Article archive for Spelsberg UK
Combating condensation in enclosure installations (01 January 2018)
Enclosures ventilation has been taken one step further with the AK Air range, from Spelsberg, which features an integrated ventilation system. The valves are designed into the enclosure walls to provide pressure and temperature regulation while still delivering IP65 protection – protecting against water spray from all directions.
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Providing next day custom enclosure samples (03 August 2017)
The popularity of a unique next day sample service is continuing to grow, 12 months after it was launched by Spelsberg. By delivering samples for custom enclosure designs with a 24 hour turnaround, customers are able to compress their project times while also helping ensure optimum designs.
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Smart enclosure choice for smart buildings (30 May 2017)
Today’s smart buildings use sophisticated control systems to continually optimise heating, lighting, security and other services to the needs of the moment. But with regularly changing usage patterns, the systems themselves have to be ultra flexible. Many of today’s offices, public and commercial buildings are designated as ‘smart’, in that they are capable of automating all or most of the building services such as heating, lighting, security and communications.
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Fit and forget thermostat keeps frost and snow at bay (23 January 2017)
The HT range of thermostats for Industrial Process applications, are available to cover a number of different temperature ranges, and offer preventive protection against frost damage and frozen pipework.
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Offering farmers world class electrical enclosures (01 November 2016)
Farming and agriculture already rely on many different technologies, and the sector will become increasingly technical as it strives to increase productivity and meet the demands of a growing world population. Distributing electrical power around farms brings some special requirements, which enclosure manufacturer Spelsberg is well equipped to address.
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Guarantee installation quality in pod bathrooms (02 October 2016)
The ease and speed of on-site installation for pre-built bathroom pods manufactured off-site are revolutionising many fields of building construction.
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Upgrade to classic Abox design (01 October 2016)
The Abox junction box from Spelsberg is a true design classic. It may not be held in such high regard as the Jaguar E-Type or the original iMac, but its chic aesthetics and incomparable performance has made it one of the most popular junction boxes in the UK.
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Easy rewiring encourages constant evolution of automated manufacturing plants (03 August 2016)
Until recently, rewiring automated plants as production requirements change and evolve could be a daunting prospect. Each change to the plant was likely to make the wiring a little more complicated and a little less efficient, with the danger that after a number of changes it comes to resemble an explosion in a spaghetti factory.
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Enclosure solution for ‘Smart Building’ (20 May 2016)
Modern day ‘Smart Buildings’ are capable of automating a host of building services such as heating, lighting, security and communications with the purpose of improving energy efficiency. Unfortunately, when a Building Management System (BMS) is installed poorly, reliability issues can quickly eliminate any savings.
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Wi-Fi networks need quality enclosures (01 March 2016)
With wireless communications increasingly prevalent in many industries, an infrastructure of Wi-Fi access points is now a common feature on manufacturing and logistics sites, in hospitals, shopping centres and other facilities.
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Ventilation system eliminates condensation (01 June 2015)
The formation of condensation inside distribution boxes can have a serious effect on the reliability and safety of distribution boards inside. Ironically, the more effectively the enclosure is sealed against moisture ingress, the more susceptible it is to condensation. The launch of Spelsberg’s AK Air finally sees an answer to the problem. It is the first enclosure on the market to come as standard with an integrated ventilation system which protects against i
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Metal isn’t the only way (24 March 2015)
Metal is the traditional choice for enclosures in industrial environments, where knocks and collisions are likely to occur. However, it is prone to corrosion in the event that a dent or scrape damages its protective coating; it requires greater insulation methods to render it safe; and it is heavy and therefore hard to install. Furthermore it is relatively valuable as scrap, and therefore a target for thieves, and it requires greater insulation methods to render it safe.
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Enclosures for emergency lighting system in Swedish National Arena (16 May 2014)
Many new sporting venues and arenas are now being designed with retractable roofs to allow matches and events to continue even in poorer weather. While this can improve the quality of the show, and the enjoyment of the spectators, it can increase the risk in the case of fire or other emergencies due to the build up of smoke. Emergency lighting systems must be relied upon to continue working for long enough to allow for a safe and complete evacuation from the grounds.
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Enclosures help prevent freezing pipes (17 March 2014)
Trace heating is essential to preventing costly and potentially dangerous, frost damage to pipes during the winter months. Even in the UK, known for its temperamental and unpredictable weather patterns. During most winters we experience prolonged periods of cold weather which can freeze even fast flowing water pipes. Thermocable is a leading manufacturer of trace heating monitoring equipment which is designed to make sure trace heating systems are working when they are most needed. It has specif
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Spelsberg increases customisation capabilities with membrane keypad overlay service (05 March 2012)
Spelsberg has added even greater flexibility to its bespoke service capabilities with the introduction of bespoke membrane keypads and printed overlays for its enclosures.
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Enclosure solutions offer experience to the UK photovoltaics market (18 August 2011)
As energy costs continue to increase, and environmental concerns grow throughout the general population, research and investment in renewable energy technologies is at an all time high.
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CNC modified enclosures make light work of built-in wiring system (31 August 2010)
On the back of large orders for building developments in Thailand and Dubai, Apex Wiring Solutions has won a contract a bit closer to home - London, where there are currently a number of large building projects that are running to a tight schedule. A good opportunity for Apex’s plug-in building wiring system and Spelsberg’s enclosure modification service.
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Meeting photovoltaic industry needs (29 July 2010)
As a manufacturer of enclosures for the photovoltaic (PV) industry Spelsberg believes that it is well placed to support the new feed-in tariff initiative, with a range of enclosure products designed to help energy producers create efficient, renewable electricity.
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Poison plastics – the issues and dangers surrounding PVC (27 July 2010)
While EU legislation has long banned the use of halogens such as polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybromilated diphenyl ether (PBDE) as flame retardants in plastics and other products, the halogen problem is still a long way from being over says Chris Lloyd, of Spelsberg els UK.
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Customised enclosures go all the way to meet your needs (19 July 2010)
Spelsberg’s In-house UK CNC capabilities allows Spelsberg to produce large volumes of highly customised enclosures for customers on very short lead times.
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Surging ahead (08 September 2008)
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Spelsberg Norma Enclosure (02 July 2008)
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Spelsberg Abox GT Enclosure (01 May 2008)
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