Instrument Enclosures in the 21st Century Data-Driven Business

Many of the electronic and IoT devices that power 21st century business are tabletop and desktop devices. This equipment might see use in an office, on a factory floor, in a lab or just about any other type of business, depending on its function. The common theme: They’re all potentially sensitive devices that need protection. And whether you’re concerned about physical impacts, heat, chemicals or other hazards, Polycase has an electronics enclosure model that can provide the protection you need.

A desktop instrument enclosure from Polycase is a solution that electronics engineering professionals around the world trust. Why and how did these enclosures become the industry’s gold standard? The answer lies in their durability, versatility and precision engineering.

Applications for Instrument Enclosures

With the business IoT category experiencing explosive growth, businesses are increasingly relying on an interconnected chain of devices to drive efficiency and decision-making. However, just one broken link in that chain can incur severe costs. Polycase enclosures are designed to provide maximum protection so that data never has to stop flowing.

Our instrument enclosure solutions can fill a wide variety of roles. Most commonly, they may house devices such as:

• Routers and modems
• A/V control boxes
• Rack-mounted data center equipment
• Radio transmitters
• Card readers
• Medical devices
• Hard drives
• Batteries and chargers
• Voice assistant devices

To optimize performance and reliability for these devices, it’s important to use an enclosure with the right feature set. That’s why Polycase produces dozens of models of instrument enclosures, each with an elegantly versatile design.

Features of Polycase Enclosures

At Polycase, we design our electronics enclosures to create value for the customer at every turn. You can see that dedication in many of the features that make our electronic enclosures the premier professional choice:

• A wide variety of styles and models to suit almost every performance need
• Crafted from resilient materials such as ABS plastic and extruded aluminum
• Numerous additional features such as recessed covers, flange kits and LCD windows (dependent on model)
• Attractive, modern styles that create the image you’re looking for

We also offer value and convenience for our customers by providing one-stop shopping with CNC machining and full-color printing on many of our enclosures. It’s part of our total commitment to providing the kind of end-to-end solutions that today’s integrated businesses require.

Polycase AG-54 model.

What Kind of Instrument Enclosure Does Your Project Demand?

Polycase offers desktop instrument enclosures made from two types of material: ABS plastic and extruded aluminum. Each is manufactured to rigorous standards of quality and offers its own set of features and benefits. If you’re not sure which type of material you need, here’s a quick guide to our most popular model series of instrument enclosures:

• AG Series Enclosures
  • Created from durable injection-molded ABS plastic
  • Feature a UL 94-5VA rating for fire protection
  • Offer excellent frequency transmission that’s perfect for transmitting devices such as routers
  • Mounting and LCD window options available (in select sizes)
  • Detachable end panel for easy maintenance
  • Curvaceous design for an elegantly aerodynamic look
• EX Series Enclosures
  • Created from extruded anodized aluminum
  • Offer IP66 rated protection against dust and water spray
  • Allow a standard PCB to be slotted in directly
  • EMI protection keeps sensitive devices shielded against harmful electromagnetic interference
  • Available with optional flange kits for surface mounting
• Other Enclosure Series
  • Polycase offers an extended range of enclosure types, from the unique curved look of the NX series to the portable performance of our handheld enclosure series. All model series offer Polycase’s hallmark quality construction and performance-oriented design.

Performance-Focused Protection from Polycase

For companies in almost every industry today, data is the oil that keeps your productivity engine running. That’s why it’s so important to protect your devices using the best desktop electronic enclosure options available. Polycase offers the ultimate range of solutions for all electronic enclosure needs, from helping you select the perfect enclosure to customizing it to your specifications.

Need to find more information on our electronics enclosures? Ready to order or get your quote on customization? Our enclosure experts are ready to help—just call 1-800-248-1233 or get a fast and easy quote online.