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How enclosure accessories can make or break a design

06/03/2013

Enclosures and cabinets are ubiquitous, but they all have one thing in common: they are responsible for protecting their contents from external hazards. For the OEM and designer, choosing the accessories that will be used in the enclosure construction is important and will have a big impact on the life of the product. Chris Putman reports.

Speedy and efficient enclosure assembly

06/03/2013

There is growing demand for standardised, less complex enclosure systems that can be assembled efficiently, no matter what industry sector they are destined for, thus keeping the costs of engineering and handling in check. Philip Glenister describes a new free-standing enclosure development that was conceived in response to this demand.

Phase failure relays: design and installation

21/11/2012

When is a phase failure relay not a phase failure relay? When it’s failed of course, says Malcolm Greenhill. Phase failure relays (P

Trends to better cable routing and ID

11/10/2012

Les Hunt has discovered a variety of new products designed to make cable management and identification easier for systems and panel builders, as well as maintenance staff.

Panel assembly: wire faster and price better