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Console and Consolet Enclosures

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About Console and Consolet Enclosures

Console and consolet enclosures are freestanding structures with a sloped front or top for mounting electric or electronic control components. They protect sensitive equipment such as computer monitors in harsh, wet, dirty, or dusty environments. Typically, console and consolet enclosures are made of steel, stainless steel, or polycarbonate materials. They are available in a variety of heights, widths, and depths. Some console and consolet enclosures have a viewing window or a screw-on control panel. Others have a control panel that is hinged on the top and opens upward, or hinged on the bottom and opens downward. Desk consoles are used in applications that require operators to sit for extended periods of time. Control panel consoles are used in applications that require operators to stand. Accessories for console and consolet enclosures include inner panels, instrument panels or turrets, writing surfaces, keyboards, and integral hardware for rack-mounted components. 


Products & Services Related to Console and Consolet Enclosures

Electronic and Instrument Enclosures
Electronic enclosures and instrument enclosures house electronic components and instruments. They are usually designed for handheld or desktop applications.
Industrial Enclosures
Industrial enclosures are used to house electronic components, equipment and devices. They are designed to protect personnel from accidental injury and to prevent the ingress of environmental contaminants.
Modular Enclosures
Modular enclosures consist of smaller components that can be assembled to create custom enclosures, often for temporary or mobile systems. These modular components are available in standard sizes and allow modular enclosures to be used for a variety of purposes.
NEMA and IP Enclosures
NEMA and IP enclosures are used to house and protect electrical devices and electronic components. NEMA enclosures are rated by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and designed for hazardous or non-hazardous locations and indoor or outdoor use. Ingress protection (IP) enclosures provide protection against foreign objects and moisture.
Operator Interface Enclosures
Operator interface enclosures are used to house industrial controls such as display screens, pushbuttons, keyboards, lights, and other operator control devices. They are usually mounted on suspension/pendant systems or pedestals.
PC Enclosures
PC enclosures are designed to protect personal computers (PCs) in industrial or office environments. They are designed to prevent the ingress of environmental contaminants such as dust and water and can be used to integrate a monitor, central processing unit (CPU), keyboard, and printer into one cabinet.
Rack Enclosures
Rack enclosures (rack cabinets, laboratory enclosures) are used to house standard 19 in. rack-mounted components or other standard-sized devices.



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