Outdoor Enclosure Non Metallic

Outdoor Enclosure

These products are especially useful in industries where they are constantly exposed to harsh environments. Waste water treatment, oil refining, chemical processing, and outdoor landscaping are just a few that benefit from these enclosures.

Outdoor enclosure for the protection of electrical systems must be able to withstand a variety of elements and environmental hazards. There part in keeping the system running properly as well as protecting the user is as important as the system is itself. Chemicals, water, dust, UV rays, impact from foreign objects and heat are all factors that can effect the performance of the outdoor enclosure.

Plastics and composites have taken the lead in the manufacturing of outdoor enclosure as they are more cost effective and are compatible in more situations. They can be molded into any number of standard shapes and sizes as well as custom applications. Small junction, in line and multi hole pushbutton, wall mount, telephone control, and control towers are just a few of the product lines available.

There are a variety of configurations in each product line to accommodate all kinds of electrical system needs. All of them are highly rated and meet NEMA 4X, 6P standards and most are submersion rated. There are a couple of options available to ensure they meet the needs of the customer. They have a number of securement methods, window covering options, field interchangeable covers and hardware. Outdoor enclosure are typically put through many different stress factors that can effect there usefulness and life expectancy.

Outdoor enclosure have many physical properties that make them superior to there steel or aluminum counterparts. The resin system includes a flame retardant that gives them a flammability rating that meets UL 94-5V standards. The heat distortion temperature is at least 350 degrees. Standard cover screws are stainless steel or stainless steel with fiberglass encapsulated heads. Back panels are fabricated out of marine grade aluminum and are also available in carbon steel, stainless steel, or fiberglass.

External mounting feet are molded or securely attached to the enclosure providing a corrosion resistant surface mounting system. These factors plus many more give outdoor enclosure the advantage over any other products available. The most important advantage is there cost. They are significantly more cost effective than steel products.

Steel prices are always on the rise making there cost unpredictable. They last longer therefore lowering maintenance costs which in turn lowers possible repair or replacement costs of the internal system they are protecting.