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4 Types of Heat Transfer Mechanisms for Cooling Electrical Enclosures
Cooling an electrical enclosure involves processes for transferring heat from inside the enclosure and discharging it to the surrounding air. […]
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Understanding the NEC Hazardous Location Option: Class I, Div 2, Groups A, B, C, and D, for Enclosure Cooling Systems
When you are working with hazardous materials, it is important to know exactly how the materials and compounds are classified. […]
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Foolproof Method for Calculating Heat Dissipation in Control Panels
As electrical components become increasingly smaller and are more densely packed into electrical control panels, the amount of heat generated […]
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Differences Between UL & cUL Requirements for Electrical Enclosure Cooling Systems
UL stands for Underwriters Laboratories in the United States, and the initials UL represent their mark of approval. UL has […]
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Thermal Edge Inc. was conceived to provide the best quality and most feature-rich products in the industry. We stand behind […]
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What to Consider When Selecting Enclosure Cooling for NEMA Type 12
NEMA Type 12 enclosures are well suited for indoor use. Unless the heat load is very low, they often require […]
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Increase Enclosure Air Conditioner Filter Capacity 400% in Dusty Environments
Enclosure air conditioners rely on an adequate flow of air over the condenser coils to cool and condense hot refrigerant […]
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Why BTU/H Calculations Are Essential in Enclosure AC Selection
With the increasing application of electronics in instrumentation and control systems, the onus is on the enclosure air conditioner to […]
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Will a Cabinet Cooling Fan Cut It with High Ambient Air Temperatures?
Cooling fans are a simple and efficient way of cooling electrical cabinets. They are robust, inexpensive and, provided the […]
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What to Consider When Selecting Enclosure Cooling for NEMA Type 4X
A NEMA 4X rated enclosure is used when the enclosure is subject to harsh conditions, such as water sprays and […]
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Preventing Vandalism & Theft of Electrical Enclosures & Equipment
Vandalism of electrical enclosures is a growing problem. Frequently, the aim of the vandalism is not obvious apart from a […]
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6 Evaluation Questions for Selecting an Enclosure Air Conditioner Supplier
When you are selecting an enclosure air conditioning supplier, you’ll want to make sure the supplier is capable, competent, and that […]
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7 Reasons Electrical Enclosure Cooling Is Necessary
The use of electrical enclosure cooling systems has grown exponentially in the last few decades. Reasons for this growth include […]
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Better Condensation Management for Electrical Enclosures: Why You Need It
Condensation forms naturally when the internal temperature inside an electrical enclosure reaches the dew point and which, if not dealt […]
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Selecting a Weatherproof Electrical Enclosure & Cooling System
The selection of a weatherproof electrical enclosure needs to be made with care because the definition of weatherproof under article […]
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Checklist for Meeting All Thermal Management Requirements
This checklist is intended to help design engineers verify the important thermal management requirements for enclosure cooling systems. The checklist […]
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Why You Need More than Just a Cabinet Cooling Fan for Electrical Drives
It is generally acknowledged that both AC and DC electrical drives operate at very high efficiencies (≥95% for AC and […]
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When Is Enclosure Cooling Needed to Protect Electrical Equipment from Overheating?
Although modern electrical equipment is robust, widespread use of power components has increased the need for controlling the temperature of […]
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What Protection Does a NEMA Type 12 Enclosure Provide?
A NEMA Type 12 electrical enclosure is designed for indoor use in relatively mild environments. However, it is a sealed […]
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How Temperature Control in Electrical Enclosures Affects Component Life
The debate about enclosure cooling is sometimes biased by traditional views that electro-mechanical equipment can withstand relatively high temperatures. This […]
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3 Types of Enclosure Cooling Methods for HMI Equipment
HMIs (human machine interfaces) are used to provide information and control inputs to plant and machinery. HMIs usually incorporate a […]
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Common Mistakes When Purchasing a Cabinet Cooling Fan
A cooling fan is the most economical choice for temperature regulation inside an electrical enclosure with moderate ambient temperatures and […]
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How to Easily Replace an Enclosure Cooling System from Another Manufacturer
When an enclosure air conditioner on one of your electrical enclosures fails, you need to act quickly before the panel […]
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How to Calculate Heat Dissipation for VFDs
When you’re building a panel containing Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), it’s easy to underestimate their contribution toward the electrical enclosure’s […]
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5 Reasons You Need a Reliable Cooling System for Electronic Enclosures
No one needs to be told how much time, effort and of course money accompanies the systems needed to keep […]
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4 Enclosure Cooling Methods that Prevent Plant Shut-Down
In industrial facilities, electronic equipment is frequently used for motor control, and most machines are PLC controlled. This use of […]
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What to Do if Your Enclosure Air Conditioner Overheats or Isn’t Cooling
If your enclosure air conditioner is not performing optimally, you need to attend to it promptly. Any delay may cause […]
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3 Enclosure Design & Cooling Considerations when Designing Electronics for Outdoors
When you require enclosure cooling for your sensitive electronic equipment, dealing with the outdoor elements can complicate things slightly. Without […]
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When Is the Ambient Temperature Too Hot to Rely on Air to Air Heat Exchangers for Enclosure Cooling?
