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Industrial Computer Enclosure – A Buyers’ Guide (part 3)

Other considerations in choosing an industrial computer enclosure for a specific location are the possibility of extreme temperatures. In some industrial areas machinery and processes generate excess heat which is why many industrial computer enclosures are fitted with additional cooling systems. Some enclosures are even installed in ovens and other hot rooms. If the location […]

Industrial Computer Enclosure – A Buyers’ Guide (part 2)

Here are the numeric IP rating levels of protection for each digit: 1st Digit – Description of Protection Level: 0 Not protected 1 Protected against solid foreign objects of 50 mm diameter and greater 2 Protected against solid foreign objects of 12,5 mm diameter and greater 3 Protected against solid foreign objects of 2,5 mm […]

Industrial Computer Enclosure – A Buyers’ Guide (part 1)

Printers, monitors, touch screens, computer towers, desktop PC’s, keyboards, TV’s, clocks and any other sensitive electronics can be kept inside an industrial computer enclosure. Obviously the type of equipment to be used in the enclosure will govern the size and style of the cabinet, however, where it is going to be used will decide the […]

LCD Enclosure – A Revolution in Advertising

It may be hard to imagine a world without advertising but this use of commercial marketing has only been around for just over a century and it wasn’t until the 1930’s that marketers really began to understand the benefits of print advertising. The ‘Mad Men’ of the 1930’s began to understand the power that they […]

Use of Computers in Wash Room Environments

Computers, printers and touch screens have revolutionised the way we work and many industrial applications in particular, modern technologies and automation have greatly increased production, reduced waste and made processes more efficient. Protecting computers, printers or touchscreens from the hazardous elements of industrial areas is a particular challenge especially when no two industrial environments are […]

Computer Use in the Food Manufacturing Industry

Food manufacturing and processing is one of the success stories of the global economy. Food production is now not just a local industry as food products are now transported across the globe allowing a huge variety of products to be available on our supermarket shelves. One of the reasons for food productions success has been […]

LCD Enclosure and Industrial Display Protection

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 […]

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 […]