When choosing an enclosure, care must be taken to select the most suitable material by considering:
- location
- level of pollution
- temperature
- UV levels
- vibration
- humidity
Typical enclosure materials include Aluminium, powder coated Mild Steel or Stainless Steel. Enclosures that are sealed to IP65 are commonly mistaken as being suitable for all outside environments. Some powder coated mild steel or Aluminium enclosure may degrade and corrode under certain environmental conditions.
Installing enclosures in an external environment may also result in condensation forming on the inside of the enclosure, resembling water ingress. This is caused by a difference in temperature between inner and outer surfaces of the enclosure and the most common solution is to fit an anti-condensation heater and breather gland within the enclosure.
When the product is subject to chemical cleaning a stainless steel enclosure is recommended although the correct grade of stainless steel must be selected.
Please consult our expert technical department on [email protected] or call us on +44(0)1543 375 541 and we can recommend the best product for your project.
