AutomationDirect Adds to Enclosure Cooling Options
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AutomationDirect Adds to Enclosure Cooling Options

AutomationDirect’s line of Stratus enclosure vortex coolers provide compressed air cooling where conventional enclosure cooling by air conditioners or heat exchangers is not possible. The all stainless steel vortex coolers have cooling capacities from 500 to 2,500 BTUH. If cooling capacity needs to change, you do not need to replace the entire unit; available replacement generators…
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AutomationDirect adds More Hubbell-Wiegmann Enclosures

AutomationDirect has added over 360 NEMA 4/12 and 4/4X/12 enclosures. The Ultimate Series enclosures are designed to house and protect electrical and electronic components from harsh, dirty environments. Streamlined designs include models with slope top, windows, as well as 1-point and 3-point latch heavy-duty handles; models are available in heavy 14 gauge steel with ANSI…
AutomationDirect Offers More Enclosure Thermal Management and Climate Control
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AutomationDirect Offers More Enclosure Thermal Management and Climate Control

AutomationDirect’s line of STEGO enclosure heaters are touch-safe, positive temperature coefficient (PTC) convection and fan heaters that are used to prevent the formation of condensation and provide evenly distributed interior air temperature in enclosures. The newly added compact IP54-rated PTC heaters, starting at $9.50, feature an anodized aluminum body and are available with heating capacities…
AutomationDirect Adds More Enclosure Subpanels
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AutomationDirect Adds More Enclosure Subpanels

AutomationDirect has added over 200 new subpanels to its Hubbell-Wiegmann line of electrical enclosures. Perforated, galvanized and stainless steel subpanels have been added to the existing product lineup and information has been updated on our existing subpanels. 2D and 3D drawings are now available for all subpanels and 3D renderings have been added for each part….
Thermal Management: Enclosure Cooling Tips
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Thermal Management: Enclosure Cooling Tips

You need to cool down – Heat inside an enclosure can decrease the life expectancy of controlling units such as your PLC, HMI, AC drives and other items. Excessive heat can cause nuisance faults from your electrical and electronic components: for example, overloads tripping unexpectedly. Heat will also change the expected performance of circuit breakers and fuses, which can cause whole…
Selecting an Enclosure Fan or Air Conditioner
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Selecting an Enclosure Fan or Air Conditioner

Internal and External sources often cause enclosure internal temperatures to rise above the ratings of the control equipment. Internally, the same items that can be damaged by heat (power supplies, PLC systems, AC drives/inverters, HMI systems, battery back-up systems, servos, etc.)  may also be the source of the heat. Externally, sources of heat that can
Selecting an Enclosure Heat Exchanger
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Selecting an Enclosure Heat Exchanger

Heat inside an enclosure can decrease the life expectancy of controlling units such as your PLC, HMI, AC drives and other items. Excessive heat can cause nuisance faults from your electrical and electronic components. Heat will also change the expected performance of circuit breakers and fuses, which can cause whole systems to shut down unexpectedly.
More Accessories for Hubbell-Wiegmann Enclosures
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More Accessories for Hubbell-Wiegmann Enclosures

August 27, 2014 – AutomationDirect has added over 160 accessories designed for Hubbell-Wiegmann enclosures. New items include drip shield kits, window kits, folding shelves and internal mounting components. Drip shields protect door hardware from dripping water and settling dust and easily attach to the enclosure with stainless steel screws, gasket and sealing washers; drip shields start…
AutomationDirect Expands Enclosure Cabinet Air Conditioner Offering
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AutomationDirect Expands Enclosure Cabinet Air Conditioner Offering

Cumming, GA — May 30, 2013 … AutomationDirect has expanded its Stratus™ line of enclosure air conditioners to include 480V models. Heat inside an enclosure can decrease life expectancy in controlling units such as PLCs, HMI, and AC drives. Excessive heat can cause nuisance faults from electrical and electronic components, circuit breakers and fuses. Stratus enclosure air…
Industrial Strength Enclosure Heater and Enclosure Lighting Options
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Industrial Strength Enclosure Heater and Enclosure Lighting Options

STEGO enclosure heaters, thermostats, hygrostats and hygrotherms protect against condensation while providing the greatest possible air circulation. Touch-safe convection heaters are designed to utilize natural convection, resulting in a circulating current of warm air while minimizing surface temperatures on the accessible side surfaces of the housing. The compact, DIN rail-mountable units are available in 12…