KDM IP44 Enclosure

IP44 enclosure

At KDM, we have a range of IP44 enclosure specialized materials. This includes aluminum alloys, stainless steel, galvanized steel, and carbon steel, to meet any of your application requirements. In addition to this, we have also different types of finishes available include, paints wet coat and powder coat painting, anodizing and also dining.

KDM IP44 enclosure can be custom manufactured with cutouts, holes, tapped holes, insulation, hinges, latches or locks. We had also a range of installation options, including free-standing, pad mounted, wall mounted, pole mounted و walk-in, etc.

For branding purposes, we can provide special powder coat paints and finishes. If you want your enclosure to stand out and represent your brand, you can take advantage of custom paint options and finishes. It’s a great way to make a name for your brand and set quality standards that your customers can expect from you.

Our IP44 standard electrical enclosure size and shapes can be customized. Whether you are looking for an enclosure size between two standard sizes or need custom configuration for specific enclosure applications, the custom enclosure is a great solution for unique size requirement.

With a KDM IP44 enclosure, you can find a productive, cost-effective way to purchase enclosures in small or larger quantities. KDM provides you with more quality standards and gives you a unique enclosure meeting IP44 standards you can’t purchase anywhere.

KDM is committed to meeting the fast turnarounds and cost-savings you need without compromising quality and the high performance you expect from your IP44 standards in an electrical enclosure.

When specifying the right electrical enclosures for your required applications, our expert team of engineers and technicians with over 10 years in the manufacturing electrical enclosure that meet IP44 standard will help you to specify either a standard enclosure or a bespoke version designed to your individual design requirements. If you need help with your own custom IP44 enclosure project, please feel free to contact us today!

The Ultimate FAQ Guide to IP44 Enclosures

What does the IP code mean?

The IP code stands for Ingress Protection.

It is also known as IEC standard 60529, and EN 60529 in Europe.

It consists of 2 numbers following IP.

The first number corresponds to the level of protection against the ingress of solids, whereas the second digit corresponds to the ingress of liquids.

 Dust rating of the IP code

For dust, the numbers go from 1 to 6, and for liquids, they go from 1 to 9K.

Enclosures with a dust rating of 1 would protect against anything that is bigger than 50 mm, or 1.9 in.

On the other hand, enclosures that are fully dust-tight protect against any solid particles.

Enclosures with a liquid rating of 1 are effective against dripping water in an upright position, thus, they are protected against rain.

 Liquid rating of the IP code

Meanwhile, 9K enclosures are able to withstand pressurized jets of hot water.

There can be a zero marked, which means no protection.

There can also be an “X” mark, which usually means that any number can be put there.

There can be other lettered markings as well.

What does IP44 mean?

Enclosures rated with IP44 are protected against tools, small wires, and big ants larger than 1 mm, or 0.04 in, and from water spray from any direction.

What do the letters on IP codes mean?

As mentioned above the “X” means that there is no available information, or that it is irrelevant or replaceable.

There are 2 sets of optional letters you can add after the digits.

The first set: A, B, C, D, describes the protection of the enclosure against tampering.

A stands for protection against the back of a hand, B stands for protection against a finger, C stands for protection against access with a tool, while D stands for protection against access with a wire.

The second set of letters – H, M, S, W – tell the user what the enclosure is for.

H indicates that the enclosure is made for a high-voltage device, M indicates that the device inside the enclosure was moving during the water test, whereas S indicates that it was standing still.

Finally, W means that the enclosure is weather-proof.

 The full IP code

You can use these to indicate what features you want your IP44 enclosures to have.

Who sets IP standards?

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) sets up IP standards, hence it is known as the IEC standard 60529.

How are IP enclosures tested?

For dust, various solid objects are pressed against the test subject.

With enclosures, vacuums are used for 8 hours, attracting all sorts of dust.

If by the end, no dust is found inside the enclosure, it is rated as dust-tight.

As for liquids, the test depends on the level of protection.

The testing can be with spray nozzles, oscillating tubes, tilting the enclosure, water jets, and submerging the enclosure under different depths and for different lengths of time.

 Spray nozzle testing

IP44 enclosures undergo this testing.

More specifically, IP4X is tested using a 1.0 mm access probe and by inspection to ensure any dust that enters would not interfere with the functionality of electrical components.

IPX4 is tested with spray nozzles with oscillating tubes for 5-10 minutes.

How can I be sure of the quality of KDM IP44 enclosures?

You can take a look at our certifications, such as the ايزو 9001 certificate and the IP66 certificate.

What NEMA type is IP44?

أما بالنسبة ل نيمانحن نقدم أي نوع، بدءًا من 1 وحتى 13، بما في ذلك الأنواع الفرعية، مثل 3R. حاويات NEMA محمية ضد العوامل الجوية والتآكل وتسرب الزيت وأكثر من ذلك بكثير.

IP ratings and NEMA types cannot be directly converted into one another, but they can be loosely compared as shown below.

