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News Release from: Aerco | Subject: IP67 and IP68-rated products
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 15 May 2003
Component range keeps out the weather
Aerco has put together an extensive portfolio of products that are waterproof up to IP68 and are able to withstand the vagaries of the weather, morning dew, salt water spray and condensation.
Aerco has put together an extensive portfolio of products that are waterproof up to IP68 and are able to withstand the vagaries of the weather, morning dew, salt water spray and condensation as found in applications such as telecommunication substations, roadside cabinets, marine equipment and industrial plant Products include IMC connectors from Deutsch that are moisture resistant and environmentally sealed in the mated condition with special boots and adapters and rugged circular connectors from Schaltbau that are rated to IP67 and are designed specifically for industrial applications in harsh ambient conditions
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 8 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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