KDM IP55 Enclosure

KDM IP55 enclosure is available in special materials including aluminum alloys, acero inoxidable, galvanized steel, and carbon steel, to meet your application requirements. Our IP55 enclosure is manufactured in the same specialized facility as KDM’s custom products, by the same experienced staff.

Galvanized IP55 Enclosure

Stainless Steel IP55 Enclosure

KDM offer a wide range of IP55 enclosure which has been independently tested and certified. IP55 enclosure is available in montado en la pared, independiente, montaje en el suelo, lockable, caja de conexiones, a prueba de la intemperie, modular, control panel, large, vented and many more. IP55 enclosure adds on including engraving, silk-screening, or anodizing services available.

Our IP55 enclosure can be availed in various attractive designs and sizes. IP55 KDM enclosure can easily installed and has the ability to withstand adverse conditions. In addition to this, KDM IP55 standard enclosure keeps the connection safe and dry, lid simply clips on and easy to use and portable.

If you didn’t find what you were looking for in our standard product offering. At KDM, we will work on developing a custom enclosure that meets IP55 standards to satisfy your needs. We custom enclosure features including enclosure sizes, cutout and thru holes for mounting HMI’s, operator devices and conduit entries, adjustable inner doors or swing panels, custom colors on powder coated enclosures, silk screening or chemical etching with your company brand or logo.

Another custom enclosure features include mounting panels which can include drilled and tapped holes, pm nuts or studs in any material from powder-coated steel, aluminum, or 304/316 stainless steel. Also, custom hardware available from buckle latches specially keyed locks or ¼ turn latches. Furthermore, specialty finishing that includes anodizing, electropolishing or passivation is customizable. Send us your drawing or even hand sketch to quote or come visit in person and we will help you design the enclosure right on your specific application.

With our IP55 enclosure, we can provide you with superior products and services that will help you gain a competitive advantage in your enclosures. At KDM, we specialized in providing design support to help engineers meet IP rating requirements for enclosures.

The Ultimate FAQ Guide to IP55 Enclosures

What does the IP code mean?

The IP code stands for Ingress Protection. It is also known as IEC standard 60529.

It is called EN 60529 in Europe.

It consists of 2 numbers after the 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 IP55 mean?

Enclosures rated with IP55 are protected against limited dust ingress, and from low-pressure water spray from any direction.

Limited dust ingress means that most dust cannot enter the enclosure, but a small quantity of it can.

However, the dust that does manage to get through is not enough to damage the electrical components of the enclosure or disrupt its work.

Low-pressure water jets can be measured at 12.5 liters per minute and could be heavy rain, water spray from nearby machinery or marine environments.

IP55 enclosures are also stronger in environments with chemicals and corrosion since it has a good weather-proof rating.

  IP55 enclosure

What is the difference between IP54 and IP55?

These two IP ratings are exactly the same in terms of dust protection, but IP55 can take on pressurized water spray, whereas IP54 is good only for splashes.

Both are very similar, but if your business involves a lot of water, then IP55 is better than IP54.

¿Qué se asocia con las letras después del código IP principal?

Como ya mencionamos la “X” significa que no hay información disponible, o que es irrelevante o sustituible.

Hay 2 juegos de letras opcionales you can add after the digits. The additional 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 indicates for protection against access with a wire.

El conjunto complementario de letras (H, M, S, W) le indica al usuario para qué sirve el estuche.

H indica que el recinto puede servir para un dispositivo de alto voltaje; M indica que el dispositivo dentro del recinto se estaba moviendo durante una prueba de agua, mientras que S significa lo contrario: que estaba parado.

Finalmente, W significa que el recinto es resistente a la intemperie.

El código IP completo

You can use these to indicate what features you want your IP55 enclosures to have.

Estos se utilizan principalmente para una mejor comunicación entre el cliente y el fabricante.

What testing do IP55 enclosures undergo?

IP5X is tested using a closed space where a vacuum attracts a lot of dust and different powder that is blown all around to the enclosure for 8 minutes, and then the enclosure is checked for dust ingress.

Prueba de cámara de polvo

IPX5 is tested using spray nozzles with oscillating tubes that pressurize and spray water at 12.4 liters per minute for 5-10 minutes in any imaginable angle.

IP55 enclosures can also be submerged underwater for 2 minutes.

Can IP55 standards be converted into any NEMA type?

Para Normativa nacionalOfrecemos cualquier tipo, empezando por el 1 y hasta el 13, incluyendo subtipos como el 3X.

