DIN rail enclosures are an important component in many industrial and building automation applications. They provide a protective casing for electrical devices and components, while ensuring a solid and reliable attachment to the DIN rail. Continue reading to find out more about the various different types of DIN rail enclosure as well as typical DIN rail enclosure applications.
What are common DIN rail enclosure applications?
DIN rail enclosure applications include protecting electrical devices and components, and allowing them to be mounted onto DIN rails and equipment racks. DIN rail enclosures, which are primarily made from plastic, steel, polycarbonate, ABS, or PVC, are mounted onto a standard sized metal rail within a rack.
DIN rail enclosures can be tailored to suit many different applications and are available in a range of sizes, materials and IP ratings depending on the requirements of the application. The higher the IP rating, the more protection for the DIN rail enclosure against elements such as dust, dirt and water. If an application is exposed to a large amount of any of those elements, it’s preferable that the DIN rail enclosure has a high IP rating.
Types of DIN rail enclosure
At Hitaltech, we manufacture a wide variety of DIN rail enclosures that are suitable for different applications and requirements. Here are our four main types of DIN rail enclosures:
Railbox
Our Railbox DIN rail enclosure is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of electronic applications usually in industrial control applications such as signal conditioning units and power supplies. This particular type of DIN rail enclosure is great for saving space in your application as it is mounted vertically.
Technical specifications for the Railbox DIN rail enclosure:
- Blend PC/ABS self-extinguishing material
- Available in three colours: Green, Black, Grey
- Easily assembled without the need for screws
- Up to 17 terminals per side (CIF)
- Range of accessories available, such as Railbox
- Customisation through machining/printing available
- Two or more enclosures can be connected using the BUS Connection system
Modulbox XTS
Modulbox XTS is a DIN rail or wall mounting enclosure that tends to be more shallow and use more connectors. It is used in heating, lighting control, and energy metering applications. The Modulbox XTS is available from two to 12 Modules wide, and in two heights: standard or compact. A variety of options include ventilation slots, closed top and sides, grey or transparent top panels, and terminal covers to suit a range of terminal blocks and connectors.
Technical specifications include:
- Self-extinguishing Blend PC/ABS UL94-VO material
- Grey colour
- Sizes: 1M, 2M, 3M, 4M, 5M, 6M, 8M, 9M, 12M
- Customisable through CNC machining and printing
<h3>Support One/Support XT</h3>
The Support One is a simple and quick system to mount printed circuit boards (PCBs) onto a DIN Rail. It’s great for slotting PCBs in and is generally at a lower cost than the Modulbox XTS.
Technical specifications:
- Modular standard sizes which can be plugged together to create various lengths
- Can be cut to length
- Two standard widths available: 72mm, 107mm
- A range of protection covers and accessories
Guidebox
The Guidebox is a DIN Rail mounting enclosure that is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of applications, including signal-conditioning units. Unlike the other models, this DIN rail enclosure comes with terminals attached.
Technical specifications:
- UL94V-0 self-extinguishing PPO and PC material
- Integrated screw terminals (up to 10) on each side of the enclosure
- Optional hinged side panel to access adjustable components, such as potentiometers
- Front-hinged transparent protection cover
- Low profile compact version available: 76.9mm high with available widths of 6.5mm, 7.5mm and 10mm
- Customisation options which aim to meet any design challenge
DIN rail enclosures at Hitaltech
Hitaltech offers all the main types of DIN rail enclosures. Suitable for applications in the industrial control and building control systems. Our comprehensive range of DIN rail mount enclosures is available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
From our slimline Railbox range to our industry-leading Modulbox range we’re sure to have something that suits your application. Our plastic DIN rail enclosures can all be customised to suit your exact requirements. So contact us today on 01253 899910 to find out more.
