Mt. Pleasant, Pa (May 29, 2015) — ITSENCLOSURES is proud to announce its 30^th year in business. When ITSENCLOSURES first started in 1985, the median home price was about $72,000, ‘The Cosby Show’ was #1 in the Nielsen ratings, and movie theaters were packed with crowds wanting to go ‘Back to the Future’ with Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and Lea Thompson. ITSENCLOSURES has come a long way from those early days, but they have never given up on their one true goal, “To safely enclose electronic devices in any environment, protecting them from harsh surroundings, making them more powerful tools, extending their useful life, and above all else, protecting the customer’s processes from costly and unnecessary downtime.”

“Each and every day, everyone at ITSENCLOSURES strives to deliver the most innovative and highest quality products to our strong base of customers,” said JT Spangler, CEO and President of ITSENCLOSURES. “At ITSENCLOSURES, we strive to make our customer service the best asset that we can offer. Our products speak for themselves and our employees consistently work to keep every customer happy with their enclosure purchase, whether big or small. Obviously, we want every customer to be repeat customers.”

For over 30 years, ITSENCLOSURES has been expertly creating and constructing the toughest and strongest electronic enclosures on the market. The large line of NEMA rated PC enclosures are ideal for any setting where dust, dirt, grease, liquids or corrosives are present. ITSENCLOSURES’s advanced products, such as IceStation, NetStation, and ViewStation have become synonymous with the utmost excellence in the enclosure industry.

In the past six months, ITSENCLOSURES has added exciting new products to their already successful line, including the stainless steel IceStation TITAN – NEMA 4X and ViewStation’s Fan Cooled Outdoor Digital Menu Boards for the Quick Service Restaurant Industry, which boasts a 66% energy consumption reduction, compared to compressor based solutions.

“At ITSENCLOSURES, we feel that digital menu boards are the future of not only our company, but the future of quick service restaurant drive-thrus across the country and around the world,” Mr. Spangler explained. “They are vibrant, eye-catching, and can increase efficiency both in customer ordering and in thermal management. Plus, a quick service restaurant’s sales can increase by 8% at the drive-thru, when utilizing digital menu boards. We are thrilled to offer these proven and heavily tested products.”

ITSENCLOSURES plans on adding fresh and ground-breaking products to the marketplace this year and for countless years to come. Through many years of experience, the staff knows that the company must continue to be state-of-the-art to be ahead of the curve.

“Inventiveness will always be our #1 goal for the future and our pledge is to always provide the finest, fastest and most flexible service available,” Mr. Spangler exclaimed. “We know that our products are the best and we will constantly work to get that central message out to the masses.”

About ITSENCLOSURES:

Located 36 miles southeast of Pittsburgh in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, ITSENCLOSURES has been designing and building the toughest computer enclosures you can find. Their NEMA rated PC enclosures are ideal for any and all environments where dust, dirt and exposure to liquids or corrosives are present.

Their line of computer enclosures, printer enclosures, server enclosures, network enclosures and electronic enclosures protect your investment and allow you to maximize the life of your electronics. ITSENCLOSURES’ products are always ‘Made in the USA’ and allow companies to safely use any computer or monitor in the harshest operating environments. The company has been helping companies protect their technology investments and realize the maximum life cycle of their equipment since its founding in 1985.

For more information on ITSENCLOSURES and their wide array of innovative products, please email ITSENCLOSURES directly (info@itsenclosures.com) or call 1-800-423-9911 to speak to a salesperson.

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Securing and organizing server and network equipment is a must for IT departments and industrial companies of all sizes. Finding the perfect enclosure can be a daunting task. Being dust-free is just one applicable factor. Dirty or wet environments can quickly destroy electronic equipment. Before purchasing rack enclosures for a factory or plant use, a company should ponder a few practical questions.

Rack Enclosure Questions to Ask:

How much equipment will be installed?

Rack enclosures are available in various dimensions. The amount of equipment needed will help determine if one or multiple enclosures are needed; a company could also consider bolting multiple enclosures together for added convenience. It is also essential to examine the rack mounting requirements for the servers/electronics that will be used. The amount of available “U” should be researched. According to Penn Elcom Online, “A rack unit (abbreviated as U) is a unit of measurement applied to equipment racks and the servers, disk drives and other devices that they contain. One U is 1.75 inches; the standard rack, at 19 inches, is 42U.”

