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Technical annexes
How to select your enclosures
& accessories?
Environment
In what type of environment will you be installing your products? b
b
Indoor industrial environments, use steel.
b
b
Indoor corrosive environments or with specific hygienic demands, use stainless-steel.
b
b
Severe corrosive environments, indoor or outdoor, use polyester enclosures.
b
b
Always think about the thermal issue. We have the right solution.
Is a canopy required?
A canopy is mandatory when liquid can fall on an enclosure.
Our polyester enclosures (PLM and PLAT) are pre-equipped.
Technical requirements
Are tightness and resistance to external mechanical impact
needed in your case?
Each enclosure specifies its:
b
b
Tightness: IP.
b
b
Resistance to external mechanical impact: IK.
Have you any size-related installation constraints?
Check the dimensions of the enclosure:
Height (H) x Width (W) x Depth (D) in mm.
What colours are available?
RAL 7035 is our standard on steel enclosures.
Other colours are available on demand.
How do you install your enclosures?
Installation possible:
b
b
On a wall.
b
b
On the floor.
b
b
On a post.
Available accessories:
b
b
Fixing lugs.
b
b
Plinths.
b
b
Post fixing devices.
b
b
Reinforcement for heavy load.
Door
Need to see inside the enclosure?
Choice of:
b
b
Glazed doors.
b
b
Acrylic windows.
b
b
Control protection frames.
What type of lock do you want?
The type of lock is to be specified:
b
b
Inserts.
b
b
Keys.
b
b
Padlocks.
Do you need an earth connection?
Electrical continuity by earthing braids or leads available as accessories.
How will you mount your raceways to the door?
On the uprights?
On the rails?
They can be fixed thanks to:
b
b
Cable-duct supports.
b
b
Door cross-rails.
b
b
Cable ties.
Are doors opened for maintenance?
You may need:
b
b
Door stops.
b
b
Door switches.
Body or frame
Where do the cables enter the enclosure from?
A large variety of cable entries available.
What functions should this cable-entry provide?
Our cable glands or membranes provide:
b
b
Thightness.
b
b
Cable supports.
Mounting accessories
How will the equipment be installed inside your enclosure?
Several mounting plates according to your application:
b
b
Plain.
b
b
Micro-perforated (Telequick System).
b
b
Perforated (Telequick System).
b
b
Modular.
b
b
19”.
Do you require cable accessories?
b
b
Cable ducts.
b
b
Cable cross rails.
b
b
Cable supports…
… are available, see our catalogue for more details.
Thermal
Do you need to cool?
Heat?
Dry?
b
b
Ventilation louvers.
b
b
Ventilation grilles.
b
b
Forced ventilations.
b
b
Resistance heaters.
b
b
Thermostats.
b
b
Calculations with ClimaSys software.
Refer to our
Thermal Control
section.
Logistics and handling
How do you handle the enclosures?
Thanks to eyebolts and lifting brackets.