Enclosures

Prolonged exposure to sunlight can discolor and degrade plastic enclosures. The ultraviolet (UV) rays cause a photochemical reaction, breaking down the polymer bonds. This process is known as photodegradation. And don’t just assume this is an outdoor issue. Even enclosures used exclusively indoors can still be susceptible to damage from sunlight. More than 50% of UVA rays can still pass through standard window glass. Even a dependable plastic such as ABS – which is widely used for electronic enclosures – will suffer a series of microcracks, affecting its appearance. The solution is to specify a UV-stable plastic as an alternative material for your enclosures.