On the factory or manufacturing floor, computers, monitors, printers, and peripheral devices are necessary and commonplace.
Essential electronic equipment demands security and the utmost protection from extreme heat (or cold), falling dirt, destructive dust, and splashing fluids. A heavy-duty, NEMA rated computer enclosure is the perfect solution to protect the process and extend the electronics’ useful life.
Find a computer enclosure company with products and accessories that have been tested in many different environments.
Some common areas include:
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Paper and Pulp Industries
- Petro-Chemical Processing
- Mining and Mineral
- Printing
- Hospitals and Laboratories
- Metals and Foundries
- Food and Beverage Industries
- Pharmaceutical Processing
What does a computer enclosure accomplish?
If a company requires vital electronic equipment to perform well in an industrial setting, choose an enclosure with a proven track record. On the shop floor, time is money! A business simply cannot afford a computer system failure due to a dirty, harsh work environment. Durable, tough computer enclosures will protect computers and related peripherals, and therefore prevent unnecessary delays in production. In the end, downtime can be far more costly than the initial investment in the enclosure and equipment.
Quality, functionality, reliability, and outstanding craftsmanship are attributes that separate well-made enclosures from sub-par competition. When exploring enclosure fabricators/suppliers for a specific application, perform the proper research to find an enclosure that meets at least a NEMA 12 rating (4 and 4X are also common). If the enclosure is rated NEMA 12, it will protect against dust, dirt, splashing or dripping fluids, grease, lint, and fibers in the air.
Is thermal management necessary?
When deploying the proper pc enclosure, consider the thermal management necessary to keep the electronics operating at the optimum temperatures. Computer, monitors, and peripherals can generate a large amount of heat. This heat will raise the temperature - inside of a sealed enclosure - to levels higher than the recommended operating range of the equipment. Extreme temperatures may result in component failure. Options for thermal management include filtered fan systems, air conditioners, heat exchangers, and vortex cooling units. Most companies will supply a cooling worksheet to find the best solution for cooling (or heating).
What type of accessories are needed?
Off-the-shelf computer enclosures come standard with accessories that are necessary to create an effective and efficient workspace. However, customizing the enclosure, specific to the application, will provide the most efficient workstation! Enclosure accessories to consider include: tool-free rear split panel (with gasket) for quick cable access and management, lockable doors for security, panel mount doors for touchscreen monitors, adjustable shelving for maximum flexibility of positioning equipment, industrial keyboards and pointing devices, keyboard/mouse USB connectors, sliding drawer or stationary tray for a keyboard/mouse, adjustable rack channel to install equipment, industrial-grade casters or bolt down legs, and hinged printer door/printer path for removing printed labels.
In a wide range of industrial environments, computer enclosures provide protection and organization for computer and electronic systems. High-impact products must meet or exceed the most rigorous industry standards. Find an enclosure company that will stand behind its products and provide a solution that will perform perfectly for many years to come!
For more information:
-- Determining the Value in Enclosures
-- The 3 Best Benefits of Computer Enclosures
-- The Importance of Preventative Maintenance for Enclosures
-- 3 Considerations for Computer Enclosures
-- What Makes IceStation Industrial Enclosures Stand Out from the Crowd?
