Insulated Outdoor Enclosures protect field instrumentation.December 17, 2010 -
Available in wall- or floor-mounting models, BASIC VARIO Enclosures are manufactured using sandwich construction technique, with glass reinforced polyester skins enclosing thick layer of insulating foam. Design delivers thermal conductivity or k value rating of ~1.5 W/mēK, protecting against frost and condensation. Available in 41.3 x 25.2, 41.3 x 33.1, or 41.3 x 40.9 in. sizes with depth of 13.8 in., enclosures meet IP65 ingress protection standard and are fitted with hinged door.
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INTERTEC Instrumentation Ltd
255 Henry Dr.
Sarnia, ON, N7T 7H5
USA
Highly-Insulated Outdoor Enclosures Provide Efficient Protection for Field Instrumentation
* sandwich-construction provides superb environmental protection and energy savings
Sarnia, Ontario, --- The environmental protection of larger-scale instrumentation installations is made easy by a new range of highly insulated outdoor enclosures from the field equipment protection specialist, Intertec. The BASIC VARIO range of wall- or floor-mounting enclosures is made using Intertec's unique sandwich-construction technique, with GRP (glass reinforced polyester) skins enclosing a thick layer of insulating foam.
The construction technique delivers an excellent thermal conductivity or 'k' value rating of ~1.5W/m2K. This provides a highly efficient solution for protecting against frost and condensation and/or providing regulated temperature environments for sensitive field instrumentation - one that offers a quick payback from energy savings compared with many common types of metal enclosures.
As standard, the BASIC VARIO range provides a rectangular-shaped enclosure in a choice of three standard sizes of 41.3x25.2, 41.3x33.1 or 41.3x40.9 inches (105x64,105x84, 105x104 cm) - with a depth of 13.8 inches (35 cm). These deliver a range of volumes that sit between the typical upper limits of many field instrument enclosure ranges and the smaller sizes of many outdoor cabinets. The volumes are large enough to accommodate several field process transmitters for example, sophisticated analytical instrumentation points, or complex electrical circuitry designs. The construction principles of BASIC VARIO also mean that Intertec is able to provide custom sizes easily.
The enclosures meet the IP65 ingress protection standard - with Type 4X approval pending - and are fitted with a large hinged door (with or without windows) that provides easy access to the interior space. Tube and cable entry is very flexible and can be made through the rear or any of the four sides. Unlike many other competitive products, Intertec's new field enclosures have flat exterior surfaces and are also free of any overhanging edges, allowing enclosures to be packed side by side or on top of each other - in situations where space is restricted.
The insulated sandwich construction technique that Intertec uses on BASIC VARIO - and almost all of its other enclosures and cabinets - provides superb insulating properties. Insulation efficiency is typically several times more efficient than an enclosure made using single-layer polyester for instance, and substantially better than a case made of sheet metal - two common types of alternative products on the market. BASIC VARIO's superb thermal resistance is further enhanced by unique accessories available from Intertec, such as hard foam moldings that may be drilled to accept tubing to minimize the 'thermal short-cut' effects of the access holes that invariably have to be made. The thick sandwich construction material used for the walls also has the benefit of allowing lightweight equipment to be mounted directly onto it - avoiding the need for mounting rails in some instances.
The long fiber reinforced grades of GRP sheeting employed by Intertec provides great structural strength that almost matches stainless steel - for just a quarter of the weight. This allows BASIC VARIO enclosures to accept very high equipment loads. The enclosure surfaces are also highly resistant to weather and the corrosive effects of aggressive chemicals. This makes BASIC VARIO enclosures ideal for applications in chemical, oil and gas plants.
INTERTEC Instrumentation Ltd, 255 Henry Drive, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 7H5, Canada. t: 519-337-2773; info@intertec-inst.com
INTERTEC Instrumentation Inc., PO Box 421891, 11116 West Little York, Building 1, Houston, Texas 77242-1891, USA. t : 832 243 0790; info@intertec-inst.com
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