Abstract: A hole seal is provided that includes a plate having a surface configured to face away from an exterior side of an enclosure wall of the enclosure and a peripheral extension extending away from the surface toward the enclosure wall, a stud coupled to and extending away from the plate, a gasket having a first peripheral surface extending obliquely relative to an axis defined by the stud, and a retaining member configured to engage the enclosure wall of the enclosure opposite the gasket. In one example, the stud is configured to receive a fastener to urge the retaining member against the enclosure wall in an installed configuration, with the plate contacting the gasket so that the peripheral extension of the plate aligns flush with the first peripheral surface of the gasket along an exterior profile of the hole seal that faces away from the exterior side of the enclosure wall.

Abstract: A glider tool can be provided for installing a back panel of an enclosure. The glider tool can include a body having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end, the body defining a length that extends from the first end to the second end. The first end of the body can be configured to engage a front frame member of the enclosure, and the second end of the body can be configured to contact the enclosure, when the glider tool is in an installed configuration.

Abstract: A hole seal is provided that can include a plate having a surface configured to face away from an enclosure wall of an enclosure, and a peripheral extension that is angled away from the surface. The hole seal can include a stud coupled to and extending away from the plate, a gasket, a retaining member configured to engage an enclosure wall of an enclosure opposite the gasket, and a fastener. The fastener is configured to threadingly engage the stud and be advanced along the stud to urge the retaining member against the enclosure wall, thereby urging a peripheral extension of the plate into the gasket, via compression of the gasket against an exterior surface of the enclosure wall.

Abstract: A sealing arrangement for an enclosure is provided. The sealing arrangement can include an offset and an open hem. The open hem can have an inner perimeter that defines an opening of the enclosure and an outer perimeter with radiused corners configured to receive a continuous gasket to seal the enclosure.

Abstract: A hole seal is provided that can include a plate having a surface configured to face away from an enclosure wall of an enclosure, and a peripheral extension that is angled away from the surface. The hole seal can include a stud coupled to and extending away from the plate, a gasket, a retaining member configured to engage an enclosure wall of an enclosure opposite the gasket, and a fastener. The fastener is configured to threadingly engage the stud and be advanced along the stud to urge the retaining member against the enclosure wall, thereby urging a peripheral extension of the plate into the gasket, via compression of the gasket against an exterior surface of the enclosure wall.

Abstract: A glider tool can be provided for installing a back panel of an enclosure. The glider tool can include a body having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end, the body defining a length that extends from the first end to the second end. The first end of the body can be configured to engage a front frame member of the enclosure, and the second end of the body can be configured to contact the enclosure, when the glider tool is in an installed configuration.

Abstract: An interlock for an enclosure can include a primary interlock activator that translates a rod assembly upon movement of a primary door of the enclosure and a secondary interlock activator. The secondary interlock activator can be configured to be one of translated or rotated relative to the enclosure, by the rod assembly, to move a latch hook of the secondary interlock activator between engaged and disengaged positions. The secondary interlock activator can be configured to be placed in the engaged position by the translation of the rod assembly, when the primary door is closed, to prevent the secondary door from being opened. The primary interlock activator can be configured to be placed in the disengaged position by the translation of the rod assembly, when the primary door is open, to allow the secondary door to be opened.

Abstract: Hole seals for enclosures that are located in a hazardous locations where flammable gases or vapors may exist and methods for installing hole seals. In an embodiment, a hole seal includes a first retaining plate, a gasket, and a second retaining plate. The hole seal further includes a fastener to tighten the first retaining plate and gasket against the second retaining plate.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for an enclosure. The locking mechanism includes a housing with an outer surface having a first tab fixedly attached to the housing. The housing is adapted to be coupled to a door by pressing the housing through a latch housing of a latching mechanism of the door until the first tab springs out and locks the housing in place in the latch housing. The locking mechanism includes an insert adapted to be positioned through the housing and adapted to be coupled to a flange of the latching mechanism of the door. The insert includes either a handle or a knob. Rotation of the insert rotates the flange to lock the door.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide enclosures for electronic components and methods for manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the enclosure includes first and second sidewalls formed from a single elongated piece of sheet metal. The first sidewall, the second sidewall, a third sidewall, and a fourth sidewall define an interior space of the enclosure. At least one of the first and second sidewalls includes an edge region folded inwardly relative to the interior space to form a mounting channel. The enclosure further includes a backwall coupled with first edges of the sidewalls and a door hingedly coupled with a second edge of at least one of the sidewalls.

Abstract: A latching apparatus includes a rack and pinion drive. A latch bar slide between a latched and unlatched position with ramped latching members mounted on the bar engaging complementary latching members. The latch connects to several types of latch actuators including a button actuator having rotation indicating means. The latch is also configured to connect to a keyed latch actuator and a push-button actuator.