify how much protection the enclosures offer against the penetration of foreign bodies and permeation of water. The two digits signify the protection against solid objects (the first digit) and liquids (the second digit. The greater […]

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Industrial Computers and IP Ratings

This entry was published on January 12, 2009 by Richard N Williams

It is commonplace in the industrial computer industry to keep coming across the term ‘IP rating,’ this article will examine the IP rating system, explaining what it means and where it is used. IP stands for ‘ingress protection’ and is usually assigned to enclosures and in industrial computers this is the enclosure that houses the […]

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Computer Filth

This entry was published on January 10, 2009 by Richard N Williams

A recent study has discovered that computer keyboards house more germs than toilet seats even harbouring potentially lethal bacteria such MRSA. Experts say there are over 3,000 microbes per square inch on the average keyboards compared to just 49 microbes on a toilet seat! With the increasing use of computers in the health professions they […]

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Why use an Armagard Industrial Computer Enclosure

This entry was published on January 8, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Thousands of European manufacturers rely on PC and printer enclosures from Armagard. In addition to our standard range, if you require a custom made design for a large volume of enclosures, Armagard will work with you to design solution to fit your company requirements. Computer Protection costs a fraction to your overall shop floor Investment. […]

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