Understanding IP Ratings on Electronic Enclosures

May 14th, 2012

A customer recently called Polycase to ask if the WP Series is IP67 rated.  I pulled up the IP ratings from our FAQs page and discovered the WP Series is IP65 rated, not IP67, but what does that mean?

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FB-45 Series Key Fob Enclosure

May 7th, 2012

Key Fob Plastic Enclosures

The Polycase® FB-45 Series plastic key fob enclosure has been on the market for a couple of months now and complements our family of key fobs well.  The sleek palm-sized enclosure features a snap together design which captures a PC board between the base and cover when assembled. Case colors include bright white or black flame-retardant ABS plastic with a flame rating of UL94V-0. Dimensions are 2.75 x 1.37 inches and the key fob offers 5 configurations which include a 0, 1, 2, 4, or 5 tactile button option.

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Plastic Enclosures and Extreme Temperatures

May 4th, 2012

I have a French bulldog and I love him to death.  However, due to his breed he is somewhat of a “high maintenance” pet.  Before selecting a French bulldog for a puppy I did a lot of research on the breed and came to discover the French bulldog should not be exposed to hot temperatures. Due to the compacted airway of the breed, they can often develop an inability to regulate temperature. While other dogs may suffer to some degree from the heat, to a French bulldog it can be deadly.

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Internal Mounting Panels for NEMA 4X Plastic Enclosures

April 27th, 2012

Ask and you shall receive at Polycase®. Customers have been asking for the internal mounting panels that coincide with our WA, WC and WP Series enclosures for the past several weeks. With the demand for the mounting panels so high, we are happy to announce that the panels are now available to complement all 13 sizes of our NEMA-rated enclosures. The new WX Series mounting panels are made from 0.06” thick aluminum and assemble to mounting bosses inside the base of the enclosure.  The panel is useful for mounting hardware inside the enclosure so that the NEMA rating is not compromised on the unit.

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Flanged NEMA 4X Rated Waterproof Electronic Enclosures

April 20th, 2012

Several months ago Polycase® released NEMA 4X rated enclosures with surface-mounting flanges molded directly onto the enclosure. These enclosures are steadily becoming one of our top selling products.  Customers are drawn to the combination of a quality enclosure an affordable price. Offering choices for both indoor and outdoor applications, the WA, WC and WP Series are UL listed to UL-508-4x specifications and UL-94HB flame rated.

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