Stahlin PolySlim Wins Control Engineering’s “Product of the Year” Bronze Award in the Safety & Security Category

Stahlin Enclosures, manufacturers of high-performing non-metallic electrical and industrial enclosures, announces that its PolySlim low-profile polycarbonate enclosure has received the bronze award for Control Engineering’s 2024 “Product of the Year” in the Safety & Security category.

“Stahlin has been a leading innovator in the enclosure industry for 60 years,” says Craig Mitchell, President of Stahlin. “We are proud that objective third party experts are recognizing the value of our newest innovations.”

PolySlim low-profile polycarbonate enclosures offer groundbreaking sizes in polycarbonate material. Tailored for OEMs and Installers in the electrical control and wireless communications sectors, these enclosures redefine space efficiency. Perfect for confined areas, exterior building placements, and safeguarding valuable equipment in public spaces, PolySlim enclosures excel with their durability, lightweight design, and visual appeal. Accommodating equipment mounting needs while maintaining a sleek, shallow profile.

PolySlim polycarbonate enclosures are available in seven sizes from 10” x 8” x 3” to 24” x 24” x 6” and can be configured as a hinged/screw cover or a hinged/latched cover. High-impact rated yet lightweight for ease-of-installation, PolySlim enclosures feature a nonmetallic hinge that does not penetrate the inside of the enclosure. Thick, robust, smooth side wall construction eliminates side wall flexing and maximizes fitting mounting space. The low-profile design meets aesthetic requirements when mounting in visible areas on or inside buildings. Molded-in mounting feet with added mounting cross and holes, and added embosses in the back for DIN rail mounting, provide ease-of-installation and reduce costly on-site modification.

Additional benefits of PolySlim include inhibitors that provide effective protection from UV degradation. An ABS Back panel option is available to optimize wireless signal transmission. Latch options include fully non-metallic or stainless steel. Cover options are available in clear or opaque. Larger sizes are compatible with the new, innovative Stahlin SolarShield® HMI Cover.

PolySlim polycarbonate enclosures provide an Operating Temperature Rating of -40°F to +248°F (-40°C to +120°C) and an Outdoor UV Exposure (UL 746C) (f1) rating. Resin has passed tests for UV exposure and water immersion. Additional ratings include cULus Type 1, 3R, 4, 4X, 6P*, 12;UL50, UL50e, UL508A and IEC IP66 and IP68*. It is also compliant with CE, REACH, and RoHS. 

Stahlin Enclosures offers the most extensive selection of non-metallic enclosures available for meeting the needs of diverse industries, delivering time and labor-saving solutions, non-stop innovation, and superior product performance in interior and exterior applications.

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