Electrical protection classes

The housings are designed to protect electrical equipment located inside. This protection must be considered in the electrical and environmental angles.)

Guide for immersion heater selection

Figures provided in this section are results of tests made in our laboratory. Charts were smoothened by computer, and are given for specified power and for information only.

Surface engineering of metallic housing

Surface condition is an essential parameter of resistance against atmospheric corrosion. Both aluminum and stainless steel naturally form a protective oxide layer on the surface. Corrosion occurs only when this protective oxide layer is crossed or destroyed. Microcavities of a rough surface allow atmospheric pollutants to initiate local oxidative conditions. This is particularly critical when these pollutants have a different galvanic potential. For example, iron or iron oxide dust can create favourable conditions for perforating corrosion in stainless steel, as well as zinc in the case of aluminum. It is important that the surface of the metal, if exposed to the weather, be smooth so that these pollutants slide and escape naturally.

Electrical contacts

As numerous mechanisms exist, we decided not to distinguish on the basis of constructive technique, but according to their operation speed, which is the key element.