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KDM: Your Premier Free Standing Enclosure Supplier

KDM free-standing electrical enclosures, also known as free-standing electrical cabinets, are used to electrical equipment and keep them protected against weather hazards such as rain, snow, and dirt as well as external damages and contaminations.

Therefore, in order to achieve this goal, all KDM free-standing electrical enclosures are manufactured to satisfy the NEMA standards as well as their corresponding IP codes, which ensures the safe operation of your electrical systems and wiring.

Normally, free-standing electrical enclosures do not require legs to be mounted on a flat floor.

And therefore, they enjoy simplicity in their designs, but usually cannot be accessed from beneath and are not as easy to be relocated as flat-floor electrical enclosures.

It is most suitable for applications where movement and relocation are not very frequent while the housing of relatively large electrical equipment is required.

KDM free-standing enclosures can be made by carbon steel, stainless steel (including 201, 304 and 316 stainless steel) as well as galvanized steel.

For the past 17 years, we have only used high-quality materials for our products and stuck to the materials we are most experienced in.

KDM free-standing electrical enclosures can come with single or double door layouts, as well as different accessories, including different hinges, locking systems, latches, back panels, eye bolts as well as different colors and surface finishes.

The hinges can be concealed based on your requirement and are easy to install.

The locking system can come with different configurations.

The eye bolts can be used for easy installation.

And the back panels can be installed for easy operations on fragile or sensitive components within the enclosure.

Additional features such as vents, sun shields, fan cover as well as windows can also be added to the design.

We are able to provide thousands of combinations and we can also manufacture the enclosures based on your own proposed designs.

You will also be able to have the name or logo of your company as well as safety information silk-screened, anodized or engraved on the enclosures.

Outdoor Free Standing Enclosure

KDM has been striving for product design and manufacturing.

Normally, our lead time can be anywhere from 15 to 30 days.

Ask a quote today for our free standing electrical enclosure and we will respond to your request within 12 hours.

KDM free standing electrical enclosure designed to protect electrical, electronic controls, instruments and components in environmental elements. These enclosures are used in machine tool applications for housing motor starters, drives, contactors, and PLCs, as well as a wide variety of other electrical and electronic equipment found in automotive, pulp and paper, wood products, textile, and similar industries. Additional applications are in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, packaging, water, petroleum and chemical processing industries.

KDM free standing electrical enclosure are available in a variety of materials including steel, 304 and 316 stainless steel, and galvanized steel. Free-standing and floor mount enclosures can be selected to accommodate very large control systems. Available models include single, double, and multi-door configurations.

KDM free standing electrical enclosure are available with either front or front & rear door access. KDM designs free standing cabinets with a deep front to back, and wide base for enclosure stability. This enclosure provide protection from dust, weatherproof or waterproof, wash down and corrosive environments. All free standing electrical enclosures are NEMA rated from NEMA 1, NEMA 3R, NEMA 4X and NEMA 12 ratings accommodate various levels of environmental protection.

Along with our standard sized free standing enclosure, we also offer custom options giving you the ability to design free standing electrical enclosure cabinet which suit exactly what you need. We can make the free standing cabinets using various materials. We construct all cabinets in a way our customers meet their demands.

Also, we provide optional floor kits, it is available in standard sizes and custom size heights. Custom cabinet comes with cutouts, insulation, hinges, latches, or locks. Other options include clear polycarbonate doors, welded in windows, and customer specific holes available upon request. Normally, our lead time can be anywhere from 15 to 30 days.

Freestanding enclosures are quite similar to the floor mount enclosures but free standing enclosures don’t have a floor support kit. Freestanding enclosures can be joined together with several different units to function as one. As an industrial enclosure, KDM free standing enclosures can withstand the stresses that come with even the heaviest of industrial and commercial applications, from food processing to manufacturing to data centers and beyond.

Our extensive knowledge and experience in the manufacturing industry enable us to offer a broad range of freestanding enclosure. At the same time, we continuously develop quality free standing electrical enclosure that met any industry standards.

KDM’s 17 years of experience in manufacturing free standing enclosure and our commitment to customers’ satisfaction, we’re confident you’ll find the exact free standing enclosure that you need. Our professional staff and designing team are glad to work with you closely and come up with the optimal solution for your applications.

