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Material Specifications & Compatibility Chart
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Material Selection Chart

Polycarbonate (PC)	High impact resistance High degree of protection Light weight Good resistance to chemicals Wide temperature range Self-extinguishing Easily machined using standard tools Excellent insulation properties Suitable for outdoor use Also available with clear cover Because of the fiberglass used, achieving the correct color shade may be difficult
Acryl-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS)	Cost effective Light weight Good chemical resistance Easy to machine using standard tools Lower impact resistance than polycarbonate Narrower temperature resistance range than polycarbonate Low UV radiation resistance Not suitable for outdoor use Not self-extinguishing
Aluminum	Lighter than steel High impact resistance Good resistance against solvents Wide temperature resistance range Excellent corrosion resistance Machining may be problematic Expensive
Polyester (Glass-reinforced)	Excellent temperature resistance Excellent impact resistance Good corrosion resistance Good resistance against solvents Suitable for highly demanding industrial environments More expensive than thermoplastic materials Machining problematic Material is not recyclable
Powder Coated Steel	High impact resistance High degree of protection Easy to customize, special dimensions possible Corrosion risk
Stainless Steel (AISI 304)	As AISI 304, Also: Extremely high resistance to corrosion Excellent suitability for off-shore industry Excellent suitability for paper industry More expensive than stainless steel Customizing more difficult than with powder coated steel
Acid-proof Steel (AISI 316)	High impact resistance High degree of protection Excellent corrosion resistance Excellent resistance to UV radiation Suitable for outdoor use, canopy for rain is recommended Suitable for industrial environments Excellent suitability for e.g. the food industry More expensive than powder coated steel Customization more difficult

Protection (IP) Ratings per EN 60529 / DIN VDE 0470-1

International Protection, EN 60529 - Click to Enlarge

IK Marking, EN 50102

Type NEMA Ratings & Approvals

Type NEMA Rating

NEMA Rating	IP-Class	Indoor	Outdoor	In- and Outdoor	Protection against:
NEMA 1	IP 23	x			Falling dirt and moisture
NEMA 2	IP 30	x			Splashing water and dirt
NEMA 3	IP 64		x		Wind carried dust, rain and hail
NEMA 3R	IP 32		x		Rain and hail
NEMA 3S	IP 64		x		As 3, outdoor equipment under ice load
NEMA 4	IP 66			x	As 3, Protection against water spray, ice accumulation
NEMA 4x	IP 66			x	As 4, corrosion resistant
NEMA 6	IP 66 - 68			x	As 6P, ice accumulation, corrosion resistant
NEMA 6P	IP 67 - 68			x	Submersed in water for specific time & depth
NEMA 12, 12K	IP 65	x			Dirt / non-corrosive drops of liquid
NEMA 13	IP 65	x			Same as 12, oils and non corrosive coolant

Approvals

	Polycarbonate and ABS			Hinged PC	Aluminum	Polyester	Steel	Stainless Steel
	Small	Medium	Large
UL	x (only PC)	x (only PC)	x (only PC)	x	x	x
cUL	x (only PC)	x (only PC)	x (only PC)	x	x	x
GOST	x	x	x	x			x	x
German Lloyd	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
RINA	x	x	x