An enclosure is commonly used to house electronic assemblies, protecting them from external environmental factors such as weather and direct handling. They also protect the end user from risk factors such as electric shocks, making them a common feature within a number of different industries.
Enclosures can be made from a range of materials, with mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium being the most common. The exact processes used will depend on the design of the enclosure, although cutting, bending and welding are generally quite typical within the manufacture of such designs.
As well as being protective, enclosures are often designed to provide sufficient ventilation to the equipment that they house. They usually take the form of a box or a cabinet, with finishing processes often required to ensure that the material does not corrode or weaken when exposed to moisture or temperature fluctuations.
Used to produce
A box or cabinet that houses an electronic assembly.
Materials
Enclosures can be made from a range of materials, with mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium being the most common. Sometimes enclosures are even made of plastic.
Advantages
Protects electronic assemblies from external factors such as weather and direct handling.
Increases safety for the end user.
Can be designed to provide sufficient ventilation to the electronic assembly.
Disadvantages
Depending on the design, enclosures can sometimes be quite expensive and time-consuming to produce.
