extreme temperature Archives - Sierra Cases https://sierracases.com/tag/extreme-temperature/ Rack Mount Cases | Air Conditioned Cases | Shipping Cases | Custom Cases Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:46:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://sierracases.com/wp-content/uploads/favicon.png extreme temperature Archives - Sierra Cases https://sierracases.com/tag/extreme-temperature/ 32 32 Case Color and Internal Temperature https://sierracases.com/case-color-and-internal-temperature/ https://sierracases.com/case-color-and-internal-temperature/#respond Wed, 03 Dec 2014 19:39:54 +0000 https://sc.kenmick.com/?p=5677 Leave a transit case in the sun and the interior can get hot enough to kill electronic components.  Inlets and outlets for convection mitigate the problem if the ambient air is cool enough.  But, they may draw in dust and moisture.  Active cooling - thermoelectric or air conditioner - is an alternative but incurs installation, […]

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]]> https://sierracases.com/case-color-and-internal-temperature/feed/ 0 Choosing the Right Cooling for Your Application https://sierracases.com/choosing-the-right-cooling-for-your-application/ https://sierracases.com/choosing-the-right-cooling-for-your-application/#respond Wed, 27 Aug 2014 17:39:11 +0000 https://sierracases.com/?p=5421 Any time you're buying a case to hold powered-up electrical equipment, cooling should be a top concern. Without it, signals degrade and electronic components are likely to fail. Convective airflow (letting cool air in at the bottom and warm air leave from the top) might be appropriate for low ambient temperature, dust-free conditions. But most […]

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]]> https://sierracases.com/choosing-the-right-cooling-for-your-application/feed/ 0 Extreme Cold -- What to Expect https://sierracases.com/extreme-cold-what-to-expect/ https://sierracases.com/extreme-cold-what-to-expect/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2013 18:16:04 +0000 https://sierracases.com/?p=4704 Thankfully, deserts cool off at night. That relieves the stress on equipment baking under the scorching sun. The reverse is not true in extremely cold regions. Places, such as Siberia, can see the mercury dive below -50°C (-58°F) and not substantially rise for days or even weeks. Such low temperatures play havoc with delicate hardware, […]

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]]> https://sierracases.com/extreme-cold-what-to-expect/feed/ 0 Preparing For the Worst: How Hot Could it Get? https://sierracases.com/preparing-for-the-worst-how-hot-could-it-get/ https://sierracases.com/preparing-for-the-worst-how-hot-could-it-get/#respond Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:22:05 +0000 https://sierracases.com/?p=4689 According to MIL-HDBK-310, “GLOBAL CLIMATIC DATA FOR DEVELOPING MILITARY PRODUCTS”, the highest temperature ever recorded is 58°C (136°F). This was measured in North Africa in 1922. However, in 2012, the World Meteorological Organization found flaws in the measurement method. So, the official record holder is now Furnace Creek Ranch in California with a temperature of […]

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]]> https://sierracases.com/preparing-for-the-worst-how-hot-could-it-get/feed/ 0 10 Exceptional Benefits of Aluminum Cases https://sierracases.com/10-benefits-of-aluminum-cases/ https://sierracases.com/10-benefits-of-aluminum-cases/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:47:56 +0000 https://sierracases.com/?p=823 Aluminum cases are a smart choice for transporting, protecting, and storing sensitive equipment. It’s ideal for applications exposed to extreme temperatures, corrosive environments, and high electromagnetic fields. Why select an aluminum case over a case made of other materials such as plastic or composite? The 10 exceptional benefits of aluminum - listed below - will […]

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