When you are looking for an efficient method for enclosure cooling, a heat exchanger is a good solution for […]
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Minimizing Your Plant’s Electrical Maintenance Issues with Proper Cabinet Cooling Systems
Your electrical equipment needs to be sheltered from harsh environments and extreme conditions. Electrical enclosures do a great job of […]
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Why High Power Components Require an Enclosure Air Conditioner
High power components can be divided into two groups, those that are electro-mechanical and those that are electronic. These […]
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4 Thermal Management Solutions to Consider in Industrial Electrical Design
If you want to extend the life of expensive electrical equipment and keep it running efficiently for years to […]
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Boosting Electrical Reliability with Enclosure Cooling
The use of electrical equipment has revolutionized the electrical industry by reducing costs and making sophisticated electrical control systems […]
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How to Properly Write Specifications for Electrical Enclosure Cooling Systems
If you are a project or maintenance engineer needing to purchase enclosure cooling systems, it is important that you […]
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How to Complete Thermal Management Calculations for Outdoor Electrical Enclosures
The pervasive use of electronics in control systems requires not only technical maintenance of functionality and software, but it […]
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Enclosure Cooling Techniques for Industrial Control Panels
Electrical control panels, working in busy industrial applications, serve as the nerve center for many businesses. They are a critical […]
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Choosing the Best Electrical Enclosure and Air Conditioner Material for Your Industrial Application
Depending on who you might speak with, more than 100,000 new materials have been developed over the last 50 […]
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Keep Electrical Components Safe from Contaminants with a Proper Enclosure Cooling System
Electrical components in an environment containing chemical vapors and dusts are subject to corrosion, and as a result equipment […]
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Why Custom Often Isn’t Necessary for an Electrical Enclosure Cooling System
The market for custom cabinet or enclosure air conditioners is growing as applications become more unique, such as pole […]
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8 Steps to Selecting an Enclosure Cooling Supplier for Control Panels
Modern power equipment, while robust, has an Achilles heel because it is sensitive to heat and will malfunction and fail […]
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Small Details of Enclosure Air Conditioners That Make a Big Difference
Unlike a residential cooling system, an enclosure air conditioner must accommodate special situations. The sometimes harsh environments where electrical enclosures […]
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When is the Redundant System Option Crucial for Electrical Enclosure Air Conditioners?
Enclosure cooling systems are used for a broad range of applications in many types of industries. While every use of […]
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Practical Applications for Air to Air Heat Exchangers
The closed loop cooling cycle of an Air to Air Heat Exchanger makes it right for many applications where cooling […]
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4 Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Enclosure Air Conditioner
When an enclosure air conditioner is located outdoors or in an environment that is not temperature controlled, it usually has […]
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3 Steps to Prevent Corrosion in Electrical Enclosure Cooling Systems
Environmental and climate conditions can negatively affect electrical enclosures in several ways. Beside the negative effects of excessive heat, dust […]
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5 Limitations of an Electrical Enclosure Cooling Fan
The electrical enclosure cooling fan is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it is an excellent, efficient and the most […]
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Common Enclosure Cooling Mistakes in the Food and Beverage Industry
To the outsider, the food and beverage industry operates in a benign and clean environment. Although this assumption is largely […]
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8 Cabinet Cooling Fan Failures To Avoid At All Costs
Almost everyone involved in the maintenance of electrical enclosures has, at one time or another, faced problems with overheated electrical […]
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Electrical Enclosure Equipment That Meets UL Requirements
Many of the requirements found in the National Electric Code (NFPA 70) specify that electrical equipment to be installed in […]
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Understanding Ambient Temperatures for Electrical Enclosures
“Ambient temperature” is a term you will hear often when researching electrical enclosure cooling systems. But what exactly does it […]
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How Air to Air Heat Exchangers Efficiently Cool Electrical Enclosures
An air to air heat exchanger is an efficient way to remove heat from electrical enclosures. Apart from two fans, […]
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Where Is a NEMA Type 4X Used?
A NEMA 4X enclosure is designed to resist penetration by water sprays and be dust-proof and corrosion-resistant. It is the […]
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7 Most Common Enclosure Cooling Questions Asked by Thermal Edge Customers
From OEMs to facility managers and lead engineers, our customers ask us questions us common questions about enclosure cooling. Here […]
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How Choosing the Right Enclosure Air Conditioner Helps Your Bottom Line
Choosing the right enclosure air conditioner involves more than just selecting a unit with adequate capacity. It’s important to consider […]
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7 Tips for Temperature Control of Electrical Enclosures
The temperature of equipment in electrical enclosures must be controlled to avoid the risk of equipment failure due to overheating. […]
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3 Ways to Better Plan Enclosure Cooling
Although designers are well aware of the need to consider electrical enclosure cooling, precedence is given to ensuring the electrical […]
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Build a Cabinet Cooling System You Can Stand Behind
Electrical enclosures for industrial applications require a cabinet cooling system that can guarantee the components inside will be kept free […]
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Why Most Electrical Cabinet Cooling Fans Fail
Valuable electrical equipment housed inside cabinets is typically protected by some type of thermal management system to maintain safe operating […]
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Get Rid of Electrical Enclosure Fan Problems Once And For all
Electrical enclosure fans are an economical answer to cooling enclosures in locations that are not extremely harsh, where humidity is […]
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How VFD Heat Dissipation Affects Cooling in Electrical Enclosures
When installing a variable frequency drive (VFD) into an electrical enclosure, careful consideration needs to be given to the much […]
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6 Ways Enclosure Air Conditioners for Food Processing Are Unique
The food and beverage industry is unique because of the need to ensure that products are safe for human consumption. […]
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Industrial Control Panels: 5 Overlooked Cooling Considerations
When planning for industrial control panels, designers usually look first at ways to save on product costs. While initial cost […]
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Daily, Weekly & Monthly Maintenance for Your Cabinet Cooling System
Cabinet cooling systems are carefully designed and manufactured using high quality components offering maximum life expectancies. In order to ensure […]
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7 Enclosure Air Conditioner Questions You Should Ask – But Haven’t
The widespread adoption of enclosure air conditioners to keep electrical enclosures cool has enhanced enclosure reliability and allowed the use […]
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How Do Thermal Expansion Valves Contribute to Enclosure Cooling?