Nuestro Cajas NEMA Están protegidos contra el clima, la corrosión, las filtraciones de refrigerante, los productos químicos y mucho más.

Las clasificaciones IP y los tipos NEMA no se pueden convertir directamente entre sí, pero se pueden convertir de forma flexible. comparado como se muestra a continuación.

 Comparación de clasificaciones NEMA e IP

As the table shows, there is a close similarity between IP55 and NEMA types 3, 3X, 3S, and 3SX. Types 12, 13, and 5 are also fairly close.

This type is used outdoors, protecting against rain, dust, snow, and sleet. It is often used with junction boxes.

The type 3X is extra corrosion-resistant. Type 3S is aimed to protect from ice.

And, type 3SX has both properties.

Thus, you can get all this with IP55 as well.

Is IP55 enclosure suitable for outdoor use?

IP55, just like our other IP enclosures, is suitable for outdoor applications because it is protected against dirt, dust, and low-pressure water sprays from any direction.

 IP55 enclosures outdoors

However, keep in mind that these enclosures are not entirely dust-tight and waterproof, so very dusty or underwater environments may be too harsh for it.

If you need that, check out our IP65 enclosures.

Additionally, our IP55 enclosures are suitable for mild marine environments due to its ability to withstand pressurized water spray and corrosion.

Are IP55 enclosures waterproof?

Yes, but only under certain conditions. This enclosure will protect your electrical components only if the water spray is not very pressurized.

However, it can be from any direction.

Thus, IP55 enclosures are great for splashing water, rainstorms, water jets, and snow.

It may not be waterproof, but it is sufficiently weather-proof.

Will IP55 enclosures protect against explosions and arc flash?

Unfortunately, IP55 enclosures are not strong enough to contain an explosion or an arc flash.

No son comparables con los tipos NEMA 7, 8, 9 o 10.

Estos recintos deben soportar fuertes impactos y altas temperaturas.

En cuanto al arco eléctrico, los gabinetes generalmente no pueden proteger contra eso, por lo que el personal debe tenerlo en cuenta.

Sin embargo, si necesita un recinto a prueba de explosiones, Contáctenos ¡Y lo diseñaremos para usted!

How well will IP55 enclosures protect electrical components against corrosive agents?

IP55 is not fully waterproof, so it may not protect against corrosive agents if they are strongly sprayed on it or submerged in.

If they are just splashed, then there is no problem, but corrosive fumes may still get in because some dust does.

The material is plays its role as well – aluminum and stainless steel are the most corrosion-resistant materials.

Are IP55 enclosures vulnerable to thermal hazards?

KDM IP55 enclosures are equipped with double-wall technology, a thermal chamber, insulation, heat strips, heat exchangers, and vents with air conditioning.

Todo esto proporciona protección contra el calor eléctrico y la radiación solar para prolongar la vida útil de los componentes eléctricos dentro del gabinete.

 Double wall technology

Además, la gestión térmica reduce los puntos calientes, iguala la presión y minimiza la condensación, que puede dañar los dispositivos electrónicos y diversos.

Where can IP55 enclosures be used and for what applications?

IP55 enclosures can be used both indoors and outdoors in non-hazardous environments.

IP55 enclosures are commonly used in traffic control cabinets, especially railway.

Also, various outdoor metering boxes, distribution boards, and telecom enclosures with low-voltage TV or internet fiber cables.

This IP rating is perfect for outdoor environments because it is rain-proof and sufficiently protected against dust ingress.

IP55 enclosures are also well protected against tampering, just as any IP5X enclosure is.

 IP55 outdoor cabinet

Some other applications include medical equipment, like a CPR machine, and even medications.

Furthermore, if Rieles DIN are installed, the enclosure can house circuit breakers for industrial equipment.

What designs of IP55 enclosures can I choose from?

We are pleased to offer you countless designs of free-standing enclosures, floor-mounted, wall-mounted enclosures, recessed enclosures, junction boxes, and custom enclosures.

Cerramientos autoportantes Son perfectos para unidades eléctricas grandes que son demasiado pesadas para montarlas en la pared o en un poste.

Podrían ser de cualquier altura y ancho.

They are also portable and can be Cerramientos transitables.

 Recinto independiente

Floor-mounted enclosures are very similar to free-standing enclosures, only floor-mounted ones are secured to the floor – thus, they are not portable.

If you are mounting them into concrete, a guide plate or pedestal is needed.

Cajas de pared use mounting brackets, screws, and pads.

