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		<title>Cooling for NEMA 4X Enclosures</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>&#160; When deploying enclosures in an environment with extreme temperatures, thermal management is critical. It is necessary for maintaining the optimum performance of electronics and for keeping a computer system protected from elevated levels of heat. Since a NEMA 4X enclosure requires a watertight seal, a unique set of challenges must be overcome when installing [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>When deploying enclosures in an environment with extreme temperatures, thermal management is critical. It is necessary for maintaining the optimum performance of electronics and for keeping a computer system protected from elevated levels of heat. Since a NEMA 4X enclosure requires a watertight seal, a unique set of challenges must be overcome when installing a NEMA 4X computer or printer enclosure. <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/icestation-titan-nema-4x-industrial-computer-cabinet-workstation/">NEMA 4X enclosures</a> are unable to utilize an open cooling system, meaning the cabinet requires a closed loop system that uses forced convection. With a closed loop system, <em>no seal is broken</em>. The enclosure market has several closed loop solutions that will keep your enclosure cool to protect your vital electronics.</p>
<p><strong>Three common types of cooling for NEMA 4X computer enclosures:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Heat Exchanger<br />
</strong>A heat exchanger can be used to transfer heat from the inside of the cabinet to the outside to ensure internal electronic components are operating at safe levels. It is important to note that a heat exchanger is an ideal cooling solution ONLY when the electronics can operate safely above the external ambient temperature. Heat exchangers are advantageous when humidity is not a major concern, and a low heat load is generated by the electronics installed inside of the enclosure.</p>
<p><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-13180 alignright" src="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Vortex-Cooling-Unit-300x211.jpg" alt="Vortex Cooling Unit ITSENCLOSURES IceStation Enclosure Cooling" width="300" height="211" srcset="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Vortex-Cooling-Unit-300x211.jpg 300w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Vortex-Cooling-Unit-600x422.jpg 600w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Vortex-Cooling-Unit-1030x725.jpg 1030w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Vortex-Cooling-Unit-768x540.jpg 768w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Vortex-Cooling-Unit-705x496.jpg 705w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Vortex-Cooling-Unit-450x317.jpg 450w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Vortex-Cooling-Unit.jpg 1295w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Vortex Cooler<br />
</strong><a href="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/VC2000-INST.pdf">Vortex cooling units</a> produce cool air by using clean/dry compressed air through a tube or hose. These units do not have refrigerants or moving parts, so they are especially valuable in demanding, <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/blog/why-manufacturing-facilities-need-industrial-enclosures/">harsh environments</a> &#8211; such as hazardous areas. A vortex cooling unit is operated by a thermostat, which is powered from the inside of the enclosure. The installation location can vary on an enclosure: top, sides, or rear.</p>
<p><strong>Air Conditioners<br />
</strong>A NEMA 4X rated air conditioner can be installed in an environment where the electronics &#8211; inside of the enclosure &#8211; need to be cooled at <em>or below</em> the ambient external temperature. An air conditioner is beneficial in high humidity areas. To properly cool electronics, air conditioners use refrigerants and forced air. It goes without saying, but an A/C requires frequent filter maintenance to run at its maximum capacity. The filter should be changed and/or cleaned at least once a month or <em>more often</em> in dirty or dusty areas.</p>
<p>Prior to deploying a <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/nema-4x-monitor-enclosure-io35-4x/">NEMA 4X computer</a> or <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/pb2020244x-nema-4x-printer-enclosure/">printer enclosure</a>, perform research and conduct a thorough examination of the installation environment. Compile a list of ALL electronics which will be installed inside of the enclosure. The list should include the average heat load and operating temperatures. This information is helpful in determining the NEMA 4X cooling system that will best fit the desired application.</p>
<p>Looking for a recommendation on the best cooling solution for your enclosure? <a href="https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/364008/file-1595918290-pdf/Cooling_Requirement_Worksheet.pdf?t=1501602092482">Click Here</a></p>
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		<title>Enclosures in a Humid Environment</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:48:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Can electronics survive without enclosures in a humid environment? In many harsh, manufacturing settings, printers, computers, monitors, and electrical equipment are housed in industrial computer enclosures that are designed to protect against severe, exterior environments (humidity, water, dirt, dust). However, even in a NEMA rated enclosure, liquid can enter the enclosure under a variety of [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can electronics survive without enclosures in a humid environment?</p>
<p>In many harsh, manufacturing settings, printers, computers, monitors, and electrical equipment are housed in industrial computer enclosures that are designed to protect against severe, exterior environments (humidity, water, dirt, dust). However, even in a <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/">NEMA rated enclosure</a>, liquid can enter the enclosure under a variety of circumstances. Obviously, the goal is to keep harmful elements, like moisture or condensation, out of the enclosure!</p>
