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Instrument Enclosures Manufacturers and Suppliers

IQS Directory provides a comprehensive list of instrument enclosure manufacturers and suppliers. Use our website to review and source top instrument enclosure manufacturers with roll over ads and detailed product descriptions. Find instrument enclosure companies that can design, engineer, and manufacture instrument enclosures to your companies specifications. Then contact the instrument enclosure companies through our quick and easy request for quote form. Website links, company profile, locations, phone, product videos and product information is provided for each company. Access customer reviews and keep up to date with product new articles. Whether you are looking for manufacturers of instrumentation cabinets, electronic instrumental enclosures, custom instrument enclosures, or customized instrument enclosures of every type, this is the resource for you.

  • Aurora, IL 800-204-7225

    We are committed to excellence and our innovations in enclosure technology is an example of our commitment. Our unparalleled electronic enclosures are specialized for various tasks and our facility is ISO 9001:2008 certified & RoHS compliant. Our superior units come with full customer support. For value-added experience you can rely on us to give you a fair price. We are excited to hear from you! Give us a call today!

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  • Allenton, WI 262-251-1632

    Maysteel provides complex sheet metal fabrication with a focus on design for manufacturing. Founded in 1936, we combine our extensive engineering experience and market knowledge with an expanding supply chain footprint, allowing us to fabricate products that others can’t. We design, engineer and manufacture custom OEM sheet metal enclosures, kiosks, cabinets and racks. We have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, as well as partnerships in Europe. For more information, visit www.maysteel.com.

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  • Maple Grove, MN 800-345-2801

    Our specialty is in precision sheet metal and plastics fabrication. We provide services for precision mechanical and electromechanical assemblies plus manufacture custom electronic enclosures. Since 1970, we have been using our sheet metal enclosures to offer you a quality metal enclosure solution.

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  • Freeburg, IL 618-539-3193

    Hubbell® Wiegmann® is your complete enclosures solution! We offer NEMA enclosures, stainless steel enclosures, JIC enclosures, non-metallic enclosures and aluminum enclosures as well as wireway systems. For 75 years, we have been serving the needs of a broad range of industries. For more information about our capabilities, contact Hubbell® Wiegmann® today and a representative will assist you.

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  • Rochester, MN 507-287-3535

    EMCOR® Enclosures is a modular enclosure manufacturer and makes related component items as well. Our electronic equipment racks and enclosures feature an extensive selection of rack heights, widths, depths, and styles that target your specific design requirements. A variety of external and internal accessories are available to complete your design. Modified or custom designs are also available. Contact us today for more information!

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  • Guelph, ON 519-822-2960

    Hammond Manufacturing is a leading supplier of transformers, racks and cabinets, as well as enclosures for the electrical and electronic industries. We combine performance manufacturing equipment and continuous improvement management techniques to maintain our reputation for quality. For more than 100 years, customers have relied on Hammond to provide a wide selection of products with unsurpassed performance and durability.

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Instrument Enclosures Industry Information

Instrument Enclosures

Instrument enclosures protect electronic devices inside metal or plastic housing. Because of their sensitive circuitry, the components must be protected from dirt, water, and accidental contact. Being kept in an enclosure prevents the intrusion of solid foreign objects as well as liquids to a certain extent. Instrument enclosures are made from aluminum, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic, stainless steel, and, for certain models, polyester with fiberglass reinforcing.

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Applications of Instrument Enclosures

Electronic instruments are used in many applications, especially for precision work in scientific, engineering, medical, and technological fields. Possible instrument uses include control panels, operation switches, and measuring devices. New ways of making enclosures safe and effective are constantly being researched due to the demand for and critical nature of electronic instruments.

Instrument Enclosure Design and Customization

Instrument enclosures come in many varieties to accommodate the wide array of electronic instruments. For small handheld instruments, enclosures may be custom-contoured to the shape of the device and designed to provide long-lasting protection and shock absorption. Desktop instruments can generally be housed in a box-like enclosure that is manageable in size and durability, protecting against spills and accidental contact. Wall mounted enclosures keep their contents close to the electronic equipment the instruments control while shielding them from dust, dirt, splashing water, and other undesirable contact.

The parts of an instrument enclosure vary depending on the application. Hand held enclosures may have slide-on covers or a knockout for a LCD screen. Desktop enclosures may have vents, handles, locking mechanisms, and membrane keyboards, while wall mounted enclosures are frequently hung on DIN rail with the ability to slide into position. Other options incorporate neoprene seals or watertight gaskets, transparent lids or covers, recessed areas for labels or keypads, cylinder catches, lock covers, thermometers, drains, air dyers, and special coatings to shield the contents from static electricity or EMI/RFI (electromagnetic and radio frequency interference). Metal enclosures can be constructed of cold rolled sheet metal welded for a smooth seam; aluminum is usually extruded. Plastics, fiberglass, and composite materials are gaining favor in certain situations because of their corrosion resistance, durability, and weight.

Instrument Enclosure Standards

No matter what material an instrument enclosure is made of, there are certain standards to which all enclosures must adhere. NEMA (the National Electrical Manufacturers Association), UL (the Underwriters Laboratories), and the IP Code (the International Protection Rating) are all used to identify the enclosure's strengths and applicable functions as determined by the conditions they can withstand. For example, the common NEMA Type 4X enclosure can be used indoors or outdoors to protect its contents against corrosion, windblown dust, rain, sleet, snow, splashing or hose-directed water, and the external formation of ice.



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