SUPPLEMENT ENCLOSURE & PANEL BUILDING SOLUTIONS
ALUMINIUM WALL-MOUNT ENCLOSURES FOR HMIs, CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION DATAMET offers complete access to the
As a cost-effective alternative to METCASE’s premium TECHNOMET-CONTROL (which is designed for VESA mounting), the aluminium DATAMET wall-mount enclosures meet growing demand in the HMI electronics field, but are also suitable for control and instrumentation applications.
electronics during installation and servicing. First the L-section rear panel is attached to the wall (there are four pre-punched mounting points), then the top section, front bezel and front panel (accessory) are added. The rear section includes holes for installing PCBs and internal mounting plates, while the front panel is recessed in the diecast front bezel to protect controls. Inside, there are four M4 earth studs. There are three sizes: S (250 x 180 x 116.5mm), M (350 x 250 x 116.5mm) and L (400 x 300 x 116.5mm), and they are available in light grey/window grey (RAL 7035/RAL 7040) and black (RAL 9005). Accessories such as front panels, mounting plates, a PCB mounting kit and PCB/panel fixing screws, are available, and they can be supplied fully customised.
METCASE ENCLOSURES T: 01489 583858
www.metcase.co.uk
ACTIVE REAR DOOR FOR EFFICIENT COOLING
New from STULZ, the compact CyberRack Active Rear Door is a space saving, rear mounted heat exchanger with electronically commutated (EC) fans that capture heat directly at the exact point of generation. This can be deployed in both air and liquid cooled data centre environments. Integrated sensors continuously monitor both return and supply air temperatures within a server rack
to ensure optimal cooling performance. As a result, cooling output automatically adapts to server heat load, delivering consistently efficient and reliable operation regardless of any workload fluctuations. Valeria Mercante, product manager at STULZ, said: “With data centre space often at a premium, the CyberRack Active Rear Door is precision engineered to deliver maximum cooling capacity in a footprint depth of just 274mm. Delivering up to 49kW chilled water (CW) cooling with large heat exchanger surfaces and EC fans, it also supports higher water temperatures and can extend free cooling hours. This helps reduce overall energy consumption and operating costs.” The CyberRack Active Rear Door features an integrated STULZ E² intelligent control system. With a 4.3in touchscreen with unified menu logic, the E² controller enables advanced functions such as redundancy management, cross-unit parallel operation, standby mode with emergency operation and seamless integration with building management systems (BMS). Mercante added: “In environments where space is tight, heat loads are high or there’s no raised floor, these advanced units can deliver highly efficient cooling, regardless of the server load.”
STULZ
www.stulz.com/products/detail/cyberrack
COMPRESSION LATCH FOR ENCLOSURES
The N5 Lift-and-Turn Compression Latch from Southco features strong sealing action and a broad, ergonomic, t-handle in a single compact piece of hardware. Its folding T-handle is easy to grip and
actuate and, when not in use, this handle folds neatly into the latch housing. The entire device is designed to take up minimal space on a panel and protrude as little as possible into an enclosure. With these design choices, engineers can maximise their internal and surface space while still leveraging the ergonomic and sealing benefits of a t-handle compression latch. The N5 is NEMA4/IP65 sealing compliant, and provides strong compressive force to protect interior components. When paired with the right gasket, its compressive force forms a seal around a panel that guards against harmful outside elements like dust and water. Even without a gasket, compression also prevents the panel from rattling against its frame as interior components work, keeping your device quiet. Furthermore, the Latch has a variety of
locking options and a non-locking variant to accommodate all security needs. These include key-locking cores and tool-operated options such as No. 2 Phillips recess, slotted recess, and hex recess. The N5 adapts to meet the security needs of each user without additional customisation.
Southco Manufacturing
southco.com
SLOPING PANEL NOW AVAILABLE FOR DESKTOP RANGE
OKW’s ABS MOTEC plastic enclosures for desktop electronics can now be specified with a sloping front panel and an adjustable carry handle/desk stand for easier viewing and operation. These comprise a top and bottom section. Combining flat and high tops and bases creates a wide range of sizes, the company explains. Aluminium front/rear panels or an ergonomic sloping control panel (accessories) complete the housing. Four non-slip self- adhesive feet are supplied as standard. Inside, MOTEC features vertical guide grooves
for partitions and PCBs. Clip-together assembly speeds up the installation of electronics, and reopening is with a flat screwdriver for security. The enclosures are available in three sizes
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(S, M, L) from 155 x 105 x 40mm to 235 x 165 x 85mm. The carry handle/desk stand is offered in two sizes: M ‘flat/high’ (205 x 140 x 75mm) and L ‘flat/high’ (235 x 165 x 85mm). MOTEC can be supplied fully customised, with services include machining, lacquering, printing, laser marking, decor foils, special materials, EMC shielding, and installation and assembly of accessories. Applications for the range include measuring and control, peripherals, interfaces, switchboxes, modems, laboratory equipment and medical/wellness devices.
OKW ENCLOSURES T: 01489 583858
www.okw.co.uk/en
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