Product category:
Hazardous area interfaces, Enclosures
News Release from: Hoffman | Subject: Type 4X
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 18 March 2008
Painted stainless steel wall-mount
enclosure
The new Hoffman Type 4X stainless steel wall-mount enclosure is painted with a white polyester powder finish inside and out to reduce solar radiation absorption and keep internal components cooler
Its rugged stainless steel construction provides industry-leading protection for housing electrical components and controls in outdoor and corrosive environments, while the white polyester finish delivers excellent thermal management at a lower cost The Hoffman painted Type 4X stainless steel wall-mount enclosure offers the same durability as the standard 14-gauge Type 304 stainless steel offerings, and its white finish ensures the internal enclosure temperature is up to 10 degrees lower than that of a traditional stainless steel enclosure in identical environments
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 31 Oct 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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"We developed this product offering to meet customer requests for a cost-effective stainless steel enclosure for challenging outdoor or corrosive applications," said Toni Amenrud, Hoffman vertical market manager: "White painted stainless steel significantly reduces solar heat load in direct sunlight without involving additional thermal management.
The painted Type 4X stainless steel wall-mount enclosure is part of our standard product line to deliver the short lead times our customers require in a convenient, cost-saving package".
The Type 4 gasket assures a water and dust-tight seal, and its 90-degree flange top collar on the top of the body opening keeps out harmful liquids and contaminants.
Plus, the new painted Type 4X stainless steel wall-mount enclosure meets the following industry standards:.
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 508A, UL508; UL Type 3R, 4, 4X and 12.
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)/EEMAC Type 3R, 4, 4X, 12 and 13.
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) C22.2 No 94 Type 4, 4X and 12.
Standard sizes are offered from stock for quick delivery, and numerous modification services options are also available.
Applications.
The painted Type 4X stainless steel wall-mount enclosure is an ideal solution for housing electrical components and controls in outdoor and corrosive environments, including:.
* Petrochemical plants.
* Pulp and paper processing operations.
* Packaging applications.
* Water treatment facilities.
* Food processing.
* Pharmaceutical applications.
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