Enclosures & Panels Features

IP ratings: The importance of understanding your manufacturing environment

iPhone users can dive to a maximum depth of 6m for up to 30 minutes with the new iPhone 15, rated IP68. Ingress protection (IP) ratings provide valuable information about the protection level of an electrical enclosure against the intrusion of solid objects and liquids. Here, David Strain, Technical Director of Technidrive, explores the importance of IP ratings in protecting equipment from common environmental hazards in industrial applications.

Solid solutions: Concrete installation optimises data centre’s electrical network

Developing a high-tech data centre to house blue-chip companies demands a quality finish. Setting the electrics within the structure’s concrete walls achieves a premium design, but with businesses waiting to relocate, the project has to be completed on schedule. CMB Electrical is completing a £2.5m electrical installation in partnership with Spelsberg UK, which is providing its IBT enclosures for use within the in-situ concrete cast.

When your electrical equipment is outdoors, don’t forget about climate control!

In the world of electrical infrastructure, the notion of outdoor installations often comes with a misconception – a belief that once equipment is placed outside, nature will regulate its temperature. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Sitting equipment in the great outdoors is not a ‘fit and forget’ solution, if anything, once something goes outside, the need for a secure and protective environment increases drastically.

Optimising cable management to ensure efficiency in utility-scale PV systems

Utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems typically generate several megawatts (MW) of electricity and are key contributors to green energy and sustainability.

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The evolution of enclosure thermostats(02/08/2023)

What did enclosure climatisation look like in the old times – and how has it evolved since? Here, DPA gains a rare insight into this from the founders of STEGO, which has been involved in thermal management technology for over 40 years.
Solar energy enclosures illuminate brighter future for Haiti(02/08/2023)

Amidst the pressing challenges faced by Haiti due to a lack of electricity, a transformative partnership between Ohio State University's Solar Energy Society and Stahlin Non-Metallic Enclosures emerged to empower Haitian communities through solar power.
Engine electronics protection vital for off-road buggy success(02/08/2023)

Blitzworld buggies are known for their performance and durability, whether on-road or off-road, so much so that one of the vehicles stars in EA Sports’ smash video game, Dirt 5. Whether it's mud, gravel or water, Blitzworld buggies are designed to handle driving in all conditions, thanks to their robust construction and cutting-edge technology.
What you need to check before specifying an outdoor enclosure(02/08/2023)

If you’re a design engineer or an operator in charge of vital outdoor technology which is dependent on automation and IT equipment (such as servers, UPS batteries, PLCs, and inverter drives), then you’ll need to ensure that all this equipment is sufficiently protected. This protection will be provided by an enclosure, but it’s important to select one that suits both your application and its location.
How to specify HMI enclosures for industrial electronics equipment(02/08/2023)

Industrial automation continues to grow rapidly, as the leading players vie to boost productivity and strip out costs. Globally, the industrial automation market was valued at around £155 billion in 2018. Analysts expect it to reach around £220 billion by 2025.