About IP Enclosures
Electrical Enclosure Engineering for Harsh Industrial Environments
IP Enclosures is an Australian electrical enclosure brand specialising in the design and supply of electrical enclosures, electrical cabinets, field cabinets, 19″ data racks and thermal management solutions for industrial, infrastructure and harsh-environment applications.
IP Enclosures combines Australian product development and technical support with precision manufacturing and specialist international partners to provide enclosure solutions throughout Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and international markets.
Our focus is simple: Protection in the toughest conditions.
From industrial automation and water infrastructure to transport, telecommunications, energy, mining and food processing, IP Enclosures products are designed to protect critical electrical and electronic equipment from dust, water, corrosion, heat, impact and demanding environmental conditions.
Designed, Tested and Engineered for Performance
IP Enclosures products are designed in Australia and precision manufactured using established international manufacturing facilities, including production in Europe.
Key enclosure ranges are independently tested by accredited laboratories to applicable international standards, including:
- IEC/EN 62208 for empty enclosures for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies
- IEC/EN 61439 requirements applicable to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies
- IEC/EN/AS 60529 for ingress protection
- Protection ratings up to IP66 and IP69K, depending on the product range
- Impact protection up to IK10
- CE, UKCA and RoHS conformity across applicable ranges
- UL Listed products within selected ranges
Technical documentation, certificates, drawings, CAD files and product data are available to assist engineers, switchboard builders, system integrators, contractors and consultants with product selection and specification.
Our approach extends beyond enclosure construction. We work extensively with enclosure thermal management, corrosion protection, material selection, ingress protection, outdoor installations and application-specific enclosure design.
Engineering Knowledge Based on Testing and Application Experience
IP Enclosures invests in product testing and practical engineering evaluation to better understand how electrical enclosures perform in real operating environments.
Our technical work includes comparative enclosure heat testing, solar-load and sun-shield testing, thermal management evaluation, ingress-protection testing and the development of enclosure systems for specialised industrial applications.
This technical information is made available through our engineering resources, test data, product documentation and application guides to help customers make informed enclosure-selection decisions.
Our capabilities include:
- Electrical enclosure selection and specification
- Steel, stainless steel and aluminium enclosure systems
- Outdoor and harsh-environment enclosure design
- Enclosure cooling, ventilation and thermal management
- IP66 and IP69K protection
- Corrosion-resistant enclosure solutions
- Custom electrical enclosure development
- Field and roadside cabinets
- Hygienic enclosures for food and beverage applications
- 19″ data and communications racks
Australian Engineering with International Capability
IP Enclosures is headquartered in Australia, with sales and distribution capability supporting customers across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and international markets.
Our Australian operations provide product management, application support, stockholding and customer service, supported by international manufacturing and specialist technology partners.
This combination allows us to develop products specifically for Australian conditions while also supporting projects requiring international standards, supply and technical coordination.
Proven Across Industry and Infrastructure
IP Enclosures products are used across a wide range of industrial and infrastructure applications where equipment protection, reliability and compliance are important.
Markets we support include:
Electrical, Automation & Control
Electrical switchboards, control panels, PLC systems, motor control, instrumentation and industrial automation applications.
Water & Utilities
Water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, telemetry systems, irrigation, energy distribution and other public infrastructure.
Transport & Intelligent Transport Systems
Roadside infrastructure, traffic management, communications, rail, aviation and intelligent transport system applications.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Manufacturing plants, processing facilities, machinery, production equipment and automation systems exposed to dust, moisture and demanding operating conditions.
Mining, Energy, Oil & Gas
Electrical, instrumentation and control equipment operating in remote, corrosive, dusty and high-temperature environments.
Telecommunications & Data
19″ racks, communications equipment, networking infrastructure, telemetry and outdoor telecommunications cabinets.
Food, Beverage & Pharmaceutical
Stainless steel and hygienic IP69K enclosure systems designed for washdown and sanitation-intensive environments.
Marine & Coastal
316L stainless steel and corrosion-resistant enclosure solutions for coastal, marine and chloride-rich environments.
Scientific, Research, Aerospace & Defence
Enclosures for research, testing, instrumentation, telemetry and specialised technical applications requiring reliable environmental protection.
Environmental Monitoring & Agriculture
Outdoor enclosures for sensors, monitoring equipment, irrigation systems, pumps, telemetry and remote automation.
Real Engineering Applications
IP Enclosures has developed and supplied enclosure solutions for major industrial, infrastructure, research and technology projects in Australia and internationally.
Examples include custom enclosure systems for energy-storage applications, telecommunications infrastructure, battery research, transport systems, industrial automation and advanced engineering projects.
Our project experience includes work associated with organisations such as CSIRO, NBN Co, major Australian utilities, transport authorities, industrial manufacturers, engineering companies and international technology organisations.
Our Customers
IP Enclosures products have been supplied to organisations across industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, transport, research, telecommunications and technology sectors.
Customers and end users have included organisations such as ABB, AGL, Airbus, BAE Systems, BHP, Boeing, Bosch Rexroth, CSIRO, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Sydney Water, Telstra, Tesla, Thales, Rio Tinto, Queensland Rail, NBN Co, Honeywell, Rockwell Automation and many others.
The use of IP Enclosures products within these organisations may relate to individual projects, sites, contractors, integrators or applications and does not necessarily imply organisation-wide endorsement or standardisation.
Our Solution Partners
We work with specialist international manufacturers to complement the IP Enclosures range and provide broader enclosure and cable-management solutions.
FIBOX – Finland
FIBOX provides high-quality polycarbonate and other non-metallic electrical enclosure systems for demanding industrial applications.
ALMATEC – Switzerland
ALMATEC specialises in double-wall aluminium cabinet systems designed for outdoor, telecommunications and infrastructure applications.
ICOTEK – Germany
ICOTEK develops specialist cable-entry, cable-management and EMC solutions for electrical and electronic equipment.
Working with specialist international partners allows us to combine IP Enclosures products with complementary technologies where an application requires a broader engineered solution.
Technical Resources
Our website includes technical information developed to assist engineers and customers in selecting and applying electrical enclosures, including:
- Electrical enclosure selection guides
- IP rating information
- AS/NZS 61439 guidance
- Electrical enclosure thermal calculations
- Comparative enclosure heat-test data
- Climate-control and thermal-management guidance
- Stainless steel material and corrosion information
- Powder-coating information
- Product certificates and test documentation
- CAD drawings and technical data
IP Enclosures – Protection in the Toughest Conditions™
Our objective is to provide reliable, technically sound electrical enclosure solutions backed by engineering knowledge, independent testing, practical application experience and responsive customer support.
Whether the requirement is a standard IP66 wall-mounted enclosure, a 316L stainless steel cabinet, an outdoor field cabinet, an IP69K hygienic enclosure or a custom-engineered enclosure system, IP Enclosures works with customers to protect critical equipment in demanding environments.