OKW unveils its first enclosure for corner mounting

By Gina Roos, editor-in-chief

OKW has released its first plastic electronic enclosure line that is designed for mounting in room corners. The SMART-CONTROL line can be mounted on ceilings and walls using a suspension element, or placed on a table-top using the desktop stand.

The wedge-shaped SMART-CONTROL enclosure line is available in two versions: one with a convex front and the other with a recessed operating area for a membrane keypad. No fixing screws are visible from the front and all the stainless steel tamper-proof Torx screws are at the rear. The PCB mounting pillars are molded in the top and bottom sections.

The enclosure should be mounted as close to the ceiling as possible, recommends OKW. The high position is well suited for wide-area room monitoring, while saving space and protecting the equipment from damage or tampering. Applications including security and monitoring, environmental technology, IoT/IIoT, gateways, measurement and control, sensors, control electronics, medical and laboratory technology.

The SMART-CONTROL line is available in two sizes: S (5.59 x 3.19 x 1.81 in.) and M (6.81 x 3.98 x 2.32 in.). The enclosures are molded from UV stable ASA+PC-FR (UL 94 V-0). The standard color is off-white (RAL 9002). Custom colors are available. Prices start at $22.

Several options and accessories are offered, including IP 55 seals, a wall-suspension element (for 90° inside corners or flat surfaces), an ergonomic desktop stand (viewing angle 45°), Torx T8 self-tapping screws, and a Torx T8 screwdriver. Customization is available for several options, including CNC machining, lacquering, printing or laser marking of legends and logos, decor foils, RFI/EMI shielding, installation, and assembly.