Electrical Enclosures for Washdown Environments Available Through Allied Electronics & Automation and Hammond Manufacturing
September 21, 2021 at 02:00 pm
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Hammond Manufacturing and Allied Electronics & Automation announced that they are helping companies in these industries select the electrical enclosures that are well-suited for these conditions. Hammond's Waterfall series stainless steel electrical enclosures, available from Allied, are particularly useful for food and beverage processing plants and other sanitary, washdown environments where bacteria and corrosion are concerns. Typically, a flat-top enclosure would allow for standing water to accumulate, which would create a breeding ground for bacteria. The Waterfall enclosures' 25-degree sloped top prevents water and other liquids from accumulating and, in combination with its brushed number 4 finish, makes cleaning quick and simple. Sloping on the top and bottom of the door edges allows liquids and debris to fall off easily. Contents inside are protected by a durable, one-piece foam gasket, while an exaggerated flange trough collar further deviates the water before it even reaches the gasket. All Hammond industrial NEMA 4 or 4x enclosures have a channel that allows water to flow around the gasket. The larger channel on the Waterfall enclosures protects the gasket even more, thereby extending the life of the gasket and further protecting equipment inside the enclosure. Instead of a standard piano hinge that can trap food, dirt and other debris, like most enclosures, the Waterfall enclosures use a bullet-style hinge for easy hose-down cleaning or rapid removal of the door for even more extensive cleaning. The hinge also allows the door to open a full 180 degrees for easy access for equipment maintenance or replacement. Optional stand-off kits for these wall-mount enclosures are available to further clean behind them, if needed. The IP69K rating means they handle high-pressure (1450 psi) and high-temperature (85°C) water jets, which are important for cleaning in food processing environments. The Waterfall enclosures also are NSF certified for splash zone areas in food processing plants. As an authorized distributor for Hammond products and many other brands, Allied helps engineers, plant managers, and other purchasers find the products they need quickly online. When searching for electrical enclosures on Alliedelec.com, buyers can filter their search quickly by size, NEMA rating, IP rating, material and more. Allied stocks the Waterfall series enclosures as well as a full range of Hammond enclosures and accessories.
Hammond Manufacturing Company Limited is a Canada-based company, which is involved in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical and electronic components. The Company manufactures a range of products for the electronic and electrical products industry, including metallic and non-metallic enclosures, racks, small cases, outlet strips, surge suppressors and electronic transformers. Its primary products include electrical and electronic enclosures, racks and cabinets, power bars, and electronic (low voltage) transformers. The Company and its subsidiaries operate in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia and Taiwan. Its products include Mild Steel Enclosures (Type 12, 4), Stainless Steel Enclosures (Type 4X), Aluminum Enclosures (Type 4X), Disconnect Enclosures, Modular Freestanding Enclosures, Operator Interface Enclosures, Wireway & Trough, Commercial Enclosures, Climate Control, Data Communication Infrastructure and General Accessories.