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Workstations and Bacteria – The Medical Keyboard

This entry was published on October 28, 2008 by Richard N Williams

Computer keyboards harbour more germs than toilet seats including the deadly bacteria MRSA, microbiologists tell us and with the increasing use of computers in the health profession there is a worry that an increase in hospital infections could be imminent as keyboards can act as a ‘superhighway’ for bacteria. There is an average of 3,300 […]

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Industrial Computer Enclosures – Common Questions

This entry was published on October 1, 2008 by Richard N Williams

What is an Industrial computer Enclosure? An industrial computer enclosure is put simply a box that protects a housed computer. It does not necessarily take the place of a normal PC enclosure but acts as a containing unit where an entire PC can be installed inside to gain protection from the elements of an industrial […]

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Converting IP Ratings and NEMA codes

This entry was published on September 25, 2008 by Richard N Williams

NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) has established a range of standards for electrical equipment enclosures.  NEMA codes tend to be used by countries outside of Europe, including the USA. NEMA codes use a number to describe the level of protection afforded by electrical equipment enclosures European countries use the European Union IP Rating system from […]

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