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For outdoor and water-resistant electronics applications, you will want to consider IP65-rated enclosures. These enclosures are specifically designed to endure in more demanding environments and the outdoors, as they effectively shield sensitive electronic components and wiring from environmental stressors including dust, solid foreign objects and moisture. Specifically, IP65 enclosures are completely protected against dust ingress (they are totally “dust-proof”) and protected against low-pressure water jets (hosing) from any direction.
NOTE: NEMA enclosures and IP enclosures differ. You can read more about the difference here. Our WP Series enclosures are both NEMA 4X and IP65 rated, so they offer additional protection against impact, corrosion and heat in addition to their protection against dust and water. Thus, they are an ideal choice for a range of demanding environments, including those listed below.
As you can see, IP65-rated electronic enclosures are pretty versatile because of their ability to withstand tough environments and exposure to dirt and debris. Here are some of the most common places people employ these kinds of enclosures:
IP65 enclosures have been used in the design of everything from biomethane analyzers that provide high-accuracy readings of methane and oxygen levels to outdoor security devices that need to be protected from dust and water. In fact, some security cameras need to be IP65-rated not only because they are used outdoors, but also because they could be tampered with or damaged with water jets. Thus, IP-rated enclosures are ideal for both durability and safety. Other common implementations of these enclosures include external temperature sensors and various other types of sensors, including those that measure humidity and barometric pressure.
We have also begun to see IP65-rated enclosures used in many cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) devices. For example, a Plano, Texas company recently unveiled a new industrial forklift reader that’s made with an IP65 enclosure. This device features an RFID scanner that allows workers to manage autonomous pick, drop, move and stack operations. According to the company, the IP65 rating was necessary for both indoor and outdoor use due to the harsh environments of warehouses, construction sites, shipping facilities and other places where autonomous forklifts are used.
With a wide variety of IP65 enclosures, it’s easy to find the perfect enclosure to fit your needs. Once the right size and style has been selected, Polycase can customize your enclosure with any CNC machining and digital printing your product requires. Our cable glands and venting accessories ensure your IP65 rating remains unchanged with cutouts, and our digital printing is tested to withstand the same harsh outdoor conditions as the enclosure making our customization services an easy choice. Get your instant quote today!