Enclosures

Bud Industries announced the release of its SPB Series push button box for commercial or industrial applications. This new product delivers an off-the-shelf solution priced 15 to 20 percent less than most competing products on the market. “In line with our goal to deliver enclosures on time and under budget, the SPB Series offers reliable, cost-effective protection for selector switches and push buttons,” explained Josiah Haas, Bud Industrie...

To help reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired infections, Vero Technologies is now able to offer its plastic and metal enclosures and panels doped with Biomaster, a silver-based antimicrobial additive in the material, which provides an effective means of reducing bacteria by up to 99.99% for the active life of the product.

Bud Industries introduces the JB Series junction box to its existing line of NEMA enclosures for the industrial market. It costs 15 to 20 percent less than junction boxes from other major enclosure suppliers, and it is fully compliant with NEMA 1 and UL-50 Type 1 ratings. The new NEMA 1 junction box is constructed of heavy-duty 16-ga welded steel for long-lasting protection against fires and other hazards. It is appropriate for all types of indu...

The Tower-XL, a automatic component storage system from Essemtec, offers 70% more space for 13“ reels than a conventional Tower. Furthermore, it now features an open interface to allow data exchange with ERP systems.

Inventory management and supply specialist, Propeller GB has launched the latest version of its Pro-Pod automated storeroom portal, which uses advanced RFID technology and incorporates twin interlocking doors for enhanced control and performance. Used as the entry/exit point for an enclosed storage area of any size, Pro-Pod Version 7 restricts access to the stores area and tracks users, automatically captures stock movements without need for phys...

The new Novastar cabinet from electronics packaging specialist Schroff provides a robust enclosure for 19in. rack-mount equipment, coupled with a stylish design that blends harmoniously into almost any working environment. Built around a strong yet lightweight die-cast aluminium frame, the cabinet is available in standard and heavy-duty versions offering static load-carrying capacities of 200kg and 400kg respectively.

The Phoenix range of architectural hinges now available from FDB Panel Fittings offers a varied approach to hinging of pedestrian access doors with a range of safety and security features such as anti-ligature radiuses, hinge leaf cover plates, built-in dog bolts and flush welded hinge pins. Security pinned hinges and concealed wire conductor hinges (for use with electronic entry controls) are further variations on the security theme.

Avnet Abacus is introducing the IP67 and IP68-rated Deltron 480 and 483 series of aluminium enclosures manufactured by DEM Manufacturing, a division of the UK-based Alpha 3 Manufacturing Limited. Designed for the most demanding electrical and environmental conditions in marine, industrial, food preparation, transportation, leisure, military and aerospace, the enclosures can optionally feature EMI/RFI protection. All are certified to BS EN 60529:...

Rittal are converting their entire range of cooling units with Comfort controller to the new Generation ‘Blue e’. The intelligent, targeted use of energy using the innovative eco-mode control system from Rittal, together with the use of energy efficient EC fan technology, provide increased energy savings, reduced costs and help to conserve the environment.

Designed for strength and attractive physical appearance the Phoenix range of heavy duty architectural hinges now available from FDB Panel Fittings demonstrates a high degree of performance with EN1935 test performance from grades 1 to 14 and with CERTIFIRE approvals. They are suitable for applications such as department stores, schools, bank doors, offices and residential installations. These situations of course include external doors (circa 16...