<p>Condensation is defined as water which collects on a cold surface when humid air makes contact. In other words, temperature fluctuations between the inside and outside of the computer enclosure can cause condensation, which can make its way into the enclosure. Any moisture can damage electronics, shorten their lifetime, and affect the performance of the internal components. When it comes to condensation, corrosion or rust are also serious concerns, which will render critical electronic mechanisms useless.</p>
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<p>Naturally, it is advisable to install a “closed-loop” cooling solution for humid, moisture prone environments. Closed loop cooling systems are specifically designed to mount to an enclosure and remove heat, without letting outside air (or water) <em>into</em> the sealed enclosure. To ensure electronics are running at optimum levels, the closed loop system will bring the temperatures below the ambient outside temperature.</p>
<p>Examples of closed loop <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/industrial-enclosures/keeping-electronics-cool-inside-a-computer-enclosure/">cooling systems</a> include air conditioners, vortex coolers and heat exchangers (heat exchangers will not cool below the ambient temperature). These systems usually employ a thermostat and/or humidity control for monitoring. Closed loop systems are generally “non-condensating.” The only time condensation may occur is if there is a quick and dramatic temperature fluctuation to the system (i.e. switching thermostat from 80°F to 65°F). In fact, air conditioners and vortex coolers can often work to remove moisture from the inside of the computer enclosure.</p>
<p>When searching for the best enclosures for a humid environment, make sure that it is built to protect against water entering the cabinet. Obviously, water has a way of getting into the tiniest spaces if not properly safeguarded! In humid environments, moisture may enter the <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/icestation-titan-nema-04-computer-enclosure/">enclosure</a> when the door is minimally open for quick routine maintenance.</p>
<p>Properly sealed enclosures in a humid environment (gasket is a plus) will prolong the life of imperative electronics. As always, downtime can be costly, so it is always prudent to keep all electronics up and running for as long as possible.</p>
<p>Looking for a recommendation on the best cooling solution for your enclosure? <a href="https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/364008/file-1595918290-pdf/Cooling_Requirement_Worksheet.pdf?t=1501602092482">Click Here</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:28:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>When storing electronics in a computer, monitor, printer, or rack enclosure, proper cooling is necessary to increase the overall life of the electronics. It comes as no surprise that heat can damage electronics. As a rule of thumb, the life expectancy of electronics is cut in half for every 18°F in which they operate above [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>When storing electronics in a computer, monitor, printer, or rack enclosure, proper cooling is necessary to increase the overall life of the electronics. It comes as no surprise that heat can damage electronics. As a rule of thumb, the life expectancy of electronics is cut in half for every 18°F in which they operate above room temperature. System integrators should be aware that operating electronics in high or elevated temperatures can void manufacturer warranties. Thus, the correct thermal management is critical for a <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/nema-12-titan-computer-enclosure/">computer enclosure</a> deployment in a manufacturing setting.</p>
<h4><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-3974 alignright" src="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IceStation-TITAN-Hammerhead-PC-Computer-Enclosure-dual-monitor-air-conditioner-e1632322582777.jpg" alt="titan hammerhead dual monitor enclosure icestation itsenclosures air conditioner" width="278" height="281" srcset="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IceStation-TITAN-Hammerhead-PC-Computer-Enclosure-dual-monitor-air-conditioner-e1632322582777.jpg 642w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IceStation-TITAN-Hammerhead-PC-Computer-Enclosure-dual-monitor-air-conditioner-e1632322582777-100x100.jpg 100w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IceStation-TITAN-Hammerhead-PC-Computer-Enclosure-dual-monitor-air-conditioner-e1632322582777-600x607.jpg 600w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IceStation-TITAN-Hammerhead-PC-Computer-Enclosure-dual-monitor-air-conditioner-e1632322582777-80x80.jpg 80w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IceStation-TITAN-Hammerhead-PC-Computer-Enclosure-dual-monitor-air-conditioner-e1632322582777-297x300.jpg 297w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IceStation-TITAN-Hammerhead-PC-Computer-Enclosure-dual-monitor-air-conditioner-e1632322582777-36x36.jpg 36w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IceStation-TITAN-Hammerhead-PC-Computer-Enclosure-dual-monitor-air-conditioner-e1632322582777-120x120.jpg 120w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IceStation-TITAN-Hammerhead-PC-Computer-Enclosure-dual-monitor-air-conditioner-e1632322582777-450x455.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px" /></strong></h4>
<p>Many factors influence the temperature &#8211; in which electronics are exposed &#8211; on the inside of a computer enclosure. In the blog, ‘<a href="https://www.anytimehvac.com/hvac-blog/high-humidity-hurting-electronics/">Could High Humidity be Hurting Your Electronics?</a>,’ the author notes that “electronics are more delicate than you may think, and are susceptible to damage in high-humidity environments. It is important to keep relative humidity between 40-60% to keep electronics running efficiently.” Therefore, it is imperative to consider not only the electronics’ heat output, but also the environmental factors that may cause high ambient air temperatures.</p>
<h4><strong>The following are some examples of potential sources of heat:</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>Power Supplies</li>
<li>Controllers, Drives, or Servers</li>
<li>Computers and Monitors</li>
<li>Rack Electronics</li>
<li>Printers (Barcode, Label, or Desktop)</li>
<li>Solar Gain Heat</li>
<li>Furnaces or Ovens</li>
<li>Foundry Equipment</li>
</ul>
