All of the above place the very highest demands on the installation as the enclosure used not only needs to have a high protection class, but also needs to be resistant against ammonia, high humidity and significant temperature fluctuations.
The demand for high-quality technology within livestock farming has been growing rapidly for some time. Whether it is air conditioning and ventilation technology, electronically controlled feeding systems, monitoring systems, or simply cost-effective lighting - the number of components and systems installed directly in stables is growing rapidly. Energy generation systems, pumps or sprinkler systems that are found on many farms provide additional electronics in exposed locations.
Robust industrial enclosures are generally the right choice in this rough environment – but they are not always sufficient. In order to take into account the specific framework conditions within agriculture, there are, therefore, products tested and certified according to the provisions of the German Agricultural Society (DLG) that also guarantee ammonia resistance, for example.
As an internationally sought-after enclosure expert, Spelsberg has incorporated these stringent demands of the DLG in the requirement specifications of many products and developed enclosures enabling agricultural installations to be made in a particularly functionally reliable and long-lasting manner.
They bear DLG certification, meaning therefore that they were able to withstand an ammonia concentration of 750 ppm, an air temperature of 70 degrees and air humidity of 70 % during the course of the DLG test lasting 1500 hours, and are therefore suitable for use within the agricultural sector.
With the AK Air and the new BEL AIR ventilation element, Spelsberg has also developed ideal components to reduce condensation.
Overview of products that are DLG-certified to date:
Abox-i 6² to 240² junction boxes
Weatherproof and UV-resistant
Plenty of installation space thanks to raised terminals
Different sizes
AK Air small distributor
With AIR ventilation elements to prevent condensation
Suitable for interior spaces and outdoor installation
14 modules per row
High air exchange rate
TK PC empty enclosure
15 basic enclosures with up to 3 different cover heights
Produced from glass-fibre reinforced polycarbonate (TK PC)
With embossed metric breakout openings
TG PC empty enclosure
9 basic enclosures made from polycarbonate in different heights
Time saving thanks to stainless steel quick release fastener
Recess in the lid enables attachment of a patterned film or a membrane keyboard
Details on all of the tests and products can be found in a comprehensive brochure compiled by Spelsberg on this subject. It can be downloaded from the website or ordered.