Rittal Polycarbonate Enclosures
Rittal polycarbonate enclosures have a reputation for high-quality designs and a wide range of applications in which they can be used to protect sensitive electronic and electrical components. They can be used in outdoor applications because they have high-impact resistance and good stability under the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays and they won't corrode.
The Rittal enclosures are designed with the users in mind and offer many comforts during both installation and service. One of the first features to take note of is the hinged cover. More than just convenient, this cover is also beneficial to the ease of the aforementioned activities. Moving the cover out of the way allows the inside of the enclosure to be easily visible and accessed.
Rittal polycarbonate enclosures are used in many industries and applications, such as telecommunications, industrial automation, and transportation. These enclosures offer key advantages such as reliable protection and convenient access to control panels in crucial installations. They are unmatched in terms of durability, hardiness in demanding environments, and offer vital visual clarity. Professionals across many sectors count on polycarbonate enclosures to deliver strength and flexibility.
More Information about Rittal Polycarbonate Enclosures
Rittal's Polycarbonate Enclosures PK are made with fibreglass reinforced polycarbonate and are a wall mounted enclosure. They provide IP66 protection category ip and feature quick-release fasteners.
FAQs
What is fiberglass reinforced polycarbonate?
Fiberglass reinforced polycarbonate is a composite material that combines the impact resistance of polycarbonate with the added strength and stiffness of fiberglass.
Characteristics of non-metallic enclosures:
NEMA 4x rating for outdoor use providing chemical resistance and protection from dust, debris, water and rain.
High insulation value, which provides insulation from cold and hot temperatures, but does not dissipate heat from inside the enclosure.
Non-conductive, meaning components cannot be grounded to the enclosure, but it still provides the same security and tamper resistance levels as metallic enclosures when properly locked.
Types of non-metallic enclosures:
Fiberglass
A thermoset polyester material reinforced with glass fibers. It is the most widely used non-metallic material in the industry. It has high impact strength and rigidity (dimensional stability), a superior working temperature range (-31˚F to 300˚F), excellent electrical properties, moisture and chemical resistance, as well as being cost effective.
Polycarbonate
High-performance thermoplastic resin processed by injection molding or sheet extrusion. It is impact resistant, rigid (dimensional stability), has an extended temperature range (-31˚F to 180˚F), excellent electrical properties, fire retention, UV stability and corrosion resistance in some acidic surroundings. It is not suitable for environments with strong alkalis and organic solvents.
ABS or ABS blends
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene is a common thermoplastic polymer processed by injection molding. It has high impact resistance, but less impact resistance in cold weather compared to polycarbonate, excellent electrical properties, superior chemical and moisture resistance, but a narrower temperature range than fiberglass (-40˚F to 248˚F).
Polyester
High-performance unfilled thermal plastic processed by injection molding. It has high impact resistance, but less impact resistance in cold weather than polycarbonate, excellent electrical properties, superior chemical and corrosion resistance, but a narrower temperature range than fiberglass (-40˚F to 248˚F).