In the cold winds of winter or the heat of summer, electrical enclosures require temperature control.
More often than not, electrical enclosures must be cooled because internal components continuously radiate heat. Overheating within an enclosure can dramatically reduce the lifespan of the equipment (including PLCs, HMIs, and drives), and cause malfunctions or entire system shutdowns.
To regulate the temperature of your electrical enclosure, consider passive cooling design or active cooling technology.
This method may keep an enclosure cool, but only works for electrical enclosures placed where the outside air stays consistently colder than the air inside the enclosure. Vents may also require air filters to prevent dust or dirt from entering the enclosure.
When convection isn’t enough to cool the enclosure or factors like humidity are an issue, try closed-loop cooling. Heat exchangers cool air effectively in colder environments where humidity impacts the design, whereas air conditioners work best for electrical enclosures in hot environments.
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