How does the equipment need to be organized?

If the equipment can sit on a shelf and work properly (like a tower computer or monitor), then it will not need to be bolted to the rack on the inside of the rack enclosure. However, some equipment cannot be installed without attaching to the rack (i.e. servers, switches, and network equipment). It is essential to determine how the equipment will be used and also the readily accessibility of the equipment.

Should the enclosure be free-standing or wall mounted?

Free-standing rack enclosures, with castors, can be moved around the floor if needed. Some enclosures offer the option of having both castors and legs which can be interchanged for differing applications. Many companies prefer the flexibility of being able to move the rack enclosure to different parts of the building. In this instance, lockable castors are the best solution. Yet another option are wall mounted rack enclosures, which are ideal for saving space and keeping the enclosures off the ground and far away from dust and dirt.

What type of cable management is required?

Horizontal and vertical cable management is available to organize the cabling inside of the enclosure. The amount of equipment will determine how much cabling is needed for everything to run smoothly. Rack mountable power strips can be installed to keep the amount of cables – exiting the enclosure – at a minimum. Gasketed split panels may be available on the top, bottom or back; allowing cables to easily enter and exit the enclosure.

What kind of accessories are needed?

Various accessories can be added to make the enclosure the most effective resource for the end user. Accessories such as solid doors or doors with glass inserts, cooling fans, air conditioners, vortex cooling units, heat exchangers, heaters, keyboard drawers, power strips, tapped or square punched rails, shelving, and filler panels can be added to the rack enclosure to create the most beneficial solution.

If installing shelves, should they be fixed or sliding?

Sliding shelves are ideal for accessing equipment for routine maintenance or to change printer media/labels/ink. If the electronics will not be accessed regularly, a simple fixed shelf may be adequate.

What color is needed?

This step is simple. The rack enclosure might come in standard colors like black, blue, gray, or putty. However, if a company desires their enclosure(s) to match a branded color, ask the enclosure provider if it can be powder-coated to match a brand’s specific RAL color.

In addition, many companies require the rack enclosures to be lockable, so that only a select few employees or managers have access to the equipment. Security should always be top of mind, especially if the servers or network equipment contain critical information.

In the end, configuration flexibility is a key point to consider when searching for a new rack enclosure. The rack enclosure will probably outlast most of the equipment that is installed inside of it. As technology changes, the right rack enclosure will still stand strong for years to come!

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HOW DID FUYAO FIND ITSENCLOSURES:
Fuyao initially contacted ITSENCLOSURES after an internet search for computer enclosures. ITSENCLOSURES was re-engaged on the project through the referral of an integrator for Fuyao.

PROJECT:
In 2015, Fuyao acquired PPG’s automotive glass manufacturing facilities and underwent major renovations before production could begin. Fuyao sought a heavy-duty industrial computer enclosure to house vital electronics on the plant floor. The requirements for the enclosure solution included a NEMA 12 rating and enough space to house a wide screen monitor, keyboard, mouse, computer and barcode printer. Fuyao’s major concerns included finding a quality product, at a competitive price, that would withstand a manufacturing environment. Due to the rapid expansion, the glass manufacturer required the enclosures very quickly to meet an aggressive timeline and ‘go live’ date.

CHALLENGES:
Based on a competitor’s cabinet, Fuyao set a very low budget for deploying the computer enclosures. Fuyao, not willing to accept an inferior product, contacted ITSENCLOSURES for 100 piece pricing on a comparable enclosure product. Unfortunately, the competitor’s products were not of the same quality of ITSENCLOSURES’ products and failed in Fuyao’s harsh, dirty environment. In order to show the product’s differences, ITSENCLOSURES offered to send Fuyao an evaluation unit to review internally before making a purchasing decision. In the end, the companies were able to negotiate a price that kept Fuyao within their desired budget.

SOLUTION:
ITSENCLOSURES recommended the IceStation TITAN freestanding computer enclosure. The TITAN enclosure accommodates up to a 24-inch wide screen monitor, has an integrated keyboard drawer with a sloped work surface, and space underneath the keyboard drawer for a PC and power supply. In addition to the standard offerings, Fuyao desired an external side mounted shelf to support a thermal barcode printer. A sealed cable entry gland, installed next to the shelf, easily routes electrical cables and wires without jeopardizing the NEMA 12 enclosure rating. To keep the electronics running at optimum temperatures, a 200 CFM filtered fan system, with a normally open thermostat, was installed on the enclosure.

