For almost four decades, ITSENCLOSURES (Integration Technology Systems) has been designing and building the most rugged enclosures on the enclosure marketplace. ITSENCLOSURES is proud to feature the NEMA 04 IceStation TITAN, one of the most popular freestanding computer enclosures in the TITAN product line. The TITAN, with its NEMA 04 rating, will protect against dust, dirt, grease, and hose directed water in an industrial setting. The enclosure can be installed both indoors and outdoors.

The NEMA 04 TITAN is constructed out of 14-gauge welded steel with 12-gauge doors, and stands at 60” high by 28” wide by 27” deep. The enclosure finish is a polyester powder paint and is available in blue, gray, or any custom RAL color (additional charge). The viewing window (hinged at the bottom) folds down and accepts up to a 24-inch monitor (tempered safety glass or polycarbonate viewing windows are available). An adjustable monitor shelf is standard for quick monitor installation. The shelf can also be tilted up (at a 90-degree angle) to install a monitor with the included VESA mounting holes. The doors feature quarter turn, knob-style compression latches and dual durometer EPDM gasket for additional protection from harsh elements. All doors have lift-off hinges for effortless removal. The rear door measures 51” high and is ideal for accessing the back of electronics stored in the enclosure.

“The NEMA 04 TITAN is a strong selling product in our popular TITAN family, which continues to be our best-selling enclosure line. All of our IceStation TITANs will protect customers’ vital electronics and provide a comfortable and efficient workstation for factory and plant workers,” said JT Spangler, Owner of ITSENCLOSURES. “After almost 40 years, we are still designing and fabricating the most heavy-duty enclosures around.”

A work surface provides room for documents, folders, and writing utensils. A retractable keyboard drawer, below the work surface, is the perfect place to store and protect a keyboard, mouse, or hula point. When fully extended, the front of the drawer can easily fold down to provide an ergonomic wrist rest. The drawer measures 22.7” wide x 9” deep.

The bottom portion of the IceStation TITAN offers space to house a computer, printer, UPS, power supply, and additional vital electronics. The enclosure has adjustable shelf, attached to uni-strut, for easy placement of electronics, or sliding shelf brackets can be added to the shelf to slide out a printer or computer. Heavy-duty, swivel casters are a standard feature. When the enclosure is in its desired location, the 2 front casters lock into place. Bolt down legs or sanitary, stainless steel legs are also available as an add-on accessory.

The NEMA 04 TITAN can be customized with various accessories including rack mount rails, a sealed cable entry gland, 6 outlet power strip, industrial keyboards, industrial mouse, or various thermal management options, such as a heat exchanger, air conditioners, or an outdoor filtered fan system with thermostat and filters.

ITSENCLOSURES fabricates the most durable electronics enclosures on the market and ships every product completely assembled and ready to use upon delivery. For more information on ITSENCLOSURES and their wide array of state-of-the-art enclosures, please visit www.ITSENCLOSURES.com, send an email to info@itsenclosures.com, or call 1-800-423-9911 to talk to an ITSENCLOSURES representative.

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Mt. Pleasant, PA (February 28, 2023) – With almost four decades of industrial enclosure engineering and expertise under its belt, ITSENCLOSURES is happy to spotlight the NEMA 4X PB20 stainless steel printer enclosure. This state-of-the-art enclosure is designed specifically for the protection of barcode printers on a harsh factory floor. The PB20-4X enclosure is fabricated out of 304 stainless steel and measures 20” High by 20” Wide by 24” Deep.

The NEMA 4X printer enclosure boxes will protect against dirt, dust, hose directed fluids, and corrosive liquids, which are often in abundance in industrial and factory settings. On the interior of the enclosure, the PB20-4X offers an adjustable 20-inch extended sliding shelf, which provides easy access to the printer and media/labels. The sliding shelf can support printers weighing up to 80 pounds. A stainless steel hinged printer door, to retrieve printed materials, is available on the front door. Both doors provide waterproof gasketing and quarter turn compression latches.

