06/17/2026
Not all enclosure ratings are created equal.
As more industrial companies deploy servers and network equipment directly on the factory floor, protecting critical hardware from dust, heat, and humidity has become essential to maintaining uptime.
The challenge? Many facilities end up over-specifying NEMA 4 enclosures when a NEMA 12 solution is actually the better fit for indoor industrial environments.
In our latest blog, we break down:
✔️ The real cost of environmental contamination on electronics
✔️ Key differences between NEMA 12 and NEMA 4 enclosures
✔️ Why thermal management matters as much as dust protection
✔️ How the DustShield DS 700 Series helps create a cleaner, cooler environment for mission-critical equipment
Before you invest in a NEMA enclosure, see which rating best fits your environment: https://bit.ly/4xeALxH
Choosing between a NEMA 4 enclosure and NEMA 12 enclosure? Compare NEMA ratings, costs, and cooling to find the right network rack enclosure.