Universal housing comes in different shapes, colours and materials. Whether you need something wall or ceiling-mounted, or on a table or desk; whether portable or networked – the reichelt online shop has the solution for every electrical and electronic application.
Safety aspects to keep in mind
Depending on where the electronic components are to be installed, there are several things to consider. In addition to aesthetic aspects, take care to ensure that the housing material complies with the required IP protection classes.
When mounted outdoors, the housing must also have a seal to reliably protect the components from moisture. In order to be able to withstand harsh weather conditions in the long term, you should also pay attention to particularly high-quality and durable outdoor materials. Sealable housings ensure that third parties cannot open it.
Shape and function of the housing
Once you’ve clarified relevant safety requirements for the intended use, choose one of the enclosures most suitable for the environment. There are models with battery compartments, clip-on clips, lid hinges, integrated mains plug parts and included wall-mount sets.
It is advisable to place the housing somewhere where it‘s as noticeable as possible. Look to satisfy the following three criteria; as small as possible, as large as necessary and adapted to the colour of the assembly environment. Universal cases to suit every purpose and budget are available in the reichelt online shop.
Hammond Manufacturing – high-end processing and high quality materials
Hammond Manufacturing makes luxury universal housings, with very high quality cases available in different materials.
The simplest model, the 50x35x20mm mini-ABS package, is ideal for potting and mounting small circuit boards.
The 160 x 240 x 120mm Series 1554 plastic housing provides reliable oil and dust protection through its built-in gasket. It also complies with the high IP66 protection class. It can be secured with self captivating stainless steel screws. This housing is suitable for installing printed circuit boards or components mounted on DIN rails, for example.
Bopla – the industry leader
Bopla has the widest range of enclosures available from our site, from handheld and desktop enclosures to wall-mounted and 19-inch applications; plastic as well as aluminium materials.
The wide variety of designs will cater to any desired application, whether in agricultural technology, company time recording devices, water technology or control stations. The flexibility to combine different upper and lower parts allows for even more possibilities.
The majority of cases from Bopla can be installed without visible screws. Thanks to separate screw channels, the IP protection is not impaired.
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