INSTALLATION DATE:
Fuyao issued a purchase order in September 2015. Shipments of the computer enclosures began immediately and spanned over 3 months. ITSENCLOSURES completed the deliveries in December 2015, just before the holidays.

SUMMARY OF PROJECT:
In all, Fuyao deployed 130 IceStation TITAN enclosures between their Moraine, OH and Lake Orion, MI facilities. ITSENCLOSURES easily scaled production to meet Fuyao’s needs and delivered the enclosures ahead of their schedule. The automotive glass supplier is very pleased with the performance of the IceStation TITANS and hopes to order more cabinets in the future.

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ITSENCLOSURES just announced the launch of the company’s new, mobile friendly website, www.itsenclosures.com, which provides customers with a brand new experience. While the URL remains the exact same, the website has a renewed look and clean feel with easier navigation on any computer browser, tablet, or phone. The NEMA 12 IceStation TITAN is just one of the many products that makes a big splash on many of the site’s updated pages.

Fresh Features:

• Quick buttons to download brochures, request a quote, live chat, & email
• Product pages with more useful, straight to the point information
• More videos and imagery for product lines, like IceStation, ViewStation, & NetStation
• Uncomplicated to navigate with updated navigation bar & dropdown menus
• More responsive on desktop computers, tablets, & smartphones
• High resolution banners that showcase the hottest, innovative products

JT Spangler, Owner and President of ITSENCLOSURES, loves how the new site functions and is excited to start collecting quote requests, “Our website is now easier to navigate with updated content and forms. The ITSENCLOSURES team studied and evaluated how customers interacted with our homepage and product pages and we hope that everyone will see a huge difference in how user friendly the site has become. Our plans are to continually refine our web presence, so our site continues to be a useful resource for our current and prospective customers.”

Since the site’s launch at the beginning of the month, the ITSENCLOSURES team has had an overwhelmingly positive response from users of the website. Customers can keep up to date with various product announcements, monthly blogs, and videos showcasing our products features.

“I love to see informative videos, large high resolution pictures, and bold colors and fonts. Our site really stands out when compared to other enclosure manufacturers and I hope that people will take notice and visit often. The overall goal is to grow our business and I believe that this new site will help us in that exciting endeavor.” added Mr. Spangler.

Visit the site, www.ITSENCLOSURES.com and see for yourself!

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About ITSENCLOSURES

Located Southeast of Pittsburgh in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, ITSENCLOSURES designs and builds the toughest industrial enclosures on the market. ITSENCLOSURES’ large line of enclosures protect a company’s investment and maximize the lifetime of the electronics protected. ITSENCLOSURES’ products are always ‘Made in the USA’ and allow companies to safely use any electronics in the harshest operating environments. ITSENCLOSURES has been helping companies protect technology investments and realize the maximum life cycle of their equipment since its founding in 1985.

To learn more about ITSENCLOSURES, contact the Sales Department: 1-800-423-9911 –or– info@itsenclosures.com

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In an industrial environment or machining factory, protecting a PC, printer, monitor, and related peripherals from dangers – like dirt, dust, grease, humidity, liquids and harmful corrosives – is critical. Performing a simple Internet search will display multiple computer enclosures from many differing manufacturers. It may be a difficult task to find an enclosure which is best suited for multi-purpose use in an unforgiving plant setting.

From critical processes to equipment operation to simply checking email, end users will not have to worry about downtime if the appropriate workstation is specified in the initial plans. The steps below point out important items for an organization to consider, which will simplify the process of choosing the best computer enclosure.

4 Steps to Choosing the Exact Computer Enclosure

1. In what type of environment will the computer and/or electronics be located?
   
   When starting an enclosure search, determine the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) rating recommended for your environment. Some examples of NEMA ratings that will work in many harsh environments, include the following:

NEMA 12 enclosures protect against dust, dirt, oils, lubricants, grease, and light splashing fluids (non-corrosive). NEMA 12 is intended for indoor use.

