Industries and applications
Every engineering article on industries and applications, newest first: specific questions from the plant floor and the panel shop, answered one at a time.
- Oct 30, 2026Weather station enclosure design for exposed sensorsKeep weather sensors in ambient air while protecting the logger. Specify radiation shielding, sealed cable entries, usable space and pressure vents.Selection guide
- Oct 30, 2026Tractor display enclosure for vibration, rain and dustSpecify a tractor display enclosure for rain, dust and vibration, with supported boards, locking connectors, mounting loads and field checks.Selection guide
- Oct 30, 2026Substation battery enclosure ventilation and material selectionSpecify a substation battery enclosure for a 120 V DC bank with hydrogen ventilation, temperature control, service access and compatible materials.Selection guide
- Oct 30, 2026Spa control enclosure selection for wet areasSelect a spa control enclosure for humidity, chlorinated splash and washdown, with sealed cable entries and separation from motor power.Selection guide
- Oct 30, 2026Solar battery cabinet vs shed: choosing outdoor housingCompare a solar battery cabinet vs shed using equipment approvals, temperature limits, service access, cable routes and local fire requirements.Comparison
- Oct 30, 2026Propane manifold in electrical enclosure: safe separationA propane manifold in electrical enclosure needs more than a shield. Specify separate housings, assess gas leaks, and review ignition hazards.Explainer
- Oct 30, 2026Outdoor sensor enclosure maintenance for long field lifeOutdoor sensor enclosure maintenance checklist for battery changes, seal aging, livestock damage and gate vibration, with a ten-year qualification plan.Checklist
- Oct 30, 2026Offshore compressor enclosure: rain, salt and heatSpecify an offshore compressor enclosure for salt spray, driving rain, washdown and solar heat, with sealed entries and assembly checks.Selection guide
- Oct 30, 2026Machine mounted IO vs enclosed remote IO for washdownCompare machine mounted IO vs enclosed remote IO for salty washdown, with connector sealing, chemical limits and four-solenoid power checks.Comparison
- Oct 30, 2026Camera enclosure for freezing spray: what to specifySpecify a camera enclosure for freezing spray with heated-window performance, cold-start limits, wiper controls and summer heat rejection.Selection guide
- Oct 30, 2026Arc flash PPE for junction boxes: assess the work firstAssess arc flash PPE for junction boxes by task, circuit conditions, and shock exposure before opening covers, moving conductors, or disturbing splices.Explainer
- Oct 29, 2026Sanitary enclosure design: sloped tops, gaskets and hingesWhich hygienic design features matter on a food or beverage enclosure: sloped tops, food-grade gaskets, concealed hinges, welds and the rating to specify.Selection guide
- Oct 29, 2026Pulp washdown enclosure selection to reduce stock buildupSpecify a pulp washdown enclosure with cleanable surfaces, stock-shedding geometry, compatible seals, and protected cable entries for paper mills.Selection guide
- Oct 29, 2026Outdoor solar battery enclosure: what to specifySpecifying an outdoor enclosure for rack solar batteries: NEMA rating, 316L or 304 stainless, heat, insulation and heater sizing to keep LFP packs charging.Selection guide
- Oct 29, 2026Junction box at a boiler burner: what to specifySpecifying a junction box at a boiler burner: temperature, hose-down, soot, hazardous-area classification, signal segregation and glands for loop breaks.Selection guide
- Oct 29, 2026Is a diesel storage tank area classified for electrical workWhether a diesel tank area needs classified equipment, why area classification comes first, and why sealed, grounded or potted DIY protection is not accepted.Explainer
- Oct 29, 2026Class 2 Division 2 enclosure selection: dusttight done rightPick a dusttight Class 2 Division 2 enclosure: what dusttight means, which ratings qualify, where splices are allowed, and what to put on the order.Selection guide
- Oct 28, 2026Solar powered enclosure for an IoT deviceSpec a sealed outdoor enclosure for a solar-powered IoT node: panel, battery, sealed antenna feedthrough, rating kept, and exactly what to put on the order.Selection guide
- Oct 28, 2026Purged enclosure for Class I Div 1: what to specifyHow purge pressurization works with ordinary enclosures in Class I Div 1, why the box alone is never the protection, and what the system must do.Explainer
- Oct 28, 2026Parking garage pull box: rating, orientation and sizeChoose a parking garage pull box for rain, runoff and washdown. Check mounting orientation, conduit entries and conductor pulling space before ordering.Selection guide
- Oct 28, 2026Outdoor pedestal enclosure for a 480V to 120V transformerPick and spec an outdoor lockable enclosure for a 480V to 120V control transformer: rating, material, size, cooling, locking and cutouts for a roadside pad.Selection guide
- Oct 28, 2026Marine electrical enclosure for electronics and a displayPick the rating, 316L stainless grade, size and display window for a marine electrical enclosure on a boat, plus what to put on the order.Selection guide
- Oct 28, 2026Is a NEMA 4X junction box enough in a Class I Division 2 area?A NEMA 4X rating handles water and corrosion, not ignitable gas. What decides a Class I Division 2 junction box: the contents, the wiring method and the mark.Explainer
- Oct 28, 2026Class 1 Division 2 enclosure selection: what to specifyA NEMA 4X box can house non-incendive electronics in a Class 1 Division 2 area if the electrical design meets the classification. Here is what to specify.Selection guide
- Oct 28, 2026Cattle barn electrical enclosure selection for PoESpecify a cattle barn electrical enclosure for PoE switches and injectors, with sealed entries, heat checks, pole mounting and surge protection.Selection guide
Ratings on this site are manufacturer ratings; not UL listed. NEMA does not test, certify or endorse enclosures.
