ZP ABS Plastic and Polycarbonate Enclosures
Enclosures are moulded in polycarbonate or ABS in a light grey colour to RAL 7035 with the option of a clear lid moulded in polycarbonate.
Environmental protection to IP65 BS EN 60529.
Operational range: -40°C to +80°C neoprene gasket -40°C to +120°C silicone gasket.
Quarter turn, quick release lid fixing screws standard.
External mounting via holes outside the lid seal.
Internal component mounting pillars provided in enclosure base together with component fixing self tapping screws.
Customisation options include C.N.C machining, Silk Screen Printing, RFI – EMI shielding, fitting customers components, moulding in special colours, fitting of hinges, mounting feet and component mounting plate.
Polycarbonate properties: excellent strength, stiffness and impact resistance with good thermal stability.
ABS properties: good combination of thermal and mechanical characteristics with excellent thermal stability and stiffness.
The ABTECH ZP range of enclosures comprises of 19 different sizes which are injection moulded in either ABS plastic or polycarbonate material. There is also an option of a clear polycarbonate lid which can be fitted
to either base.
The enclosures are lightweight yet extremely robust and offer good protection against both corrosion and oil based contamination. The enclosure shares the labyrinth seal arrangement which is common to both the ZAG and BPG ranges and can offer protection up to IP65.
Stainless steel captive quick release quarter turn screws are fitted as standard offering a quick yet reliable method of securing the lid. This can provide a considerable cost saving in assembly times with on-average savings of 2 minutes per enclosure over conventional screws. As an option conventional threaded screws may be fitted if required.
The mounting holes, although contained within the profile of the enclosure, sit outside the seal and all the external fasteners and fixings are manufactured from 316 grade stainless steel to ensure reliability. External stainless steel mounting feet are offered as an option.
The ZP range is an extremely versatile enclosure with many uses and applications including junction boxes, instrument enclosures and a multitude of OEM applications. The addition of the clear lid makes the ZP range particularly suitable for housing instruments and indicators where a visual indication is required without the need for opening the enclosure.
The ZP range can be machined, drilled and tapped with various thread forms and can also be silk screen printed. The ZP range can be moulded in almost any colour subject to minimum quantities.
At our factories in England, Germany and the United States we have specialist machining centres for the ZP range of enclosure. These machines use the dedicated tooling and programming which is specific to the requirements of the material and reflect the increasing usage of this enclosure range, especially in small batch production.
Internal components are located via a series of moulded pillars which can be fitted with threaded inserts or alternatively can accept self tapping screws and these are used for the fitment of a component mounting plate or DIN
standard terminal mounting rails such as TS 15, TS 32 or TS 35.
Earthing can be accomplished through various means. For example, an internal / external earth stud, which in turn can be connected to the terminal mounting rail or component plate can be used as well as various rail mounted
earth terminals or proprietary earth bars which can be fitted inside the enclosure.
The screening against RFI (radio frequency interference) is achieved by the use of a metalised coating of 50 micron thickness to the internal surfaces of the enclosure and the fitment of an RFI gasket. The ABTECH Sales
team can give advice on suitable RFI gaskets and finishing techniques which will provide optimum protection but typically the following characteristics are achievable:-
Electrical Attenuation;
55 – 65dB @ 500MHz to 1000MHz
Magnetic Attenuation;
35dB @ 40KHz to 300MHz