Category: computer cabinet

Industrial Computer – Automation: Improve Production and Reduce Waste

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 […]

PC Enclosures – Dustproof Computer Solutions

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 […]

Protecting Computers in Hostile Environments

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 […]

NEMA Codes Explained

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 […]

Industrial Computers and NEMA Codes

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 […]

The Most Commonly Used IP codes

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 […]

Computer Filth

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 […]

Why use an Armagard Industrial Computer Enclosure

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. […]

Industrial Computers – Working with Industrial Computer Enclosures

Computing in industry can be a difficult concept for many network administrators. Often industrial areas contain many elements that prohibit the use of a conventional PC: dust, dirt, water, extreme temperatures and risk of heavy impact. The most obvious solution if a piece of IT is required in an industrial area is to buy an […]

Armagard’s Medical Keyboards

Medical Keyboards provide a safer environment in an industry where germs, bacteria and viruses are lethal. It’s extremely durable and is built to withstand the kind of rigorous cleaning that would render other keyboards useless, making medical keyboards widely used in hospitals and other medical facilities. With its sealed feature the transfer of germs is […]