Electrical Enclosures: What is the difference between NEMA 4 and NEMA 4X?
HERE IS A COMPARISON OF THE NEMA 4 & 4X RATINGS NEMA 4 Rating Definition: Enclosure is intended for indoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against windblown dust and rain, splashing water, and hose directed water; undamaged by ice which forms on the enclosure or cabinet. Applications: NEMA 4 industrial enclosures can be used in numerous industrial applications […]
Mobile NEMA 6, 6P Enclosures for Mining with Non-Corrosive Stainless Steel Wheel Casters
There evident continuous business opportunities in the mining industry today, several manufacturers – especially companies who produces NEMA enclosures – are engineering & launching products that are designed specifically for use in mines. But because of severe, harsh environments for electronic products, there is an ongoing demand for well-designed, & […]
Electrical Enclosures: What is the NEMA 3R Rating?
NEMA 3R Definition with General Reference Applications NEMA 3R enclosures are widely used for outdoor applications for industrial uses, such as protecting electrical wiring and junction boxes. NEMA 3R enclosures protect electrical equipment from water ingress such as falling rain, sleet, snow and external ice formation caused by extreme cold weather. And NEMA 3R enclosures are compatible for both […]
Which is the Suitable Aluminum Enclosure Type: Diecast and Extruded Comparison
Aside from stainless steel, aluminum alloy has a lot of amazing properties that can be suitable for electrical enclosures. If you are considering to use this metal for your company’s next project, you are most likely equipped of the right knowledge about aluminum. But are you aware that the techniques […]
All About Polycarbonate Enclosures – Benefits and Different Enclosure Application.
In case you need an enclosure for any indoor and outdoor applications, aside from stainless steel and aluminum enclosures, engineers can opt to using polycarbonate enclosure. It is lightweight, incredibly versatile and rugged enclosures can can fit to many possible company applications. To take a closer look, here are the […]
The Best and Most Effective Way to Customize your Electrical Enclosure
To date, silk screening is one of the most effective ways of customizing an electrical enclosure. It is the easiest and the most affordable way. Any sides of the enclosure can be silkscreened as long as it is flat to avoid any deviance of the logo. Not only your logo […]
All About Waterproof Cable Glands
Waterproof cable glands are used to maintain the cutouts of your enclosure by keeping it waterproof. Usually, cable glands are used in NEMA 4X or IP rating. In this article, we will discuss what is a waterproof cable gland and how it can affect the features of your enclosures. What […]
NEMA ratings vs IP ratings continue
What is the difference between NEMA and IP ratings? To determine the difference between IP ratings to NEMA ratings, it is important to be knowledgeable in both enclosure rating standards. The most common IP ratings are: IP Standard Ratings IP54 – it has limited dust-tight protection and it protects equipment […]
NEMA Ratings vs IP Ratings
NEMA Ratings vs IP Ratings: Which one is better? NEMA and IP Ratings Explained Electrical enclosures are rated and differentiated according to their quality and efficiency to withstand and protect electronic equipment from harsh environmental elements such as ice formation – this also includes ingress of water & dust. The […]
IP Rating code explaination
Explain IP rating code. In IP ratings, water resistance can vary from water droplets or mild drip resistance, to spray jets and total submersion of electrical enclosures. For levels 3 and 4, to test the quality, water is delivered through an oscillating tube resembling a garden sprinkler, or this can […]