Aluminum wall enclosure

Here is the neutral product description and comparison in English (plural).

Product Description: Wall-Mounted Aluminium Enclosures (IP 66)

These single-door aluminium wall-mounted enclosures are designed to protect electrical and electronic components in demanding environments. With an IP 66 protection rating, these enclosures are completely dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets. This ensures the operational reliability of the installed components and reduces the risk of maintenance-related downtime.

Due to their material properties, these enclosures are ideally suited for use in corrosive environments and areas exposed to adverse weather conditions. The enclosure series are available in many different sizes from stock.

Technical Comparison: Aluminium vs. Stainless Steel (V2A / V4A)

The choice of the appropriate enclosure material depends on the specific requirements of the installation site. Compared to stainless steel versions (V2A/V4A), aluminium enclosures offer distinct technical characteristics:

1. Thermal Properties

• Aluminium: These enclosures possess very high thermal conductivity. Internal heat loss is efficiently dissipated to the environment via the enclosure surface.

• Stainless Steel: Stainless steel enclosures tend to act as thermal insulators. With high internal heat generation, additional active cooling systems are often required.

2. Weight and Handling

• Aluminium: The specific weight is significantly lower (approx. 1/3 of stainless steel). This considerably simplifies wall mounting and reduces the structural requirements for support constructions.

• Stainless Steel: The high density makes these enclosures much heavier, which increases logistics and installation efforts, especially for larger dimensions.

3. Mechanical Machining

• Aluminium: The material can be easily drilled, milled, or modified for individual cable entries using standard tools.

• Stainless Steel: The material hardness of V2A and V4A requires specialized tools and results in longer processing times.

4. Corrosion Resistance

• Aluminium: Forms a natural oxide layer and is highly resistant in industrial atmospheres and outdoor areas.

• Stainless Steel V2A (1.4301): Good resistance to moisture, but susceptible to pitting/surface rust in chloride-containing environments or near coastal areas.

• Stainless Steel V4A (1.4404): Extremely resistant to chemical influences and salt water due to the addition of molybdenum.