<p>Electronics, which are more robust than average off-the-shelf products, will most likely have a higher heat output. Because we live in a world where faster is better and processing capacity is extremely important, more powerful systems are being designed at a rapid pace. Powerful electronics will generate more heat and, as a result, will require some form of cooling, like a filtered fan system, heat exchanger, vortex cooling unit, or air conditioner.</p>
<h4><strong>What are Common Consequences of Damaging Heat?</strong></h4>
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<p>Heat building up &#8211; on the inside of an <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/icestation-titan-nema-04-computer-enclosure/">industrial enclosure</a> &#8211; can adversely affect controls and sensitive electronics.</p>
<p>Below are a few examples of the adverse reactions of <em>too much heat</em>.</p>
<ul>
<li>De-Rated Drive Performance</li>
<li>Electronics Failure</li>
<li>Productivity Loss/Down time</li>
<li>High Component Replacement Costs</li>
<li>Late Shipments</li>
<li>Lost Revenue</li>
<li>Customer Dissatisfaction</li>
</ul>
<p>When searching for the right <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/icestation-titan-nema-4x-industrial-computer-cabinet-workstation/">enclosure</a> solution, speak with an enclosure expert to configure the best cooling solution based on a user’s specific application. When discussing the installation of electronics on the inside of an enclosure, thermal management should always be on the list of must-haves. High heat will damage electronics when stored inside of an <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/nema-4-operator-interface-monitor-enclosure-io29-04/">enclosure</a>.</p>
<p>Simply put, any type of thermal management will help a computer system run more smoothly.</p>
<p>Download the <strong><a href="https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/364008/file-1595918290-pdf/Cooling_Requirement_Worksheet.pdf?t=1501602092482">cooling requirement worksheet</a></strong> for the first step in creating the perfect environment for your electronics.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:53:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>When deploying computer, rack, monitor, or printer enclosures in a factory or industrial setting, thermal management (air conditioners, filtered fan systems, heat exchangers, etc.) should be considered to exponentially prolong the life of the chosen electronics. Once thermal management is installed on (or in) the enclosure, it is important to check and maintain the system [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>When deploying computer, rack, monitor, or printer <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/">enclosures</a> in a factory or industrial setting, thermal management (air conditioners, filtered fan systems, heat exchangers, etc.) should be considered to exponentially prolong the life of the chosen electronics.</p>
<p><a href="https://itsenclosures.com/industrial-enclosures/3-reasons-to-add-cooling-to-pc-enclosures/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-180 alignright" src="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/thermal_management_Indoor_Air_Conditioners_itsenclosures_icestation.jpg" alt="ITS Enclosures - Thermal Management Indoor Air Conditioners" width="254" height="238" srcset="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/thermal_management_Indoor_Air_Conditioners_itsenclosures_icestation.jpg 360w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/thermal_management_Indoor_Air_Conditioners_itsenclosures_icestation-300x282.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px" /></a>Once thermal management is installed on (or in) the <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/nema-12-titan-computer-enclosure/">enclosure</a>, it is important to check and maintain the system often. Regular maintenance will prevent costly breakdowns and downtime. It is necessary on even the most reliable <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/icestation-titan-nema-04-computer-enclosure/">computer enclosure</a> system. Neglecting to maintain proper care will cause systems to be inoperable at their intended capacity and may lead to faulty parts that require costly replacement. In some instances, manufacturers will completely deny warranty claims, if it is discovered that the thermal management systems were neglected.</p>
<p>Depending on environmental conditions, planned maintenance will do wonders to extend the lifetime of <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/pb20202412-nema-12-printer-enclosure/">enclosure</a> equipment. Simply put, it reduces the probability of failure to electronics and increases a machine’s overall reliability. Developing a structured thermal management maintenance plan will increase operational dependability and longevity.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://itsenclosures.com/industrial-enclosures/filtered-fan-system-tips-for-computer-enclosures/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-2880 alignright" src="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PB202024-12-Printer-Box-Enclosure-filtered-fan-system-ITSENCLOSURES-IceStation-e1604672652805-300x273.jpg" alt="Vented back Printer Box Enclosure" width="251" height="228" srcset="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PB202024-12-Printer-Box-Enclosure-filtered-fan-system-ITSENCLOSURES-IceStation-e1604672652805-300x273.jpg 300w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PB202024-12-Printer-Box-Enclosure-filtered-fan-system-ITSENCLOSURES-IceStation-e1604672652805-600x547.jpg 600w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PB202024-12-Printer-Box-Enclosure-filtered-fan-system-ITSENCLOSURES-IceStation-e1604672652805.jpg 757w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PB202024-12-Printer-Box-Enclosure-filtered-fan-system-ITSENCLOSURES-IceStation-e1604672652805-705x643.jpg 705w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PB202024-12-Printer-Box-Enclosure-filtered-fan-system-ITSENCLOSURES-IceStation-e1604672652805-450x410.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px" /></a>Routine Maintenance Includes:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Check filter(s), clean or replace filters as needed</li>
<li>Re-adjust thermostat(s) depending on fluctuating ambient temperatures</li>
<li>Check essential functions on all the cooling device’s controls</li>
<li>Recommended cleaning practices per the manufacturer</li>
<li>Create a maintenance plan that all users/operators will follow</li>
