In many industries, the environment can shorten the life of switchgear and controls. Harsh, corrosive chemicals, frequent washdowns, saltwater, and airborne contaminants are just some of the hazards ...

Engineers are always pushed to design products that are smaller, operate faster and do it all for less money. An unfortunate result of this miniaturization is an increase in heat density—more heat, ...

What is modal analysis? Evaluating vibration sensor enclosures and their natural frequencies. Determining the most important modes and frequencies with the mode participation factor. A close look at ...

For example, at Panel Built, one of the most popular product lines are machine enclosures. One of the main reasons that companies decide to enclose a piece of machinery is to help reduce the noise ...

Packaging machine builder Syntegon has standardized using panel PCs with custom push-button extensions, along with control panels, to minimize enclosures and support its HMI 4.0 program. Source: ...

From IoT sensor housings to robotics control boxes, 3D printing lets you create custom enclosures quickly without costly tooling. Choosing the right process, material, and design details can turn a ...

Today’s cabinets and enclosures are tasked with physically protecting equipment, ensuring data security, and preventing theft and cyber-attacks. As a result, enclosure designs are rapidly advancing ...

Rectangular or cylindrical? Comparing the enclosure types. Determining wall thickness. How does the enclosure's orientation impact performance? In Part 1, we covered modal analysis, the Timoshenko ...