The automation infrastructure in industrial conditions is undergoing drastic changes. Smart devices with multimodal connectivity and cloud analytics are changing companies' perception of the power and opportunities that data provides. The technology landscape covers a wide range of devices, networks, and deployment topologies.

Fast computers, telecommunications and network equipment, video equipment, industrial equipment for power supply, control and automation, scientific equipment is manufactured mostly for 19-inch rack. Some telecommunications and networking equipment is available in a narrower 10" format (SOHO rack) with the same unit height as a standard 19" rack.

Explosion-proof 19" Ex racks and Explosion-proof  10" Ex racks are fixed devices. Designed for the safe operation of computers, telecommunications and network equipment, video equipment, industrial equipment for power supply, control and automation, scientific equipment in a standard 19-inch (or 10-inch) block design in hazardous areas. Are applied at the enterprises of food, chemical, oil and gas and other industries.

Keeping electronics cool and enclosures pressurized while minimizing potential ignition sources are three critical factors to improve safety in hazardous locations by reducing explosion risk. Enclosure coolers must meet strict standards to minimize the risk caused by flammable concentrations of gases, vapors, or dust in the surrounding air.

Ingress Protection (IP) Ratings: Often have high IP ratings (e.g., IP66, IP68) to protect against dust and water ingress, crucial for maintaining safety and preventing equipment damage in challenging environments.

Thermal Management: Depending on the power dissipation of the housed equipment, these enclosures may incorporate passive thermal radiation, convection, or active cooling systems (which themselves must be explosion-proof).

Cable Glands: Equipped with explosion-proof cable glands for safe entry and sealing of electrical and data cables.

Modularity and Customization: Available in various heights (measured in rack units, U) and depths, and can often be customized with features like swing-out panels for easier maintenance, different door configurations (single or dual access), and mounting options.