As new industrial technologies continue to develop, electrical components and devices such as variable frequency drives (VFDs) are getting […]
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5 Facts About Air Conditioners for Telecom Electrical Enclosures
Outdoor telecom electrical enclosures are subject to high levels of solar radiation. The effects of solar heating as well […]
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How Proper Cooling Optimizes Industrial Control Panel Performance
Industrial control panels are extensively used for the control of complex machines. Due to diverse requirements that include the distribution […]
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What You May Have Missed: Electrical Enclosure Cooling News & Updates
No matter where your electrical equipment is located and what method you’re employing to cool an enclosure, there are always […]
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How to Know How Much Cooling an Industrial Control Panel Needs
It is generally accepted that industrial control panels need some form of enclosure cooling to ensure that internal temperatures do […]
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Keeping your Telecom Cabinet Cooling System in Top Shape
Global demand for dependable telecommunications continues to rise. Whether for work or play, consumers and businesses rely heavily on […]
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10 FAQs about Enclosure Cooling for Water Treatment, Answered
Installing an enclosure cooling solution for a water or wastewater treatment plant will protect valuable electrical equipment and prevent the […]
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Environmental Conditions for Using Electrical Enclosure Cooling Fans
Cooling fans for electrical enclosures are an excellent solution for applications in which extreme temperatures or certain other environmental factors […]
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The Different Types of Electrical Enclosure Cooling Fans Available on the Market
There are many types of electrical enclosure cooling solutions available, from the most high-tech air conditioners and closed loop heat exchangers to […]
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Understanding NEMA Standards for Electrical Enclosures
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has developed rating standards for electrical enclosures. Each rating has different specifications, but all […]
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Enclosure Heat Exchangers Beat Enclosure Fans in Long-Term Costs
Filtered fans are traditionally thought of as the least expensive enclosure cooling option. In terms of up-front costs, this is […]
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Keep Contaminants Out – How Air to Air Heat Exchangers Protect Your Electrical Enclosure
When electrical components are exposed to contaminants such as dirt, dust, humidity, or corrosive vapors, they can become damaged and […]
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The Risks of High Internal Electrical Enclosure Heat Load
In most cases, the primary source of heat in an electrical enclosure is the components inside. Sometimes solar heat gain […]
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Keep Electronics Cool, Clean & Protected with an Air to Air Heat Exchanger
Electronic systems have value in multiple ways, and if they fail it can get expensive. In fact, the cost to […]
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Increasing Energy Efficiency with Proper Electrical Cabinet Cooling Systems
If you have an enclosure with sensitive electronic equipment, an electrical cabinet cooling system is an important part of your […]
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The Advantages of a Thermal Expansion Valve for Enclosure Cooling Systems
Many enclosure air conditioners are designed similarly to residential cooling systems. They use a compressor to pump refrigerant through a […]
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Preventing Electronic Equipment Failure with an Enclosure Air Conditioner
Valuable electronic equipment housed inside an electrical cabinet is typically protected from water, dirt, and dust. However, this is not […]
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Cooling Electrical Enclosures in Contaminated Environments
Electrical enclosures must be protected from overheating in all applications, including contaminated environments that can cause sensitive components to corrode […]
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Cooling Telecom Electronics with an Air to Air Heat Exchanger
The world relies on dependable telecommunications to stay connected. From smart phones to satellites, telecom products are an essential […]
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How to Measure Reliability and Quality in Cooling Systems for Electrical Enclosures
When you sell an electrical enclosure to a customer, you want to be sure that all of the components […]
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How To Cut Lead Times When Ordering Enclosure Air Conditioners
As an OEM, it’s important to stick to the tight deadlines and specifications that your customers often require. Late shipping […]
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2 Solutions for Electrical Enclosures in Outdoor Environments
When an electrical enclosure is located outdoors or in an environment that is not climate controlled, the components inside must […]
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OEM’s Checklist for Enclosure Air Conditioner Compatibility
When designing an electrical enclosure for one of your customers, it is important to ensure that the air conditioner you […]
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Why an Enclosure Air Conditioner is Best for NEMA Type 4x Ratings
NEMA ratings identify the conditions to which an electrical enclosure can be safely exposed. The cooling system for the enclosure must […]
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What Enclosure Air Conditioner Features and Options are Best for Waste Water Treatment Plants?
Waste water treatment plants process and purify industrial and domestic waste water so that it is safe to discharge into water […]
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What Enclosure Air Conditioner Features and Options are Best for Food and Beverage Applications?
The food and beverage industry is governed by rules and regulations designed to keep production areas free from contamination and […]
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What Are the Requirements for Enclosure Air Conditioners in a Food Processing Plant?
Enclosure air conditioners are used in a variety of environments across a broad range of industries, each of which has […]
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5 Precautions to Consider for an Outdoor Electrical Enclosure Air Conditioner
Outdoor electrical enclosures can be found in applications such as security systems, digital signs, telecommunications, and any other situation […]
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What to Look for When Choosing a Cabinet Cooling System for Security and Surveillance Equipment
For obvious reasons, security and surveillance equipment is designed to be reliable. However, security systems are only as good […]
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When Is it Necessary to Select an Air Conditioner for Your Electrical Enclosure?
Electrical enclosures are generally designed to allow cooling by natural ventilation, supplemented sometimes by forced ventilation. This usually works […]
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What to Expect from High Efficiency Cabinet Cooling Systems
Electrical cabinet cooling systems are designed to maintain internal electrical enclosure temperatures so as to ensure electrical equipment inside […]
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Cabinet Cooling System Technologies to Consider when Planning Your Next Project
Electrical control equipment is becoming increasingly sophisticated as designers add more features to what used to be relatively simple […]
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Heat Exchanger, Fan or Air Conditioner: Which Enclosure Cooling Method Is Best for Your Application?
