Feature

A guide to the protection levels provided by small enclosures

Small electronic systems are increasingly being installed in the factory environment as part of distributed control and monitoring equipment. In addition to providing containment, the enclosure will normally be required to provide a secure environment for the housed electronics or systems.

07/10/2022 10:45:15

When it comes to the level of protection required, it will be, like everything, a balancing act.

Over-specify for the application, and the enclosure cost will be unnecessarily high; under-specify, and there is the risk of equipment failure or malfunction as the result of contaminant ingress or impact damage.

Read the full article in DPA's October 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.