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Fanless industrial PCs: built for maximum reliability

When choosing an industrial PC, the focus is often on performance. However, reliability, maintainability and resistance to environmental factors are just as important. This is particularly true in industrial environments where dust, vibrations, moisture and continuous operation are the order of the day.
A fanless industrial PC offers an attractive alternative in this regard. Thanks to its fanless design, heat is passively dissipated through the casing. As a result, there are fewer moving parts, reducing the risk of faults caused by wear or dust build-up.

Why this is more important than you might think
Making the wrong choice can lead to:

  • Overheating due to dust build-up
  • Higher maintenance costs
  • Unexpected downtime
  • Reduced performance at high temperatures

Fanless systems have been specifically developed for situations where reliability and minimal maintenance requirements are key. Examples include mechanical engineering, industrial automation, logistics, energy infrastructure and remote monitoring applications.

The key: look beyond performance alone
With a fanless industrial PC, it is not just processor performance that matters. The thermal design is also of great importance. Factors such as ambient temperature, mounting method, available air circulation and industrial interfaces all play a part in determining how well the system performs.

In addition, factors such as IP rating, EMC resistance, storage, connectivity and remote management capabilities are important selection criteria.

Download the leaflet and make an informed choice
In our leaflet, you will find information on, amongst other things:

  • What distinguishes a fanless industrial PC from a standard industrial computer
  • The key benefits of a fanless design
  • Which applications are best suited to fanless systems
  • What to look out for in terms of performance, I/O and thermal management
  • How to maximise the lifespan and reliability of your system
Download the leaflet