How to Choose the Right Sheet Metal Enclosure for Outdoor Use in the US, Germany, Australia & Canada

Pain Point Scenario: The High Cost of Failed Outdoor Protection

Imagine that due to acid rain, the electrical control panels in Texas oil fields corroded after six months. 

Or the automation system of a factory in Berlin may malfunction when dust seeps into fragile electrical enclosures. 

These are not assumptions - when metal sheet shells lack durability in specific areas, they will be expensive realities. 

In mining areas in Australia, salt spray accelerates rusting; In Canada, freeze-thaw cycles can cause cracks in joints. 

What are the consequences for us? The answer is: security risks, downtime, and a 40% replacement cost.

Solution: Shining enclosure designed specifically for extreme environments**Stainless steel casing * * can resist corrosion in areas where painted steel fails. 

For example:-**The enclosure with a protection level of IP66 * * can block dust and high-pressure water jets, 

which provides great protection for German industrial washing areas or Canadian blizzard weather.   

-**The salt spray resistance of 316L stainless steel (containing molybdenum) in coastal areas of Australia is twice that of standard 304 steel.  

 -**OEM Services**

1. Sizes can be customized

2. The holes can be customized

3. Material options: cold-rolled steel plate, 201 or 304 stainless steel, optional galvanized panel 

4. Product thickness options: 0.8mm, 1mm, 1.2~2mm, etc. 

5. Product style can be customized、

6. Customized heat sink or DIN rail installation to accommodate traditional machinery in American factories.   

*Professional tip: Various adaptive locks can be customized to prevent human damage to public electric vehicle charging stations

*Technical specifications: Match the shell according to regional needs

*All of our outdoor metal casings include M6 grounding bolts, polyurethane gaskets, and ± 0.1mm laser cutting accuracy*

**Customer case: True reliability across continents**1. Arizona US solar power plant: replaced 500+electrical metal boxes with powder coated steel enclosures (NEMA 4X). 

Result: Despite high temperatures of 110 ° F and sandstorms, there were no corrosion failures within 3 years.   

2. Stuttgart automotive supplier: Customized 304 stainless steel casing with DIN rail installation, reducing assembly time by 25% compared to plastic casing. Passed VDE EMC testing.   

3. Western Australian mining operator: The 316L casing has passed 1000 hours of salt spray testing, saving maintenance costs of AUD 200000 annually.  

 ---**Frequently Asked Questions: Answering Top Customer Questions**

**Q: Why choose stainless steel instead of aluminum in coastal areas? **  

A: 316L has three times the chloride resistance and is an ideal choice for Australian ports or Canadian de icing areas.   

**Q: Do you support small batch OEM orders? **  

A：yes! At least 10 units (compared to the industry standard of 100 units), and provide free DWG or STEP. File format drawing

**Q: How can I ensure that the US project complies with UL standards? **  

A：All enclosures can apply for UL 50 and NEC Article 408 certification for you.

**Q: Can the casing withstand winter temperatures of -40 ° C? **  

A：yes. Polyurethane gaskets remain flexible and durable, while 304/316L steel prevents brittle fracture.   

---**Your next step: Area protection**

Do not compromise on outdoor electrical safety. **→ Request free shell design guide****→ Request customized samples to be tested according to local climate specifications.   

*All projects include ISO 9001 certified manufacturing and lifelong technical support*

Contact us today, and one of our in-house metal forming experts will be in touch.