Stahlin Non-Metallic J & N Series Enclosures— now carry IP66 rating
As OEM’s expand into the international marketplace there has been a growing demand for enclosures that carrying both NEMA standards for the North American and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards for international acceptance. To meet this demand, Stahlin Non-Metallic J and N series were both tested to the IEC 60529 standard and specifically, IP66 rating. Today, both the Stahlin J and N enclosure product lines are UL Listed to IP66 rated for:
- Superior protection from dust.
- Proper protection from heavy seas or water projected by powerful jets
IEC is the International Standards and Conformity Assessment for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. How the ratings are assigned:
- The IP stands for Ingress Protection or the act of entering.
- The first numerical digit such as this 6 describes the rating that is given for solid objects such as dust.
- The second numerical digit again the number 6 defines how well the enclosure can keep liquids out.
Photo Caption: Stahlin’s N Series provide protection against windblown dust and rain, splashing and hose directed water. The N Series now meet the IP66 rating.
Stahlin’s J Enclosures have been designed to accommodate electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and mechanical controls for indoors /outdoors applications and comply with UL Listing for IP66 as well as NEMA Type 1, 3R, 4X, 6P, 12.
Stahlin’s N Series Enclosures also have been designed to accommodate electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and mechanical controls for indoors /outdoors applications and comply with UL Listing for IP66 as well as NEMA Type 1, 3R, 4X, 12.
Stahlin Non-Metallic Enclosures pioneered non-metallic enclosures. For more than 60 years, Stahlin has led the electrical products industry in designing, engineering and manufacturing innovative, reliable fiberglass, polycarbonate, and PVC electrical and instrumentation enclosures for diverse interior and exterior applications. Stahlin provides the most extensive in-stock and customized line of non-metallic enclosures and accessories, balancing appealing aesthetics with stringent physical property performance standards including NEMA 4X and NEMA 6P integrity and now IEC IP66. As a proud U.S. manufacturer, Stahlin is the primary source producer of all our own enclosure components. Stahlin Non-Metallic Enclosures is a brand of Robroy Enclosures (part of Robroy Industries, serving the electrical marketplace under one family ownership since 1905).