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Support arm systems for machine operation don’t just need a smart design and high load-bearing capacity; they should also offer operators easy and straightforward cable management capability.  Cables need to be acces …

Electrical Safety Assured with Rittal’s TS 8 Baying System Safety and security are two high priorities for installers and users of electrical switchgear.  To prevent personal injury or property damage as a result of issue …

Rittal will be showcasing some of its leading enclosure technologies at Drives and Controls 2016. Visitors to Rittal’s Stand D230 will be able to view its innovative modular enclosures, power distribution, and climate control syste …

New 300 series carry cases are strong, light and comfortable to handle Electronic enclosures specialist OKW has added the 300 series of high quality carry cases to its range. These modern and highly versatile transportation cases protect electronics, i …

Interior installation: rapid and roomy High packing densities in enclosures and very short project times are just two of the challenges that switchgear manufacturers have to face today.  In any electrical engineering company where enclosures …

A Rittal Ri4Power switchgear and busbar system has been installed in Logos Hope, a 442-passenger ship. The ocean liner, which sails around ports predominantly in South-East Asia, Africa and the Middle East, is operated on behalf of OM Sh …

METCASE has added new TECHNOFEET universal case feet to its wide range of accessories for electronic enclosures. These stylish and modern feet can be specified with or without tilt legs, making them perfect for laboratory equipment or other desktop ins …

OKW has launched its pioneering new range of CONNECT enclosures for wired or USB electronics. CONNECT is aimed at electronics applications where the unit is connected to a cable, sits between cables or where the units are joined with USB connectors. Ty …

Protecting people who work with electrical switchgear is clearly of paramount importance. Their guaranteed safety can often only be achieved through the use of tested and standardised products and equipment.  But switchgear components must al …

OKW’s SMART-BOX features flush-fitting hinged trims which hide all the fixings OKW has added a new size to its SMART-BOX range of advanced sealed enclosures for industrial electronics: 130 x 220 x 60 mm. SMART-BOX is designed to enhance the aesth …

OKW has extended its award-winning MINITEC range of plastic handheld enclosures by adding a USB Type A intermediate ring and a belt strap eyelet.MINITEC – which recently won an iF Product Design Award – is a modern range of ergonomic enclos …

ROLEC’S tough new range of aluSMART aluminium enclosures features a hidden mounting bracket for swift installation and added security.New aluSMART is similar to ROLEC’s tried and trusted aluCLIC range (which has click-to-fit mounting) but o …

Following popular demand from design engineers, TEKO has launched its new TEK-USB standard USB enclosure.TEK-USB is perfect for a wide range of OEM applications including USB dongles, pen drives and wireless transmitters.The enclosures have an attracti …

Designers and technical buyers in mechanical engineering can now plan machinery and process cooling more easily than ever thanks to the new Rittal TopTherm Configurator.The online tool will help users precisely determine the necessary cooling output, q …

New customisation options are now available for METCASE’s UNIMET-PLUS desktop and portable instrument enclosures.UNIMET-PLUS is a high quality range of robust metal cases for laboratory and communications equipment, medical and wellness devices, …

Kiesling has launched a new 3D laser centre, the Perforex LC 3015,significantly expanding the performance range of its Perforexenclosure machining centres. As well as machining panels, manufacturers of controllersand switchgear …

Desk stations and wall holders are now available for OKW’s tough new range of DATEC-COMPACT handheld electronic enclosures for outdoor use.OKW created the DATEC-COMPACT range to meet growing demand for mobile applications in harsh environments: d …

Rittal, a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control and IT infrastructure, has launched a new modular Ri4Power busbar system with a 185mm busbar centre distance.The Ri4Power …

Manufacturing can become faster and much more flexiblewith consistent, IT-assisted value chains. A newly publishedwhitepaper from Rittal shows the key role IT plays in whatis termed Industry 4.0 and explains how companies canestablish the infrastr …

Running manufacturing automation systems at high temperatures will have a major negative impact on the system’s performance and reduce its service life. By not keeping their drives at or close to their optimum operating temperature, manufact …

