Once you understand the benefits of modular enclosures, you will want to choose them for almost every application. To help you better understand this style of industrial enclosure and overcome common misconceptions, here are some common questions Rittal gets from assemblers and installers.

Can modular enclosures actually support mounted accessories?

Yes! Modular enclosures use a frame-based design for increased rigidity and durability compared with traditional unibody enclosures, which rely on thicker construction material to carry the additional load of mounted accessories like a cooling unit. In addition, because modular enclosures rely on an internal frame system for support, they can be built using a thinner construction material - 14 or 16 gauge sheet steel - that allows for simpler, faster customization like cutouts without the need for specialized tooling.

Even with the thinner material, the frame based design of the Rittal TS 8 still allows for a maximum weight capacity of 3,150