When deciding which cooling method to use for your electrical enclosure, there are a few options to consider. Among air […]
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Cooling Options for a Sealed Electrical Enclosure
Although industrial electronic components are generally robust and well designed, they are sensitive to contamination, moisture, and excessive temperature. They […]
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How an Efficient Cabinet Cooling System Can Reduce Unwanted Electrical Equipment Maintenance Costs
When you purchase an electrical enclosure to house your equipment and keep it safe, you’re investing in the longevity of […]
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How Enclosure Air Conditioner Packages Can Prevent Mounting & Installation Issues
Your electrical equipment is valuable, so it is important to invest in an enclosure and an air conditioner that […]
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Why Enclosure Cooling Is a Critical Component of Electrical Design Specifications
Most maintenance engineers have experienced firsthand the problems of dealing with electrical enclosure overheating caused by excessive heat load, insufficient […]
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Extending Electrical Component Life with Enclosure Air Conditioners
Years ago the use of electrical components made a move from “handy gadget” to “critical equipment.” Computer servers, hard […]
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How to Ensure Your Electrical Cabinet Cooling System Meets Safety Requirements
It’s important that your electrical cabinet cooling system complies with relevant safety standards. Units purchased for use in the USA […]
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5 Dangers in Comparing Enclosure Air Conditioners from Different Manufacturers
For many projects, a buyer will insist on several bids from vendors before placing orders. This is a valid requirement […]
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5 Precautions to Take when Enclosure Cooling System Is Subject to Vibration
Electrical enclosure air conditioners installed in locations subject to vibration may fail unless special precautions are taken to prevent […]
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6 Tips for Selecting a Sealed Electrical Enclosure & Cooling Package
Although many electrical enclosures are naturally ventilated, there are a number of sound technical reasons for using sealed electrical […]
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The Importance of Comparing Cooling Capacity Performance when Selecting Enclosure Air Conditioners
When selecting an enclosure air conditioner, it’s important to make adequate allowance for the effect temperature has on the cooling […]
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Conduct Preliminary Testing Before Mounting an Enclosure Air Conditioner
Once you’ve purchased the correctly sized enclosure air conditioner, there are a few preliminary steps involved before mounting your new […]
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6 Enclosure Cooling Considerations for Large Electrical Machines
A large machine includes any machinery that is physically large, complex, and operates as a stand-alone machine or integrated into […]
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How a Cabinet Cooling Fan Can Cut Project Costs
Provided the conditions are right, the lowest cost method of cooling an enclosure is to use filtered fans. The […]
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Why Planning Enclosure Thermal Management before Prototype Phase Is Critical
The ideal time to factor in thermal management of the enclosure is during the initial design stage before equipment is […]
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What to Do if You Find Water Around Your Enclosure Air Conditioner
Discovering water accumulation in the vicinity of your enclosure air conditioner can be extremely problematic and cost-prohibitive.
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What to Look for in Industrial Cabinet Air Conditioners
Cabinet air conditioners can have a tremendous impact on the performance, efficiency and overall lifespan of the electrical equipment inside […]
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5 Ways to Find Electrical Enclosure Cooling Manufacturers
The process of finding manufacturers for your products these days is not half as complicated as it used to be. […]
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5 Temperature Control Solutions for an Electrical Enclosure
Temperature control is a crucial element in the design of enclosures for electrical equipment. Since manufacturers design electrical equipment […]
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How a Closed Loop Cooling System Can Cut Costs
An enclosure cooling system is necessary to remove the heat dissipated by the electrical equipment and to keep the temperature […]
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Low Voltage AC Drives Even More Efficient with Enclosure Cooling Systems
Variable Frequency Drives, also known as AC drives, are ubiquitous in applications utilizing electrical equipment. Their purpose in an […]
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What Operating Voltage is needed for an Enclosure Air Conditioner?
Enclosure air conditioners are necessary to remove the heat produced by your electrical equipment and to keep it running at […]
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How to Keep an Enclosure Air Conditioner Running Efficiently
An enclosure air conditioner provides trouble-free service as long it is inspected and serviced periodically. Servicing requirements are simple and […]
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12 Air To Air Heat Exchanger FAQs Answered By Experts
Air to air heat exchangers provide a novel and economical method of closed loop enclosure cooling. Apart from the air […]
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How Condensation Management Keeps Equipment Safe
Condensation and electricity are a potentially deadly mix because moisture significantly increases the dangers of electric shock. It’s for this […]
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5 Temperature Control Solutions for an Electrical Cabinet
The most common reason for reduced efficiency, malfunctioning and failure of electrical equipment is high temperature. Electrical equipment such […]
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Heat Pipe Technology in Enclosure Cooling: Why You Need It
Air to air heat exchangers use an innovative heat pipe technology that is simple, effective, and reliable. It’s ideal for […]
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6 Times a Cabinet Cooling Fan Will Be Insufficient
The cabinet cooling fan is an efficient and affordable solution to your enclosure thermal management problems. However, it is not […]
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How to Evaluate Cost for Enclosure Air Conditioners
If the temperature goes up, the maintenance cost of your electrical equipment is bound to go up without efficient temperature […]
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When an Enclosure Air Conditioner is the Right Equipment Cooling Choice
Modern electrical enclosures are often not cooled by natural convection because of the extent of the heat produced by the […]
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How to Minimize Thermal Drift in Outdoor Electrical Enclosures
Temperature control of outdoor electrical enclosures is a tricky affair. The calculation of heat load in these enclosures has to […]
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6 Things You Should Know Before Choosing Industrial Cooling Equipment
The process of choosing electrical enclosure cooling equipment is not straightforward. It requires an understanding of heat loads in the […]
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How to Select an Enclosure Air Conditioner with the Right Cooling Capacity
The selection of the right size enclosure air conditioner should be based on a careful assessment of the total heat […]
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8 Fallacies about Industrial Cooling Equipment You Should Forget
Some maintenance staff are skeptical about industrial cooling equipment and regard it as a waste of time. They reason that […]
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When to Use an Air Conditioner for Electrical Component Cooling
Reliable operation of electrical equipment in an enclosure is dependent on its operating temperature. This in turn depends on the […]
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How the Right Enclosure Air Conditioner Protects Your Equipment
The use of enclosure air conditioners to protect equipment inside electrical enclosures has become commonplace. However, there are several requirements […]
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The Consequences of Neglecting Electrical Enclosure Temperature Control
Electrical equipment manufacturers generally recommend enclosure temperatures be kept below 95ºF (35ºC). Active cooling maintains the electrical components at constant operating […]
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Will an Air to Air Heat Exchanger Cool My Enclosure?
