Enclosure Patch Kits
Electrical enclosures are designed to house industrial components and to protect them from the surrounding environment. They are also designed to protect operators from electric shock. They come in many different shapes, sizes and materials. Some things to consider when selecting the proper enclosure would be the number of components housed inside and what material and rating will provide the appropriate protection.
Electrical enclosures sometimes need to be modified in order to fit the needs of certain applications. This may require additional cut-outs or holes to be drilled into the enclosure or, when no longer needed, the cut-outs and holes need to be sealed.
Hoffman Epoxy Patch Kits can be used to touch-up epoxy-coated enclosures. Other uses include sealing rivets, bolts, seams, metal joints, welds, pipe couplings cement cracks, joints and tees. When the hardener and resin are mixed, a gray epoxy is formed which cures at room temperature. The epoxy has high adhesion, will not sag and is resistant to acids, chemicals and oils.
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Industrial Enclosure Accessories and Modifications
Common modifications or accessories that are used to enhance electrical cabinets.
Lighting kits. Lighting kits are often used in outdoor applications. There are many different styles of lighting kits that can be used, but LEDs have become the preferred lighting solution in the past several years.
Pressure switches. Pressure switches operate on a spring and react to the cabinet door opening and closing. They can be used for lights, intrusions alarms and exhaust fans.
Passive air vents. Passive air vents allow natural air circulation to flow through a cabinet providing proper ventilation.
Enclosure fans. Enclosure air fans are used when more ventilation is required. The size of the fan will depend on the size of the enclosure as well as the amount of air that needs to be circulated.
Air conditioners. Air conditioners are used when ambient air circulation is inadequate to cool the cabinet. The air conditioner size will depend on the enclosure size, ambient air temperature and heat generated within the cabinet.
Heaters. Heaters are used when a cabinet is located in areas that may be exposed to cold temperatures.
Locking mechanisms. Locking mechanisms are used to secure cabinets.
Conduit hole seals. Conduit hole seals are used on cabinets that have holes that need to be plugged after conduit has been remove