Warm temperatures can wreak havoc on electrical components and other manufacturing machinery, causing temperatures to rise to unacceptable levels. High temperatures can affect drives, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and other automation equipment, leading to detrimental system failure, thermal aging, and reduction in thermo-mechanical cycle life. To prevent catastrophic equipment failure, manufacturers must be familiar with potential issues and prepared with possible solutions. By putting solutions in place before equipment problems occur, facilities can ensure that equipment failures are minimized or even eliminated entirely. Being proactive is the key and knowing available options before issues occur will provide a positive outcome during even the hottest times of the year.
Cooling Products for Manufacturers and Industrial Settings
Various systems and solutions are available that can proactively reduce the effects of extreme heat in enclosures. Radwell offers thousands of cooling products from brands that can support enclosure cooling efforts, such as Cosmotec, Pfannenberg, Pentair, Ice Qube, and Thermal Edge Inc.
Industrial Air Conditioners
Also called Enclosure Air Conditioners: Designed to work directly inside an enclosure, enclosure air conditioners can be installed in various positions depending on need and space availability. These are environmentally friendly and can include digital temperature alarms and enclosure air conditioners designed for hazardous environments.
Heat Exchangers
Also called Enclosure Water-to-Air or Air-to-Air Heat Exchangers: These specialized cooling systems convert hot air to cool air or utilize water to convert hot air to cooler temperatures. These unique units operate when mounted vertically, horizontally, internally, or externally and use a closed-loop system that provides cooling within sealed electronics or industrial enclosures, making them ideal for use in dirty or oil-laden environments.
Ventilation Systems
A wide variety of blowers and fans are available to help clear out or circulate air to cool down an enclosure, including systems from single centrifugal simple blowers to quadruplex centrifugal systems, including high-pressure varieties. These systems are designed to provide airflow in various applications and are easy to install and operate with equal effectiveness in any mounting position.
Condensation Reduction Systems
Moisture must be managed so equipment is not damaged. Condensation may accumulate on the interior surface of an electrical enclosure, increasing the chance of premature aging, corrosion, and short-circuiting. To offset the chances of equipment failure, engineers should implement preventative measures. For example, internal heating systems or light bulbs can help reduce some moisture but have to be balanced so the electronics aren’t damaged by unnecessary heat levels. Moisture can be removed through a dehumidifying system, which can also help with condensation.
For more information about how Radwell can help provide solutions for heat reduction and increased equipment lifespan, please visit our Industrial Electronic Repair page.
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