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products outside of machines and systems. In this context, the high protection classes IP 66/IP up to 68 (1.2 m – 2 h) according to DIN EN 60529 are also important for the use of their products in certain areas and industries, BOCUBE ALU even goes one step higher with IP 69. In addition, BOCUBE has an impact resistance IK 07 according to IEC 62262 – and, depending on the design, aluminium can even survive an IK 09 test without any problems. “The aluminium enclosures in particular are


contract,” explains Massmann. For the medium- sized company from near Hanover, this diversity as well as the standardisation of individual requirements are an important factor with which processes in the assembly of electronics could be optimised and simplified. In BOCUBE enclosures, a membrane


keyboard can be easily inserted, and electronics can be installed in the hinged lid. “A membrane keypad can be easily inserted into


the enclosures and electronics can be installed in the hinged lid. They also have an innovative locking technology that makes handling with us much easier,” says Brandis. “The possibility of installing electronics in the hinge lid has simplified our processes, as the hinges previously had to be retrofitted at great expense.” The BOCUBE can be easily opened with a


screwdriver with a ‘click’ and closed by hand. BOCUBE is available in 26 sizes – from the mini wall shape to the small control cabinet. In addition, there are another ten sizes in die- cast aluminium, which offer a particularly high level of mechanical protection. HESCH can thus fall back on the right solution for a wide variety of applications.


PERFECTLY TUNED PROTECTION FOR ANY ENVIRONMENT The company uses BOCUBE enclosures made of polycarbonate and heavy-duty die-cast aluminium for various series of its valve and filter controls as well as in differential pressure measurement technology. Both materials are flame retardant or self-extinguishing but differ


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in terms of temperature resistance and load capacity. The polycarbonate enclosure can be used in environments with a temperature of up to 100˚C, while the aluminium enclosure equipped with a special silicone gasket can be used up to 200˚C. BOPLA thus covers all temperature ranges in applications – from high temperatures, such as those in heavy industry, to lower temperatures, for example in medical technology.


Design and function in harmony: At HESCH, BOCUBE convinces not only functionally, but also with its attractive appearance. The enclosure is particularly suitable for devices that are visibly installed or marketed as stand-alone


perfect for rugged applications,” explains Brandis. Massmann draws the following comparison between plastic and aluminium: “For everyday life, people drive their cars on ordinary roads. But if they want to go into hilly terrain, they need an off-road vehicle.” In addition to functionality and aesthetics, HESCH appreciates the sustainable design of the BOCUBE. The enclosure is particularly recyclable thanks to the use of pure plastics without injected metal parts. “The topic of resource conservation and closed material cycles will also become more important in our target markets in the future,” says Brandis, who draws a positive conclusion from the collaboration: “We produce easily scalable, high-quality products, that are recognisable and have a family feel. BOPLA is a dependable partner for this.” HESCH is so satisfied that BOCUBE is now


used for almost all new developments. Bopla enclosures protect high-quality


assemblies against damage. They are to be found in a wide range of sectors, such as safety and security technology, telecommunications, automotive technology and the field of medicine.


BOPLA www.bopla.de/en enclosuresales@pmgb.co.uk T: 01296 611660


Werner Brandis - CEO of AXXERON HESCH


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