Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "IP66", and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest. Let me be your guide.
Start with the news release Lock switch handles wet applications from Lorlin Electronics, which we summarised at the time by saying "Lorlin's WRL lock switch range meets a growing need for secure switching in applications, which may be outdoors or where washing is required". A few weeks before, we featured the news release Rotary potentiometer offers extended lifespan from BI Technologies Electronic Components Division: "The Model P260 potentiometer features a resistance range from 500ohm to 1Mohm and a power rating of 0.5W".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Bulgin Components concerning its MPD031 - take a look at Double-pole switch resists vandalism which says: "The MPD031 has a barrel and button that are CNC turned from high-grade stainless steel to produce a very strong, rugged switch capable of withstanding abuse".
Take a look also at the news release from OKW Enclosures, Stylish handhelds show they're metal, as well as Secure switches are sealed from the weather from Lorlin Electronics, and Touch screens offer wear resistance from 3M Touch Systems UK.
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Polycarbonate enclosures provide robust protection (January 2007)
Spelsberg TK enclosures are being used to house an innovative laptop charging systems and connectivity hubs used for classrooms around the world
High intensity LEDs to mimic the tube (September 2006)
Oxley Developments has secured a production order to supply LED displays for use in rail side electronics equipment on the London Underground
Breaker and on/off switch come together (August 2006)
A combined single pole circuit breaker and on/off switch is designed to provide function control and circuit protection in a single unit
Membrane technology advances potentiometer design (August 2006)
SoftPot and HotPot membrane potentiometers are principally based on a voltage divider construction
Vandal resistant switches have latching action (June 2006)
In addition to the standard momentary switch action, Arcolectric's expanded range of vandal resistant switches has a unique latching action to give push-on, push-off operation
Switch/breaker combo is fit for marine duties (April 2006)
A combined switch and thermal overcurrent circuit breaker provides snap-in, panel-mounted, single-pole protection against both limited short circuits and low-level overload currents