NEMA Enclosure is Transparent

May 14th, 2007

I can see this being useful in some automotive test applications. At the very least, it seems pretty cool……..Dan

Bud Industries is now selling what is claims is the first totally transparent NEMA-rated enclosure. Users can see inside the BT Series box from every direction and can inspect for moisture and read indicators without opening the seal, leading to more reliable environmental protection of electronic components.

The BT Series enclosures are made of a transparent plastic with a distinctive blue tint and meets NEMA 1, 2, 4, 4X, 12, and 13 IEC52/IP65, and UL508-4X specifications. For high durability, the polycarbonate plastic is UV-stabilized and carries a UL94-V2 flammability rating.

Suitable for wet, dry and corrosive environments, the boxes are ideal for PCB enclosures, junction boxes, instrumentation, and other applications that require monitoring of internal components.

Bud’s new BT Series transparent NEMA-rated enclosures are available in seven sizes ranging from 4.53-in. x 3.54-in. x 2.17-in. to 11.81-in. x 9.06-in. x 3.39-in. Wall mounting holes and cover attaching screws are outside the sealing area, thus preventing ingress of moisture and dust. Most models have internal guide slots for mounting PCB assemblies vertically. Internal bosses allow mounting of PCBs horizontally or for connection of terminals into threaded brass inserts.

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