</ul>
<p>Consistent maintenance ensures that a fan, heat exchanger, or air conditioner is running at the optimum efficiency, thus lowering energy costs and benefiting the planet. Thermal management maintenance will result in overall longer run times, even under the most extreme temperatures and environmental conditions. Be sure to establish a plan of action, from the beginning, when deploying a computer, rack, monitor, or printer enclosure in a manufacturing environment.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Senior Flexonics Pathway was in search of a mobile, industrial computer enclosure for its workers. COMPANY SYNOPSIS: In business since 1902, Senior Flexonics Pathway (SFP) has two locations in the United States: New Braunfels, Texas and Lewiston, Maine. According to SFPathway.com, the company has been a pioneer in delivering solutions to movements in high pressure and [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Senior Flexonics Pathway was in search of a mobile, industrial computer enclosure for its workers.</h3>
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<p><strong>COMPANY SYNOPSIS</strong>:<br />
In business since 1902, Senior Flexonics Pathway (SFP) has two locations in the United States: New Braunfels, Texas and Lewiston, Maine. According to <a href="http://www.sfpathway.com/sfpathway/?doing_wp_cron=1475692088.3520729541778564453125" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SFPathway.com</a>, the company has been a pioneer in delivering solutions to movements in high pressure and temperature process equipment. Senior Flexonics provides custom designed expansion joints, dampers, and HVAC for piping and ducting applications.</p>
<p><strong>HOW DID THEY FIND ITSENCLOSURES</strong>:<br />
When researching stand-up enclosures for their plant, Senior Flexonics Pathway found <strong>ITSENCLOSURES</strong> on the Internet. While at <a href="http://www.itsenclosures.com">ITSENCLOSURES.com</a>, SFP reached out to the ITS sales department via the online chat tool. Originally, SFP was interested in a unit that could house a touchscreen monitor. After receiving a follow-up email from ITSENCLOSURES, Patrick Miller, the IT Manager, requested pricing on a stand-up enclosure and decided against deploying a touchscreen.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-6680" src="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ITSENCLOSURES-TITAN-IS603027-12-COPMUTER-ENCLOSURE-STANDUP-ICESTATION-2.jpg" alt="IceStation TITAN pc computer enclosure ITSENCLOSURES industrial computer enclosure with hinged printer door" width="399" height="300" srcset="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ITSENCLOSURES-TITAN-IS603027-12-COPMUTER-ENCLOSURE-STANDUP-ICESTATION-2.jpg 1000w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ITSENCLOSURES-TITAN-IS603027-12-COPMUTER-ENCLOSURE-STANDUP-ICESTATION-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ITSENCLOSURES-TITAN-IS603027-12-COPMUTER-ENCLOSURE-STANDUP-ICESTATION-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ITSENCLOSURES-TITAN-IS603027-12-COPMUTER-ENCLOSURE-STANDUP-ICESTATION-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ITSENCLOSURES-TITAN-IS603027-12-COPMUTER-ENCLOSURE-STANDUP-ICESTATION-2-705x529.jpg 705w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ITSENCLOSURES-TITAN-IS603027-12-COPMUTER-ENCLOSURE-STANDUP-ICESTATION-2-450x338.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px" /></p>
<p><strong>PROJECT</strong>:<br />
Senior Flexonics Pathway was in search of a mobile inventory computer enclosure for its workers. SFP wanted to save employees from walking to different parts of the plant to perform tasks. According to Patrick Miller, IT Manager at Senior Flexonics Pathway, SFP wanted to provide employees with the equipment to take inventory, print, labels and scan barcodes at the point of where the work is actually being done, on the manufacturing floor.</p>
<p><strong>CHALLENGES</strong>:<br />
Senior Flexonics sought an all-in-one solution that would allow all of their complex systems to work together in one enclosure. SFP&#8217;s manufacturing environment is quite harsh, and required a heavy duty NEMA 12 enclosure solution.</p>
<p><strong>SOLUTION:<br />
</strong>Senior Flexonics Pathway purchased a number of <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/nema-12-titan-computer-workstation/">IceStation TITAN (IS603027-12)</a> computer enclosure workstations. The freestanding enclosure solution consisted of 24” extension sliding shelf brackets and a hinged printer door. The added accessories were installed for the barcode printers that are used throughout the workday. The hinged printer door makes it simple to retrieve labels and the sliding shelf brackets create an efficient way to change the media and load additional labels. In order to regulate the temperature inside of the enclosure, a 200 CFM filtered fan system, with thermostat, was installed.</p>
<p><strong>INSTALLATION DATE</strong>:<br />
Senior Flexonics purchased the NEMA 12 computer enclosures in the spring of 2015 to be installed in the New Braunfels, TX and Lewiston, ME locations. The units are deployed in key areas of the production floor, including the Metal Bellows manufacturing area, Parts Distribution, and Burn Table work centers.</p>
<p><strong>SUMMARY OF PROJECT</strong>:<br />
Mr. Miller summed up the success of the project, “The products that Senior Flexonics Pathway makes [are] in some of the harshest environments in the world. IceStation computer enclosures were a perfect fit for our company! ITSENCLOSURES products are rugged and well designed. [The TITANS] have given our shop employees the ability to access internal system applications and to speed up the processing of part issues.” He continued, “The flexibility has been a definite plus, as the IceStation [units] have been really easy to adapt to our specific needs. We have a wireless computer inside of the unit, along with a wireless barcode printer. Our employees are able to do part issues, print barcodes labels, check drawings, review hotlists, welding procedures, and to clock in and out of jobs.”</p>
<p>“We’ve tested other stand-alone units, and IceStation has been an exceptional addition to our facility!”</p>
