Feature

What do you need from the enclosure in food processing or pharmaceutical environments?

If your equipment is going to be installed in a manufacturing area where maintaining hygiene standards and avoiding contamination are arguably the two most critical requirements (food processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing are two obvious examples), the enclosure will play a key part.

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It will need to enable the installed equipment to be cleaned to the required standards by being hosed down with high-pressure,
high-temperature water jets. It will also, of course, provide its primary function of protecting the housed electronic or electrical system from contamination.

Material

Stainless steel is the default material for use in environments where corrosion resistance is a prerequisite. For internal use, 304-grade material is
more than adequate. The widely available higher-grade 316 and 316L stainless materials do provide greater corrosion resistance than 304, but the additional cost
is unlikely to be justified unless repeated exposure to chlorinated solutions and chlorides, such as seawater, is expected.

Read the full article in DPA's December issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.