The colour and appearance of outdoor freestanding electrical enclosures often need to match their surroundings to minimise adverse effects on the environment.SKYT® factory enclosures are burglar and vandal resistant to prevent unauthorised personnel from accessing or damaging equipment.
The primary use of outdoor freestanding electrical enclosures is to protect electrical and electronic equipment and control systems from the harsh conditions and environmental factors found in outdoor environments.
Power Distribution: Outdoor freestanding electrical enclosures are typically used to protect power distribution equipment such as power switchboards, transformers, circuit breakers, relays, etc., to ensure that they operate reliably in outdoor environments and are protected from damage caused by factors such as water, humidity, corrosion, and dust.
Telecommunications equipment: for storing telecommunications equipment such as communication base stations, fibre optic equipment, antennas and wireless network equipment to protect them from adverse weather, humidity and other environmental conditions and to ensure the reliability of the communication system.
Surveillance Systems: Surveillance equipment, cameras and sensors often require outdoor freestanding electrical enclosures to protect them from the elements, pollution and vandalism.
Traffic Signal Control: Traffic signal control equipment and signs are often located outdoors and need to be protected to ensure the proper functioning of road traffic.
Industrial automation and control systems: Used to protect industrial control systems, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and instrumentation to ensure the stability of production and manufacturing processes.
Wastewater and water treatment equipment: Outdoor freestanding electrical enclosures are also commonly used to protect water treatment equipment, wastewater pumping stations, water treatment controllers, etc. against humidity and corrosion in water environments.
Solar and wind energy systems: Outdoor freestanding electrical enclosures can be used to protect solar and wind power generation equipment, inverters and battery storage systems to ensure the reliability of renewable energy systems.
Outdoor freestanding electrical enclosures typically differ from other outdoor electrical enclosures in their design and function:
Stand-alone nature: Outdoor freestanding electrical enclosures are typically stand-alone, individually mounted enclosures, whereas other outdoor electrical enclosures may be integrated into buildings, electrical equipment cabinets, or other structures.
Mobility: Outdoor freestanding electrical enclosures are typically easier to move and arrange for situations where equipment needs to be moved or relocated frequently. Other outdoor electrical enclosures may be more stationary and less mobile.
Size and Capacity: The size and capacity of outdoor freestanding electrical enclosures may vary depending on the needs of the application and can often accommodate different sized equipment. Other outdoor enclosures may be limited by specific space and equipment size constraints.
Versatility: Some outdoor freestanding electrical enclosures may be designed as multifunctional enclosures, capable of accommodating multiple types of equipment or providing multiple functions, such as integrated power distribution, communications equipment, and monitoring systems. Other outdoor enclosures may be focused on specific uses.
Installation: Outdoor freestanding electrical enclosures are typically flexible enough to be placed outdoors without the need for additional support structures. Other outdoor electrical enclosures may require specific mounting methods such as wall mounting or integration within the electrical equipment room.
Protection Levels and Features: Outdoor freestanding electrical enclosures typically have high protection levels for harsh outdoor conditions. Other outdoor enclosures may have different levels of protection and features depending on the requirements of the particular application.
Outdoor freestanding electrical enclosures are distinguished from other outdoor electrical enclosures by their independence, mobility, versatility, size and capacity, mounting options, and levels of protection and characteristics. The selection of the appropriate enclosure depends on the specific application requirements and type of equipment.SKYT® offers you a professional service to give you the most suitable solution according to your needs.
