Category: industrial computing

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 […]

Nema 4 – FAQ

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 […]

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 […]

PC Enclosures – Waterproof Computer Solutions

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Industrial Computers and IP Ratings

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 […]

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. […]

Computer Enclosures – Longevity for IT

As the world falls deeper into recession companies across the globe are looking for ways of saving money. Computers and other IT equipment are one obvious area where vast amounts of money can be saved. Every year in the UK alone over a million computers are disposed of and yet 99% of these are in […]

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 […]