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		<title>Puratos Corporation &#8211; Computer Enclosures</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Puratos Corporation was in need of computer enclosures for their plants. COMPANY SYNOPSIS: Puratos is an international company, which has been in business for almost 100 years, dating back to its original founding in Brussels, Belgium. The American corporate headquarters are in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, with additional locations in New Jersey, Oregon, Wisconsin, California, [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Puratos Corporation was in need of computer enclosures for their plants.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-9366 aligncenter" src="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IceStation-Gray-Titan-with-Side-Mount-Enclosure-Puratos-Case-Study-ITSENCLOSURES.jpg" alt="" width="649" height="339" srcset="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IceStation-Gray-Titan-with-Side-Mount-Enclosure-Puratos-Case-Study-ITSENCLOSURES.jpg 649w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IceStation-Gray-Titan-with-Side-Mount-Enclosure-Puratos-Case-Study-ITSENCLOSURES-600x313.jpg 600w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IceStation-Gray-Titan-with-Side-Mount-Enclosure-Puratos-Case-Study-ITSENCLOSURES-300x157.jpg 300w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IceStation-Gray-Titan-with-Side-Mount-Enclosure-Puratos-Case-Study-ITSENCLOSURES-450x235.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px" /></p>
<p><strong>COMPANY SYNOPSIS:<br />
</strong>Puratos is an international company, which has been in business for almost 100 years, dating back to its original founding in Brussels, Belgium. The American corporate headquarters are in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, with additional locations in New Jersey, Oregon, Wisconsin, California, Florida, and Washington. Specializing in desserts and the like, Puratos is a premium supplier of products that compliment baking, pastry, and chocolate products. According to the <a href="http://www.puratos.us/en/about-us/About_Puratos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Puratos website</a>, “Products and services are available in more than 100 countries around the world, and in many cases actually produced there by our subsidiaries. Clients are artisans, industry, retailers and food service.”</p>
<p><strong>HOW DID PURATOS FIND ITSENCLOSURES</strong>:<br />
In January of 2014, Puratos was in the initial stages of planning a merger of two of its plants and required heavy-duty computer enclosures to house vital electronics. After searching online for pc and printer enclosures, Puratos found ITSENCLOSURES and reached out for initial enclosure options and ballpark pricing. After engaging with Puratos, ITSENCLOSURES made the decision to travel to New Jersey to evaluate the project in person. <strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-9367 alignright" src="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IceStation-Titan-with-Side-Mount-Enclosure-Puratos-Case-Study-ITSENCLOSURES.jpg" alt="" width="263" height="375" srcset="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IceStation-Titan-with-Side-Mount-Enclosure-Puratos-Case-Study-ITSENCLOSURES.jpg 275w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IceStation-Titan-with-Side-Mount-Enclosure-Puratos-Case-Study-ITSENCLOSURES-210x300.jpg 210w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px" />PROJECT</strong>:<br />
The Puratos location in Pennsauken, New Jersey was in the process of merging two manufacturing plants and were determined to upgrade their enclosure equipment. They desired a freestanding enclosure to house a barcode printer, computer, keyboard, scanner, mouse, and a wide screen monitor. Puratos was also interested in ITSENCLOSURES’ line of <a href="http://www.itsenclosures.com/Flat-Panel-Monitor-Enclosures">flat panel monitor enclosures</a>, which can be bolted to a wall, pedestal, or arm.</p>
<p><strong>CHALLENGES</strong>:<br />
ITSENCLOSURES toured the Puratos plant in February of 2014 to assess the challenges and assist with the development of a viable solution. Part of the plan required computer enclosures to protect against dust and dirt, while another plan required stainless steel to withstand a wash-down environment. One of the biggest challenges: Puratos is a food production company and must maintain the utmost cleanliness throughout the factory.</p>
<p><strong>SOLUTION:<br />
</strong>After visiting the plant, ITSENCLOSURES made the recommendation to deploy the NEMA 12 <a href="http://www.itsenclosures.com/products/icestation/titan_family">IceStation TITAN</a> freestanding enclosure in areas that did not require a heavy washdown. Each Puratos enclosure houses a barcode printer, computer, and a wide screen format monitor. ITSENCLOSURES also provided a side mounted enclosure to house a hand-held barcode scanner, installed on the right side of the cabinet. An industrial, heavy-duty keyboard/hula point combo mounts to the sloped work surface.</p>
<p>The second solution involved a customized stainless steel operator interface enclosure, which mounts to existing swing arms already installed throughout the plant. ITSENCLOSURES provided custom, flat topped <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/nema-4x-operator-interface-monitor-enclosure-io28-4x/">IO28268-4X</a> monitor enclosures with touchscreen cutouts. The touchscreen cutout was factory installed in the IO28 door at ITSENCLOSURES <em>prior </em>to shipping. Previously, Puratos purchased a competitor’s NEMA 4X enclosure that required an &#8216;in the field&#8217; modification to install the panel mount touchscreen. ITSENCLOSURES’ solution was, therefore, more efficient and saved Puratos money in the long run.</p>
<p><strong>SUMMARY OF PROJECT</strong>:<br />
The expansion project took place for most of 2014 and continued into 2015-2016. A second phase of the project (Spring of 2015) included stainless steel <a href="http://www.itsenclosures.com/IO2928134X-Sloped-Top-NEMA-4X-Computer-Enclosure" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IO292813-4X</a> flat panel monitor enclosures (accommodating up to a 25” widescreen monitor), which mount directly to the wall.</p>
<p>JT Spangler, CEO and Owner of ITSENCLOSURES, was pleased with the outcome of the project, “I enjoy the opportunity to visit a plant for a firsthand look at the operation and discuss a solution for specific needs. Puratos is an outstanding company to work with and we enjoyed watching everything come together. This project adds another successful installation to the ITSENCLOSURES portfolio!”</p>
