ENCLOSURES APPLIED TECHNOLOGY demanded by your site and install additional cowls or covers as needed.
Increasing energy efficiency = Reduced costs With a spotlight on carbon footprints and energy prices rising globally, it’s vital that the energy consumed by manufacturing processes is reduced where possible. The Rittal Blue e+ cooling unit incorporates heat pipe technology and, as such, delivers cooling in a similar manner to an air-to-air heat exchanger, using fans alone, when the ambient temperature is sufficiently low. As the ambient temperature rises and the heat pipe can’t satisfy demand, speed-controlled components provide additional mechanical cooling, but only as much as is needed. If the ambient temperature exceeds the temperature required in the panel, active cooling alone is supplied. Many food production facilities work around the clock and throughout the whole year. Heat pipe and inverter technology allow the Blue e+ to
MAXIMISING THE EFFICIENCY OF FAST FOOD PRODUCTION
According to a new report by Transparency Market Research, the world market for fast food is growing at nearly 5% per annum and should top $600 billion before 2019. The kitchens used here are designed and built so that food can be prepared quickly, efficiently and hygienically, but so they can also be installed rapidly and are easy to clean and maintain. The design concepts behind fast food kitchens are therefore highly
developed and their build and installation has become a specialism for just a few companies. The basic manufactured product is the stainless steel fabricated workstation. This is designed to be durable for a high-volume restaurant environment, and fully fitted out with a complete package of equipment and cabling in place ready to be plugged in. A full set of workstations may be delivered to a restaurant anywhere in the world and can be up and running in practically no time. Spelsberg has worked on many kitchen projects for a number of customers. “We employ a range of enclosures in our work with
kitchen builders,” said Spelsberg MD, Chris Lloyd. “Probably the most frequently used are the TK and AK ranges, but they also make good use of our bespoke design options.” The TK range is a general purpose enclosure designed to house a wide range of electrical, electronic and pneumatic equipment. This is available in a number of variants, including different sizes and materials, so can be matched to specific installation needs. The base of the TK-PS, for example, is made from grey
capitalise on the daily and seasonal temperature fluctuations in the factory to deliver typical energy savings of 75%. The best course of action in all instances is to undertake a survey of your
existing cooling equipment, taking into account the points discussed above. Rittal can provide a free RiAssure Cooling Inspection where one of its trained representatives will visit your site and provide honest, clear advice on the existing equipment and its suitability within the chosen environment/process. A short report which includes feedback on the next best steps forward for your installation – whether it is implementing a maintenance contract to prolong the life of existing equipment; or the replacement of units that are either undersized or inefficient to improve performance and increase the energy efficiency of your site – will then be provided.
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polystyrene and there is a choice of either a transparent polycarbonate or grey polystyrene lid. A polyurethane cover gasket is fitted as standard. This has an IP66 ingress protection rating and is resistant to most acids and alkalis, so is ideal in environments where there are washdowns and food-standard hygiene practices in operation. It is also impact resistant and can withstand temperatures from -25 to +40˚C. The AK range is a new distribution board from Spelsberg. It is certified to EN 60670-24 (also known as VDE 0606-24) for voltages up to 400 volts and feed currents as high as 125 amps, so is suitable for installation in commercial kitchens and other working environments. The whole AK range has an IP65 rating as standard and is
free from heavy metals, PVC and silicone, which makes the units suitable for installation in food preparation areas where there is likely to be water used for washing and cleaning. The design of the range provides clear access to the interior for easy mounting or swapping out of electrical equipment. The high quality finish also means they are suitable for use in positions where they may be seen by restaurant customers. Around a third of the enclosures supplied by Spelsberg to
kitchen builders are to a custom design. Spelsberg
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