Which enclosure is best for outdoor conditions and mechanical stress?
Short answer
Outdoor conditions and mechanical stress call for a robust enclosure that resists UV radiation, high and low temperatures and moisture, and that carries a top impact protection (IK) rating. IK ratings are set out in EN 62262 and IEC 62262, running from IK00 (no protection) to IK10 (the highest). Our GEOS range is built for this: it withstands solar radiation, wind, rain and other precipitation, tolerates temperatures between -35°C and 40°C as well as corrosion and chemicals, and offers IK09 impact strength.
Outdoor environmental conditions and mechanical stress call for a robust enclosure that can protect the electrical equipment within from a number of weather conditions. In particular, it should withstand UV radiation, high and low temperatures and moisture. Where mechanical stress is a factor, the enclosure should also offer a top impact protection (IK) rating.
EN 62262 and IEC 62262 describe the characteristics of each level, from IK00, meaning no protection, up to the highest level, IK10. To achieve a rating, the tested enclosure must withstand five hits at specified impact energies, measured in joules, and from specified attack angles. Our IK impact test page covers the testing in more detail: https://www.spelsberg.co.uk/customising/testing-laboratory/ul/ik-impact-test/
Our GEOS range of enclosures is ideal where you need advanced weather-proof and impact-resistant outdoor housings. You can read more about the range at https://www.spelsberg.co.uk/geos-industrial-and-outdoor-enclosures/
GEOS enclosures withstand solar radiation, wind, rain and other precipitation. The series tolerates extreme temperatures between -35°C and 40°C, as well as corrosion and chemicals, and offers IK09 impact strength.
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