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ADDITIONAL PRODUCT INFORMATION:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>  <a href="http://www.itsenclosures.com/IceStation-TITAN-Computer-Enclosures">IceStation TITAN Family</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><strong>  <a href="http://www.itsenclosures.com/Flat-Panel-Monitor-Enclosures">Monitor Enclosures</a></strong></strong></li>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 16:52:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Engineered Software Products (ESP) scoured the Internet in search of industrial printer enclosures. COMPANY SYNOPSIS: Engineered Software Products (ESP) began operation over 29 years ago as a traditional control systems integrator providing PLC, HMI, and plant floor information management solutions. Ten years ago, ESP expanded its capabilities and added engineered power solutions to its provisions, [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Engineered Software Products (ESP) scoured the Internet in search of industrial printer enclosures.</h3>
<p><strong>COMPANY SYNOPSIS</strong>:<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.espatl.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Engineered Software Products</a></strong> (ESP) began operation over 29 years ago as a traditional control systems integrator providing PLC, HMI, and plant floor information management solutions. Ten years ago, ESP expanded its capabilities and added engineered power solutions to its provisions, referred to as a turnkey electrical package, providing: Portable Prefabricated Electrical Building (eHouse), Electrical Equipment – Power Distribution and Motor Control, Automation System – PLC, HMI, Data Management, Electrical Engineering Services – Electrical Design and Automation Programming</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-9314" src="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IS362626-NEMA-12-Printer-Enclosure-Engineered-Software-Products-ESP-IceStation-ITSENCLOSURES.jpg" alt="IS362626 Industrial Computer Enclosure and Printer Enclosure ITSENCLOSURES" width="422" height="272" srcset="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IS362626-NEMA-12-Printer-Enclosure-Engineered-Software-Products-ESP-IceStation-ITSENCLOSURES.jpg 640w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IS362626-NEMA-12-Printer-Enclosure-Engineered-Software-Products-ESP-IceStation-ITSENCLOSURES-600x386.jpg 600w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IS362626-NEMA-12-Printer-Enclosure-Engineered-Software-Products-ESP-IceStation-ITSENCLOSURES-300x193.jpg 300w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IS362626-NEMA-12-Printer-Enclosure-Engineered-Software-Products-ESP-IceStation-ITSENCLOSURES-450x290.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px" />ESP’s directive, as a <em>technology partner,</em> has been to develop automation strategies, for client’s plants, which are current with today’s ever-changing technology. The primary goal for each plant is to provide an expandable open architecture control system, which is cost effective and consistent with corporate standards. To achieve this goal, ESP has been instrumental in assisting its clients in establishing key standards, as they relate to the PLC/HMI automation and power distribution/motor control systems. Throughout the years, ESP has provided control systems to a variety of industries, including Aggregates, Cement, Chemical, Food &amp; Beverage, Pulp &amp; Paper, Traffic Control, Wastewater, and Wood Pellets.</p>
<p><strong>HOW DID ESP FIND ITSENCLOSURES</strong>:<br />
Engineered Software Products (ESP) scoured the Internet in search of rugged, industrial, <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/">computer</a> and <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/printer-enclosures/">printer enclosures</a> and discovered ITSENCLOSURES. After researching and reviewing the ITSENCLOSURES website, ESP located the IceStation product line, which was exactly what they were looking for in an computer and printer enclosure product.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-9315 alignright" src="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Engineered-Software-Products-Case-Study-IceStation-ITSENCLOSURES.jpg" alt="" width="280" height="152" /></strong></p>
<p><strong>PRINTER ENCLOSURE PROJECT</strong>:<br />
ESP provides turnkey electrical buildings and elevated control towers. They required an enclosure to fit under a countertop in control rooms. A computer and printer enclosure was needed to protect PC and printer equipment and be deployed by Greenfield plants mostly in the aggregate, mining and cement industries.</p>
<p><strong>CHALLENGES</strong>:<br />
ESP desired a computer and printer enclosure which could protect against extremely dusty, dirty environments, and provide security and stability against vibrations from plant equipment.</p>
<p><strong>PRINTER ENCLOSURE SOLUTION:<br />
</strong>ESP chose the NEMA 12 IceStation <strong><a href="http://www.itsenclosures.com/IS36262612-NEMA-12-Printer-Enclosure" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IS362626 computer and printer enclosure</a></strong>, which includes 2 adjustable, vented shelves, lockable front and rear doors, industrial-grade swivel castors, and a tool-free rear split panel. These benefits were the ultimate reason why ESP decided to utilize the IS362626-12 computer and printer enclosure. According to Jeff Patenaude, Principal at Engineered Software Products Inc., the IS36-12 is a good fit, because it is “dustproof, has rubber bushings on its shelves to protect against vibration, has a convenient gland plate for easy cable entry, and [industrial] castors for ease of use.”</p>
<p><strong>SUMMARY OF PROJECT:<br />
