
‘ip65’
An Electronicstalk guide
Start with the news release OKW enclosures house small electronic devices from OKW Enclosures, which we summarised at the time by saying "OKW Enclosures' range of shell-type range of robust plastic enclosures have been designed to house small electronic devices including test and measurement, medical, peripherals and interfaces.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release EMKA develops locking system range from EMKA: "EMKA has developed a range of locking solutions, from rugged stainless-steel quarter turns and wingknobs to adjustable anti-vibration compression-style locks and generic multi-key programmes.".
In December 2010, we covered the news from Avalue Technology - take a look at TFT touch-panel PC for POS/kiosk applications which says: "Avalue Technology has introduced the FPC-08W05, an 8.9in WSVGA TFT touch-panel PC that can be wall mounted or integrated as an HMI, food service panel PC or POS/kiosk display system.".
Take a look also at the news release from Switchtec, DC switch disconnectors for PV applications, as well as ARM9-based compact, robust flat-panel PCs from Datasound Laboratories, and Kontron launches panel PC for medical industry from Kontron.
Latest stories...
Heavy-duty latch fits manufacturing environment (November 2010)
EMKA has introduced the heavy-duty 1091 latch (IP65) for machine guards, machine tools, generators, ovens, test cabinets and so on.
LCD displays designed for industrial environments (November 2010)
Vartech has launched a range of LCD displays that are designed for industrial and process control environments requiring protection from the intrusion of dust and/or splashing water (at the bezel).
DC/DC power supply for wind energy applications (October 2010)
Campbell Collins is offering a DC/DC power supply from MTM Power that is intended for wind energy applications utilising high-voltage Li-ion batteries or ultra-capacitor energy storage.
Touch-screen panel PC features ultra-slim design (October 2010)
Datasound Laboratories (DSL) launches an ultra-slim (72mm or less) analogue resistive touch-screen panel PC range for automation control and analytical applications.
Touch-panel computers suit infotainment systems (October 2010)
Axiomtek offers a full range of GOT-5000 fanless touch-panel computers to meet the emerging demands of small-size infotainment applications.
Harting offers Han-Eco rugged connector housings (September 2010)
Harting has launched the Han-Eco range of high-quality all-plastic industrial connector housings suited to the requirements of theatre and concert tour operators.
Enclosures can house data-collection units (September 2010)
Rolec has extended the Mobilcase range of handheld enclosures with new models and size combinations, making them suitable for cable-connected and battery-powered portable electronic equipment.
AIS launches embedded PC for SCADA applications (September 2010)
American Industrial Systems (AIS) has introduced a 7in Operator Interface Terminal PC for industrial automation, control and monitoring, and SCADA applications.
Further reading
- Teko announces IP65-rated sealed enclosures
Teko has extended its Tekbox enclosure range to include IP65-rated sealed versions for applications such as test and measurement instruments, mobile data collection units and medical devices. - Stainless-steel handles have IP65 rating
EMKA is introducing key-locking stainless-steel handles with an IP65 rating.

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