
Hygienic electrical enclosures
Simplify sanitary processes and prevent contamination
Electrical enclosures for sanitary food & beverage processes
Protect critical electrical equipment during wash-down cleaning procedures to prevent product contamination
nVent HOFFMAN’s hygienic design enclosures are designed for customers in Food & Beverage applications as well as operations in other sanitary environments. A vital aspect of these environments is to clean and sanitize the plant and equipment for products to be free of microbiological, chemical, foreign particles, and cross-contamination. Equipment with non-sanitary designs are difficult to clean. The hygienic design of nVent HOFFMAN enclosures and accessories makes carrying out these jobs faster and easier.
- Enclosures that simplify sanitary wash-down cleaning procedures
- Gaskets with proper sealing paired with hygienic enclosure design to prevent water ingress to prevent harboring of bacteria
- Climate controls that protect against condensation while maintaining internal electrical components longer
- Wide-range of hygienic enclosures – IP66, IP69 and IP69K ingress protection – to meet the smallest and toughest challenges
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Concept sloped top
For indoor or outdoor applications that require a sloped top and corrosion protection from chemicals and water. Concept Enclosures feature streamlined styling with an attractive stroked finish and flush, stainless steel quarter-turn latches for secure closure. Ideally suited to protect equipment in minimal washdown applications. Available in sloped top, single door, window door and disconnect enclosure models.
- Protection Rating: NEMA Type 4; NEMA Type 4X; IP66
- Material: Stainless Steel 304
- Color: Unpainted
- Finish: Brushed #4
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WaterShed disconnect enclosure
Specifically designed for use in sanitary washdown production environments, particularly food and beverage manufacturing. HOFFMAN WaterShed Enclosures feature a sloped top, sloped door edges, bullet-style hinges and additional unique features that facilitate washdown runoff. Ideally suited to protect equipment in sanitary washdown applications. Available in wall-mount, free-stand and disconnect enclosure models.
- Protection Rating: NEMA Type 12; NEMA Type 4; NEMA Type 4X; IP66, NSF
- Material: Stainless Steel 304
- Color: Unpainted
- Finish: Brushed #4
- Thickness: 14 ga
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HyShed hinge cover enclosure
Engineered specially to withstand high pressure, high temperature sanitary washdown cleaning procedures, particularly in Food and Beverage applications that have direct and indirect food contact. The HyShed Hinge Cover enclosures feature a 15-degree sloped top to prevent fluids or particulates from pooling and maximize back panel space, an easily replaceable FDA-grade silicone gasket that helps resist bacteria growth and chemical absorption while simplifying maintenance, and a streamlined hygienic design that helps wipe out bacteria harboring catchpoints. Ideally suited to protect equipment in clean-in-place and harsh sanitary washdown applications. Available in screw cover and hinge cover models.
- Protection Rating: NEMA Type 12; NEMA Type 4; NEMA Type 4X; IP66; IP69; IP69K, NSF
- Material: Stainless Steel 304
- Color: Unpainted
- Finish: #4 Dairy
- Thickness: 14 ga
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