Summertime heat can wreak havoc on electrical and electronic components, often leading to unplanned downtime and reduced life of electronic components. The Vortex A/C line of enclosure coolers protects electrical equipment in all types of environments, including hazardous locations.

Inside an electrical enclosure, every 18° F rise in temperature reduces the reliability of the electronic components by 50%. As technology advances, electronics get smaller, leading to more electronic components inside a single electrical enclosure. These tightly packed components help conserve space and allow for more efficient automation but leave very little room for heat dissipation and airflow circulation. This contributes to higher internal enclosure temperatures which can ultimately lead to electronic overheating, control failures and system shutdowns.

To combat system failure, it is crucial that cabinets are equipped with an enclosure cooling system. Vortex Coolers offer distinct advantages for cooling enclosures:

• With no moving parts, there is little to no maintenance. Contrast this with an air conditioner, that requires frequent maintenance.
• The cold air, generated from compressed air, keeps the enclosure slightly pressurized to keep out dirt. Contrast this with a fan that actually pulls dirt into the enclosure.
• Vortex A/C models are thermostatically controlled, to minimize the operating cost.
• They have a very small footprint and install in less than 5 minutes.
• For Hazardous Locations, the HazLoc, ATEX and ProtEX Vortex A/C models use a mechanical thermostat, eliminating the risk of sparks; due to the pressurization of the enclosure, hazardous gases are kept away from the electronic components.

Available in NEMA 12 and 4/4X, as well as the hazardous location models, there is a Vortex A/C for most applications. And if tight temperature control is required, the Electric Vortex A/C will maintain the internal temperature of the cabinet within ±2° F.