JT Spangler, CEO/Owner of ITSENCLOSURES, is passionate about the company’s stainless steel enclosure offerings, “In the last 8 or so years, we have had great success with our NEMA 12 printer enclosure, which holds various brands of label printers, including Zebra, Brother, Sato, Dymo, and Rollo. We knew that a NEMA 4X version would also do quite well in the marketplace. The stainless steel printer box enclosure is a natural fit in our best-selling printer enclosure product line. We also knew that the NEMA 4X PB20 would be perfect for the pharmaceutical, beverage, and food industries.”

Based on the printing application, ITSENCLOSURES’ offers printer enclosures available in NEMA 12, NEMA 4 and NEMA 4X ratings. A customer can customize the printer enclosures with stationary or mobile pedestals at varying heights. Plus, various thermal management options are available, including a filtered fan system or vortex cooling unit. For a fee, a sealed cable entry gland can be installed in the rear of the enclosure for dust tight, waterproof wiring and cabling. A polycarbonate window can also be added in place of the hinged printer door.

“Our enclosures are tough and built to last. We take pride in the quality and sturdiness of each and every product that leaves our facility. I have visited factories that have been using the same IceStation enclosures for over 25 years. To me, that speaks volumes about our company and our heavy duty products,” added Mr. Spangler.

ITSENCLOSURES fabricates the most durable electronics enclosures on the market and ships every product completely assembled and ready to use upon delivery. For more information on ITSENCLOSURES and their wide array of state-of-the-art enclosures, please visit www.ITSENCLOSURES.com, send an email to info@itsenclosures.com, or call 1-800-423-9911 to talk to an ITSENCLOSURES representative.

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Mt. Pleasant, PA (August 18, 2022) – For almost 40 years, ITSENCLOSURES has been engineering heavy-duty, industrial enclosures, like the IceStation brand of products – the leader in computer, printer, and monitor enclosures. ITSENCLOSURES’ monitor enclosure line includes the IO28 monitor enclosure, available in both NEMA 4 and NEMA 4X versions.

The NEMA 4 IO28 enclosure is constructed out of carbon steel (14/12 gauge CRS welded construction), can be deployed outdoors or indoors, and is designed to protect a wide screen monitor (up to 22 inches) and a thin client computer. Ideal for areas with limited space, the enclosure measures 28” high x 26” wide x 8” deep. The durable NEMA 4 rated is offered in blue, gray, or any custom RAL color (for additional charge).

The NEMA 4X IO28 enclosure is fabricated out of type 304 stainless steel (14/12 gauge) and is the perfect fit for the food & beverage and/or pharmaceutical industries. The IO28-4X features a sloped top – for wash down applications – which prevents water from pooling.

Both IO28 enclosure doors feature a padlock staple and a viewing window (19.25” wide X 12.25” high and 22.8″ diagonal) which is available in polycarbonate or tempered safety glass. The enclosure door is opened with two quarter-turn, flathead screwdriver style latches. Key locking latches are also available as an upgrade.

“We continue to be the leader in built-to-last, industrial enclosures. Whether it is indoors or outdoors, monitor enclosures are ideal for deploying computers/monitors in harsh manufacturing environments. Like many of our IceStation products, these enclosures evolved from a need to use electronics in a place where they would not survive unless properly protected,” said JT Spangler, President/Owner of ITSENCLOSURES. “This product has been on the market for many years and continues to sell to new and returning customers.”

Both enclosures include an integrated VESA mount, which eliminates the need to utilize the monitor stand. For access behind the monitor, the VESA bracket tips forward to provide space to house a small form PC and surge protector. For proper airflow, the VESA support has a built-in 100 CFM fan. ITSENCLOSURES offers additional thermal management options, including a closed loop heat exchanger, outdoor filtered fan system, and a vortex cooling unit (requires compressed air).

The IO28 enclosures can be customized to include a fixed or fold down keyboard tray or roll-out keyboard drawer (folds down to offer an ergonomic wrist rest). The monitor enclosures can be mounted to a wall or pole using a universal mounting bracket, bolt-down pedestal, or mobile pedestal. A waterproof, cable entry gland can be installed to route cables into the enclosure.

