3 Effective Ways To Protect Panel Enclosures From Vibration by Dennis Benson

3 Effective Ways To Protect Panel Enclosures From Vibration

Industrial electrical panels have to tolerate toxic atmospheres. Even a minor leakage, vibration, or rust can damage the components within. Buying panel enclosures for such environments would seem like a big relief. At times, in conditions where the vibrations are high, panel enclosures need extra care as vibrations (from nearby machinery or an earthquake) can easily disturb the electrical elements in the building. Industrial enclosures require additional support in such case by installing: • self-supporting welded frames • rubber mounts • bracing pieces Why is keeping the panel enclosure safe from vibrations necessary? An electric component or equipment works best in its natural frequency. The natural frequency of an element is the frequency at which the displacement of the equipment is the most eminent. If the enclosure is safe from any such shocks and vibrations, then the material in the enclosure are isolated at its natural frequency. 1. Addition of rubber brushings to the joints can reduce vibration to an extent • In case there are pipes around the enclosure, affix the forced-air or liquid cooling pipes with rubber bushing at the joints. • This will help the enclosure immensely by preventing stress and accidental contact with the edges of the enclosure, thereby saving it from major and minor shocks or vibrations. © INTEGRA ENGINEERING INDIA LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

• These rubber bushings tend to move with the pipes as the compressors, engines, and other heavy machinery produce vibrations. • The environment inside the enclosure remains unaffected by any sort of vibration or extensive motion. 2. Silver soldering must be done to increase the life of the panel enclosures • Most materials that are produced by the process of brazing are made from copper, traces of silver, and phosphorous. • As time passes, the materials become weak. Exposed to constant, sustained motion for a long time, the materials face premature exhaustion. • If increasing the life of the panel enclosure is the aim, then high-quality silver soldering is recommended. 3. Secure the wiring inside the premises with a harness • They must be guarded against any chances of an accidental, uncontrolled movement. • There are chances that the wires rub against the component itself, which can later result in the deterioration of the components inside the panel.

Once the environment in which the panel enclosure is to be put is clear, the appropriate enclosure can be determined. Panel enclosure manufacturers have to take care that while they make the system resistant to shock and vibration, the performance of the enclosure remains intact. Thorough testing is carried out to make the enclosure shock-proof. INTEGRA Engineering India Limited is a leading panel enclosure manufacturer in India. Along with being a prominent panel enclosure manufacturer in India, it is also known as a reputed relay manufacturer in India serving the Indian and Konkan Railways.