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SUPPLEMENT ENCLOSURES & ENCLOSURE FURNITURE NEW RASPBERRY Pi 5 ENCLOSURES
LB ENCLOSURES, a Raspberry Pi Design Partner, has introduced the Pi-Box Pro 5 range of enclosures. Manufactured from aluminium, these rugged enclosures are designed to house the Raspberry Pi 5 in either a standalone unit with surface, DIN Rail or VESA mount options, or in a 19” rack mount format. All units can house the Raspberry Pi
dedicated clip-on Active Cooler for Raspberry Pi5 and/or the M.2 Hat and modules, the company explains. In order to allow users to utilise the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities of the Raspberry Pi, the rear panel of the Pi-Box Pro range of enclosures is
manufactured in acrylic. LB ENCLOSURES T: 01403 865486 FULLY POPULATED HIGH POWER LITHIUM BATTERY CABINETS LAUNCHED
Vertiv has introduced EnergyCore battery cabinets. Factory assembled with LFP (Lithium-Iron-Phosphate) battery modules and the company’s internally-powered battery management system, these are qualified for use with most current and legacy three-phase Vertiv uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, including the recently launched Vertiv Trinergy. These are optimised for five minutes end-of-life runtime at 263kWb per each compact, 600mm cabinet, and operate across a wide temperature range. Lithium batteries are more compact and lighter than VRLA alternatives, allowing users to deploy fewer battery cabinets in most applications. An internal two-hole lug eliminates the need for a conduit box, and the cabinets require no on-site external control wiring, reducing deployment time and cost compared to traditional on-site assembly. In addition, the cabinets are equipped with Vertiv’s intuitive interactive touch screen HMI display to provide visibility and control of the cabinet, operating system, and the installed batteries. The integrated battery management system is powered by the Vertiv EnergyCore batteries, removing the requirement for an external power source and simplifying installation. It provides lifetime onboard data storage, tracking performance over battery charge-discharge cycles, service events, and enabling accurate state-of-health reports that can be used for warranty support and predictive analytics. Remote battery monitoring is available via Vertiv Alber Battery Xplorer Enterprise. The modular design of Vertiv Trinergy allows each UPS
core to be paired with dedicated Vertiv EnergyCore battery cabinets in a distributed architecture, enabling uninterrupted service for critical applications.
Vertiv
www.vertiv.com/en-emea/
THE CRITICAL ROLE OF ACCESS HARDWARE AND GASKETS IN ENCLOSURE DESIGN
Rain, dust and other environmental factors are constant threats to outdoor equipment, and a quality gasket could be the difference between safe energy storage systems and costly damage. Gaskets also provide vibration resistance and improve a door’s structural integrity, keeping enclosures quiet and safe.
One of the primary functions of gaskets
in enclosure manufacturing is to provide environmental sealing. This is crucial for applications where dust, dirt, moisture, and other contaminants may compromise the integrity and
functionality of the enclosed equipment. By providing a tight seal, gaskets help to maintain the internal environment of the enclosure. Gaskets designed with good compression
characteristics can dampen vibration and minimise rattle. This not only enhances the operational life of the equipment but also improves the overall user experience. Gaskets, while primarily functional, also ensure
clean lines and seamless integration of the enclosure components. The right gasket material and design can prevent unsightly gaps and
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misalignments between doors and frames. While temperatures can change over time, warping the enclosure’s metal exterior, gaskets remain malleable, and provide increased tolerance for slight variations in a panel’s shape. It is critical to combine a gasket with the right latch, hinge, and handle for a complete package.
Southco Manufacturing
www.southco.com
NEW COLOUR SCHEME FOR INSTRUMENT ENCLOSURE RANGE
METCASE’s premium TECHNOMET instrument enclosures are now available in an additional new standard colour scheme: White (RAL 9016) for the main case with traffic grey A (RAL 7042) bezels. It
complements
the existing standard options of either light grey (RAL 7035) or anthracite (RAL 7016), although custom colours are also available. The enclosures feature a modern, cohesive design, with
diecast front and rear bezels fitting flush with the main case body, while snap-on trims hide the fixing screws. The enclosures can be specified either with or without a tilt/swivel carry handle that doubles as a desk stand. Larger sizes (150mm) also offer the option of ABS side handles for easy portability; and three sizes can be specified with a sloping front. All the enclosures have ventilation slots in the base and
removable rear panel as standard. This panel is recessed to protect switches and connectors. The anodised front panel (accessory) is also recessed for displays and keypads. Inside, the base panel is fitted with four M3 PCB mounting
pillars, and the chassis is pre-punched for fitting snap-in PCB guides (accessories) in three, five, seven or nine positions. All the case panels have M4 threaded pillars for earth connections. The enclosures are supplied with four modern ABS feet with non-slip pads. TECHNOMET is available in 11 standard sizes from 225 x 200 x 75mm to 350 x 320 x 150mm. Accessories include front panels, PCB guides and PCB/panel fixing screws (M3). The enclosures can also be fully customised. The enclosures are suitable for applications including
medical and wellness electronics, test and measurement, industrial control, peripheral devices and interfaces, switchboxes, communications and laboratory equipment.
METCASE Enclosures T: 01489 583858
www.metcase.co.uk
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