KMI offers standard, modified, and complete custom electrical enclosures in all shapes, sizes, materials, colors, and Nema ratings.
There are several important things to consider when deciding standard vs custom:
- Size- The most important factor is the size that your enclosure needs to be. If it is a larger or bulkier product, it may need a custom enclosure.
- Material- What components will be installed? Heavier objects including fans and blowers may cause the need for a heavier gauge metal. Stainless steel or aluminum is required for exposure to harsh chemical or corrosive environments as well.
- Modifications- If you need windows, monitors, push bottons, a/c units, or any other holes or knockouts, custom is the way to go.
- Finish- If you need a unique color, or a more durable finish due to the environment that your enclosure will be in, custom is the right choice.
Contact us today and speak with one of our sales engineers to help you determine whether a standard or custom electrical enclosure is right for you.
[permalink] Whether you need painted metal enclosures, or powder coated, KMI has a solution for you. Both forms of industrial coatings have benefits for product protection.
Painting vs Powder Coating:
Powder coating is typically a cleaner, more environmentally friendly, and durable coating than paint. However, powder coating is not cost-effective for every situation. If you have a standard color that you would like your enclosure, then powder coating may be the way to go. However, if you have a custom color that will not be repeated often or is a one-time use, paint would be best for you. The reason for this is that powder colors are produced in batches unique to your color and the setup can be more expensive than paint. Powders can not simply be mixed together to create your desired color. If you have a custom color that is a part of your product that will be repeated, we can have that color ordered in quantity and you can gain from the added protection and efficiency of powder coating. If your product is a one time only run, or very low quantity paint may be your best bet.
KMI also offers marine-duty powder coating and painting that give added protection to your products that will be exposed to harsh or severe-duty environments such as salt spray or off-shore applications.
Contact KMI today for a consulation on your product needs.
[permalink]Determine your Nema requirements based on the environment that your metal enclosure will be in below.
- For Indoor General Purpose: Nema Type 1
- For Outdoor, Dust-Tight, Rain-Tight, Sleet-Tight: Nema Type 3
- For Outdoor Rain-Tight, Sleet-Resistant: Nema Type 3R
- For Indoor & Outdoor, Water-Tight, Dust-Tight, Sleet-Resistant: Nema Type 4
- For Indoor & Outdoor, Water-Tight, Dust-Tight, Corrosion-Resistant: Nema Type 4X
- For Indoor, Dust-tight and Drip-Tight: Nema Type 12
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