</strong>ESP continues to deploy many of the IS362626-12 computer and printer enclosures at various plants and locations across the United States. Jeff Patenaude is very pleased with the staff at ITSENCLOSURES and with the <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/icestations/">heavy-duty products</a>, “ITSENCLOSURES has been a reliable supplier that delivers a quality product on time, every time.”</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>When installing electronics in a heavy-duty, NEMA rated computer enclosure, a cooling thermal management unit (air conditioner, filtered fan system, vortex cooling unit, heat exchanger) should be considered. Expensive equipment (like computers, thermal printers, LCD monitors and other related peripherals) can overheat inside of a sealed pc enclosure, thus causing electronics to cease working or, at the [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When installing electronics in a heavy-duty, <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/nema-12-titan-computer-workstation/">NEMA rated computer enclosure</a>, a cooling <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/technical-information/effects-of-heat-humidity-on-computer-enclosures/">thermal management</a> unit (air conditioner, filtered fan system, vortex cooling unit, heat exchanger) should be considered. Expensive equipment (like computers, thermal printers, LCD monitors and other related peripherals) can overheat inside of a sealed <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/nema-12-titan-computer-workstation/">pc enclosure</a>, thus causing electronics to cease working or, at the very least, drastically slow down. Some type of cooling may be necessary to maintain a consistent temperature during operating hours.</p>
<p><strong>Why Proper Thermal Management Helps:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Prolongs the Life of Electronics</strong></li>
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<p style="padding-left: 40px;">The average lifetime of a computer is approximately <a href="https://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/life-span-average-pc-23601.html">3-5 years</a>. According to <a href="https://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/life-span-average-pc-23601.html">AZ Central</a> (USA Today Network), the lifespan is “gauged by a variety of factors including environmental conditions, usage patterns, and computing needs. Many computers will last far longer than this, and <em>possibly a decade or more</em> if properly maintained.” In general, computers and electronics will not survive &#8211; on their own &#8211; in a hot, dusty manufacturing facility, if not protected inside of a pc enclosure. Furthermore, electronics – installed within the sealed computer enclosure– may also need thermal management to survive. When electronics are used daily, it is good business to maximize their life cycle. If a printer is overheated, then the media may not print properly and if a computer is overheated, it may shut down completely. By keeping electronics running at optimal temperatures, production will never need to slow down.</p>
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<li><strong><strong><a href="https://itsenclosures.com/technical-information/effects-of-heat-humidity-on-computer-enclosures/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-9178" style="font-weight: 400;" src="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ITSENCLOSURES-THERMAL-MANAGEMENT-AIR-CONDITIONER-FAN-COOLING.jpg" alt="Computer Enclosure Thermal Management Air Conditioner Heat Exchanger Vortex Cooling Unit Fan System" width="622" height="375" srcset="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ITSENCLOSURES-THERMAL-MANAGEMENT-AIR-CONDITIONER-FAN-COOLING.jpg 610w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ITSENCLOSURES-THERMAL-MANAGEMENT-AIR-CONDITIONER-FAN-COOLING-600x362.jpg 600w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ITSENCLOSURES-THERMAL-MANAGEMENT-AIR-CONDITIONER-FAN-COOLING-300x181.jpg 300w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ITSENCLOSURES-THERMAL-MANAGEMENT-AIR-CONDITIONER-FAN-COOLING-450x271.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px" /></a></strong>Reduces Costly Downtime</strong></li>
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<p style="padding-left: 40px;">If electronics are housed in an computer enclosure, which is in a hot industrial environment, high ambient temperatures will slowly damage a computer or other electronic devices. If the inside of an enclosure is cool and humidity is removed, the equipment will not overheat and will continue to operate at a peak performance. If the computer or printer is needed for everyday tasks, then it must be WORKING(!)… plain and simple. According to the article, The <a href="https://www.the20.com/blog/the-cost-of-it-downtime/">Cost of IT Downtime</a>, Michael Copeland writes, “Because there are so many differences in how businesses operate, downtime, at the low end, can be as much as $140,000 per hour, $300,000 per hour on average, and as much as $540,000 per hour at the higher end… Downtime is extremely expensive, and in ways that can make or break the success of your organization.” Time is money!</p>
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<li><strong>Cuts Down on Replacements</strong></li>
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<p style="padding-left: 40px;">Utilizing the same computer enclosure equipment for many years will offer a strong return on investment for businesses. To put it into perspective, the average computer can cost upwards of $800 to $1,200 (if not more), a replacement thermal transfer printer can run from $400 to thousands of dollars, and even standard LCD monitors are a few hundred dollars. Obviously, to save man-hours and money, a company does not want to constantly be swapping out its essential equipment. Plus, replacement products will take a long time to configure, and oftentimes replacements are in short supply – just adding to downtime and lost profits. The learning curve for brand-new equipment is also costly, as it takes time for employees to learn the latest computer system, printer, or other peripheral.</p>
<p>To determine the correct thermal management for an computer enclosure, it is always useful to perform the proper research, so that the electronics being housed are appropriately protected. Companies will often offer a <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cooling-Requirement-Thermal-Management-Worksheet-ITSENCLOSURES.pdf">website form</a> to fill out, so that a buyer can purchase the appropriate equipment.</p>
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<p>This formula can also be useful for picking the right <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cooling-Requirement-Thermal-Management-Worksheet-ITSENCLOSURES.pdf">thermal management</a>:<br />
(watts x 3.413) + (1.25 x area in square feet x ∆T temperature difference in degrees F) = BTU/hr.</p>
