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October 4, 2023

October 4, 2023

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When to Use NEMA Type 4-4X Panel Coolers for Cabinets

Understanding NEMA Type 4-4X Panel Coolers for Cabinet Enclosures and the right time to utilize them. NEMA Type 4 enclosures, equivalent to IP 66 in Europe, resist water sprays and are dust-proof. The 4X version also resists corrosion. […]

April 18, 2022

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ENCLOSURE COOLING METHODS TO PREVENT FACTORY SHUT-DOWN

In modern industrial plants, electronic equipment is used for motor control, and most of not all machines are controlled by PLC’s. The high heat dissipation from electronic equipment exposes control systems to elevated temperatures that make them susceptible […]

March 3, 2022

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Applications Where Cabinet Enclosure Coolers Are Needed for Variable Frequency Drives

Thyristors and other solid state devices in variable frequency drives generate a large amount of heat up to as much as 6% in some cases, the average for most about 4.5% of rated horsepower. The amount of heat […]

November 2, 2021

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Importance of Compliance for Cooling Electrical Enclosures Especially as they Apply to Vortex Coolers.

Air conditioners of various types utilized in the USA or Canada are required to meet certain safety standards with similar requirements in most other parts of the world. This is extremely important for industrial applications where they are used […]

July 27, 2021

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Importance of a Reliable Cooling System for Electrical and Electronic Enclosures and Panels

When costly electrical and electronic equipment that maintains the operation of a factory go down, production stops. Critical servers and security systems that drive production is of primary importance in a manufacturing operation not only for production but […]

July 13, 2021

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Seven Ways to make your Compressed Air Blow off and Cooling More Efficient

Seven Ways to make your Compressed Air Blow off and Cooling More Efficient The majority of compressed air is used for blow off and cooling despite the push for alternate technologies like blowers simply because it is still […]

October 11, 2019

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Split Your Cold Vortex Tube Air Stream to Cool Multiple Spots

Vortex tubes are ideal for spot cooling and enclosure cooling. Typically one vortex tube is used for one “spot” and for “one” enclosure. But there are some situations where one vortex tube can be split into multiple “spots” […]

July 26, 2019

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Choosing The Best Spot Cooler for my Application

Choosing the best Spot Cooler What are Spot coolers and their Importance? Spot coolers are self-contained air conditioning systems that have all the components of larger air conditioning systems but are compact and easy to move. Spot cooling […]

July 11, 2019

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Is Connecting Vortex Tube Output to Another Compressed Air Accessory Possible?

Vortex tubes are devices that take compressed air and spins it inside the unit creating a spinning air flow in one direction and spins the air flow back in the opposite direction within the first spinning air flow. […]

June 28, 2019

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How was the first Vortex tube Created?

How was the first Vortex tube Created? What is a Vortex tube? The Vortex tube is a mechanical device that separates compressed gas into two extreme temperature air currents. It was initially named the Ranque-Hilsch Vortex tube, after the names of […]

May 7, 2019

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How to Prolong the Life and Get Superior Performance from Compressed Air Accessories

Nex Flow compressed air accessories can complement and enhance your compressed air systems. Awareness of the best accessories (based on application) can save energy, extend the lifespan of equipment, and provide a safe environment for workers when using […]

April 3, 2019

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Everything about Bypass System for Control Panels

Everything about Bypass System for Control Panels The Nex Flow Panel Cooler is a vortex tube operated air conditioning system used to cool electrical and electronic control cabinets. They have many advantages such as simplicity in installation, near […]

June 25, 2018

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When Do Vortex Tube Operated Panel Coolers Make Sense

Vortex Tube Operated Panel Coolers The biggest criticism against vortex tube-operated air conditioners for control panels is their use of compressed air. Still, in certain situations, it just makes sense to use them depending on the importance of […]

June 13, 2018

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Are the Materials of a Vortex Cooler Important? They Sure Are!

Vortex Tube operated cabinet enclosure coolers such as the Nex Flow Frigix-X Panel Coolers operate utilizing compressed air wherein one end gets hot, and the other end gets cold. They find applications in particularly dirty environments and hot […]

June 10, 2018

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Things To Consider – Cooling Control Panels

When choosing the means to cool control panels or any electrical and electronic enclosure, you need to consider the control panel rating and factory environment before selecting the best method. Nex Flow Air Products Corp. manufacturers and markets […]

June 1, 2018

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NEMA and IP Classifications Equivalency – A Chart to Guide You.

NEMA and IP Classifications Equivalency l and electronic enclosures while Europe and many other countries utilize IP classifications. This often causes some confusion. We found a great chart from Siemon that do IT infrastructure solutions what has a […]

March 19, 2018

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Galvanic corrosion and materials used in air knives, amplifiers and vortex tube technology

Galvanic corrosion and materials Galvanic corrosion occurs when two dissimilar metals come into contact. It is also necessary for there to be moisture, but it is rare to find an environment without moisture. I still remember visiting a […]