The controls for machines and automation need somewhere to live. An electrical panel box is that home, the enclosure where the controls that run a line, a pump, or a process are laid out, wired, and protected. An electrical junction box plays a humbler role, serving as the intersection where wires meet. The two can look similar on a wall, but they do very different jobs. At Bud Industries, we help design engineers and panel builders match the right enclosure…

We have often been asked to provide extra large plastic NEMA/IP rated enclosures and so we are delighted to introduce the NBG series.  While much is made of the ongoing reduction in component sizes, one concept that is overlooked is that now products that used to require a many bay cabinet can now be housed in a single large unit.  Moreover, when large enclosures are required, designers often think that metal is their only option.  Large plastic boxes require a…

One of the most frequent questions we are asked is to clarify the NEMA rating system for enclosures.  There are many misconceptions about the ratings including that a higher number rating means a greater  level of protection or that all ratings suggest that the products are waterproof or dustproof.  For today’s blog, I am going to focus on two of the outdoor ratings and describe what they mean, how they are tested and what the difference are.  These are the…