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Considerations When Selecting an Electrical Enclosure, Part II

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Integra

September 26th, 2011

This is the 2nd of 3 posts in which I’m walking through some of the key enclosure features you should be looking for. In my last post, I covered some common materials and structure options available to those in the market for an enclosure. This post picks up where we left off and discusses some...

Picking the Right Enclosure, Part 1

Integra Enclosures

Integra

August 26th, 2011

While it’s admittedly an obvious statement, choosing the right enclosure to protect your electrical equipment is vital. That’s why the next few posts will delve into three main enclosure consideration categories: structure, manufacturer and configuring. When thinking through the structural...

Polycarbonate v. Fiberglass Enclosures: Understanding the Differences

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Integra

August 4th, 2011

 

 

There are many important differences that set polycarbonate enclosures apart from enclosures made of fiberglass.  The most important differences are:  strength, durability and modifiability.

 

Need to visualize the difference? Check out our neat chart.

 

 

Strength

Integra Thinks Outside the Box

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Integra

July 21st, 2011

A Brand-New Solution to the US Market

We have exciting news!  Integra has just released the newest addition to our Genesis line:  a 24x24x10 enclosure product!  We are very excited because with this new addition, we are the industry leaders of the US market:  we are the first to release...

UL Sets the Standard on Electrical Enclosures

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Integra

July 5th, 2011

When we tell potential customers about our enclosures, one of the product benefits we mention is that our enclosures are UL-Listed.  What exactly is a UL-listing? And why is this important?

This post explains!

 

UL stands for the Underwriters Laboratory, a leading independent...

The Importance of Impact Resistance

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Integra

June 14th, 2011

 

When it’s time to acquire an enclosure, many purchasers don’t spend enough time considering impact resistance. Even though weathering impact from debris or other environmental conditions is a primary function of enclosures, we often expect our boxes to do this flawlessly without...

Introduction to NEMA Types: 101

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Integra

May 31st, 2011

NEMA types are meant to demystify the enclosure purchase process and provide a clear set of standards to make sure your electronics are well protected. But if you’re new to NEMA, the numbered codes can prove confusing. Below is a quick intro to NEMA enclosure types and what they mean to enclosure...