Enclosure Window Kits

More Information about Enclosure Window Kits

Stainless steel window kits come in a variety of options, including natural brushed stainless steel and mild steel options. Stainless steel is valued for its strength, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, from industrial settings to outdoor environments. Mild steel window kits are also popular, offering a balance of durability and cost-effectiveness.

Hinged window kits are a versatile option, providing easy access to the enclosure's interior. These hinged designs allow for quick opening and closing of the window, facilitating easy maintenance or adjustments to the components inside. Deep hinged window kits offer additional space, which can be advantageous in enclosures with protruding components.

For installations where environmental protection is a priority, window kits come with features like watertight seals and gasket materials that are resistant to oils, cutting fluids, and many other liquids. This ensures that the enclosure maintains its protective ratings, such as NEMA 4, 4X, and 12, safeguarding against dust, water, and chemical ingress.

The ease of installation is another key aspect of enclosure window kits. Most kits include all required hardware and detailed instructions, simplifying the installation process. Some kits even come with double-sided tape for additional ease of mounting. This user-friendly design is beneficial for quick installations and modifications in the field.

Maintain NEMA 4 Rating When Making Enclosure Penetrations

Cutouts are very common when modifying enclosures for push buttons, indication lights, conduit entries or mounting hardware. Cutting into an enclosure runs the risk of eliminating the protective nature of the NEMA rated attributes. Proper steps must be followed in order to preserve the NEMA rating of an enclosure.

Devices mounted to the enclosure must have the same NEMA rating as the enclosure. 

This means that if the devices are installed to the manufacturer's specifications, they will be able to maintain the NEMA rating of the enclosure. 

Water tight conduit hubs must be used when running wire through a cutout in an enclosure. 

There are many different types of conduit hubs that are used to secure conduit to an enclosure. However, only certain conduit hubs are rated for a watertight seal. By using water tight hubs, the NEMA rating of the enclosure is maintained.

Bonded washers are necessary when mounting hardware to an enclosure. 

If standard mounting hardware is used, the NEMA rating of the enclosure will no longer be maintained. Bonded washers have rubber gaskets that make a watertight seal around the drilled hole. It is also important to make sure the material used for the bonded washer matches the material of the enclosure. Stainless steel enclosures require stainless steel bonded washers.