At KDM, we build custom freestanding enclosures at best prices. We will work with you to develop a new innovative free-standing enclosure and custom enclosure to meet any industry standard. If you want to find out more information about the freestanding electrical enclosure we provide, please contact us today!

Free Standing Electrical Enclosures: The Helpful Guide for Importers

If you are looking to import free-standing electrical enclosures, this guide is for you.

It will expand your knowledge of what this equipment is all about, the standards to look out for and many other things.

What is a Free Standing Electrical Enclosure?

A free-standing enclosure is a kind of a cabinet that houses electrical components and parts.

What makes it unique from other enclosures is that it stands alone.

Free standing electrical enclosure

It doesn’t need mounting or any form of support to balance.

Why You Need a Free Standing Electrical Enclosure

Generally, you need an electrical enclosure to protect you, other users and electrical components from the environment.

The enclosures, as the name suggests, encloses electrical or electronic equipment thus preventing users from electrical risks like shock, etc.

That is the general perspective on why you need a free-standing enclosure.

Free standing enclosure with electrical systems

More specifically, however, you’ll need a free-standing enclosure if you want something that you can move easily.

Evidently, free-standing enclosures are easily relocatable.

You can move them from one spot to the next with ease.

You just need to lift it up and move it to the next spot.

Another thing, free-standing electrical cabinets are easy to install.

If you do not want to spend hours reading installation manuals, then getting a free-standing enclosure would be ideal.

With this type, all you need to do is find a suitable spot and place them there.

It saves you the long hours of physically tiring procedures that come with installing other kinds of enclosures.

In my opinion, that’s pretty much it about why you need a free-standing electrical enclosure.

For its protection, ease of installation and portability.

About the designs, let’s find out below.

Designs of Free Standing Electrical Enclosure

Free-standing electrical enclosure come in two main structural designs. Single door and double door designs.

· Single Door Free Standing Electrical Enclosure

Single door enclosures come with a single access door.

Single door electrical enclosure

This is common in the smaller free electrical enclosure.

· Double Door Free Standing Electrical Enclosure

Again, as the name suggests, a double door free-standing electrical enclosure is one that is built with two access doors.

This one’s more common in larger enclosures mostly for industrial use.

Double door free standing electrical enclosure

On choosing the best design, I would recommend that you pick a design that best suits your requirements.

Nonetheless, you should consider things like content accessibility, installation design, storage space, and opening design.

These elements will help you determine which door design is suitable for your specific application.

Quality Standards of Free Standing Electrical Enclosure

Generally, the application of quality standards in this regard is to assure end users that the free-standing enclosure meets industry standards.

Due to the contents being electrical, these standards are put in place to ensure that safety is a top priority.

Therefore, before selecting and importing a free-standing electrical enclosure, look out for these markings to ensure that it meets the set standards:

i. NEMA

A NEMA rating indicates that a free-standing electrical enclosure product conforms to the set NEMA specifications.

NEMA, in this case, is short for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

It gives specific guidelines that are to the greatest advantage of manufacturers and end users.

When shopping for your free-standing electrical enclosure, you’ll most likely note a NEMA rating assigned to the enclosure type.

Basically, there are 13 levels of NEMA ratings. Level 1-2, 3 or 3R or 3S, 4, 4X, 5, 6 or 6P, 7,8,9,10,11,12 or 12K and 13.

NEMA Rating

All of these are designed to ensure that enclosures are protected from weather conditions such as rain, snow, dust, dirt.

They also ensure protection against oil and splashing water.

Having a clear understanding of what these ratings mean is vital to buy a free-standing electrical enclosure that’s right for you.

Note that buying a NEMA rated enclosure will also ensure that your importation process is smooth sailing.

Otherwise, you’ll run into problems with your country’s customs authorities.

ii. IP 55 OR 56

Ingress protection (IP) rating shows that a free-standing enclosure product is designed to keep out solids or liquids.

Basically, IP ratings come in two-digit forms.

The first digit will indicate how best the product protects against solids intrusion and the second one against moisture.

In our recommendation, a free-standing electrical enclosure with an IP 55 or IP 56 rating is best.

An IP 55 will protect against limited dust ingress and low-pressure jets of water.

An IP 56 rating will protect against limited dust ingress as well as from high-pressure jets of water.

Both permit limited moisture ingress.

iii. RoHS

로이스 stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances.

It is a requirement that restricts the use of hazardous materials in electrical products.

