Bud Industries Announces Electronics Enclosures Solutions for Alternative Energy Applications

CLEVELAND, July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Bud Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of electronics enclosures, announced a complete suite of enclosure products for OEMs and operators of alternative energy equipment, including solar panels and wind turbines.

"Although design engineers understand electronics, they do not have the same level of experience with electronic enclosures," said Josiah Haas, Director of Sales for Bud Industries. "We work closely with end customers and contract manufacturers of alternative energy systems to come up with the ideal enclosure for each application."

Bud offers a complete range of electronics enclosures including cabinet racks, NEMA boxes, server racks, and plastic boxes that meet the special requirements of alternative energy applications.

Bud's SNB Series enclosures are used to house the electronics that regulate the speed of the turning blades of wind turbines. Because these controls are critical to safety and efficient power generation, the enclosures selected are made of sturdy steel and sealed against moisture (NEMA 4X). Bud made custom cutouts to allow for cable entry and meter readout. For security, the enclosure has a key lock that requires a non-traditional key.

A company that makes solar panels installed across the Southwest also uses an SNB Series enclosure to house controls on its solar panel arrays. Because weight is a concern for roof-mounted solar panels, Bud custom-made the enclosures in a lighter gauge of steel. A different solar-panel OEM uses a Bud AN Series die-cast aluminum enclosure. It offers durability and weight reduction in a more cost effective material than steel.

An alternative power utility uses Bud relay racks outdoors to house controls for power transmission. These 19" racks are made of a non-standard, heavier gauge metal, and they were given a heavy-duty powder coat finish to protect them from weather. Another facility uses low-cost Bud aluminum chassis to house data collection instruments that monitor the DC to AC conversion for its solar conversion systems.

These are among the more than 2,500 products that Bud offers, more than 90 percent of which are available for same-day shipment. In addition, Bud is more willing than some enclosure suppliers to modify and customize enclosures. The company also offers direct design support and an Enclosure Design Tips Handbook for creating optimal design and engineering solutions, available at www.budind.com/48.

To request a free Bud electronics enclosures catalog or additional product information, visit the Bud Web site or contact the Sales Department at:

4605 E. 335th Street

Willoughby, Ohio, 44094

Phone: 440-946-3200

Fax: 440-951-4015

Web: www.budind.com

Email: [email protected]

About Bud Industries, Inc. Founded in 1928, Bud Industries, Inc. is the nation's leading manufacturer of enclosures and related products for the electronics and data industries. The Bud line includes products ranging from small hand-held boxes to large cabinet racks, products made from plastic as well as metal, and standard electronic products as well as those that meet NEMA and seismic requirements. Bud's standard product line of more than 2,500 products is heavily stocked by distribution channels as well as by the company itself, allowing same-day shipment of more than 90 percent of the enclosures sold. Modified standard and custom products are also available, as is complete design support.

Contact: Blair Haas

Bud Industries, Inc.

440-946-3200

E-mail: [email protected]

SOURCE Bud Industries, Inc.