Support Arm configurator tool from Rittal

To accommodate different viewing angles of your machine the support arm systems from Rittal ensure optimum interaction between monitoring and operating. Various different systems are used depending on the system configuration, jib length and enclosure weight.

This configurator from Rittal determines the perfect support arm system for your application and is a helpful tool to use when designing your machine.

If you would like further information on Rittal support arms or wish to discuss your machine requirements with one of our specialists please contact us at info@routeco.com

Seven considerations for efficient enclosures from Rittal

Keeping your industrial enclosure cool is important in order to protect your technology.

Make your control cabinets and electronic enclosures last longer and more energy efficient by following these top tips from Rittal.

1. Make sure the devices and electrical components are installed in the enclosure in accordance with the manufacturer instructions. Remember to take storage space for documents and circuit diagrams into account too.

2. When arranging the components in the enclosure, verify that the cooling air flows from top to bottom. You can ensure this in the planning stages by properly routing the air flow away from the electronic components. When roof-mounted units are used, particular attention needs to be paid to the air flow from blowers built into electrical components. The use of air duct systems is advisable in the case of roof-mounted cooling units.

3. There should be sufficient space for air to flow between the parts and electrical components.

4. Air intake openings of climate control components must not be obstructed by electrical devices equipment or cable ducts. With all climate control solutions, the cold air should always be routed close to drive units. This is where the greatest heat losses occur. This arrangement ensures that the cold supply air from the climate control solution optimally cools the drive units without losses.

5. Internal temperatures of the enclosure should always be set to +35◦C. There is no technical justification for setting the temperature any lower. If the temperature inside the enclosure is any lower, condensation will be significantly increased.

6. Institute a systematic cleaning cycle. As most climate control components are used in industrial environments external filters of the climate control must be maintained to ensure long-lasting operation.

7. Ensure the correct filters are used for the industry application.

Rittal have produced a complete handbook on keeping your enclosure cool which you can download here.

Ensuring sufficient planning and having maintenance guidelines in place will make your enclosures more efficient. 

For more information please email info@routeco.com

Routeco on YouTube

We were busy in 2015 filming and making videos to help you understand what we do and how we can help you!

Why don’t you take a few minutes to watch a few of our videos? If you want any further information about any of the content featured please email us on info@routeco.com or call 0370 607 100.

Welcome to Routeco – Learn more about who we are, what we do and meet some of our leadership team

Routeco Technical Specialist Rob Stebbings introduces the range of Hardy Process Solutions products

 Weidmuller’s Demonstration Vehicle visits Routeco Bristol branch

iTRAK –See the new Rockwell Automation iTRAK system in action

We also had a number of events at our head office in Milton Keynes:

Rockwell Automation’s Safety Seminar and demonstration vehicle

 Rittal Demonstration vehicle

 Rockwell Automation’s Motion Control technical workshop

Rittal's demo bus stops in at Routeco

On Friday 9^th October, Rittal’s demonstration bus visited Routeco Milton Keynes. It was a beautiful autumnal morning, and gave people the opportunity to tour the bus as Rittal showcased their range of latest products including the new Blue e+ cooling unit, floor standing enclosures and IT infrastructure.

You can watch the video, in this blog, of the visit and hear more from Herbie Bentley, Rittal’s Area Sales Manager. If you want to learn more about Rittal please email info@routeco.com. To make sure you stay up to date with events at Routeco make sure you subscribe to our blog, LinkedIn and Twitter pages. 

Join Rittal for the exclusive launch of the new standard in energy efficient cooling

There are still a few places available to join Rittal as they introduce the world’s first Blue e+ Principle cooling unit across the UK in October 2015.

With its innovative hybrid technology, the new Blue e+ delivers Efficiency, Versatility, Safety & User Friendliness that can provide energy savings of up to 75%. Blue e+ is simply the world’s most economical cooling unit so come along to one of the exclusive launch events and see the technology for yourself!

Location and dates:

The National Railway Museum - York, 12th October 2015 
The National Railway Museum has an award winning world class collection of Britain’s record breaking locomotive heritage.

• The National Railway Museum, Leeman Rd, York. YO26 4XJ
• Arrival from 10.30am
• Presentation to commence at 11.00am  
• Lunch & entry to the Railway Museum is included for all  

The Concorde Experience - Manchester, 14th October 2015 
At the home of the revolutionary engineering marvel Concorde, you will have the chance to board and tour Concorde.

• The Concorde Tour, The Runway Visitor Park, Sunbank Lane, Altrincham, WA15 8XQ 
• Arrival from 10.30
• The morning presentation to commence at 11.00am  
• Afternoon presentation to commence at 1.30pm
• Lunch & entry to the Concorde Experience is included for all

Places at these events are strictly limited and you will be allocated on a first come, first served registration basis.

For more information and to confirm your attendance please email Rittal.Seminar@routeco.com

Join Rittal for the exclusive launch of the new standard in energy efficient cooling

Rittal will proudly introduce the world’s first Blue e+ Principle cooling unit at a series of locations across the UK in October 2015. With its innovative hybrid technology, the new Blue e+ delivers Efficiency, Versatility, Safety & User Friendliness that can provide energy savings of up to 75%. Blue e+ is simply the world’s most economical cooling unit so come along to one of the exclusive launch events and see the technology for yourself!                 

