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The Euromas aluminium enclosures have a tongue and On principle, it must be taken into consideration that
groove system; they have a neoprene or foam rubber gas- the various aluminium casting processes result in different
ket that is oil and benzene resistant and provides protec- surface qualities. While diecasting gives a smooth, even
tion classification IP 66. surface, chill casting results in a slightly grainy surface. This
Special seals can be inserted for special requirements. affects special requirements regarding surface quality, e.g.
These are particularly resistant, e.g. to heat and chemicals, for screenprinting, engraving, etc.
or will guarantee greater EMC shielding.
Under the effect of oxygen, aluminium forms a thick, firmly General advice for machining aluminium enclosures
adhering oxyde layer on its surface. This is highly resistant
to corrosion and protects the metal beneath from further Please make sure that all remnants of any coolants or lubri-
oxidation. cants used in machining are removed if plastic parts are to
be attached to aluminium enclosures (e.g. plastic cable
In cases where this natural corrosion protection is not suffi- glands, adapters, plugs, etc.). Coolants and lubricants can
cient, special surface treatments can give greater protection cause plastic parts to become brittle and split. Moreover, it
against corrosion. These include passivating, lacquering, or a should be remembered that when aluminium castings are
combination of passivating and lacquering. The latter is machined, enclosed air bubbles, known as shrinkage holes,
especially suitable if corrosion-proofing against sea water can be revealed.
is needed. The casting process and alloys we use result in very few
shrinkage holes.
When lacquering, an additional priming coat or several
final coats of lacquer will give greater protection.
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The properties of aluminium alloys
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Technical information on aluminium
Table 1. Tolerances of dimensions not related to the shape, lengthwise dimensions (lengths, widths, heights, central
distances, diameters, roundings)
Table 2.
Tolerances of dimensions not related to the shape for thickness (wall thicknesses, ledges, ribs)
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Tolerances for aluminium profiles
acc. to DIN EN 12020-2 (previously DIN 17615, Part 3)
Important: We accept no liability for quoted standards!
Table 1
Tolerances for linear measures
Tolerances for a
ratio of du : smin
Range of up to 40 : 1 over 40 : 1
dimensions and a ratio of
smax : smin
over up to up to 6 : 1 over 6 : 1
– 10 ±0.15
10 15 ±0.20
15 30 ±0.25
30 45 ±0.30
45 60 ±0.40
60 90 ±0.45
90 120 ±0.60
120 150 ±0.70 ±0.80
150 180 ±0.90 ±1.00
180 240 ±1.10 ±1.20
240 300 ±1.40 ±1.50
Table 2 Table 3
Tolerances for the wall thicknesses of full profiles Tolerances for the wall thicknesses of hollow profiles
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