Choice of material for enclosures

When selecting an industrial enclosure, the choice of material is often underestimated. Yet this choice has a direct impact on the service life, maintenance costs and reliability of your installation. 

Will you opt for stainless steel, aluminium or plastic? At first glance, the differences seem simple, but in practice, factors such as corrosion, EMC shielding, weight and cleanability determine whether your solution will operate trouble-free for years or, conversely, cause unexpected downtime.

Why this is more important than you think
The wrong choice can lead to:

• Accelerated wear and tear in harsh environments
  
• Unnecessarily high costs due to oversizing
  
• Problems with heat dissipation or EMC
  
• Enclosures that are not suitable for their environment

And the tricky part? Every material has its own strengths:

• Stainless steel excels in robustness and chemical resistance
  
• Aluminium offers the ideal balance between weight and strength
  
• Plastic scores highly on corrosion resistance and insulation
  

The key: the right match for your application
The best choice always depends on your specific situation: indoor or outdoor use, mechanical stress, IP requirements and environmental factors such as moisture, salt or chemicals.

Download the leaflet and avoid making the wrong choice
In our leaflet, we explain clearly and practically:

• When to choose which material
  
• What to look out for in different environments
  
• How to avoid the costs of failure by making the right choice