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

Caja de montaje en pared

Recessed enclosures are mounted into the wall or the floor, taking up minimal space.

These are especially popular with telecom and control panel enclosures.

Cajas de conexiones and operator interfaces are usually enclosures on a stand.

Tienen diseños fáciles de usar, son ideales para unidades eléctricas pequeñas y pueden ser portátiles.

These are the most common with IP55 enclosures that are used for control panels.

  Caja de conexiones

Por supuesto, también tenemos nuestro recintos personalizados, which can be of any design, shape, and requirements.

How many doors can an IP55 enclosure have?

Single doors are perfect for smaller and less complex electrical units, whereas double doors are used for large and complex units.

Multiple doors are used for huge industrial applications or for increased security.

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

What features can I request for IP55 enclosures?

Puede solicitar ventilaciones, ventanas, puertas batientes, cerraduras, sistemas de gestión de cables y mucho más.

RespiraderosAdemás de los ventiladores radiantes, proporcionan una vía para que escape el calor, enfriando los componentes eléctricos del gabinete.

Esto prolonga su vida útil y disminuye la posibilidad de fallos de funcionamiento.

 Ventilador radiante en un recinto

Éstos también estabilizan la presión del aire dentro del gabinete, evitando la condensación que puede dañar los componentes eléctricos del gabinete.

Además, las rejillas de ventilación se pueden actualizar aún más para convertirlas en acondicionadores de aire e intercambiadores de calor.

Ventanas Ayudar al personal a examinar los componentes eléctricos de forma rápida y no invasiva.

And if something goes wrong, a window helps to see what is happening right away. Plus, infra-red windows help protect workers from arco eléctrico accidentes.

 Recinto con ventana

Puertas batientes controlar cómo y cuánto se abre la puerta o cubierta del recinto.

Esto también incluye una variedad de manijas que puedes solicitar.

Cabellos add a layer of security to your IP55 enclosure, making sure no one tampers with it or accidentally accesses its electrical components.

   Cerrar

What accessories can I request for IP55 enclosures?

File pockets are used to store files like operating manuals, shift logs, information booklets, and anything else important that pertains to electrical components within the enclosure.

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.

   Bolsillo para archivo 

Los sistemas de gestión de cables, como marcos de entrada de cables y abrazaderas, sirven para mantener los cables organizados y facilitar su instalación y mantenimiento.

Smaller accessories that you can request for IP55 enclosures include solar shields, rain caps, and lifting eyes.

Los protectores solares son básicamente otra capa en la parte superior de un gabinete que refleja la radiación solar, controlando la temperatura interna del gabinete para prolongar la vida de sus componentes eléctricos.

  Escudo solar (la placa superior)

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.

 Gorro de lluvia

What different types of steel can be used for IP55 enclosures?

The materials used for IP55 enclosures aren’t different from materials used for other types of enclosures.

We also make casters, thermometers, light switches, lifting eyes, DIN rails,  operator devices, and purpose-specific features like keypads and heat exchangers.

To learn more, feel free to Contáctenos for more information about all the different features and accessories we offer! We will also provide any custom feature you request.

¿Las cerraduras, ventanas, rejillas de ventilación y bisagras reducen la clasificación IP?

Sí, características como ventilaciones, ventanas y cerraduras comprometen un poco la clasificación IP, pero hay formas de evitarlo.

Pero KDM supera esta dificultad ofreciéndote algunos de los mejores gabinetes para tu negocio.

Incorporamos varias juntas, sellos de PU, pestillos y filtros para equilibrar la clasificación IP.

Se pueden hacer a partir de acero carbono, acero galvanizado, y acero inoxidable – generalmente de los grados 304, 316 o 316L.

Carbon steel is usually duller than stainless steel. It is also magnetic and more malleable since it only has iron and carbon.

Este acero también es propenso a la corrosión.

El acero inoxidable se crea añadiendo cromo, níquel y molibdeno a la aleación de hierro y carbono.

Acero inoxidable vs acero galvanizado

Los grados de acero 304 y 316 difieren en el contenido de todos los aditivos.

El grado 316 es ligeramente más fuerte y resistente al agua salina y ácida debido al molibdeno.

Pero el grado 304 es más barato y más común.

El grado 316L tiene un menor contenido de carbono, lo que lo hace un poco más fuerte.

Acero galvanizado Está recubierto con una capa protectora de zinc que evita la corrosión.

We have galvanized steel enclosures, and this metal is vulnerable to saltwater.

