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enclosure for your electronics Tower-style enclosures such as METCASE’s TECHNOMET TX solve many electronics design challenges. Their extra space is an obvious advantage – especially when the footprint remains so compact – but
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t may seem counterintuitive but tall regulating temperature. It’s easy to assume giving off heat. And they are in systems there is good thermal contact with a heat- dissipating surface.
tall enclosures typically dissipate heat faster bottom to top. They make the most of natural would otherwise be needed to power cooling fans.
chambers. These are ideal for isolating heat- generating components (such as power sensitive components. This improves overall reliability in the device and/or system. Vertical stacking can help to make accessible. Multi-shelf enclosures make inspection and maintenance easier. Each
Cabling can be routed more simply in a vertical structure: gravity and natural routing paths work in your favour.
The layout of a tower enclosure enables cables to be segmented vertically according base layer – power input and mains wiring middle layer – signal processing and reliability.
top layer – data or I/O interface wiring. This logical separation helps to avoid signal interference and makes it easier to identify and route cables without overlap. Wiring can run directly between components on different levels with minimal bending minimising resistance and signal loss. It may also be possible to eliminate some On a workbench or in a desktop lab level. This reduces the need for the user to workstation.
It improves visibility and user comfort during real-time monitoring or adjustments. This is and technicians may interact with the unit
Scalability is another advantage of tower- style enclosures. Their vertical format systems that are likely to evolve. The vertical format of a tower enclosure growth internally: so it is worth allowing some
Smart reasons to specify a tower
headroom when specifying the housing. TX tower enclosures are the latest addition to METCASE’s premium range of TECHNOMET aluminium instrument enclosures. They have a modern cohesive design with no visible smooth appearance.
There are ventilation holes as standard in points on all panels. Each enclosure also features side handles and non-slip ABS feet. The front panel is supplied separately as an accessory.
TECHNOMET TX can be supplied fully Goods In to your production line. Smart design ensures these enclosures can be This makes them a sound choice for niche applications such as highly specialised instrumentation.
METCASE’s customisation services include All customisation work is carried out complete accountability. This saves you time and money. It’s also better for the environment because the enclosures don’t have to be shipped between multiple suppliers.
View the METCASE website for more information:
https://www.metcase.co.uk/en/Metal- Enclosures/
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