In the realm of traffic management, the reliability and protection of control systems cannot be understated. Our outdoor enclosures are engineered to safeguard essential equipment such as temporary traffic lights, speed cameras, and barriers, ensuring uninterrupted operation under diverse environmental conditions.
Robust Protection Against Environmental Challenges
Traffic management devices are often exposed to harsh weather conditions, including rain, dust, and UV radiation. Our enclosures, such as the AX plastic series, are designed to withstand these elements. With a specific UL F1 outdoor rating, these enclosures have been tested to the highest standards. Furthermore, the encapsulated design means it can not only protect your internal equipment, but it will also keep the general public safe.
Rain water can be a great threat to outdoor enclosures. This is one of the most common reasons for the degradation of door seals and would be the easiest way for water to gain entry into an enclosure. However, with Rittal enclosures, the incorporated rain strip means that the door seals are heavily protected against sitting rain-water.
Material Selection for Durability
Material choice is a major factor when it comes to selecting an outdoor enclosure. While stainless steel is commonly used for larger installations, aluminium offers superior protection in many environments due to its ability to self-regenerate when exposed to outside elements. Aluminium is also lighter, more cost-effective, and provides ample space inside the enclosure for cabling. All of these factors make it an excellent choice for traffic management systems.
Plastic enclosures are key for more compact roadside installs. Plastic offers optimal protection against small debris from roads and from minerals like salt. Using a steel product in this environment would cause damage to the enclosure and its paintwork; the mixture of debris and salt would ultimately cause corrosion. Choosing a plastic enclosure would help to eliminate this issue.
Tailored Solutions for Traffic Management
At Rittal, we recognise that each traffic management application has unique requirements and will need to suit your specific needs. Our enclosures are designed for easy integration and can be customised for your application, ensuring that all traffic control equipment is securely housed and protected.
By choosing Rittal's outdoor enclosures, your traffic management systems can achieve enhanced reliability, security, and longevity, guaranteeing smooth and safe transportation networks.
Overall, choosing the right enclosure for you involves considering multiple factors. We design enclosures with the best protection from environmental stressors and tampering, while also acknowledging the importance of climate control and longevity. Weighing up which material you need is a decision that can become overlooked. Every solution with Rittal is tailored to your unique situation, so don't hesitate to discuss your next project with us!
Still unsure which enclosure choice is best for you? Make sure to read our new eBook, 'Mastering Outdoor Installations: The Ultimate Guide to Selecting the Right Enclosure.'