 مقارنة بين تصنيفات NEMA وIP

IP44 does not have an exact comparison in NEMA types, but the closest ones would be types 12 and 13.

Is IP44 okay for outdoor applications?

IP44, just like our other IP enclosures, is suitable for outdoor application because it is protected against water sprays from any direction.

Just be mindful that the enclosure is not fully dust-tight and waterproof, so very dusty or marine environments may be too harsh for it. If you need that, check out our IP65 enclosures.

Where can IP44 enclosures be used and for what applications?

IP44 enclosures can be used both indoors and outdoors in non-hazardous environments, such as in the residential and commercial sectors.

Industrial sectors may need more heavy-duty protection, such as IP57 and up.

As for what can be housed in such enclosures, metering boxes is a common application.

Distribution boards, transformers, simple control panels, small telecom equipment, fuse blocks, power panels, as well as many more electrical components.

Can I request enclosure accessories?

You can request vents, windows, hinged doors, locks, cable management systems, and much more.

فتحات التهوية, as well as radiating fans, provide a path for heat to escape through, cooling electrical components of the enclosure. This prolongs their life and decreases the possibility of malfunctions.

Radiating fan in an enclosure

These also stabilize air pressure inside the enclosure, preventing condensation which can damage the electrical components of the enclosure.

Plus, the vents can be further upgraded to air conditioners and heat exchangers.

نوافذ يتم استخدامها لمساعدة العمال في فحص المكونات الكهربائية بطريقة غير جراحية.

And if something goes wrong, a window helps what is happening see right away.

بالإضافة إلى ذلك، تساعد النوافذ بالأشعة تحت الحمراء في حماية الموظفين من قوس كهربائي الحوادث.

حاوية بها نافذة

أبواب مفصلية التحكم في كيفية ومدى فتح الباب أو غطاء العلبة.

This also includes a variety of handles that you can request as well.

أقفال add a layer of security to your IP44 enclosure, making sure no one tampers with it or accidentally accesses its electrical components.

تشتمل الميزة الصغيرة الأخرى على جيوب للملفات.

تُستخدم جيوب الملفات لتخزين الملفات مثل أدلة التشغيل، وسجلات المناوبات، وكتيبات المعلومات، وأي شيء آخر مهم يتعلق بالمكونات الكهربائية داخل العلبة.

If your enclosure is intended for the outdoors, then the file pocket should be inside the enclosure, but if it is intended for the indoors, then it does not matter.

File pocket (in white)

Cable management systems such as cable entry frames and clamps serve to keep wires organized and make them easier to install and maintain.

تعمل إطارات دخول الكابلات على إعادة توجيه الكابلات وتوجيهها داخل وخارج العلبة إلى مصدر خارجي.

وفي الوقت نفسه، تعمل مشابك الكابلات على تثبيت الكابلات في مكانها.

يمكن أن يكون هناك أيضًا رفوف وحزم مختلفة إذا كان هناك الكثير من الكابلات.

We also offer light switches as well as enclosure lights, casters, thermostats, and heat strips that cool down your enclosure.

 Caster

Smaller accessories that you can request for IP44 enclosures include solar shields, rain caps, and lifting eyes.

Solar shields are basically another layer on top of an enclosure that reflect solar radiation, controlling inner temperature of the enclosure to prolong the life of its electrical components.

 Solar shield (the top plate)

Rain caps are the top parts of an enclosure.

They can be flat, but protruding forth more than the enclosure, or they can be tilted like a roof.

They help divert streams of rain off of the enclosure so the rest of it gets less exposure to the rain.

This prolongs the life of your enclosure.

Rain cap

Lifting eyes help with the installation and transfer of your enclosure.

They are little hooks at the corners of an enclosure that you can use to lift it up for transportation of mounting.

This is especially useful if an enclosure is very heavy and the only way to transport it is by lifting it up.

Lifting eyes

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Will additional features compromise the IP rating?

Yes, features like vents, windows, and locks do somewhat compromise the IP rating, but there are ways around it.

But KDM overcomes this difficulty, offering you some of the best enclosures for your business.

We incorporate various gaskets and filters to bring the IP rating back up.

What designs of IP44 enclosures can I choose from?

Designs for IP44 enclosures don’t differ from other enclosures we make.

Namely, we offer free-standing enclosures, floor-mounted, wall-mounted enclosures, pole-mounted enclosures, junction boxes, recessed enclosures, and custom enclosures.

حاويات قائمة بذاتها are perfect for large electrical units that are too heavy to be wall-mounted or pole-mounted.

They could be of any height and width. They are also portable, and can be walk-in enclosures.

حاوية قائمة بذاتها

الحاويات المثبتة على الأرض تشبه إلى حد كبير الحاويات المستقلة، حيث يتم تثبيت الحاويات المثبتة على الأرض فقط - وبالتالي، فهي غير قابلة للنقل.

حاويات مثبتة على الحائط use mounting brackets, screws, and pads.

They are perfect for small devices, and thus are cost-effective.