Mr. Spangled added, “We provide effective enclosures, for any operating environment, to protect vital electronics from dirt, dust, fluids, grease, lint, fibers, and corrosive materials.”

ITSENCLOSURES is always adding more exciting enclosure products to the marketplace. IceStation enclosures are shipped fully assembled and ready to use upon arrival and  Always Made in the USA!

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When it comes to maintaining sanitary equipment in the food and beverage industry, operators should be proactive about the overall cleanliness of their facility. In 2011, President Barack Obama signed into law the biggest overhaul of American food safety laws since the 1930s. “The legislation gives the federal Food and Drug Administration the authority to impose new rules to prevent contamination and allows the agency to order, rather than simply suggest, the recall of tainted foods. It also authorizes the creation of a food tracking system to quickly pinpoint the source of outbreaks.”

Food and beverage manufacturing requires very strict cleanliness action plans to prevent catastrophic food problems. Computer systems that operate conveyors and tools/utensils, that are in direct contact with food products, are at high risk for contamination. Food recalls are not a new occurrence, but they can be prevented with well-planned and sanitary practices. Keeping surfaces clean in a plant that produces products for human consumption is extremely imperative.

Being proactive about sanitation can eliminate a potential headache in the future. Building a clean production line starts with sourcing a NEMA 4X computer, printer, electrical, or monitor enclosure that is perfectly designed for wash down applications. Peter Wood, in his article, “Improving Hygiene and Sanitation of Food-Grade Conveyors,“ discussed the importance of NEMA 4X enclosures and equipment, “Food processors require different degrees of sanitation, with meat and dairy processors often relying on the most stringent high pressure wash downs that use caustic cleaning agents that minimize the risk of bacterial growth. To withstand high pressure wash downs, the equipment should feature NEMA 4X- or IP 66-rated electrical enclosures and components while wipe-down sanitation routines demand less water ingress protection.”

What is the most hygienic workstation a manufacturing plant can use?

Choose a NEMA 4X enclosure solution that will not harbor microbial contaminants during the sanitation process. The enclosure should feature a sloped top and clean edges to allow for excessive water runoff. Sanitary leg kits are also a popular feature for ensuring that water does not collect under the enclosure, while providing clearance between the NEMA 4X enclosure and the floor. Other popular features include lift off hinges and a minimum of 304 stainless steel construction (316 stainless steel may also be required). Additional considerations include water temperature and chemical mixes and rinses that are used during the wash down process. These items can impact various components that are installed on the computer enclosure, such as gaskets, locks, and window materials.

If feasible, it is recommended that a manufacturing facility make the necessary upgrades to their production line to keep everything sanitary and safe from harm and contamination. It can be detrimental if one area lacks the cleanliness over another. If installing the correct NEMA 4X enclosure, food contamination or a safety recall can be avoided.

Not sure where to start? Speak with an enclosure expert that has experience deploying electronics in a wash down environment.

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When deploying computer enclosures in outdoor environments, the installation will present a unique set of challenges. The risk of equipment failure requires computer equipment to withstand solar heat, rain, snow, sleet, and extreme temperatures. In addition to environmental concerns, one must consider the technical aspects involved in installing electronics in the outdoors. To be effective, the internal assembly must be designed to withstand harsh conditions and offer the necessary security to protect equipment.

These items should be considered prior to installing environmentally protected computer enclosures:

Temperature Extremes
If the proper heating and cooling are not incorporated into the system, computer enclosures – deployed in extreme warm or cold environments – will not fare well. Natural convection cooling is not an option for all-weather, outdoor enclosures. A closed loop cooling or internal heating system is vital for keeping outside elements away from the internal electronics, while maintaining the appropriate operating temperatures. Heat exchangers, vortex cooling units, and outdoor rated air conditioners are all feasible closed loop cooling systems. Heat build-up, from direct sunlight, may require insulation inside of the enclosure. Prior to installing the cabinet, consult an enclosure expert for a thermal management recommendation.

