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Computers are now as essential a part of production lines as they are in office environments. A computer running a production line will save money, increase efficiency and reduce waste.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately many production lines are unsuited for the delicate electronics of a computer. Not only can production lines be dirty and full of dust many areas, particularly food preparation and processing ones, are often regularly washed down.<\/p>\n

You do not need to be a computer expert to realise that water and computers do not mix well together. Even a few splashes of water can penetrate a computer\u2019s housing and permanently disable the components inside.<\/p>\n

In food preparation environments water is liberally used to clean and sterilise areas and if a conventional PC was used it wouldn\u2019t last more than one shift.
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\nWaterproof industrial computers<\/a> are available but these expensive machines are built using out dated technology and offer very little flexibility, especially when they need to be repaired or upgraded.<\/p>\n

Fortunately waterproof computer enclosures<\/a> are designed and built to the same European and International guidelines as bespoke industrial PC\u2019s. These waterproof computer cabinets are usually rated IP65<\/a> or NEMA 4 and are able to not only withstand the odd splashes but also total wash-down. Often these PC cabinets are built in food grades stainless steel, ideal for food preparation areas, and can be washed down alongside the rest of the working areas.<\/p>\n

These sealed units offer greater flexibility than a bespoke waterproof computer as the housed PC can be a simple off-the-shelf processor or something more specific for the needs of the processes the machine will be controlling.<\/p>\n

These waterproof computer<\/a> enclosures often come with washable keyboards and mice too allowing compete freedom in wash-down environments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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