Product roundup: Enclosures, workstations protect and serve
Feb. 22, 2018
Even a digital/virtual world has tangible assets that need physical protection—and that means boxes.
206 NEW MODELS IN 15 CATEGORIES
Hubbell-Wiegmann metallic and non-metallic enclosures have added 206 new enclosures in 15 categories, including disconnect, pushbutton, padlocking, keylocking, floor-mount, freestanding and stainless steel enclosures; consoles/consolets; and enclosures with knockouts. Single-door freestanding enclosures with smaller removable hinge pins are now available. Multiple, short hinge pins make it possible to remove doors without high ceilings. In all, the line now includes more than 2,200 enclosures.
Environmental case system (ECS) employs a two-piece, sealed solution that achieves IP66, IP67, and NEMA 6 ratings with a latch or screw-locking method. ECS has integrated connection options with one or two M12 inserts, and an option for a cable gland. Alternatively, a blank faceplate can be modified to accommodate any sealed connector that fits in the housing profile. The polycarbonate (PC) enclosure withstands rapid temperature swings, UV exposure, and extreme temperatures of -40 °C to 85 °C.
Available in five sizes with the addition of an 8 x 8 in. option, HMI cover kits protect instruments or electronics that need routine attention, feature a strong and rigid design, and mount securely to the outside (flat surface) of enclosures. HMI cover kits are UL-listed, and maintain a NEMA 4X seal with a formed-in-place polyurethane gasket. Multiple cover latching options are available, including hinge screw, tamper-proof screw and lockable metal snap latch. All are available with opaque or clear covers.
Impulse Linear dual sit/stand console has two independently adjustable work surfaces, uses a straight configuration to make the most of limited space, and is available in 59 in. and 83 in. widths. Both work surfaces are controlled by two electric-lift legs, and adjust from 30 in. to 46 in. high at the touch of a button. The dual work surfaces feature durable, high-pressure Graphite Nebula laminate with Safeguard Edge. For added versatility, all Impulse consoles have Winsted's Versa-Trak monitor mounting system.
Bepco EPS 6500 Series purge/pressurization system protects electrical equipment in Zone 1/ 21 hazardous locations. Suitable for areas requiring only Zone-rated protection methods, 6500 includes a HART RS485 and Bluetooth communications port, and free monitoring and control app for Apple, Android and Blackberry devices. With flexible Ex p protection, 6500 reduces the classification in the protected enclosure from Zone 1/ 21 to a non-hazardous area. It operates on enclosure sizes up to 12.7 cubic meters (450 cubic ft).
S8 modular enclosures and accessories provide improved durability and 30% more space than unibody designs. SE 8 is available in 16-gauge carbon or stainless steel, and features a standard, reversible TS 8 door to accommodate modifications. For larger systems, SE 8 is available in a double-door design starting at 39 in. SE 8 accessories include base; plinth, cable base and flex-block; locking system; comfort handle inserts; TS8 interior system accessories; swing frames, chassis, rails and MPL; and roof section.
Hoffman Internal Disconnect Shield is a "touch-safe" enclosure that helps prevent electric shock and arc flash by creating a barrier between technicians and the live power area of a disconnect switch. It covers variable-depth or cable-operated flange-mounted disconnect switches, and is symmetrically constructed to accommodate left-hand- or right-hand-mounting disconnect switches. Internal Disconnect Shield comes in three models designed to fit various switch amperages. All meet Type 1 and IP30 industry standards.
Titan Hammerhead is a freestanding, dual-monitor, NEMA 12 computer enclosure with a 49 in. wide x 13.45 in. high tempered safety glass or polycarbonate window that's hinged at the bottom, and easily folds down to accept two (up to 27-in.) 16 x 9 in. screen monitors in landscape orientation. Adjustable VESA mounts are included for easy installation. Thermal management options include a filtered fan system, air conditioners (ranging in size from 2,000-6,000 BTU), heat exchanger and vortex cooling unit.
Endurance (E) Series nonmetallic, fiberglass-reinforced enclosures have a double insulated body that's mounted directly to a wall or rail with no external feet or flange. It's designed with mounting bolts that are completely isolated from the enclosure's interior, which maintains environmental integrity inside and electrical safety. Endurance also features a flush, removable, hinged door with 180° opening, comes in eight sizes, and is rated watertight and self-extinguishing with a broad temperature range.
9216 series is an FM-approved x-purge control system rated for IEC EX Zone 1 and Division 1 hazardous environments. Designed for use in a customer-supplied enclosure, 9216 has a short purge time of less than one minute per cubic foot. It's controlled by an self-adjusting microprocessor with self-diagnostics, and includes an outlet valve, spark arrestor and solenoids, and AC and I/O signal interlocks. Its compact design can be mounted vertically or horizontally on 1-cubic-foot to 70-cubic-foot enclosures.
CF Small Junction Series with polycarbonate options come in two new, smaller sizes: 4 x 3 x 2 in. and 5 x 3 x 3 in. They're designed for use in compact or portable controls, in indoor or outdoor interfaces, or in termination point enclosures. Key features include 11 available sizes from 3 x 3 in. to 17 x 3 in., no sidewall obstructions, submersion rating up to NEMA 4X, 6P, and UL 2043 plenum space rating. Temperature ranges are -76 °F to 274 °F for fiberglass, and -20 °F to 240°F for polycarbonate. Flammability rating is UL94-5V.
VisionARI KPI display and enclosure system allows users to read device information directly from a process application's PLCs, and can communicate with more than 300 PLCs and drivers to give users real-time awareness of ongoing process performance. Beyond taking in and immediately displaying plant-floor data, VisionARI also provides the ability to deliver real-time messages back to the production floor.
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