ABS enclosures

Advantages and properties of ABS enclosures.

An ABS enclosure offers reliable protection for electrical and electronic components in industrial automation, as it is made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) - a robust plastic material. These enclosures are extremely impact resistant and can withstand high mechanical loads, which means the components inside the enclosure are effectively protected.

In addition, ABS enclosures are resistant to chemicals and thus offer high corrosion resistance, meaning that they can also be used in challenging environments. On account of their UV resistance, they are suitable for use in indoor or outdoor areas.

The lightweight yet sturdy material also makes transport and installation incredibly simple and guarantees reliable protection. ABS material can be processed without a great deal of effort and expense, which facilitates individual adjustments and modifications.

ABS enclosures are broadly used within the field of automation technology. In measuring & regulation technology and in process instrumentation, they provide reliable protection for sensor systems, measuring devices, and other sensitive instruments. What's more, ABS enclosures are also used in robotics, where they securely encase control units and interfaces and protect against environmental influences.

ABS enclosures are also used in the following areas:

• Mechanical engineering
• Wastewater management
• Pharmaceutical and food industry
• Measurement technology
• Control technology
• Process technology

Purchase ABS enclosures online at Automation24

The Automation24 product range offers a large selection of ABS enclosures from the manufacturer FIBOX, in various formats. The enclosures from the FIBOX TEMPO series are made of ABS and feature metric knockouts, meaning that installation is particularly easy and quick. They are also compatible with the majority of standard PVC enclosures. Low bases facilitate mounting and cabling, and the flat cover offers plenty of space on which to affix labels.

The TEMPO ABS enclosures also hold an IP65 (EN60529) protection rating and the IK07 (EN 62262) impact resistance rating. They are designed for use in temperatures ranging from -40 to +60 °C, whereby the impact resistance decreases in very cold environments. For this reason, polycarbonate enclosure from the FIBOX TEMPO series are available for use in low temperatures. Polycarbonate is also a plastic, but it outperforms ABS with regard to impact resistance and in case of use in low ambient temperatures.

Compatible enclosure accessories are also available from stock at Automation24. There are a wide range of compatible DIN rails and mounting plates for ABS enclosures to choose from!

ABS enclosures provide robust and reliable protection for electrical and electronic components in industrial automation. They are affordable and are characterised by their impact resistance and chemical resistance, while their lightweight construction facilitates transport and installation.

Through the use of the robust and chemical-resistant ABS material, you can be assured that your systems will operate reliably, even under challenging conditions.