An air to air heat exchanger is a closed loop cooling solution with significant cooling capacity. Apart from air […]
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6 Ways to Optimize Your Cooling Design
There are several ways to cool electrical enclosures. These include the use of filtered fans, air to air heat exchangers, […]
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What Electrical Enclosure Manufacturers Don’t Tell You About Cooling
Many electrical enclosure manufacturers include the sale of enclosure cooling products as part of their service. While a few of […]
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4 Common Problems with Enclosure Cooling Design
Electrical enclosure cooling design is a task that is often neglected until it’s apparent that there’s a problem with the […]
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Closed Loop Enclosure Air Conditioners vs. Fans: What You Should Know
When selecting a temperature control solution for electrical enclosures in applications such as telecommunications, water treatment plants, manufacturing plants, or […]
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5 Keys to Protecting an Industrial Control Panel Enclosure
When assessing what kind of protection is needed for an industrial control panel enclosure, there are five key factors to […]
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How to Prevent Thermal Damage with Industrial Control Panels
Control panels protect equipment from mechanical damage, as well as inclement weather, corrosive chemicals, falling particulates, and spraying liquids. However, […]
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Enclosure Air Conditioners: Why You Should Spec Them in Your Equipment
Owning industrial electrical equipment can be an expensive affair. The initial cost of the equipment itself may not be that […]
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6 Environmental Considerations for Industrial Control Panels
When selecting an industrial control panel, it’s essential to give careful consideration to the environment where the panel will be […]
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What You Need to Know About Cooling Control Panel Enclosures
Control panels are designed to house and protect electrical components for powering and controlling industrial, HVAC, and other equipment. Industrial […]
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6 Ways Active Enclosure Cooling Will Protect Your Investment
Electrical components, such as variable frequency drives, PLCs, contactors, and switches, as well as the equipment and machinery they control, […]
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6 Common Mistakes of Enclosure Cooling Design
The design and assembly of an electrical enclosure is complicated by the need to comply with various requirements, such as […]
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5 Steps to Mitigate Overheating with Enclosure Air Conditioners
Managing enclosure heat gain needs to be a part of everyday business operations, as failure to do so may cause […]
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How to Ensure Accurate Temperature Control in an Enclosure
Although electrical control equipment generally operates over a relatively wide temperature range, sometimes it’s best if the operating temperature is […]
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What Are the Benefits of Heat Pipe Technology for Enclosure Cooling?
Heat pipe technology is an efficient yet effective approach to enclosure cooling that contains no moving parts except for air […]
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How an Enclosure Air Conditioner Can Prevent Unwanted Failures
Electrical equipment such as VFDs, contactors, and PLCs generate heat through power losses. This same equipment can lose efficiency, operate […]
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What You May Have Missed: Enclosure Temperature Control News & Updates
As seasons and technology change so do the considerations for enclosure temperature control. Whether you’re designing an enclosure with more […]
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3 UL & cUL Requirement Considerations for Enclosure Cooling Systems
Depending on the type of equipment and its intended environment and location, a range of safety standards and certifications may […]
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Planning Tips for Enclosure Design & Cooling
When designing an industrial enclosure, it is important to plan ahead to include the cooling requirements. Taking these into consideration […]
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The Top Heat Transfer Considerations for Electrical Enclosures
Modern industry practice focuses on designing electrical components that are faster, smaller and more cost effective. A common result of […]
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5 Options for Controlling Temperature in Sealed Electrical Enclosures
The reasons why enclosure designers choose sealed electrical enclosures in preference to ventilated enclosures are numerous. They may include a […]
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5 Unique Considerations for Electrical Enclosures in Water Treatment
Water treatment plants represent an unusual combination of predictable and somewhat unpredictable conditions that result in a hostile environment for […]
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Purchasing an Enclosure Air Conditioner? Do This First.
Excess heat can cause electrical components, such as PLCs, VFDs, and power supplies, to lose efficiency and reliability, and may […]
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Back to Basics: Enclosure Air Conditioners for Water Treatment
Mechanical and electrical equipment used in water and wastewater treatment systems include a range of pumps, blowers, motors, meters, and […]
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How Are Enclosure Air Conditioners for Water Treatment Different?
Designing an enclosure cooling system for a water treatment plant is different than for most other industrial settings. The environment […]
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First 5 Steps When Troubleshooting Enclosure Cooling Fans
Under ideal environmental conditions, enclosure cooling fans offer the most cost effective solution to adequately cool sensitive electrical components. Cooling […]
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6 Steps to Finding the Right Enclosure Cooling Solution
Whether you have an existing electrical enclosure or are about to install a new one, it’s essential to identify the […]
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7 Enclosure Cooling Tools You Can’t Live Without
When choosing the proper enclosure cooling solution, there are many tools to use and options to choose from. Without the […]
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Closed Loop Cooling Systems in Wastewater Treatment: 3 Big Mistakes
Wastewater treatment facilities present unique hazards to electrical enclosures. Extremely harsh conditions commonly present during wastewater treatment include highly corrosive […]
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3 Mistakes Made in Cooling Industrial Control Panel Enclosures
Mistakes can be costly when it comes to enclosures housing industrial control equipment. Not only are the individual components, including […]
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What Makes Outdoor Electrical Enclosure Temperature Control Unique?
Outdoor electrical enclosures are exposed to an unusual combination of unpredictable environmental conditions that can cause electrical equipment to […]
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When Is a Top-Mount Enclosure Air Conditioner Necessary?
Air conditioners are typically required when the enclosure’s heat load is over 300 Watts and in extreme ambient temperature conditions. […]
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4 Steps to Diagnosing Enclosure Cooling Fan Issues
Enclosure cooling fans are one type of cooling device used to help keep heat producing electrical components from overheating. Fans […]
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How to Cool Control Panel Enclosures in Small Spaces
There’s no getting around it. Critical electrical equipment housed in industrial control panels requires operating temperatures low enough to maintain […]
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5 Questions You Haven’t Considered About Enclosure Cooling Solutions
Selecting a new enclosure cooling solution or upgrading to another product can be challenging. This is especially true when […]
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7 Wrong Ways to Use a Cabinet Cooling System
Although cabinet cooling systems are robust and reliable, their efficacy depends upon their correct design, selection and installation. It […]
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Enclosure Air Conditioners in Food and Beverage: 3 Things to Know
Electric and electronic components used to operate equipment in the food and beverage industry, such as PLCs, motor starters, and […]
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What Is the Best Way to Cool An Outdoor Electrical Enclosure?
