ENCLOSURES 10 Key Questions
1. Does the manufacturer have decades of expertise and experience?
There’s a significant difference between purchasing enclosures from a reseller and buying direct from the manufacturer. Each channel offers benefits, but you cannot beat speaking with those who design and manufacture the enclosures. An experienced manufacturer will be better placed to discuss your enclosure customisation requirements. This is important because every standard enclosure will need modifications, notably machining of apertures and printing of legends and logos.
Experience is crucial. Look for an enclosures manufacturer that has been around for decades, one that has provided solutions for many different projects and applications. They can pro-actively suggest refinements that you may not have considered.
2. Do they understand your application well?
The first, critical point of any project is to understand the purpose of the device. Good manufacturers will ask you lots of incisive questions about your device’s intended use, working locations, and the perfect size of the enclosure.
Suppliers who have manufactured enclosures for many specialist applications will be more likely to understand the subtle design nuances needed to ensure optimum performance. A good manufacturer should create an ergonomic enclosure with elegant aesthetics that underline and enhance the high value of your electronics.
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to ask your metal enclosures supplier COMBIMET 19” rack mount enclosures from METCASE
Specifying the right metal enclosure can be vital to the success of your project. A superior enclosure will showcase the true value of your innovative electronics. METCASE marketing director Robert Cox outlines the key questions you should ask when selecting a specialist manufacturer of metal enclosures for desktop, 19” rack-mounted and wall-mounted electronics.
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3. Will they help you to optimise enclosure size?
Counterintuitive as it may sound, it’s important to specify the enclosure before you determine the final layout of your components. This ‘enclosure first’ strategy will help you to fit your electronics into a smaller housing, reducing your manufacturing costs.
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