7 Design Criteria for Keeping Water Out of an Enclosure     1. Sloped Top – For many food processing facilities, standing water is not welcome. Therefore, the top of the cabinet is sloped ensuring water runs off and does not pool. 2. Rain Gutter – a rain gutter prevents a high pressure water stream from achieving a “direct shot” at the door seal. The rain gutter acts as a deflector for the high pressure water stream when the door is closed. 3. Quality Door Seal – Most of our enclosures use a 1-in wide x 0.25-in thick gasket. This ensures a continuous seal even if door alignment starts to deviate over years of use. The gasket material is blended Neoprene that is mixed with EPDM and SBR. This blend provides a higher temperature rating than pure Neoprene. In addition, the gasket is made of a closed-cell foam that does not absorb water. 4. … Continue reading Seven Design Criteria for Keeping Water Out