The Critical Role of Thermal Management
Reliable electrical control and distribution equipment is essential for business users and maintaining this supply is critical. The thermal management of control panels is a critical factor for performance, reliability, and safety of industrial components and devices. Markedly, high temperatures can lead to reduced equipment lifespan, increased downtime and maintenance costs, and even safety hazards.
The internal temperature of a control panel can significantly exceed ambient conditions due to heat generated by electrical equipment. Basically, a general rule of thumb based on the Arrhenius equation suggests that a 10°C increase over the equipment’s rated temperature can halve product reliability. Conversely, a 10°C decrease can double it, so for most electrical equipment, cooling has big benefits.
The Benefits of Air Conditioning in Control Panels
Installing thermal management by using air conditioning in industrial control panels offers several key advantages:
Optimal Equipment Performance. Maintains operating temperatures within specified ranges for components like PLCs, VSDs, and power supplies to prevent malfunctions and ensure peak performance.
Extended Equipment Lifespan. Reducing thermal stress on components, prevents premature aging and failure, ultimately lowering maintenance costs.
Improved Environmental Conditions. Controls humidity to prevent condensation and corrosion and of course incorporates filtration to reduce dust and contaminants.
Enhances Energy Efficiency. Maintains optimal operating temperatures to reduce energy consumption and improve overall system efficiency.
Increased Operational Reliability. Minimises the risk of unexpected equipment failures, not to mention ensuring continuous operation and reducing costly downtime.
Enhanced Safety. Reduces the risk of fire by controlling temperatures, especially in environments with flammable materials.
Texa Solutions for Control Panel Cooling
The Texa range of thermal management air conditioning units and ventilation fans is specifically designed for industrial control and switchgear panels. These surface-mounted door air conditioners are easy to install and effectively cool electrical cabinets to prevent equipment failure from overheating. Other models include:
NXT Door or wall-mount air conditioners offer maximum flexibility of installation combined with excellent aesthetic integration. They make NXT the Texa industries solution which meets the needs of even the most demanding users.
FLY Door or wall-mount air conditioners use a revolutionary installation system combined with an attractive design with significantly reduced depth. They make FLY air conditioners perfect for any automation panels
EGO Door or wall-mount air conditioners are high reliability where reduced maintenance is needed. They encompass a wide range of power outputs to meet the demand for widely varying air conditioning requirements.
DEK Roof-mount air conditioners offer a compact size and robust design, combined with the best condensate management on the market. It makes the DEK series the ideal solution for cabinet roof installation.
NOX Wall-mount air conditioners are Texa’s solution for outdoor installations. A coupling system to the electrical cabinet also guarantees maximum protection even under the most demanding environmental conditions.
Other products for example include extract and circulation fans, filters, anti-condensation devices and are featured in our comprehensive catalogue. If you can’t find what you need, contact us using the form below
