Category: Automation Systems

Posted on January 18, 2018October 2, 2018 by Rittal Marketing

Pneumatechnique: Enclosure Constructor Cuts Costs with Automation Solution from Rittal

British enclosure constructor Pneumatechnique Ltd. was looking for ways to reduce its operating and overhead costs through automation. It found the solution it needed at Rittal: The Perforex machining center reduces the machining time for enclosures, improves the accuracy of

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Posted on November 27, 2017October 2, 2018 by Rittal Marketing

Solutions for Energy Efficiency and Recycling Issues related to a Deep Water Drill Ship Installation

The Challenge Manufacturers in the marine and offshore space face unique challenges. Aspin Kemp & Associates (AKA), a manufacturer of electrical power and control systems headquartered in Montague, PEI, encountered one with its hybrid power initiative, the first hybrid drill

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Posted on November 10, 2016March 1, 2019 by Rittal Marketing

Industrial Enclosures Protect Components in Harsh Environments

Industrial enclosures face harsh conditions. From blazing to frigid temperatures, to dust, oil, dirt, airborne corrosives and liquids. Industrial engineers know that the manufacturing environment poses a multitude of challenges to the integrity of the control panel infrastructure. Environmental protection

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Posted on August 19, 2016March 1, 2019 by Rittal Marketing

Improving Arc Flash Prevention and Safety

Working among the electrical components in an enclosure comes with inherent risks. The power in any one enclosure can range from 2kw up to 200kw depending on the power density. One of the most common and dangerous risk is an

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Posted on September 22, 2015March 1, 2019 by Rittal Marketing

The Value of Dealing with Rittal Enclosures, Climate Control and More

Product certifications and approvals are pivotal to the global acceptance of industrial products. Rittal products meet the highest internationally recognized quality standards. All components are subjected to the most stringent testing in accordance with international standards and regulations. Consistently high

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Posted on September 18, 2015March 1, 2019 by Rittal Marketing

Rittal’s Enclosure Products Carry Passports to World Markets

Products marketed in world markets must document that they comply with government directives. That’s important to a global organization like Rittal, and explains why its products carry the CE label (European Communities = Communautés Européennes), documenting a product’s compliance with

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Posted on September 15, 2015March 1, 2019 by Rittal Marketing

Enclosure/RF Shielding Information

The requirement profile for EMC enclosures can be determined using the following check-list. What interference occurs in this application? (electrical, magnetic or electromagnetic field) What are the limits of interference which may occur in the application? (field strengths, frequency range)

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Posted on September 11, 2015March 1, 2019 by Rittal Marketing

Influence Mechanisms and Counter-Measures Within Enclosures

A distinction may be made between the following types of coupling influence: Conducted influence Field-bound influence – Field influence Radiation influence. In field-bound interference (low frequency), very low-frequency currents cause a low-frequency magnetic field which may induce interference voltage or

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Posted on September 8, 2015March 1, 2019 by Rittal Marketing

Electromagnetic Compatibility and Why is it Important for Enclosures

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the ability of an electrical appliance to operate satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without adversely affecting this environment—which may also contain other equipment. High packaging densities in electronic assemblies and ever-increasing signal processing speeds often cause

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Posted on September 4, 2015March 1, 2019 by Rittal Marketing

The 5 Steps for Safe Switchgear Installation within Enclosures

When planning switchgear installations, it is wise to consider the protection of the installers as much as what’s installed. This protection requires tested and standardized structures and wise energy distribution. Energy distribution in industrial plants and buildings often depends on

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Posted on September 1, 2015March 1, 2019 by Rittal Marketing

What’s the Weather Like in Your Electronics Enclosure?

Climate control inside your electronics enclosures is key to the survivability of the electronics residing there. Temperature rise in enclosures can be caused by contact problems with live conductors or incorrect dimensioning of switchgear and conductors. Also, when operating a

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Posted on August 27, 2015March 1, 2019 by Rittal Marketing

Why Standards Are Important to an Enclosure’s Value

Many people associate product standards with safety, but standardization also has a lot to do with a product’s cost. Rittal created a market breakthrough with the idea of standardizing enclosures for electrical devices. By using models with set dimensions, produced

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