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Advantages of plastic enclosures used in the electrical equipment industry

Jun. 28, 2023


The application of plastic enclosures in the electrical equipment industry has become more and more extensive, and its advantages have been paid more and more attention. This article will illustrate the advantages of plastic enclosures in the electrical equipment industry, including light weight, durability, ease of processing, low cost, fire resistance, and transparency.

Advantages of plastic enclosures used in the electrical equipment industry


First of all, lightweight is one of the biggest advantages of plastic casings in the electrical equipment industry. Since the metal enclosures is relatively heavy, it will increase the gravity burden of the device, while the plastic casing can reduce the weight of the device and improve the portability of the device. Especially for electrical equipment that needs to be moved frequently, the advantages of plastic enclosures are more obvious.


Secondly, the durability of the plastic casing is also one of its important advantages. Compared with the metal shell, the plastic shell has higher wear resistance and chemical corrosion resistance, and can withstand various harsh environments. In the electrical equipment industry, various harsh environments such as high temperature, low temperature, high humidity, and low air pressure will affect the durability of the equipment, and the plastic shell can better resist the influence of these environmental factors, thereby improving the durability of the equipment.


Third, the ease of processing of the plastic shell is also one of its important advantages. Plastic housings can be manufactured through various processing techniques, such as injection molding, extrusion, etc. These processing techniques are simple, the production efficiency is high, and the cost of equipment can be reduced. Compared with the traditional metal casing, the manufacturing cost of the plastic casing is lower, which can reduce the production cost of the device.


Fourth, the fire resistance of the plastic shell is also one of its important advantages. The plastic shell is usually a non-combustible material with high fire resistance, which can avoid the occurrence of fire. Especially in some electrical equipment that requires high temperature operation, the plastic casing can avoid fires caused by high temperature, thereby ensuring the safety and reliability of the equipment.


Finally, the transparency of the plastic housing is one of its important advantages. Some electrical devices require transparent enclosures to reveal internal components. The plastic housing allows for high transparency, which improves the aesthetics and readability of the device.

Advantages of plastic enclosures used in the electrical equipment industry