A RoHS compliant free-standing electrical enclosure does not use hazardous materials like mercury, lead, and cadmium in its build.

iv. CE

If importing free-standing electrical enclosures to any European Union region, it has to be CE compliant.

This means that it conforms to the health and safety protection standards set out for the European economic area.

v. UL

UL marking indicates that a product conforms to the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) safety testing analysis standards.

It is a crucial quality requirement for products selling in the US. So, if you are importing to the US, you will want to ensure that your product has this mark.

Free Standing Electrical Enclosure Specifications

Every product’s specification preference varies from one end user to the next.

As such, it is vital that as you select free-standing enclosures, you pay attention to the needs of the end user.

Free standing electrical enclosure specifications – Photo coutessy: CUBIC

The following are the main elements that you should consider when selecting a free-standing electrical enclosure:

§ Material

Manufacturers use a variety of materials to make free-standing enclosures.

Most of them, however, feature, aluminum, steel, and rigid, durable plastic materials.

Some may even be made out of wood to accommodate any equipment for which they are used.

A suitable free-standing enclosure will depend on the application, environment, and location in which you intend to use it.

In this regard, elements like weight, stability, durability, appearance, mounting options, etc. will significantly impact your decision.

§ Frame

The frame largely determines the stability and durability of a free-standing electrical enclosure.

Therefore, ensure that the frame material and design conforms to your style and preference.

§ Door

As I said earlier, free-standing electrical enclosures feature two types of door designs.

The single door and a double door.

The single door is most common in smaller enclosures while double doors are more common in larger ones.

Depending on your available space, application and preference, pick a door that will serve your purpose optimally.

Of importance is to ensure that the door is easy to open, gives easy access to contents and is durable.

§ Roof Panel

This is merely the top part of the free-standing electrical enclosure.

It can be made from galvanized steel, aluminum, or rigid plastic.

They can also be removable or non-removable with some being a bit slanted to help prevent dust buildup.

§ Earthing

All panels on free-standing electrical enclosures should be earthed to provide Earthing continuity.

Otherwise, it’ll expose users to shocks and at worst fire hazards.

§ Protection

Being electrical equipment, a free-standing electrical must conform to all possible safety standards.

NEMA, IP, UL, CE, and RoHS are the prevailing safety standards applicable to electrical enclosures.

So check to ensure that your enclosure is correctly rated for use in your application, location, and environment.

§ Dimensions

How big is your space?

It is vital to know the location where you’ll place the free-standing enclosure to be able to identify the correct sizes to buy.

You need to remember that free-standing electrical enclosure comes in various sizes.

Therefore, ensure that you know how much enclosure you need to avoid ‘overbuying’ or ‘underbuying.’

§ Compartment

How much content do you need to enclose?

How far apart from each other?

Together with accessibility ease, these are questions that you need to ask yourself when shopping for a free-standing electrical enclosure.

You will come across enclosures that have a single, two, or more compartments.

The number varies depending on the needs of the end user. So be wise as you make your choice.

KDM Free Standing Electrical

The industry is crowded with free standing electrical enclosure manufacturers.

This makes it difficult to find reliable, noteworthy suppliers.

KDM however, is an all steel products manufacturer in China that can supply you with top quality free standing enclosures.

We are experts at making high quality and innovative steel, stainless steel and galvanized steel free standing enclosures.

At KDM, we have expert engineers on board that will assist in the designing of your custom made free-standing electrical enclosures.

All you need to do is contact us with your detailed requirements, and we will deliver exactly as per your specifications.

Wondering what safety measures we apply?

Well, a lot.

Our products comply with NEMA standards including NEMA 1, 3, 3R, 3S, 4, 4X, 6P, 12 and 13.

This means that they will adequately protect your electrical parts and components from harsh elements such as dirt, dust, oil, ice, water, etc.

The best part?

Our prices are very competitive. Want to find out just how much?

Give us a call at 0086-13814224925 or contact us online.

Conclusion

free standing electrical enclosure welding

Like I’ve said before, free-standing enclosures come in different designs and sizes.

Depending on where you are importing to, pick a product design that is acceptable there.

The end goal, remember, is to protect users and equipment from the environment.

So choose only the best and highest quality free standing enclosures like the ones LectSteel provides to achieve that.

The trick I always say is to prioritize quality and safety; everything else is a bonus.