<p><a href="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cooling-Requirement-Thermal-Management-Worksheet-ITSENCLOSURES.pdf"><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-9179 alignleft" src="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/air-conditioners-icestation-itsenclosures.png" alt="" width="175" height="175" srcset="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/air-conditioners-icestation-itsenclosures.png 175w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/air-conditioners-icestation-itsenclosures-100x100.png 100w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/air-conditioners-icestation-itsenclosures-80x80.png 80w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/air-conditioners-icestation-itsenclosures-36x36.png 36w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/air-conditioners-icestation-itsenclosures-120x120.png 120w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" /></strong></a></p>
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</b><strong>Watts</strong> = The total heat load inside the enclosure (the sum of all heat-producing equipment)</p>
<p><strong>Area</strong> = Total exposed surface area of the enclosure expressed in square feet</p>
<p><strong>∆T</strong> = The difference in temperature between the maximum expected degrees Fahrenheit temperature outside the enclosure and the maximum degrees Fahrenheit temperature allowed inside of the enclosure</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Multiple challenges exist when deploying computer equipment in a manufacturing environment. Extreme temperature fluctuations, dust, dirt, grease and splashing fluids are threatening for expensive electronics. Prior to implementing electronics on the plant floor, the system designer has the option of specifying an industrially hardened computer or an aptly sealed industrial computer enclosure to be used with [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Multiple challenges exist when deploying computer equipment in a manufacturing environment.</h3>
<p>Extreme temperature fluctuations, dust, dirt, grease and splashing fluids are threatening for expensive electronics. Prior to implementing electronics on the plant floor, the system designer has the option of specifying an industrially hardened computer or an aptly sealed <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/nema-12-titan-computer-workstation/">industrial computer enclosure</a> to be used with a desktop computer. Either solution can perform splendidly, but, over time, the choice between the two will be an investment decision that will balance lifetime costs, operational stability, and versatility.</p>
<p><a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/icestation-titan-nema-4x-industrial-computer-cabinet-workstation/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-2714" title="stainless steel industrial computer enclosure NEMA 4X TITAN" src="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/corrosion-resistance-stainless-steel-enclosures-TITAN-icestation-ITSENCLOSURES-pc-enclosure.jpg" alt="stainless steel industrial computer enclosure NEMA 4X TITAN" width="431" height="300" srcset="https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/corrosion-resistance-stainless-steel-enclosures-TITAN-icestation-ITSENCLOSURES-pc-enclosure.jpg 1000w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/corrosion-resistance-stainless-steel-enclosures-TITAN-icestation-ITSENCLOSURES-pc-enclosure-600x417.jpg 600w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/corrosion-resistance-stainless-steel-enclosures-TITAN-icestation-ITSENCLOSURES-pc-enclosure-300x209.jpg 300w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/corrosion-resistance-stainless-steel-enclosures-TITAN-icestation-ITSENCLOSURES-pc-enclosure-768x534.jpg 768w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/corrosion-resistance-stainless-steel-enclosures-TITAN-icestation-ITSENCLOSURES-pc-enclosure-705x490.jpg 705w, https://itsenclosures.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/corrosion-resistance-stainless-steel-enclosures-TITAN-icestation-ITSENCLOSURES-pc-enclosure-450x313.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px" /></a>In general, the initial purchase price of an industrial computer will be much higher than the cost of a less expensive general-purpose industrial computer enclosure. It is important to understand the differences between the two solutions.</p>
<p>After either system is deployed into production, the first consideration comes into play during a hardware failure. Although the industrial-grade computer should provide significant longevity than a general-purpose PC, it is an electronic device and, over time, electronics will fail.</p>
<p>Industrial PCs can often be difficult to repair. The computer’s sealed design may warrant a service technician to provide repair work or worst-case scenario, require the unit to be sent back to the manufacturer for repair. Regardless, the end user will face production downtime, which is always costly. In addition, industrial computers are usually proprietary and difficult to upgrade. However, without an <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/icestation-titan-nema-04-computer-enclosure/">industrial computer enclosure</a>, the computer has no protection against tampering with controls or misuse.</p>
<p>Protecting a computer in a <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/products/icestation-titan-nema-4x-industrial-computer-cabinet-workstation/">NEMA-rated industrial computer enclosure</a> can offer more flexibility. In the event of a computer failure, it will be far less expensive to replace a general-purpose computer vs. an industrial computer, and of course general purpose computers are available either in company inventory or a &#8216;day away&#8217; from today’s electronic marketplace.</p>
<p>If the technology requires a change two to three years after the system has been implemented, utilizing a industrial computer enclosure will provide greater versatility. A PC enclosure allows the system integrator to easily swap out an older computer with a brand-new computer. A computer enclosure is lockable and will provide the peace of mind that the system is secured.</p>
<p>Many companies do not calculate how much a computer and related hardware will cost in terms of downtime and production loss. The proper <a href="https://itsenclosures.com/icestation/">computer enclosure</a> will help extend the lifetime of electronics and reduce downtime, while offering a cost-effective alternative to industrial computers.</p>
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