Enclosures
Expanded PBL Series flanged enclosures announced by BCL Enclosures
A robust and customisable solution for multiple applications including automotive; includes tamperproof model
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CL Enclosures, the specialist UK manufacturer of standard and custom plastic enclosures, has expanded its PBL Series of flanged enclosures. PBL Series flanged enclosures are ideal for small assemblies or potting box applications and provide protection to small electrical systems. The flanged system assists surface mounting which secures the system to the appropriate surface. The PBL Series can also be used to house and mount small PCBs or used as potting boxes. A robust solution for multiple applications, the general purpose expanded PBL Series is moulded in ABS for strength and durability. There are three variants within the PBL Series: PBL2 and PBL3 are general boxes with bases, available in black or white as standard. The base is loose fitting and can be secured in place by clamping to a panel or bulkhead. For applications requiring a tamperproof housing, the base can also be riveted to the box, protecting the contents from casual interference. PBL7 is a flanged enclosure in black ABS featuring a separate self-locking base and
seven numbered slots to take wires or 0.25” PCB mounting blades. There is also a raised panel to take labels for easy identification of contents and other information. Measuring 100mm x 95mm x 42mm high, it is a smart solution for design critical applications. The third option in the PBL series is a range of models with fixing flanges, bases and slotted mounting lugs. Designed originally for automotive applications, this range is versatile and can be used in many different projects. These cost- effective general purpose boxes are moulded in black with the slotted lugs enabling simple fixing. Three versions, PBL04, PBL06 and PBL1 are designed for interference push fit, but can also be glued to provide a secure housing. On the larger PBL08 and PBL09 models, the base is retained with the four stainless steel screws provided.
Like the other standard enclosures in the
very broad range offered by BCL, the PBL Series can also easily be punched or drilled to suit individual uses as BCL Enclosures specialises in customisation. All of the above are moulded in Black ABS as
standard, other colours and materials are available upon request. BCL Enclosures is a UK manufacturer of
standard and custom plastic enclosures moulded in ABS, polycarbonate and other plastic materials designed to provide functional and cost-effective solutions for a wide variety of applications across multiple markets. Unusual or challenging product housing requirements are a
specialism as are fast turnaround and flexible order quantities from single boxes to high volume production. Founded in 1972, BCL Enclosures has sold over 25 million enclosures to date by providing expertise, excellent customer support and service from initial enquiry through to supply and beyond.
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Farnell invests in leading enclosure suppliers A
s industrial automation and control becomes increasingly important, customers are looking to high service distributors for products, services and support to enable their own success in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) space. Already trusted by engineers worldwide for support in industrial automation and control, Farnell has further strengthened its position in this market with investments in leading suppliers such as Schneider Electric. The recent addition of 12,000 new products from Schneider cements Farnell as the leading high service distributor of these products in Europe, giving engineers a single source for thousands of Schneider products including enclosures, sensors, drives and motors, switches and relays, circuit breakers and racking. Empowering systems to react intelligently to change is not just about helping industrial users mitigate increasing costs and time-to-market pressures. Taking advantage of the growth in IIoT can enable companies to reduce their costs and increase the value they add for their customers in a market projected to be worth trillions. Predictive maintenance is one example of this; intelligent systems can predict when failure is likely to occur, enabling the company to schedule maintenance work and seamlessly divert production to backup systems before the failure actually occurs; users of predictive maintenance are already seeing efficiency gains of 20-25 per cent. However, experience is showing that the rate at which IIoT solutions are demanded is far outpacing most companies’ ability to deliver them, and they are increasingly seeking a distribution partner who can offer both a broad range of high-quality products and
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knowledge and support on IIoT implementation. Farnell supports industrial control and design customers with an extensive portfolio and also provides technical expertise to support a customer’s design journey at every stage. Mike King, senior supplier account manager, describes
Farnell’s investments in market leading manufacturer Schneider Electric as complimentary to an already strong product portfolio in the IIoT space, that includes other leading brands such as TE Connectivity, Eaton, Omron, Siemens and ABB. “With a range that now includes more than 50,000 products from 600 leading brands, Farnell’s increased inventory now gives customers access to four times the number of products than before.” A key element of recent investments in this space has been in enclosures. Enclosures play a key role in the protection and storing of components which may otherwise be exposed to damaging conditions such as
dust or moisture. As part of the wider revolution gripping the industrial automation sector, enclosures are a key element of any overall design. Farnell provides a broad range of quality enclosure products and supports customers seeking a bespoke enclosure solution – including printing, painting, drilling and more. King adds: “We offer 12,000 enclosures from leading manufacturers including Schneider Electric, Hammond, ABB, CamdenBoss and Fibox, however enclosures are just one reason why Farnell remains the first choice in industrial automation and control. Customers also benefit from same day despatch across Europe and a market-leading online user experience. Hands-on technical support is also provided in local language as part of Farnell’s ‘Global Reach, Local Service’ ethos.”
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