The aim of measurement technology is to improve quality, efficiency and productivity with regard to economic, ecological and human aspects. Monitoring and optimizing processes on this basis only works with reliable devices - regardless of whether it concerns areas in industry, healthcare, research, laboratories or environmental technology.
Physical and geometric variables, such as temperatures and pressures or even electrical voltages, must be precisely recorded, analyzed and controlled. This is done using state-of-the-art sensors in conjunction with control and regulation technology and often also with artificial intelligence.
The first question that arises is, of course, where the device will be used: mobile or stationary, indoors or outdoors; can it be wired or must it function independently? Desktop or wall-mounted applications are suitable for stationary applications with permanent operation, while handheld devices or wearables are more suitable for mobile use, as they score points for portability and flexibility.
The possible uses of measurement technology are varied and complex, and so are the demands placed on the housings. But they all have one thing in common: they are equipped with high-quality and precise electronics and these need to be “packaged” appropriately, so a number of factors need to be taken into account when selecting the right enclosure.
1. IP protection class:
The protection class indicates the degree of protection of the housing against the ingress of dust and moisture. The environment in which the measuring device is used is decisive for the degree of protection that the housing must provide: The more “extreme” the environmental conditions, the higher the IP protection class should be.
2. Material:
Plastic enclosures often offer a good balance between strength, weight and cost and are also adaptable in terms of color and shape. Different plastics have different properties in terms of UV or chemical resistance, flammability, impact resistance, wear resistance and much more, depending on the material composition.
3. Size and Design:
The size of the housing and the electronic components should be optimally matched: from miniaturized to large-volume. Efficient and flexible mounting options, ease of operation and reading and ergonomics are further details that should not be neglected.
The electronic components are reliably protected and, if the housings are precisely matched to the electronic components or vice versa, the measuring accuracy can also be positively influenced. You minimize the risk of failures and repairs, which saves time and money and increases the service life of the measuring devices. An application-oriented range of accessories and customer-specific processing options further expand the possibilities offered by standard enclosures.
Which OKW enclosures are particularly suitable as reliable electronic packaging for measuring devices?
As different as the sizes are that are measured, as different are the devices - and therefore also the enclosures. Below you will find an exemplary selection of suitable OKW enclosures from mini to voluminous.
DATEC-COMPACT: a robust, ergonomic mobile housing for fatigue-free operation
DATEC-COMPACT in use as a wood moisture meter
SOLID-BOX: for modern electronics packaging in industrial environments or protected outdoor areas
SOLID-BOX in use in the field of smart farming for Long-term monitorin
PROTEC: Square basic shape and ideal for use as a wall and desk housing
PROTEC in use as a multimeter measuring device
MINI-DATA-BOX: High-quality optics for miniaturized electronic components
MINI-DATA-BOX in use as a data logger in the field of plant management
If you are interested in further information about our enclosured in the field of MEASUREMENT / CONTROL / AUTOMATION, watch the video below: