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Posted on September 11, 2015March 10, 2020 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 10, 2020 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 10, 2020 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 10, 2020 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 10, 2020 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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Posted on July 24, 2015March 10, 2020 by Rittal Marketing

Thermal Management and Rittal TopTherm Units

As much as people enjoy warm weather, too much heat can cause our bodies’ systems to decrease our energy outpoint, reducing productivity. Heat is also often an enemy of electrical devices, reducing their efficiency over the long term. In fact,

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Posted on July 23, 2015March 10, 2020 by Rittal Marketing

Cooling with Filter Fans for Electronic Enclosures

People don’t want to live in dirty environments and neither do electronics. Electronic controls and instrumentation are highly sensitive to factors like dust, oil, high humidity, and excessive heat. Maintaining tight control over temperatures inside an electronics enclosure is essential

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Posted on April 27, 2015March 10, 2020 by Rittal Marketing

Is it just me or is it really hot in here?

Is it just me . . . or is it really hot in here? Imagine you find yourself locked in a small metal closet with little or no ventilation . . . it wouldn’t take long before you were perspiring

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Posted on April 27, 2015March 10, 2020 by Rittal Marketing

Parlez-Vous “Climate Control ”?

Parlez-Vous “Climate Control ”? Like just about any other category of industrial operating equipment, there’s a unique vocabulary associated with climate control, cabinet ventilation, and enclosure cooling and heating. Learning to speak that language fluently can help you communicate effectively

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Posted on April 27, 2015March 10, 2020 by Rittal Marketing

Ensuring Electromagnetic Harmony Inside Your Electronics Enclosures

Ensuring Electromagnetic Harmony Inside Your Electronics Enclosures Anyone one who has ever worked in a small office with vocal coworkers on opposite ends of the political spectrum (or even just avid supporters of rival sports teams) knows how quickly such

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Posted on April 27, 2015March 10, 2020 by Rittal Marketing

Is Your Electronic Enclosure Running a Fever?

Electronics enclosures are typically stuffed with electrical gear that generates heat as a by-product of operation, so controlling the temperature within them always involves a careful evaluation of their specific heating and cooling requirements. When a low-voltage switchgear assembly operates,

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Posted on April 24, 2015March 10, 2020 by Rittal Marketing

Will Your Systems Be Ready When “The Big One” Comes?

Although Southern California is almost as well known for its earthquakes as it is for sunshine and movie stars, the most powerful quakes are relatively rare. Scientists believe the last mega-quake to hit the region was an 1857 magnitude 7.9

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