Environmental Elements
Electronics and liquids do not mix! Water can negatively affect the exterior and interior of an enclosure. If the correct enclosure is not specified, liquid can enter the enclosure through inferior gasket or door openings. Additionally, differences in ambient air temperatures can cause condensation to form on the inside of the enclosure. Condensation may form as the temperature cools at night or when the equipment is powered down during off hours. Moisture will most likely lead to corrosion that will affect the lifespan of the electronics. In addition, unwanted dust and dirt – within an enclosure – drastically increases the chance that electronics will overheat or cause a failure.

NEMA Rating
If utilizing an enclosure in demanding environments, a NEMA 4 enclosure should be selected. NEMA 4 computer enclosures (powder coated steel) protect against most weather conditions (rain, sleet, snow), and damaging dirt and dust. If the enclosure will be exposed to corrosive materials (salt air, heavy washdown, harsh chemicals), the protection of a stainless steel NEMA 4X cabinet may be necessary. In addition, a NEMA 4X enclosure will absorb and conduct heat more efficiently than other materials – stainless steel enclosures are especially advantageous in a direct sunlight application. NEMA 4/4X enclosures feature heavy-duty gasket, hinges, and latches to eliminate points of entry for water, oil, dirt, and dust.

Cable Access
How the enclosure will receive power is often an oversight when installing a NEMA 4 or 4X enclosure. Because these enclosures almost never feature any type of split panels or general openings for cable pass through, a sealed cable entry gland – that will maintain the NEMA rating – is a must! NEMA 4X rated cable glands will prevent dust, dirt, and water from entering the enclosure through even the smallest hole. Failure to pay attention to cable access will jeopardize the enclosure system.

When planning a waterproof, computer enclosure deployment, failing to take these considerations into account will lead to unwanted, and often costly, problems. Guarantee performance, quality, reliability, and the maximum life span of electronics with a ‘built-to-last’ enclosure solution. Research, completed at the beginning of the process, will lead to a solution that will protect for many years into the future!

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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. NEMA 4X enclosures 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, no seal is broken. The enclosure market has several closed loop solutions that will keep your enclosure cool to protect your vital electronics.

Three common types of cooling for NEMA 4X computer enclosures:

Heat Exchanger
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.

Vortex Cooler
Vortex cooling units 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, harsh environments – 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.

Air Conditioners
A NEMA 4X rated air conditioner can be installed in an environment where the electronics – inside of the enclosure – need to be cooled at or below 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 more often in dirty or dusty areas.

Prior to deploying a NEMA 4X computer or printer enclosure, 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.

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Barcode label printers are utilized every day in factories, shipping centers, industrial buildings, and harsh production areas (both inside and outside). Stainless steel, printer box enclosures, with a NEMA 4X rating, are a perfect enclosure solution for the food, beverage, or pharmaceutical industries. These built-to-last printer enclosures will protect against harsh washdowns, dirt & dust, lint, fibers, and corrosive materials.

The IceStation PB20-4X printer enclosure comes standard with an adjustable, sliding shelf that holds up to 80-pounds, a stainless-steel hinged printer door (the hinge can be installed to open from the top, bottom, left, or right), waterproof gasket to provide a durable seal, quarter turn compression latches, a removable solid rear panel, and a lockable front door.

What can be added to create the perfect NEMA 4X printer enclosure?

Roxtec Cable Entry Gland
In order to insert cables, cords, and wires into the stainless-steel printer enclosure, one should consider having a cable entry gland installed. Installation involves punching a 2.5” knock-out into the stainless steel body and then fastening the cable entry gland into place. The Roxtec Cable Entry Gland has 4 points of insertion which will provide a waterproof and dustproof ‘compressed seal’ around the cables. The rubber seal functions like an onion, whereas the end user can remove layers to create a diameter just large enough to run the necessary cables/cords.

Enclosure Mounting
If a desk, workspace, or countertop is not available for a stainless-steel printer enclosure, then a stainless-steel pedestal can be attached to the enclosure to bolt the printer configuration to the floor. A mobile pedestal – with lockable castors – can also be procured to move the printer enclosure around the factory or manufacturing floor. Both pedestals are adjustable for differing operator heights. A wall mount may also be utilized if floor space is limited.