حاوية مثبتة على الحائط

Pole-mounted enclosures are not too different from wall-mounted ones.

They also use mounting brackets, but they are ring-shaped, placed around the pole.

 Pole-mounted enclosure

صناديق الوصلات وتكون واجهات المشغل عادةً عبارة عن حاويات على حامل.

إنها تمتلك تخطيطات سهلة الاستخدام، وهي رائعة للوحدات الكهربائية الصغيرة، ويمكن أن تكون محمولة.

علبة توصيل

صناديق كهربائية مدمجة يتم تثبيتها في حفرة في الحائط أو الأرضية.

They can be of any design, but are recessed into something, so only the door is visible.

بالطبع، لدينا أيضا مرفقات مخصصة, which can be of any design, shape, and requirements.

Custom IP44 enclosure

بالإضافة إلى ذلك، فإننا نقدم خيارات مختلفة للأبواب، بما في ذلك الأبواب الفردية والمزدوجة والمتعددة.

تعتبر الأبواب الفردية مثالية للوحدات الكهربائية الأصغر والأقل تعقيدًا، في حين تُستخدم الأبواب المزدوجة للوحدات الكبيرة والمعقدة.

تُستخدم الأبواب المتعددة للتطبيقات الصناعية الضخمة أو لزيادة الأمان.

If you would like a consultation on our designs, you are welcome to reach out to us!

What materials are used for IP44 enclosures?

The materials used for IP44 enclosures aren’t different from materials used for other types of enclosures.

يمكن أن تكون مصنوعة من الفولاذ الكربوني, فولاذ مجلفن، و الفولاذ المقاوم للصدأ - عادة من الدرجات 304 أو 316L.

ضع في اعتبارك أن لكل منها صفات معينة.

عادةً ما يكون الفولاذ الكربوني أكثر باهتة من الفولاذ المقاوم للصدأ.

كما أنها مغناطيسية وأكثر قابلية للطرق حيث أنها تحتوي فقط على الحديد والكربون.

يعتبر هذا الفولاذ أيضًا عرضة للتآكل.

يتم إنشاء الفولاذ المقاوم للصدأ عن طريق إضافة الكروم والنيكل والموليبدينوم إلى سبيكة الحديد والكربون.

 الفولاذ المقاوم للصدأ مقابل الفولاذ المجلفن

تختلف الدرجات 304 و 316 في محتوى جميع المواد المضافة.

الدرجة 316 أقوى قليلاً ومقاومة للمياه المالحة والحمضية.

تتمتع الدرجة 316L بمحتوى كربون أقل، مما يجعلها أقوى قليلاً.

الفولاذ المجلفن مطلي بطبقة من الزنك مما يمنحه خصائص مقاومة للتآكل.

في حين أننا نقدم علب من الفولاذ المجلفن, this metal is vulnerable to salt water.

يرجى ملاحظة أن الفولاذ المجلفن أكثر تكلفة وأثقل وزنًا من الفولاذ المقاوم للصدأ.

IP44 enclosures can also be made from aluminum alloys.

These can be either from the 5052 or 6061 alloy.

Aluminum vs stainless steel

Both are lightweight, but 5052 is more weldable, whereas 6061 has a higher resistance to corrosion.

Also, 6061 is more expensive.

بالإضافة إلى ذلك، يمكننا تضمين النوافذ المصنوعة من البولي كربونات، وABS، والبلاستيك المقوى بالزجاج مثل الألياف الزجاجية.

يعتبر البولي كربونات أكثر مقاومة للتآكل، في حين أن مادة ABS أرخص.

الألياف الزجاجية is very strong, can dissipate heat, and insulates electricity, lowering the effect of interference and the possibility of shock.

It is made from glass fibers placed in plastic.

This seems like a lot, so send in your inquiry now for a consultation!

What paints and coatings can be used for IP44 enclosures?

Our enclosures are well-protected, but the right coating can add its protection as well.

يمكنك اختيار طبقات الطلاء المينا أو المسحوق بأي لون.

طلاء المينا يتميز بلمسة نهائية لامعة ومقاوم لظروف الطقس المختلفة.

تُستخدم عادةً دهانات المينا المحددة مثل مينا الإيبوكسي ومينا البولي يوريثين للأسوار الصناعية لأنها مقاومة للتآكل.

مسحوق الطلاء is deposited with the electrostatic force and is quicker and easier than enamel.

كما أنه أكثر مرونة في المظهر، مما يتيح لك خيار التشطيبات اللامعة وغير اللامعة.

 Powder coating finishes

We also offer anodizing and also dining coatings.

Anodizing coating uses anodes to oxidize a metal, usually aluminum, to increase its thickness for better corrosion resistance.

Steel is not typically anodized because it can actually speed up the corrosion of the metal.

Alodine coating, also known as the chromate conversion coating, is used to prime steel and aluminum for paint, as well as prevent corrosion.

 Alodine coating

This is a cheaper process than anodizing and can be recognized by its distinctive greenish-yellow hue unless it is painted over.