An electrical enclosure located outdoors faces a number of unique challenges. Apart from exposure to all kinds of weather, the […]
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The Right Way to Use an Air to Air Heat Exchanger
Air to air heat exchangers are an ideal solution for cooling electrical enclosures—when used correctly. What is the right way […]
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Debunking 4 Air to Air Heat Exchanger Myths
Although air to air heat exchangers have been around for many years, there are misconceptions about how they work and […]
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How Temperature Control Affects Control Panel Design
Control panel designers face an ongoing conflict between meeting the technical requirements for electrical control panels and budget allocations. On […]
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Why Cooling is Critical for Your Industrial Control Panel Enclosure
Industrial control panel designers often overlook the importance of effective enclosure cooling. For this reason, many panels are designed for […]
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5 Things to Know about Enclosure Air Conditioners for Water Treatment
The treatment of water, whether for human consumption or purifying wastewater, involves the use of various processes to clean and […]
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How to Select an Enclosure Air Conditioner for Any Application
The selection of an enclosure air conditioner is relatively simple provided you pay attention to the details and correctly size […]
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Understanding Air to Air Heat Exchangers for Enclosure Cooling
An air to air heat exchanger has the unique ability to cost effectively deliver convection cooling to heat producing electrical […]
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Why it Pays to Use Air to Air Heat Exchangers
In the world of industrial cabinet cooling, air to air heat exchangers may seem like the odd duck. Most engineers, […]
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Cabinet Cooling Fan: Do You Really Need It? This Will Help You Decide!
Industrial electrical equipment gives off “waste” heat as it operates—a result of inefficiency in converting electrical energy to work. Unfortunately, […]
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5 Climate Precautions to Take with an Industrial Control Panel Enclosure
Regional climates play a critical role when planning control panel installations. Carefully analyzing climate conditions at the control panel enclosure […]
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Why Temperature Control is Critical to an Industrial Control Panel Enclosure
Components in an industrial control panel enclosure are subjected to heat generated by equipment inefficiencies as well as heat transferred […]
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How to Determine if Your Enclosure Cooling System Needs New Filters
Filters are an important part of any thermal management system. Whether the enclosure cooling system is comprised of cooling fans […]
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7 End-Of-Summer Maintenance Tips for Enclosure Air Conditioners
This year’s summer has again been hot and some areas have experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall and high humidity. Consequently, enclosure […]
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How to Design an Electrical Enclosure for Future Growth
During the life of an electrical enclosure, it’s fairly certain alterations will be made to accommodate changing requirements. Sometimes these […]
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Building an Industrial Control Panel Enclosure with Cooling In Mind
Taking proper steps to build an industrial control panel enclosure the right way, with cooling in mind, means the electrical […]
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Why Fans for Electrical Enclosures Often Fail and Air Conditioners Don’t
Industrial electrical equipment is crucial to the operation of many manufacturing operations and their reliability is of utmost importance. Businesses […]
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The Ambient Environment & Industrial Control Panel Reliability
The environment of an industrial control panel has a significant effect on system reliability and should be carefully evaluated during […]
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Do All Telecom Enclosures Require Enclosure Air Conditioners?
The almost insatiable demand for high-speed internet has led to a situation where the number of telecom enclosures needed […]
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How Much Do You Know About Electrical Enclosure Temperature Control
Almost every industrial or municipal facility, such as a telecom tower, water treatment plant, or food and beverage factory, runs […]
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Telecom Electrical Enclosure Cooling: Back to Basics
Today’s telecommunications networks are essential for the Internet, cell phones, and industrial control and communications, in addition to radio and […]
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Cooling Industrial Control Panels: 4 Best Practices
Industrial control panels house valuable electrical and electronic equipment which must be protected from excess heat. Components, such as PLCs, […]
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Evaluating the Cost of Ownership for Electrical Enclosure Cooling
When it comes to evaluating the cost of ownership for an electrical enclosure cooling system, things can get complicated. Choosing […]
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When You Should Choose an Air to Air Heat Exchanger
An air to air heat exchanger is an excellent enclosure cooling choice that outperforms conventional filtered fan solutions yet is […]
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8 Questions on OSP Cabinet Thermal Management Answered by Experts
Effective thermal management of OSP cabinets is crucial for reliable operation. There are several specifications in use, but in practice […]
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Big Mistakes With Electrical Enclosure Cooling in Water Treatment
When choosing the correct electrical enclosure cooling system to be installed at a water or wastewater treatment facility, several important […]
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Top 12 Maintenance Tips for an Enclosure Air Conditioner
Enclosure air conditioners are designed for long-term, trouble free operation. However, several items need regular attention to keep the […]
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Advantages of a Thermal Expansion Valve in Enclosure Cooling
The thermal expansion valve is a throttling device that allows the refrigerant in an enclosure air conditioner to expand. A […]
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How to Get The Most Out of Your Enclosure Fans
Using enclosure fans to cool electrical components in cabinets is simple and efficient. They are robust, inexpensive and easy to […]
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5 Ways an Enclosure’s Location Affects Temperature Control
Modern electrical equipment dissipate a lot of heat that needs to be removed to ensure that they operate within their […]
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How to Handle Hot Spots in Electrical Enclosures
High temperature is one of the major causes of failure of enclosure-housed electrical equipment. With enclosure cooling no longer being […]
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What to Expect With Enclosure Air Conditioner Energy Usage
The right air conditioner for your enclosure can have a tremendous impact on the performance and efficiency of your electrical […]
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How Material Plays into Enclosure Cooling Design
Depending on their designated NEMA rating, electrical enclosures—and their cooling systems—can be made from a wide range of materials, including […]
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4 Electrical Component Cooling Best Practices
Continued miniaturization of electrical components and devices such as variable frequency drives has resulted in a dramatic increase in the […]
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Top 5 Ways Enclosure Cooling is Used
The primary function of enclosure cooling is to maintain the internal temperature of an electrical enclosure within a range that […]
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3 Ways Temperature Control Relates to Safety with Electrical Enclosures
Electrical equipment must operate within a certain temperature range for safe and optimum performance. The heat they dissipate needs to […]
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How Enclosure Air Conditioners Improve Plant Operations
There are a variety of plant conditions that can warrant the use of enclosure air conditioners to keep your electrical […]
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6 Applications Suitable for a Cabinet Cooling Fan
The cabinet cooling fan is the simplest and most economical thermal management solution for electrical equipment. While its use is […]
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When Is a Compact Enclosure Air Conditioner Necessary?