ROLEC’s inoCASE and inoCASEmini electronic enclosures are now available in V4A stainless steel for added strength, resilience and corrosion resistance.ROLEC inoCASE and inoCASEmini are rated IP 66 as standard for challenging environments such as …

OKW’s multifunction INTERFACE-TERMINAL enclosures are now suitable for touchscreen applications. The cases can be ordered with a high quality glass panel fitted in the top to protect the touchscreen underneath.INTERFACE-TERMINAL is an extremely v …

Rittal has launched a new EC Speed Control, compatiblewith larger models from the TopTherm EC fan-and-filterunit range (uninstalled air throughputs between 180 m³/hand 900 m³/h).Fan-and-filter units with electronically commutated (EC)motors f …

OKW’s metal enclosures division METCASE has extended its bestselling COMBIMET range of aluminium 19” rack mount enclosures with new Version T open models.Version T is for networking, communications, laboratory and studio systems that requir …

Computer Multi Control solutions (CMCs) have been widely embraced by IT managers. A CMC provides real-time monitoring and remote management of data centres, delivering significant benefits including lower costs, increased up-time, the protection o …

Rittal’s range of products can provide the precise environment requirements for a G59 installation.As with any electrical installation, the environment for a G59 alternative power connection is critical to protect the sensitive electrical compone …

There are many and varied benefits to automation which a large number of industry sectors have clearly embraced.  It seems strange then that so many panel builders, given they are regular suppliers to these sectors, have been slow to embrace the c …

OKW’s CARRYTEC M portable instrument enclosures are now available in a new slim version for tablet style electronics.CARRYTEC M Slim is aimed at tablets and instruments which have more modest space requirements …

Industrial enclosures manufacturer ROLEC has unveiled its new range of profiPLUS designer suspension arms.Elegant and ergonomic, the profiPLUS modular system offers a huge range of couplings, joints and sections to create the perfect suspension arm sol …

OKW’s metal enclosures division METCASE is pioneering the use of digital printing for front panels, rack cases and instrument housings – saving customers time and money.METCASE’s new state of the art digital technology means legends, …

OKW has added two new iPad Air front panels to its INTERFACE-TERMINAL multifunction electronic enclosures range – enabling the tablets to be securely mounted to walls or desks, or in a robust handheld enclosure to help prevent damage or even thef …

To simplify the often time-consuming and complicated calculation of enclosure cooling and heating require-ments use Rittal’s Therm 6.3 software. Input the dimensions and position of your panel, together with the heat loss of the equipment install …

To simplify the often time-consuming and complicated calculation of enclosure cooling and heating require-ments use Rittal’s Therm 6.3 software. Input the dimensions and position of your panel, together with the heat loss of the equipment install …

Rittal fan-and-filter units with EC (electronically commutated) motors should be the preferred choice for energy efficiency in enclosure climate control, as their operating ratio is significantly higher than standard AC fan-and-filter units.Using …

Plastic enclosures designed specifically for pole mounted electronics are now available from ROLEC.Its technoPLUS range features a dedicated bracket for horizontal or vertical mounting on poles, masts and other street furniture.For more information, pl …

Efficient drive systems, idle power loss reductions and the renewable energy sector all require safe, reliable DC solutions and while they cannot replace AC applications across the board, they are definitely growing in importance.To read more, please c …

Rittal has expanded its modular TS IT rack to offer more than 100 configurations, providing customers with more options and greater flexibility for their IT enclosures. The enclosure portfolio comprises a wide range of dimensions that can be combined w …

OKW has added new Round and Oval models to its elegant new range of SYNERGY electronic enclosures – its first to be manufactured from both plastic and aluminium.To read more, click on the Trade Link.

For switchgear with ratings above 1600 amps, Air Circuit Breakers (ACB) and copper connections have to be tested for short circuit and the effects of heat rise.To read more, click on the Trade Link.

The development of a power station plant room not only provided logistical and technical issues but also harsh environmental considerations for Nova Controls during their installation of water treatment PLC for a Yorkshire biomass site. The performance …