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Now may be the time to investigate available solutions to the problem of overheating panels. Rittal have a large range of cooling products that will address the problem.To read more click on the Trade Link.

ROLEC has unveiled is first ever range of stainless steel electronic enclosures: inoCASE V2A and inoCASEmini V2A.To read more click on the Link.

OKW’s metal enclosures division METCASE has launched an unsealed version of its UNIDESK sloping front terminal enclosures following customer demand.To read more click on the Link.

From 1st January 2015 it will be illegal to use any recycled or reclaimed ozone-depleting hydrochloro-fluorocarbon (HCFC) R22 refrigerant gas to service cooling units.To read more click on the Trade Link.

OKW has made specifying its INTERFACE-TERMINAL multifunction electronic enclosures quicker and easier by making the most popular combinations available as complete sets.To read more, click on the Trade Link.

Rittal's RiLine60 shrouded busbar system has been developed to distribute power up to 1600A and with an extensive range of adaptors allows design engineers total flexibility. With fast assembly and ingenious design RiLine60 is ideally suited for p …

ROLEC has extended its elegant range of starCASE IP 66 electronic enclosures by adding two new sizes.To read more, click on the Trade Link

Rittal’s new operating housings based on AE with handle strips, unveiled at this year’s Hanover Fair, have been noted for their attractive eye-catching design, based on the support arm system system CP 60/120/180. To read the full Press Rel …

Rittal's new TS 8 isolator door cover, when deployed in tandem with the actuation mechanisms, adjacent door locking and interconnecting rods, fulfils all requirements of the UL 508 A standard. (A requirement for the North American market.)To read …

Germany manufacturer SHW Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH, from the Swabian, manufacture moving column machine tools. Machinery from the company includes a 200-ton moving column milling machine, the PowerForce 8, which is used to mill wind turbine stators with a …

Kiesling Maschinentechnik, a member of the internationally successful Friedhelm Loh Group, is a specialist for automation solutions in switchgear manufacture. After a five-year development period, the Averex, the world’s first robotic wiring cent …

ROLEC has added Type R models to its handCASE handheld enclosures range – these enable design engineers to mount larger membrane keypads and displays.To read more, Click on our Trade Link below.

OKW’s metal enclosures division METCASE has added extruded handles to its range of accessories for custom 19” front panels, rack cases and chassis.To read more, click on the Trade Link.

‘How companies can succeed in the face of global competition’ is the subject of a recent White Paper sponsored by Rittal. International market research company IDC examined the influence that data centres have on the economic success of sma …

Rittal’s RiLine60, a fully shielded flexible busbar system with a wide range of busbar adaptors, has been extended to include a new OM adaptor ideally suited for the control panel manufacturer. Combining contemporary design and outstanding safety …

How to overcome the common problem of structural pillars or columns when designing a data centre space? Independent IT service and business solution specialist SDC (Part of the Sovereign Business Integration Group) encountered this challenge when devel …

Rittal’s ‘Blue e’ cooling units are usually found controlling the temperature within enclosures in workshops or on shop floors in the industrial sector where noise level is largely irrelevant as they cannot be heard above other equipm …

Rittal has updated the DET-AC III product family, comprising the DET-AC III Master fire alarm and extinguisher system, the complementary DET-AC III Slave unit and the EFD III early fire detection solution. All three are available in the form of 19 …

Utilising the latest in energy efficient cooling technonology from Rittal has dramatically lowered PUE at Node4’s latest datacentre at Northampton.Click on our Trade Link below to read more.

ROLEC has extended its bestselling aluCASE range of diecast aluminium electronics and electrical enclosures with four new sizes.To read more, click on our trade link below.

A new fan speed control sensor for Rittal’s TopTherm fan-and-filter units is now available. This handy and compact device, which is compatible with the larger models in the range of electronically commutated (EC) TopTherm fan-and-filter units, au …

ROLEC has launched a new range of aluSMART IP67 and IP69K aluminium electronic and electrical enclosures with hidden mounting brackets for rapid installation and extra security. To read more, click on our trade link below.

Design engineers should be aware that the the IEC 61439 switchgear and controlgear systems standard will take effect from November 2014. This standard also applies to wall mounted control panels as well as floor standing power distribution assemblies. …

OKW has completed the development of its unique CARRYTEC range of portable instrument enclosures by adding new larger size L models to the existing size M and S versions. To read more, click on our trade link below.

Rittal is the first manufacturer to ensure automatic potential equalisation as a standard with its new CP 60/120/180 support arm system, without any extra work and additional costs to users. To read more, click on our trade link below.

Rittal's new support arm range, in one uniform design, covers all the load ranges up to 180 kg. Wide-ranging and modular, with Rittal support arm systems, control panels can be easily and accurately turned, lifted and swivelled, ensuring operators …

OKW has completed its range of advanced ERGO-CASE wearable enclosures with six new smaller XS models, giving designers a choice of 42 individual housings. To read more, Click on our Trade Link below.

Rittal’s stylish housings, with a protection category of IP 65 shielding devices from exposure to dust and water jets, are designed to accommodate TFT screens up to 24” (measured along the diagonal) in the popular 16:9 and 16:10 widescreen form …

Rittal now offer customers an optional efficiency package to determine and display the energy consumption in a RiMatrix S standardized data centre via the power usage effectiveness (PUE) value. Installed in the sub-distribution or enclosure suites, the …

Rittal’s SE 8 enclosure range is now fit for extreme conditions with a new NEMA 4/4x protection category. The SE 8 enclosure type has UL, cUL and NEMA 12 (IP55 equivalent) approvals as standard features, with protection class NEMA 12 as the defau …

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Rittal’s TopTherm Blue e cooling units provide an energy efficient means of cooling enclosures. Incorporating the integrated eComfort controller and offering energy savings of up to 45%, the units are compatible with Rittal’s RiDiag II soft …

Using the same diagonal fan technology as the standard variant, Rittal’s TopTherm EC fan-and-filter unit provides improved performance against static pressure, offering a more constant air throughput and energy savings in excess of 60 percent ove …

Rittal, a provider of end-to-end IT infrastructure solutions, has received its first international order for Rittal’s RiMatrix S standardised data centre. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, utility company Orion supplies electric power to the ci …

Suitable for 400, 600 and 800 mm wide TS enclosures Rittal's new modular partial door can be used instead of a door or rear panel. Flexible for use with Rittal's TS 8 and Ri4Power systems, the new partial door enables a wider choice of handle …

OKW has launched NET-BOX – a sleek new range of innovative wall mount enclosures for control and data applications. These modern and attractive enclosures feature an inset cable connection panel – hiding unsightly connectors under the removable fro …

Rittal's new Catalogue 34 provides the essential product guide for industrial and IT solutions. Over 700 pages outline latest developments and acts as a comprehensive information resource about available product types, sizes, specifications, softw …

Wiring System For Rittal's Ri4Power With Internal Compartmentalisation Rittal's wiring system for Ri4Power facilitates vertical and horizontal cable routing in conjunction with internal Form 2-4 separation. To read the full Press Release, cli …

Rittal air/water heat exchangers are capable of cooling the air in an enclosure to a temperature lower than that of the ambient air. Heat to be removed is transferred to a water circuit and may be conveyed to a remote location before being dissipated. …

OKW have added more battery compartment options to their extensive range of hand held plastic enclosures. The new BLOB series has been designed to accept coin cell batteries such as CR1216 and CR1220. These highly contoured enclosures are suitable for …