Aluminium enclosures

Advantages and features of aluminium enclosures

Aluminium enclosures provide the perfect combination of two very important characteristics, as on the one hand they are very robust in comparison to a steel enclosures or stainless steel enclosure, but are also lighter and more affordable. As such, they are a fantastic solution for the protection of electrical or electronic components in automation technology.

The use of aluminium in an industrial enclosure offers a host of different advantages, which are particularly important in challenging industrial environments. They are impact resistant, temperature resistant and insensitive towards aggressive chemical substances and environmental influences. In addition, they also enable effective EMC shielding.

Aluminium is also characterised by its good corrosion resistance. This aspect plays a central role in industrial facilities, which are often exposed to aggressive environmental influences such as humidity, chemicals, and extreme temperatures. If necessary, the corrosion resistance can also be vastly increased by means of the treatment of the surface of the enclosure, e.g. by applying a coat of lacquer.

Another crucial advantage of aluminium enclosures lies in their exceptional thermal conductivity. Aluminium enables the efficient dissipation of heat, which is particularly important with a view to keeping the temperature of electrical and electronic components low. This is vital with a view to extending the lifespan of components and maintaining consistent performance.

Industries and areas of application of aluminium enclosures

Aluminium enclosures are used in a wide range of industrial applications. For instance, they are frequently used in control systems to protect sensitive components against impact, dust, and humidity. In process instrumentation, they serve as reliable protection for sensor systems, measuring devices, and other sensitive instruments.

Aluminium enclosures offer exceptional electronic protection in various industrial applications, both indoors and outside, such as:

• Mechanical engineering
• Measuring & regulation technology
• Pharmaceutical and food industry
• Process technology

Purchase aluminium enclosures online at Automation24

At Automation24 you can find impact resistant and robust aluminium enclosures from internationally active enclosure experts Raychem RPG, within the enclosures category.

The enclosures are used for the mounting of terminal blocks on DIN rails and are all equipped with a neoprene seal. They can withstand a temperature range from -50 to +110°C and have a high IP65/IP66/IP67 protection rating. All enclosures are supplied with ground screws.

Ex aluminium enclosures from Raychem RPG are also available. These are made from AlSi 12 and feature a seal made of silicone/Viton.

If you require other enclosures of a different type or made from other materials, take a look in the industrial enclosures category. Here you will find both compact control cabinets, compatible cable glands and cable bushing systems, and additional enclosure accessories.