Not all applications requiring the use of enclosure air conditioners are the same. There are several factors like the heat […]
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6 Thermal Hazards that Can Be Avoided in Control Panels
Enclosed industrial control panels are generally comprised of an electrical enclosure, internal components such VFDs, PLCs and other electrical equipment, […]
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The Importance of Selecting an Electrical Enclosure with Cooling Equipment in Mind
Winning the battle of electrical enclosure cooling comes down to heat dissipationand moving that heat away from equipment. Many factors, […]
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5 Unexpected Benefits of Proper Enclosure Cooling Design
Properly designing an enclosure cooling system should keep a factory, cell tower, paper mill, oil rig, mine, or other industrial […]
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Steps to Take When Inspecting a Thermal Edge Unit
Thermal Edge supplies four different types of enclosure cooling equipment: Filtered fan packages Air-to-air heat exchangers Air-to-water heat exchangers Enclosure […]
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What Features Should You Look for in an Air to Air Heat Exchanger?
An air to air heat exchanger will provide efficient closed-loop enclosure cooling at a fraction of the cost of an […]
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Thermal Management for Electrical Enclosures in High Temperatures
When working with expensive electrical components in areas with extreme temperatures, having electrical enclosures that will protect your equipment from […]
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Optimizing Space & Keeping Cool with Control Panels
Electrical control panel builders know that the cost of the bare control panel represents a significant percentage of the total […]
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How to Find the Most Efficient Enclosure Air Conditioner
Finding the most efficient enclosure air conditioner for your industrial application is crucial to maximizing performance and lowering long term […]
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Are You Using Adequate Enclosure Cooling Methods?
With the increasing heat dissipation from process-critical high-power controls and switching equipment, “enclosure cooling” has become the buzzword in all […]
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What Proper Temperature Control Solutions Do for Enclosure Protection
It is not always obvious how many electrical problems are the result of electrical equipment overheating inside an electrical enclosure. […]
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How Heat Pipe Technology Minimizes Cabinet Maintenance
Heat pipe technology is used in air-to-air heat exchangers to transfer heat from within a sealed enclosed space to the […]
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7 Times Enclosure Fans will Fail to Cool Your Electrical Components
Fans can be a cost-effective solution to maintaining safe temperatures in an enclosure. However, there are several situations for which […]
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16 Safety Tips for Electrical Enclosure Fans
Although electrical enclosure fans are simple devices, there are safety risks that should be considered during their installation and use. […]
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6 Applications Where Enclosure Air Conditioners Are Needed for Variable Frequency Drives
Thyristors and other solid state devices in variable frequency drives generate a significant amount of heat. These devices are mounted […]
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Will an Enclosure Cooling Fan Protect Your Electrical Equipment?
Industrial electrical equipment is vital to the operation and success of many businesses, yet the wiring and components contained in […]
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How to Keep Industrial Air to Air Heat Exchangers Running Efficiently
An air to air heat exchanger is a robust piece of equipment with few components that can go wrong. If […]
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5 Things to Look for in an Electrical Enclosure Cooling Manufacturer
Unplanned downtime of an enclosure cooler can lead to outages and lost production, so it’s important to verify that […]
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What is Condensation Around Electrical Enclosures Costing You?
When warm, humid air comes into contact with a cooler surface, there is potential for condensation to form. This is […]
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Preventative Maintenance for Electrical Enclosure Heat Exchangers
Enclosure heat exchangers are excellent cooling system solutions for many industrial applications. Because they use ambient air and require very […]
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Thermal Expansion Valve vs. Capillary Tube for Electrical Enclosure Air Conditioners
Enclosure air conditioners are important for protecting electrical components from heat and humidity. To help maintain a suitable temperature in the […]
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How Air to Air Heat Exchangers Will Cut Industrial Enclosure Energy Costs
Cooling an electrical enclosure can get expensive, especially if you need a year-round solution that constantly operates. Although some applications require […]
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Protecting Electrical Enclosures with Closed-Loop Cooling Systems
When electrical systems produce excess heat in an enclosure, a cooling solution is required to ensure that there is no […]
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Consequences of Electrical Cabinet Cooling System Failure Going Unnoticed
After an electrical cabinet cooling solution has been installed, it’s easy to forget about it, especially if little or no […]
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Understanding Heat Transfer in Electrical Enclosures
When excess heat is generated in electrical enclosures, it must be transferred outside the enclosure to help protect the […]
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Protect Your Electrical Enclosure with Proper Hole Drilling
Electrical enclosures often require drilled holes for items such as electrical conduits, knockout openings, and pushbutton holes, and for installing […]
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What are the Environmental Requirements for Enclosure Air Conditioners in Cement Plants?
Cement manufacture entails handling various raw materials including limestone, clay, shale, sand, and iron ore. These products are mined on […]
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What Are the Environmental Requirements for Electrical Enclosures in Pulp and Paper Plants?
Pulp and paper manufacture is a complex process involving the chemical or mechanical preparation of wood pulp and the manufacture […]
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What are the Environmental Requirements for Enclosure Air Conditioners in Petrochemical Plants?
Petrochemical plants handle chemicals that are flammable and corrosive. Due to the hazardous nature of these flammable products, there […]
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7 Compliance Tips for Electrical Enclosure Air Conditioners & Other Cooling Methods
Enclosure air conditioners for use in the U.S. or Canada is required to meet certain safety standards. Although legal requirements […]
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How to Avoid Expensive Design Changes with Enclosure Air Conditioners
From time to time, electrical enclosure designers find themselves in a bind because of constraints that limit their options when […]
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Why a Cabinet Cooling Fan Won’t Hold Up in Harsh Environments
Using a cabinet cooling fan is the simplest and most economical way to dissipate heat from your enclosure if the […]
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Top 5 Misconceptions About an Enclosure Air Conditioner
In this cash-strapped economy where money and energy usage are first priority, the poorly understood enclosure air conditioner is surrounded […]
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What Accessories are Available for Electrical Enclosure Fans?