NEMA 4 enclosures protect against falling dirt, dust, splashing water and hose directed water. NEMA 4 is intended for indoors or outdoors (offers protection against rain, snow, ice, sleet).

NEMA 4X enclosures protect against falling dirt, dust, splashing water, hose directed water and corrosive materials. NEMA 4X is intended for indoors or outdoors (offers protection against rain, snow, ice, sleet).

2. Is bacteria and/or washdown a concern?

Pharmaceutical and food/drink processing plants should be aware of the computer enclosures’ ability to be thoroughly cleaned without harboring microbial contaminants. Stainless steel/sloped top computer enclosures will be the best option – in any environment – to shed water and reduce the possibility of bacterial growth. A heavy-duty gasket around the door frame, that is bacteria resistant, is also worth considering for additional protection.

3. What accessories best compliment the workstation?

During the selection process, a team leader should consider a wide range of optional accessories. Does the computer enclosure need to be mobile or stationary? Should the enclosure have lockable doors for security? How many shelves will be used for electronics? Is a VESA mount included for monitor installation? How will the wires/cables be organized? Will thermal management be a necessity in a hot/humid environment? Could a heater be installed in a freezer area? These questions (and many more) should be addressed during the selection process. Research the included features to ensure that the base computer enclosure model will fit any operator’s needs. Sliding shelves, industrial-grade castors, bolt down legs, lockable doors, keyboard drawers, mouse pads, cable entry glands, power cords, USB connectors, and hinged printer access doors are just some of the accessories that can enhance the end user experience and the enclosure’s overall utility.

4. What are the plans for the future?

Monitors, computers, keyboards, and printers are forever changing. Just when someone gets accustomed to a specific widescreen monitor or state-of-the-art computer system, the manufacturer introduces a newer version or a ‘faster, better model.’ When choosing a computer enclosure workstation, research features that will allow “growth” in the future. Viewing windows that can accept up to 24”, 27” or even 32” monitors will ensure that there is plenty of room to upgrade from the 19” monitor currently in use. Printers may get larger or smaller, depending on the printed material, so ensure that an enclosure shelf can hold varying amounts of weight and a hinged printer door can be used with different sizes of labels or paper. Computers can also change drastically over the years, so an enclosure with extra room will make all of the difference!

A buyer should always perform the proper product evaluation when purchasing a computer enclosure. Do not base a decision solely on price. Less expensive often means less quality and utility. Research various products on the market to determine the solution that will offer the most value in the long term. Computer enclosures are an investment. Choosing the right enclosure – for the job – will decrease the chance of an expensive replacement! Selecting the proper computer enclosure up front will maximize the life cycle of any computer system and ultimately be cost effective.

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What is the secret to ensure uptime? It is simple – protect all electronics with a high quality enclosure system.

When one relies on computers, printers, monitors, keyboards, and other peripherals to drive the manufacturing process, a proper shield – from harmful elements – is critical. How many times have unprotected electronics failed because of damaging dust, dirt, lint, grease, corrosives, or water in the air? A manufacturer that utilizes a quality NEMA rated computer enclosure will have a solid output, a higher ROI, and will help maximize the lifetime of electronics.

3 Problems a Computer Enclosure will Eliminate

1. Costly Downtime
   A company will experience downtime if a computer system fails because of exposure to dust, grease, moisture, or other harmful contaminants. Consider the amount of time necessary for procurement, installation and start-up to replace a system during a failure. Many control panels and computer systems are custom and may not be readily available, thus adding even more downtime. Account for the needs of all parties involved – from IT and engineering, to maintenance and operators who work directly with the computer system. Above all, downtime costs money. Every minute, hour, or day that goes by without a resolution will become more problematic and expensive!
2. Reduced Lifetime of Electronics
   The temperature range in which a PC should operate is typically disclosed in the product specification booklet. The document should be reviewed carefully with engineering. Overexposure to high heat or low temperatures can damage essential components of a computer, monitor, or printer. In addition, warranties will likely be voided if the electronics are not stored/operated within the recommended temperature range.
3. Security Gap
   Choose an enclosure workstation that incorporates heavy-duty doors with locks, which require a unique key. Locks will prevent theft and system operators from changing settings, which are carefully established by the IT department. In addition, lockable doors will prevent employees from storing inappropriate material inside of the enclosure system. It goes without saying – liquids (coffee!) never mix well with pricey electronics!

