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Size is normally the first and the most dominant criterion when looking for the right enclosure for a specific application. Enclosure performance, i e material performance, is usually the second property consider- ed.The following list of benefits and drawbacks indicates the basic differences between the various FIBOX enclosure materials.
Comparison of materials
The following table gives a general idea of the properties of the various materials. For more detailed information on material performance in your specific application environment please consult your local FIBOX representative.
**** = Excellent
* = Poor
1) Polyester powder coated AISi cast aluminium
2) Glass fibre reinforced
Property | PC | ABS | GRP | AL1) | PA62) | NORYL | PS |
Outdoor use |
**** | *** | ***** | **** | **** | * | * |
Indoor use |
***** | ***** | ***** | ***** | ***** | ***** | ***** |
Cost |
*** | ***** | * | * | ** | *** | ***** |
Light weight |
***** | ***** | *** | * | ***** | ***** | ***** |
High rigidity |
*** | * | **** | ***** | *** | *** | * |
Impact resistance |
***** | *** | **** | **** | *** | *** | * |
Chemical |
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Salt water environments |
***** | ** | ***** | ****1) | ***** | ***** | ** |
Neutral salts |
***** | ***** | ****1) | **** | ***** | **** | |
Acids, low concentrations |
***** | **** | ***** | ** | **** | **** | **** |
Acids, high concentrations |
*** | * | *** | * | * | **** | * |
Alkalis, low concentrations |
*** | ***** | **** | * | ** | **** | ***** |
Alkalis, high concentrations |
* | **** | **** | * | * | *** | **** |
Petroleum |
*** | * | ***** | ***** | **** | * | * |
Hydraulic oil |
***** | ***** | ***** | ***** | ***** | ***** | |
Alcohols |
**** | *** | **** | ***** | **** | *** | |
Solvents |
* | * | ***** | ***** | * | ||
Cooling fluids |
*** | ***** | ***** | *** | ***** | ||
Data subject to change without notice.