Protect Computers with Quality Enclosures

Manufacturers and warehouses often rely on computers for a variety of day-to-day tasks.

For some, it’s inventory management. Others use them for automation and computer process control to optimize production on the manufacturing line. And of course, most organizations with an internal network have server-class computers to support them.

Regardless the use, computers are just as susceptible to airborne particulates, impacts, spills and other environmental hazards as other electronic equipment. This is even more true for those organizations who keep their computers in the warehouse or near the production line–spaces that are generally dirty and full of electronics-killing hazards.

DustShield® can help protect those machines from hazards with quality enclosures, all while prolonging the machine’s life and your organization’s efficiency. Read on to learn more.

Protective Enclosures

Computers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so DustShield offers a variety of quality enclosures to fit virtually any specifications. Laptops, miniPCs, microPCs, desktops, controllers and server-class computers-we can protect them all.

In virtually any organization, computers face a variety of hazards. There are airborne insulative and conductive particulates that can get into the machine and harm it. Insulative particles can cause the computer to overheat and conductive particulates can cause it to short out. Spills, including everything from water to soda to oil to chemicals, are also a big issue. Lastly, impacts from falling tools, lumber and heavy boxes can destroy a computer quickly.

In addition, computers pose a hazard to the organization by providing cybercriminals a means to illegally access the company’s network and launch a cyberattack.

A DustShield enclosure can and will protect against all of these.

To prevent particulate incursion, every DustShield enclosure comes standard with a positive fan filtration system. The fan pulls air into the enclosure through a filter that stop particulates as small as .1 micron. The clean, cooler air will be used by the computer to cool the machine, while the warmer air will be expelled via the cable ports. This ensures the computer has a fresh supply of cool, clean air at all times.

In regard to spills, DustShield enclosures provide complete cover for the computer. Anything spilled on the cover will just sit on the top or run off. Either way, it will be easier to clean up than if the liquid ran inside the computer, and this prevents shorts.

ABS plastic, the main material used in every DustShield enclosure, is extremely impact resistant. Falling objects won’t scratch, crack or mar the ABS enclosure. This helps ensure that the computer inside also remains unharmed in the instance of a tool or lumber falling onto the enclosure. For a number of DustShield clients, especially those in the lumber processing industry, this is one of the main benefits of our quality enclosures.

In regard to cybersecurity, computers that connect to the company’s internal network provide a way for cybercriminals to hack in. This can be done via numerous avenues, including by installing malware from a USB drive or by accessing a harmful website, among others. Because DustShield enclosures are custom built to an organization’s particular needs, our team can design them in a way that blocks USB ports and/or locks to prevent unauthorized access. Some organizations also bar energy theft, when employees charge personal devices, e.g., phones, using a corporate connection. A DustShield enclosure can also help prevent that.

Key Upgrades

DustShield computer enclosures all come with a fan filtration system to mitigate particulate intrusion. We also offer a range of upgrade options that can ensure the enclosure fits your organization’s specific needs.

One of the most popular options is upgraded ingress protection. With this, the DustShield enclosure will include an acrylic/ABS filter guard that will mitigate the chance of splashing liquids and falling debris getting sucked into the filter. For extra protection, DustShield can include grommets that will complete seal up cable ports as well.

Another popular option is a lock, which will prevent unauthorized access to the computer when it’s in the enclosure.

Other popular options include climate control systems for those whose computer will be in extremely hot or cold conditions and wall-mounting brackets.

DustShield Quality Enclosures

DustShield enclosure solutions can help you protect your organization’s computers from particulates, spills and impacts, while also enhancing your cybersecurity. To learn more, request a free consultation now.