So, how much money is lost when a machine is down?

No company situation is the same, but DOWNTIME WILL COST MONEY!  Consider all of the options available for computer enclosures. Weigh possibilities that include versatility, dependability, and overall value for your capital equipment dollars. The upfront cost of implementing a high quality industrial pc enclosure may be substantial, but the old adage applies. “You get what you pay for.” Low quality solutions which are purchased based on price alone rarely offer any real protection at all. Once the correct enclosure is chosen, your company will have peace of mind knowing the investment will work in an unforgiving environment and during mission critical situations.

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HOW DID THEY FIND ITSENCLOSURES:
After performing an extensive online search for free-standing all-in-one pc/printer enclosures, Overhead Door, in Lewistown, PA, found ITSENCLOSURES and reached out for NEMA 12 enclosure options and ballpark pricing on a few different stand-up units. During this time, they were also looking at other enclosure companies to compare quality and price.

PROJECT:
Overhead Door was interested in installing PCs and network printers in all of the company’s departments across the plant. Due to the amount of dirt, dust, and oil floating around, they desired to protect the overall set-up of each workstation. Overhead Door would be installing 24″ displays, small form computers and barcode printers measuring 15″H x 10.5″W x 19″D. The printer labels exited out of the front of the printer. In general, the goal was to fit everything into one enclosure that could be moved in the future, if necessary.

CHALLENGES:
The Overhead Door facility in Lewistown, PA required heavy-duty industrial computer enclosures to protect against dust, dirt, and oil. Overhead Door desired a solution which included a NEMA 12 rating, enough space to house a wide screen monitor, keyboard, computer and barcode printer. Overhead Door’s main challenge was finding a quality product, at a competitive price, which would endure for many years within a manufacturing environment.

SOLUTION:
After review of the situation, ITSENCLOSURES recommended the IceStation Titan freestanding computer enclosure, which is built out of 14-gauge steel. The NEMA 12 TITAN accommodates a 24″ monitor with space behind the monitor for a computer, has an integrated keyboard drawer with a sloped work surface and space underneath the keyboard drawer for a Zebra barcode printer. ITSENCLOSURES suggested the addition of sliding shelf brackets to make it easier/quicker to change out the labels/media on the printer and a hinged printer door (installed on the bottom front door) with a clasp to make it easier to retrieve labels. A filtered fan system was also added to the IceStation TITAN for proper airflow and to keep particulate matter out of the cabinet. Overhead Door also ordered a 10-foot power cord and a 6-outlet surge protector for each cabinet.

SUMMARY OF PROJECT:
Overhead Door deployed 25 IceStation Titan (15 Blue & 10 Black) enclosures. ITSENCLOSURES ramped up production to meet Overhead Door’s schedule and delivered the enclosures on-time for the desired installation week. Alex Demastrie, Overhead Door Maintenance Engineer, was happy with the TITAN enclosures and with the push to have the cabinets delivered in a timely manner, “We were all very impressed with the enclosures. They arrived without a single scratch or ding and have been instrumental in keeping our equipment safe. Thanks again for working with us to meet our schedule.” Overhead Door is pleased with the performance of the IceStation TITANS and an additional location has requested a quote to outfit their facility.

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Let us know how we can best assist you! Contact an ‘ITSENCLOSURES expert’ at 1-800-423-9911 -OR- send us an email: info@itsenclosures.com

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How can industrial computer enclosures help a manufacturing plant? Like modern medicine, the idea of proactively taking a role in the “health” of electrical equipment will provide great value to a company. If an illness is approaching, the human body has the ability to provide early warning signs. The same can be said about electronics. While the human body has the ability to cure itself of certain illnesses, if a defect appears on the plant floor with machinery, it is just a matter of time before the electronics fail. Unfortunately, electronics do not have the ability to “heal” themselves. 

The majority of workers will not exert much concern for maintenance until the process is no longer working as it should. Paying little attention to corrective maintenance, on a regular schedule, will cause electronics housed in industrial computer enclosures to not perform as well as they did upon the original installation. According to the Library at AutomationDirect.com website, “Heat inside an enclosure can decrease the life expectancy of controlling units such as your PLC, HMI, AC drives and other items. Excessive heat can cause nuisance faults from your electrical and electronic components… Heat will also change the expected performance of circuit breakers and fuses, which can cause whole systems to shut down unexpectedly.” Assembling a small team of seasoned electricians and general mechanics is a step in the right direction in realizing the maximum lifetime of critical electronics.