Tenga en cuenta que el acero galvanizado es más caro y más pesado que el acero inoxidable.

Another type of steel that can be used is cold-rolled steel, which is thinner and denser than normal steel – and thus, it is stronger.

Si desea obtener más información, Envía tu consulta ¡Ahora para una consulta!

Can fiberglass be used for IP55 enclosures?

Fibra de vidrio Es muy fuerte, puede disipar el calor y aísla la electricidad, reduciendo el efecto de interferencia y la posibilidad de descarga.

Está hecho de fibras de vidrio colocadas en plástico.

Fiberglass enclosures can be up to IP65, so IP55 is possible.

Fiberglass is also effective against corrosion.

Speaking of plastics, we can include windows made from polycarbonate and  ABS.

El policarbonato es más resistente a la corrosión, mientras que el ABS es más barato.

Why use aluminum for IP55 enclosures?

IP55 enclosures can also be made from aluminum alloys.

No son necesariamente mejores que las aleaciones de acero, pero pueden serlo dependiendo de lo que busques y de cuáles sean tus necesidades.

Al igual que los grados de acero, las aleaciones de aluminio pueden ser de la serie 5052 o 6061.

  Aluminio vs acero inoxidable

Ambos son livianos, pero el 5052 es más soldable, mientras que el 6061 tiene una mayor resistencia a la corrosión.

Además, el 6061 es más caro.

El aluminio tiene una capa de óxido en la parte superior que evita cualquier corrosión.

Este material es especialmente bueno para recintos expuestos a solventes, petroquímicos, algunos ácidos, la mayoría de los sulfatos y nitratos.

So, if you are looking to put IP55 enclosures in such mildly hazardous environments, aluminum is good for that.

What paints and coatings can be used for IP55 enclosures?

Nuestros recintos están bien protegidos, pero el revestimiento adecuado también puede aumentar su protección.

Puedes elegir capas de pintura esmaltada o en polvo en cualquier color.

Pintura de esmalte Tiene un acabado brillante y es resistente a diferentes condiciones climáticas.

Las pinturas de esmalte específicas, como el esmalte epoxi y el esmalte PU, se utilizan comúnmente para carcasas industriales, ya que son resistentes a la corrosión.

Pintura en polvo is deposited with electrostatic force and is quicker and easier than enamel.

También tiene una apariencia más flexible, lo que le brinda la opción de acabados brillantes y mate.

 Acabados con recubrimiento en polvo

We also offer anodizing and also dining coatings.

Anodizado El recubrimiento utiliza ánodos para oxidar un metal, generalmente aluminio, para aumentar su espesor y lograr una mejor resistencia a la corrosión.

El acero normalmente no se anodiza porque esto puede acelerar la corrosión del metal.

Recubrimiento de alodina, también conocido como recubrimiento de conversión de cromato, se utiliza para imprimar acero y aluminio para pintar, así como para prevenir la corrosión.

  Recubrimiento de alodine

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

Podemos proporcionar cualquier recubrimiento en cualquier color y acabado, por lo que Contáctenos ¡hoy!

How do you customize the symbols or writing on an IP55 enclosure?

Our customizing services include engraving, silk screening, electropolishing, and passivation.

Silk Screening is the easiest and most affordable method to customize an enclosure.

Any flat side of the enclosure can be silk-screened with labeling operators, serial number, company name and logo.

Examples of operators include emergency stop and gas detection among others.

Sin embargo, la serigrafía sobre metales como el acero inoxidable o el aluminio puede desgastarse o rayarse, pero una capa de polvo transparente ayuda a evitarlo.

 Serigrafía

El grabado de la caja es otro método para personalizar sus cajas.

Esta opción es más costosa y requiere más tiempo, pero también es más a largo plazo que la serigrafía.

Se elimina un poco de metal de la superficie de la carcasa en el diseño del logotipo o símbolo.

Usually, about 0.005 inches or 0.010 inches of metal is removed.

Una vez retirado el metal, se rellena con pintura epoxi del color que se desee según sus necesidades.

Grabado

Electropolishing is an electrochemical process where the top layer of the metal carefully corrodes, smoothing the surface.

This improves the finish of the enclosure, making it more shiny. You can request custom finish, and we will design it.

Polishing an enclosure

Passivation is the reverse process of creating a shielding non-reactive layer, so the metal does not corrode as much.

There can also be anti-graffiti and anti-poster coatings to protect your IP55 enclosure from vandalism.