Hinged Printer Door Gas Spring
A gas spring closure can be added to the hinged printer door (HPD) on the front door to keep the HPD semi-closed. This helpful add-on is perfect for a factory floor, where workers may fail to remember to close the door after grabbing labels/printer materials. With the gas spring, the door will open at an 89° angle and will close on its own. While not completely keeping liquids out of the enclosure if the operator does not “lock” the latches on the door, the gas spring will still aid in cutting down on dust/dirt entering the printer enclosure.

Thermal Management
The PB20-4X can accommodate a few different types of thermal management, including a vortex cooling unit (which requires a compressed air hose and can provide approximately 2000 BTU of cooling), an outdoor rated (IP55) filtered fan system (power consumption of only 15 watts), and a NEMA 4X heat exchanger (heat is removed from the enclosure and contains two 4” fans at 100 CFM; mounts on the outside – flush to the enclosure). Heaters, available in various wattage sizes, are also offered and can be installed on horizontal uni-strut or simply placed in the enclosure.

The PB20-4X will protect many different kinds and shapes of printers on the market without adding any accessories, but add-ons will make the printer enclosure more robust for any user. Quality printer enclosures are often less expensive than the printer in which they are protecting, which make it a smart investment for any company! Nobody can afford costly downtime. Plus, the printer enclosure is built to last, so it is likely that it will house various models of printers for many years to come.

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In manufacturing environments, the demand for label printers continues to rise at a fast rate. From product labels to serial numbers to shipping labels, it is almost impossible for a product to ship out of a factory or warehouse without some type of identification sticker. It is no secret that warehouses, plants, and factories are oftentimes dusty and dirty and printers cannot survive in such harsh areas. The solution is an environmental enclosure. Printer enclosures can protect popular label printer brands like Zebra, Dymo, Brother, Seiko, or Sato from dust, dirt, grease, or even hose directed water and chemicals.

When configuring a printer enclosure for your company or customer, be sure to ask 3 questions to ensure the enclosure is appropriate for your specific needs.

How will the label(s) be accessed?

Before purchasing printer enclosures, understand how often the labels will be printed. This will dictate if a slot in the window door or a hinged printer access door should be installed/utilized on the enclosure. Busy manufacturing factories can print upwards of 100 labels every hour, if not more. A slotted path is ideal for continuous label access and will feed the labels quickly and efficiently out of the cabinet. A hinged printer door is a better solution for a company that only prints a minimal number of labels per hour.

What is the level of protection?

Label access goes hand in hand with the level of enclosure protection. If dust, grease, or water is a primary concern for enclosing the printer, consider the trade-offs of using a printer access door over a slotted path. A printer access door will provide an environmental seal around the enclosure to keep dirt, dust, and liquids away from the printer. Also consider environmental concerns, such as freezer locations or cold warehouses, which pose problems for thermal transfer printers. Small heaters or filtered fan systems are common thermal management systems installed on printer enclosures to provide heating or cooling throughout the year.

What is the return on investment?

Integrators may be conflicted with the decision to spend a large amount of budget on environmental printer enclosures. Considering the price of the enclosure, is it worth spending money on a NEMA rated printer enclosure or could the printers be used daily without any protection? Understand the actual cost of replacing a barcode printer – contemplate the cost to purchase a new unit, as well as, the downtime associated with employees unable to use the printer to complete tasks.

First and foremost, make sure that the chosen enclosure(s) is NEMA rated to protect against harmful elements in a factory, warehouse, or plant. Printer enclosures will extend the life of a barcode label printer, while offering security and protection from outside factors. In the industrial enclosure industry, ‘you get what you pay for’ is a very honest statement. Always shop around and find the enclosure solution that will best fit the needs of your business, while providing a safe environment for your printer.

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Looking for a desktop computer enclosure that can house a monitor (up to 24-inches or 27-inches with window modification), computer, keyboard, and mouse? Introducing the NEMA 12 IceStation Desktop TITAN by ITSENCLOSURES!