2 Simple Steps to Maximize Lifetime of Electronics

Filter Maintenance

Most industrial computer enclosures utilize at least a fan system or, for warmer environments, an air conditioner. Both cooling systems have a filtering system in place to block particulate matter in the air and prevent dust and dirt from entering the interior of the enclosure. The type of manufacturing environment will dictate how often the filter media needs to be thoroughly cleaned or completely replaced. A filter that has been untouched will eventually impact the functionally of the cooling device, because the system will need to work double (or even triple) as it normally would if clean air were flowing through the schematic. This could lead to the cooling arrangement overcompensating and causing serious failures!

Energy.gov stresses that maintenance is vital, “Neglecting necessary maintenance ensures a steady decline in air conditioning performance while energy use steadily increases… Clogged, dirty filters block normal airflow and reduce a system’s efficiency significantly. With normal airflow obstructed, air that bypasses the filter may carry dirt directly into the evaporator coil and impair the coil’s heat-absorbing capacity. Replacing a dirty, clogged filter with a clean one can lower your air conditioner’s energy consumption by 5% to 15%… Clean or replace your air conditioning system’s filter or filters every month or two during the cooling season. Filters may need more frequent attention if the air conditioner is in constant use, [or] is subjected to dusty conditions.” Property thermal management is beyond crucial to the longevity of electronics within a sealed, industrial computer enclosure.

Keep Industrial Computer Enclosure Doors Closed

As is often the case at many manufacturing plants and factories, people accessing equipment inside of a sealed enclosure tend to get lackadaisical. Carelessness leads to split panels not being properly tightened around important wires and cables entering the industrial computer enclosure or drawers and doors sloppily left open. A lack of willingness to do simple tasks can lead to dust, grease and water finding its way into the enclosure, which is exactly what you want to keep out! One way to prevent these occurrences from happening is to keep the industrial computer enclosures locked at all times. If accessing a printer on a regular basis, check with the enclosure manufacturer about options for a hinged printer door that will minimize the amount of dirt from entering the cabinet.

Keeping a regular maintenance schedule is the best practice for all parties involved in the manufacturing process. It is important to set a schedule and carry through with the plan. Do not let preventative maintenance in your plant become just another “program of the month” that people will forget over time.

Change requires dedication, but will lead to success and a maximum return on the overall industrial computer enclosure investment.

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Mt. Pleasant, PA (November 27, 2017) – A leader in the industrial enclosure market, ITSENCLOSURES engineers and builds the most durable, high-quality computer enclosures on the market. ITSENCLOSURES continues to add new products to the best-selling IceStation TITAN Family with the introduction of the TITAN dual monitor enclosure. The NEMA 12 dual monitor enclosure protects against dust, dirt, grease, fibers in the air, and splashing fluids.

Designed specifically to house two 27” widescreen monitors side by side, the dual monitor (ID21542-12) enclosure body is constructed out of heavy-duty 14-gauge welded steel and 12-gauge door thickness. The enclosure stands at 21” high x 54” wide x 12” deep and the finish is a polyester powder paint available in blue, gray, or any custom color found on the RAL color chart.

The large 13.45” high x 49” wide viewing window is hinged at the bottom and easily folds down to accept two (up to 27-inch) 16×9 wide screen monitors in landscape orientation. For stress-free installation, adjustable VESA mounts are included. Utilizing OEM stands, the displays can also be placed on the flat surface below the mount. A removable rear plate (15” high x 29.5” wide) makes it easy to quickly install the suitable monitors. Customers have a choice between a tempered safety glass or a polycarbonate viewing window.

“In 2017, ITSENCLOSURES introduced two new enclosures to the popular and versatile TITAN family of pc enclosures,” said JT Spangler, President of ITSENCLOSURES. “The innovative dual monitor enclosure derived from the IceStation TITAN Hammerhead enclosure. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Hammerhead enclosure, it was a natural progression for ITS to modify this product for customers that did not require the full freestanding enclosure.” Spangler continued, “The dual monitor enclosure is ideal for space saving applications, because the enclosure can sit on a desk or mount to the wall. We are extremely pleased with how this rugged product came together and are excited to formally introduce it to our customers. ”

Thermal management options, available for the dual monitor enclosure, include a filtered fan system and vortex cooling unit. Either thermal management system will keep the equipment running smoothly in mission critical environments.