Electrical enclosure fans are designed for applications where the ambient temperature and humidity levels permit the use of cooling […]
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Avoid 4 Common Electrical Cabinet Cooling System Mistakes
Electrical cabinet cooling systems are critical components of electrical enclosures that enable equipment to work within their allowable temperature range […]
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5 Key Steps in Enclosure Cooling Design
Electrical enclosures protect equipment from mechanical and environmental damage. However, by confining equipment inside an enclosure, the waste heat generated […]
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The Cabinet Cooling System Choice: How to Ensure Success
The best time to consider cabinet cooling system options is during the cabinet design stage. Crucial decisions that affect heat […]
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Benefits of Fully-Integrated Condensate Evaporation in Cooling Systems for Electrical Enclosures
Within electrical enclosures, fluctuations in ambient temperature and/or humidity can cause condensation. Left unchecked, this condensation can wreak havoc on your […]
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How Electrical Enclosure & Air Conditioner Packages Cut Project Costs
An electrical enclosure with a properly fitted air conditioner can drastically reduce costs and downtime if properly maintained. Whether you are […]
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Ambient Temperature Considerations When Choosing an Enclosure Cooling Unit
One of the primary factors that informs what type of enclosure cooling unit to use is the ambient temperature, which […]
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What to Look for in an Enclosure Cooling System Vendor Supplier?
When looking for an enclosure cooling system vendor supplier, there are several factors you must consider. Of course, the quality […]
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Preventative Maintenance That Can Be Done Safely on Your Enclosure Air Conditioner
With budget being an important thought in your mind, regular preventative maintenance on your electrical enclosures should be a consideration. […]
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How to Protect Electrical Enclosures in Washdown Environment of Food Industry
The food processing industry has surprisingly harsh conditions for electrical enclosures. Although the manufacturing process may not be particularly harsh […]
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The OEM Guide to Cooling Systems for Electrical Enclosures in the Summer Heat
As temperatures start to rise in the summer months, the risk of failure of electrical components increases if they are […]
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5 Applications Suitable for a Cabinet Cooling Fan
Some of the most common solutions for cooling an electrical cabinet are air conditioners and air to air heat exchangers. […]
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5 Electrical Enclosure Applications Using Thermal Edge Products
Most of the time, electrical enclosures are either not visible or not noticeable to the average observer, but they are used […]
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6 Signs That It’s Time to Replace the Cooling System of an Outdoor Electrical Enclosure
Temperatures within outdoor electrical enclosures, whether or not they are subject to direct sunlight, can rise to unacceptable levels, leading to […]
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6 Questions OEMs Must Ask When Selecting an Enclosure Air Conditioner Manufacturer
Selecting a new vendor partner for any type of product can be challenging. This is especially true when looking for […]
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4 Tips for Enclosure Cooling
Proper electrical enclosure cooling is essential for preventing damage to sensitive equipment due to excess heat. Higher temperatures in an […]
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Why Metal Filtered Fans Beat Plastic for Electrical Enclosures
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5 Maintenance Tips to Keep Electrical Enclosure Cooling Units Running Smoothly
A properly sized and fully functioning cooling system is a critical component of an electrical enclosure. If a filtered fan, […]
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Control Security for Electrical Enclosure Cooling Systems
The local digital controller fitted to electrical enclosure air conditioners is usually mounted on the face of the air conditioner […]
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Why Enclosure Air to Air Heat Exchangers Are Best for Hazardous Locations
When electrical enclosures are located in hazardous areas, special care must be taken to ensure that the delicate components inside […]
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4 Things to Consider When Choosing Cooling for Electrical Enclosures for Waste Water Treatment
Waste water treatment facilities are demanding environments that are often subject to harsh conditions. The equipment, including air conditioners for […]
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Reduce MTBF by Using Enclosure Air to Air Heat Exchangers
Mean Time Between Failures, or MTBF, is an important metric to consider when selecting a cooling system for an electrical […]
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What to Look When Choosing a Cabinet Cooling System for Digital Signage
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Preliminary Checklist for Installing Your Electrical Enclosure Air Conditioner
Before installing your electrical enclosure air conditioner, it’s wise to check that it’s the correct unit, it’s in working condition, […]
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Compensating for Changing Heat Load with a Thermal Expansion Valve
Many electrical enclosures are located in environments that change drastically throughout seasons, or even within the same day. When temperatures […]
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What Is Heat Pipe Technology for Enclosure Cooling Units?
An air to air heat exchanger is an enclosure cooling unit that uses heat pipe technology to remove heat from […]
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The Importance of Warranty on Enclosure Air Conditioners
When considering a new enclosure air conditioner vendor partner, how the manufacturer handles their warranty is an important consideration. Not […]
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Is a Cabinet Cooling Fan the Most Cost-Effective Option for Your Application?
Cost is always a concern when implementing new equipment or systems, including both the upfront expenses and the operating costs. […]
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The Importance of Quality Cooling for Electrical Enclosures in Hot Environments
The components inside an electrical enclosure must be protected from both the heat they generate and the heat from the […]
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Why You Shouldn’t Install an Oversized Electrical Enclosure Air Conditioner
When it comes to selecting the right enclosure air conditioner, bigger is not always better. It is a common misconception […]
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Air Conditioner Options to Consider for Telecom Electrical Enclosures
Keeping your electrical enclosures cool is absolutely essential in the telecom industry. Heat is produced not just from the […]
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The Growing Demand of Thermal Management in Telecommunications
Although it’s well understood that the effective thermal management of telecommunications equipment is crucial to ensure long life and reliable […]
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8 Thermal Management Tips for Outside Plant Applications
The increased power density of telecom equipment along with the vulnerability of some components to excessive temperature variation means […]
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6 Cabinet Cooling Considerations for Telecom Outside Plant
The extension of telecom networks to accommodate the rapid growth in mobile computing as well as to provide high […]
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How to Protect a Telecom Outside Plant Cabinet from Thermal Damage
All forms of electrical equipment are susceptible to failure if they get too hot, and telecom equipment, even though […]
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How to Regulate Temperature for Outside Plant Enclosures
Although the GR-3108-CORE specification for outside plant cabinets allows a relatively wide range of cabinet operating temperatures, there are […]
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2 Tests to Determine Telecom Electrical Enclosure Efficiency
Global demand for dependable telecommunications continues to rise as both consumers and businesses rely heavily on telecom equipment for every […]