       

Location and dates:

> The Crystal, Royal Victoria Docks, London - Tuesday 6th October 2015

Home to the world's largest permanent exhibition on the future of cities and one of the world's most sustainable buildings / events venues. Lunch and entry to the Crystal exhibition is included.

> The National Railway Museum, York - Monday 12th October 2015                                This venue has an award winning world class collection of Britain's record breaking locomotive heritage. Lunch and entry to the Railway museum is included. 

> Jaguar Land Rover, Solihull, West Midlands - Tuesday 13th October 2015

You will have the opportunity to take a comprehensive factory tour to see the recently launched Jaguar XE being built. Lunch and entry to the Jaguar Experience tour is included.

> The Concorde Experience,  Manchester - Wednesday 14th October 2015

At the home of the revolutionary engineering marvel Concorde, you will have the chance to board and tour this iconic airplane. Lunch and entry to the Concorde experience included.

             

Places at these events are strictly limited and you will be allocated on a first come, first served registration basis.

  

For more information and to confirm your attendance please email Rittal.Seminar@routeco.com 

Is your equipment too hot?

Climate control is an important factor in all environments, and it has been reported 57% of electrical equipment fail as a result of being either too hot or too cold. The risk of breakdown increases significantly without climate control and the cost of equipment failure can be huge. 

Electrical equipment produces heat, which increases the temperature inside the enclosure, which, in turn, reduces the service life of components. The correctly selected enclosure climate control can prevent almost 80% of electrical equipment failures, addressing dust ingress and condensation as well as high temperature. 

To see our vast range of cooling products and check price and availability, please visit our website.

*Please note not all products may be available to purchase online, please email info@routeco.com or call 0370 607 1000 for product enquiries. 

For more information on the climate control range, click on a product information leaflet below:

Air/Air Heat Exchangers

Air/Water Heat Exchangers

Chillers

TopTherm Blue e Cooling Units

TopTherm Fan and Filter Units

Service Agreements

What do your fan and filter units tell you?

The new EC speed control unit for fan and filter units is now available from Rittal.

The new unit could help you benefit from a 60% energy saving compared to previous models and it will also ensure that your cooling solution is maximising its efficiency and protecting critical equipment from high temperatures.

The EC speed control unit manages the speed and accepts an output signal from up to four EC fan and filter units, also monitoring whether they are turning, and raising an alarm if they aren’t.

Benefits of using the EC speed control unit in conjunction with EC fan and filter units include:

• Demand based cooling
• Improved temperature stability
• Remote monitoring allowing immediate reaction to loss of cooling
• Reduced energy consumption and maintenance costs
• Extended service life
• Reduced noise level

For more information please contact us at info@routeco.com or visit our website at www.routeco.com

Choosing the right enclosure with Rittal

There are a number of important decisions to make before choosing the right enclosure. Understanding a wide variety of issues from design to material selection to power and thermal management need to be considered.

Rittal is the world’s leading supplier of innovative enclosure technology – they work to meet high standards of security, ergonomics energy and cost efficiency.

Rittal created a market breakthrough of standardising enclosures and by using models with set dimensions which are produced cost effectively, Rittal can offer price benefits with exemplary delivery capabilities.

Click here for a handbook produced by Rittal. The handbook will guide you through the advantages explanation of principles, and application tips that make Rittal enclosures a smart choice.

• Learn about the sizes, standards and materials of Rittal enclosures for industries from Oil & Gas to Food & Beverage
• Discover the wide range of benefits inherent in modular enclosure systems
• Get current info on the selection of operating equipment such as cables, bars, fuses, motors and more for use in Rittal enclosures

Our Routeco experts will be able to explain to you the full details of the products their benefits to you.

For more information please contact us at info@routeco.com or visit our website at www.routeco.com

Protecting your electronics with Rittal enclosures

The main function of an enclosure is to protect electronic components and devices from aggressive media such as humidity, water, oil- contaminated ambient air, corrosive vapours and dust. 

In addition, heat is also troublesome for components in enclosures. If components are exposed to heat more than 10 Kelvins relative to the maximum permitted operating temperature, this can half the service life of components and the failure rate is doubled. 

Failure to provide protection will mean electronic components will inevitably fail and eventually lead to the shutdown of entire production systems. This can generate huge costs: from repairing the parts to the loss of earnings while production stops. 

With this in mind, Rittal have bundled their innovative enclosure, power distribution, climate control and IT infrastructure products together into a single system platform. Rittal’s Therm software and Therm App makes calculating the control requirements of individual enclosure assemblies easy.

As a system provider, Rittal is the world’s top system supplier of exceptionally effective, yet energy efficient and environmentally friendly climate control solutions, precisely tailored to your individual requirements. 

If you would like to find out more, Rittal have produced an enclosure cooling handbook which is available here. This includes chapters on the following: 
• Fundamental principles
• Active heat dissipation 
• Tips for project planning and operation 
• What is machine and process cooling?

For more information please contact us at info@routeco.com or visit our website at www.routeco.com