“ITSENCLOSURES plans to introduce new products to the market in 2018, including a new line of label printer enclosures,” added Mr. Spangler. “Our business model has always been to protect electronics in any environment, in turn helping companies realize the maximum life cycle of their equipment.”

The NEMA 12 enclosure can be customized with various accessories, including two waterproof USB connectors for a keyboard or scanning device, sealed cable entry gland, a 6-outlet surge protector, a 10-foot power cord, or an industrial keyboard and mouse.

Proudly ‘Made in the USA,’ ITSENCLOSURES ships every product completely assembled and ready to use upon delivery!

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Popular reasons for using thermal management, include: environments that are hot and dirty or electronics that produce a good amount of heat inside of an enclosure. For example, if the temperature outside a rack enclosure will reach 110° F or above, the internal components must be kept at a cooler temperature. However, proper cooling or ventilation is dependent on the environment and contents of the rack enclosure.

Why is cooling such an important factor in a rack enclosure solution? At the beginning of a project, if thermal management is not properly configured, several things could go wrong with the enclosed electronics. Faults in electrical components and overloads may lead to a tripped breaker, decreased life expectancy, or an unexpected equipment shutdown.

According to James Stratford, in his article, ‘The Importance of Thinking Thermal Early in the Design Process’, “It is very important to consider and deal with thermal challenges early in the design process and with assistance of specialists if you don’t have them in house. Doing this can lead to a better, more reliable end product with predictable performance that avoids the risk of components running at excessive temperatures that shorten their life expectancy and risk erratic performance.”

5 Types of Cooling Methods for Server Enclosures

1. Vents/Louvers – The simplest method of enclosure cooling is utilizing a vent or louver to provide a natural convection/airflow. Natural convection cooling is simply air that is created when warm air rises and is replaced with cool air. Generally, louvers are added at the top for hot air to escape and at the bottom for cool air to be drawn into the enclosure. Is this right for your application? The maximum ambient temperature must be cooler than the maximum allowable enclosure temperature.

2. Fans – Forced ventilation will move air across the enclosure to increase the cooling rate compared to vents. Fans will produce a higher air flow rate than natural convection cooling. Is this right for your application? The maximum ambient temperature must be cooler than the maximum allowable enclosure temperature. However, fans have the ability to filter particulate matter that should remain outside of the server cabinet.

3. Heat Exchanger – Heat exchangers use a closed loop cooling system. The air inside of the enclosure is cooled and circulated without the exchange of ambient air and will also maintain the enclosure’s NEMA rating. Is it right for your application? The maximum ambient temperature must be less than the maximum enclosure temperature. Depending on the construction, a heat exchanger may be used in a NEMA 12, 4 or 4X environment.

4. Vortex Cooler – Vortex cooling units use compressed air to cool internal components and displace the warm air that is inside of an enclosure. Is it right for your application? A vortex cooling unit is not a closed loop system, but may be used with NEMA 12, 4 or 4X enclosures. These units also create positive pressure inside of the enclosure, so that dust and other particulate matter will not be drawn into the cabinet. There are no moving parts, so the lifetime is much longer than most thermal management systems and there is very little maintenance.

5. Air Conditioner – Air conditioners are another common closed loop cooling system. The inside of the enclosure is cooled by an evaporator coil and circulated without mixing outside air. Is it right for your application? Air conditioners will maintain an enclosure’s NEMA rating and they have a much wider cooling capacity compared to heat exchangers and fans. However, due to the compressor, air conditioners tend to be large in size.

Remember – consistent temperatures (inside of the cabinet) is key to creating optimal operating conditions. Inadequate cooling or air flow can destroy electronics! Knowing all of the options that exist for rack enclosure cooling, along with the benefits and limitations, will help you make the best choice for the application.

For an accurate recommendation on enclosure cooling, fill out a ‘Cooling Worksheet‘ and speak to an enclosure specialist.

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