Rittal Enclosures Blog

Improving Arc Flash Prevention and Safety

[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 19, 2016 9:17:42 AM / by Steve Sullivan, Training Manager posted in Data Center Solutions, Industrial Automation

Working among the electrical components in an enclosure comes with inherent risks. The power in any one enclosure can range from 2kw up to 200kw depending on the power density. One of the most common and dangerous risk is an arc flash (or flashover).

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The Industry 4.0 Value Chain: From 3D Model to Fully Configured Industrial Enclosure

[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 25, 2016 6:26:35 AM / by Rittal North America LLC posted in Industrial Automation, We Are Rittal

Complete project control from the first customer interface through delivery and installation sounds good on paper. But during these initial steps: design creation, schematics, purchasing, labeling, documentation and manual tasks, efficiency and control are lost, and production costs mount. Until now. Rittal brings the Industry 4.0 Value Chain to design and production at any organization of any size. This is the next revolution in manufacturing as businesses move into a new era of faster production and turnaround time...up to 50 percent faster.   

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TS IT Dynaload Improves Safe Transport of Modular IT Enclosures

[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 15, 2016 7:00:00 AM / by Glenn Wishnew, Senior Manager, Product Management posted in Data Center Solutions, Industrial Automation

Commitment and value is delivered with the TS IT Dynaload. First, you'll appreciate the intelligent, economical packaging, fully adherent to Safe Transit Association (ISTA) guidelines. All packaging is suitable for reuse.  Unpack, and it is rack ready for build out and rapid deployment to its data center application.   

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Affordable Thermal Management for IT Enclosures

[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 13, 2016 1:13:57 PM / by Glenn Wishnew, Senior Manager, Product Management posted in Data Center Solutions, Industrial Automation

Great for Small, and Cool for All 

Your data center can build up heat quickly from your computer hardware. This can be dangerous for your computer and your data! If the "comfort temperature" isn't maintained, shortened service life or even total system failure is a real threat. 

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Considerations for Industrial Enclosure Cooling

[fa icon="calendar'] May 12, 2016 2:02:40 PM / by Eric Corzine, Product Manager - Climate Control posted in Industrial Automation, We Are Rittal

Data Centers and server racks run hot. Protecting the technology backbone of your company means managing air flow, temperature, energy consumption and cooling technology.

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President Obama visits Rittal booth at Hannover Fair

[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 27, 2016 1:04:16 PM / by Rick Henderson posted in Industrial Automation, We Are Rittal

The Rittal booth at the 2016 Hannover Fair hosted President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on their opening tour of the Fair yesterday. The President and Chancellor were able to speak with owner and CEO, Dr. Friedhelm Loh, and discuss Rittal’s innovative technology. The President and Chancellor Merkel were impressed by the new Blue e+ Cooling Units and their energy efficiency.

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Rittal’s Flange Mount Disconnect Enclosure Promises a Safer Environment

[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 14, 2016 10:15:12 AM / by Steve Sullivan, Training Manager posted in Industrial Automation

Keeping your staff from opening a powered enclosure is one of the most secure safeguards you can establish for them and your company. Rittal is one of the few manufacturers of a Flange Mount Disconnect Enclosure that truly meets the UL508A Standard, the standard for the construction of Industrial Control Panels.

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Five Reasons a Modular Cabinet Is Better than an Old Gray Box (#3 May Surprise You)

[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 12, 2016 2:19:05 PM / by Steve Sullivan, Training Manager posted in Industrial Automation

A welded box, commonly called the old gray box, looks exactly like you would picture it: 10 or 12 gauge steel welded in the shape of a box. Although a similar shape, a modular cabinet offers extra amenities that make taking care of the internal contents a more cost-effective, time-saving and user-friendly experience. Here are six reasons you should opt for a modular enclosure instead of an old gray box, no matter the application.

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Rittal in the News – Summer 2015

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 6, 2015 11:40:16 AM / by Rittal North America LLC posted in Data Center Solutions, Industrial Automation

It was a hot summer outdoors this year and a busy summer indoors this year, as

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The Value of Dealing with Rittal Enclosures, Climate Control and More

[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 22, 2015 7:37:00 AM / by Rittal North America LLC posted in Industrial Automation

Product certifications and approvals are pivotal to the global acceptance of industrial products. Rittal products meet the highest internationally recognized quality standards. All components are subjected to the most stringent testing in accordance with international standards and regulations.

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