Measuring 31-inches high by 30-inches wide by 30-inches deep, the 14-gauge steel, half-height TITAN is a heavy-duty, industrial enclosure that will protect your valuable electronics against dust, dirt, lint, grease, and light/splashing fluids.

Out of the box, the Desktop TITAN includes the following:

• Adjustable monitor shelf with built-in VESA mount
• Integrated keyboard drawer with ergonomic wrist rest
• Viewing window: 24-inch tempered safety glass for 24-inch monitor
  • Polycarbonate window available (special request)
  • Option to upgrade the enclosure window to accommodate 27-inch monitor
• Sloped work surface for documents, data sheets, drawings, folders, tablet, and pencils

Additional accessories to create the ‘perfect’ Desktop TITAN:

Bolt Down Pedestal – A bolt down pedestal can create a freestanding computer enclosure workstation for end users. The steel pedestal (black powder coated) creates stability and is adjustable vertically (33 to 43-inches in 1-inch increments) to create a proper height for most workers and personnel.

Mobile Pedestal – If the computer enclosure needs to be relocated and positioned in various locations on a factory/manufacturing floor, the desktop TITAN can be fitted on a mobile pedestal. The pedestal is 11-gauge material, black powder coated, cold rolled steel. The four casters have a 3.5-inch wheel diameter, and the front castors are lockable, while the rear swivel.

Either pedestal can be powder coated any RAL color for an additional charge.

ROX Cable Entry Gland – To easily run cables into the computer enclosure, a sealed cable entry gland can be installed to provide power to the enclosed electronics. Cables can be routed through close-fitting modules, which will protect against dust and water entry. The modules peel away (like an onion) to allow for varying cable diameters. Modules are installed around the cables and a compression unit is tightened for a compact seal.

Surge Protector/Power Cord – All Desktop TITAN enclosures require power and adding a 6-outlet surge protector and 10-foot power cord to the inside of the computer enclosure will enable a user to plug in up to six electronic units, including a monitor and a computer.

Thermal Management – A filtered fan system with thermostat, air conditioner (1,000 BTU or 1,800 BTU), heat exchanger (NEMA 12), vortex cooling unit, and various small heaters can be added to the Desktop TITAN. If unsure which system will work best for your specific needs, consult an ITSENCLOSURES representative for a cooling (or heating) recommendation.

The IceStation half-height TITAN is available in Blue, Gray, or any custom RAL color of your choice – for an additional charge. If you need an enclosure (in an industrial setting) for a desk, table, or countertop, then the desktop TITAN is the perfect choice.

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Within an enclosure, the ability to direct light towards vital electronics helps improve maintenance efficiency. Distributing light throughout a cabinet is advantageous for accessing electronics or performing intricate tasks. The good news: an enclosure light is generally very easy to install. A few of the installation options include: a magnet, a screw (or 2) for din rail or rack channel, or a clip mount.

Popular choices for computer enclosure lighting include a simple on/off switch, a plug, or a motion sensor that can be mounted on the inside of the computer enclosure. The motion sensor eliminates the need to reach into the enclosure to turn on the switch, thus saving time, energy, and money.

LED lighting offers energy saving technology (low wattage) and has a longer life than previous lighting options (up to 60,000 hours vs. only 5,000 hours). The additional cost for LED lighting will pay for itself in no time!

Computer enclosure lighting also come with the option of integrated electrical outlets built into the unit. The outlets provide a convenient power source that can run internal components, as well as, any tools used while performing maintenance in the enclosure. Eliminate the need for power extension cords, which can become a tripping hazard for employees.

The interior of enclosures can be quite crowded with limited space available. Mount the light in a manner that provides maximum visibility to the internal equipment. Research to confirm that the computer enclosure lighting fixture can be mounted horizontally or vertically inside the enclosure wall.

An enclosure light is a simple accessory that can be a huge help if performing maintenance on a computer and/or for changing labels or media on a barcode printer. By adding a light, an operator will be able to use the computer enclosure or cabinet to its full potential!

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