In the packaging sector—both food and non-food—environmental conditions represent a constant challenge for machine builders. Dust, humidity, liquid splashes, and thermal fluctuations can compromise the proper functioning of electrical equipment and onboard control panels, leading to overheating, malfunctions, and reduced production efficiency.
Effective climate control inside electrical enclosures is therefore essential to ensure operational continuity, safety, and longer lifespan of electronic components, while minimizing downtime and optimizing maintenance costs.
How to address the main environmental challenges in the packaging industry
Dust
The presence of fine dust is particularly critical in industrial environments that involve cutting or processing materials like wood, paper, or plastic. These particles tend to accumulate inside electrical enclosures, obstructing airflow, hindering heat dissipation, and creating insulating layers on components. The result? A gradual increase in internal temperatures, with a high risk of failure and reduced system reliability.
Fandis solutions for dust:
- Use of high-efficiency filter mats in ventilation systems
- Regular maintenance: cleaning and periodic replacement of filters to avoid clogging
Liquid splashes and humidity
In packaging environments for food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, or chemicals, frequent washing and sanitization create high humidity levels and water spray exposure. Without adequate protection, electrical panels are at risk of water ingress, corrosion, short circuits, and internal condensation.
Fandis solutions for liquids and humidity:
- Ventilation systems with hygrostats to limit humidity accumulation
- Use of IP56-rated and FDA-compliant protection hoods, ideal for hygienic environments
- Anti-condensation heaters to maintain a constant internal temperature and prevent condensation buildup
Thermal fluctuations
Thermal cycles can generate mechanical stress caused by expansion and contraction of materials. High temperatures, in particular, reduce the efficiency of electronic components, increasing the risk of overheating and failure.
Fandis solutions for thermal variations:
- Thermostat-controlled fans, to activate cooling only when necessary and optimize energy use
- Enclosure cooling units, ideal for environments with high or rapidly changing temperatures
Fandis’ response to the packaging industry
For over forty years, Fandis has been a reference point in industrial thermal management, developing tailored solutions to ensure the optimal performance of electrical enclosures—even in the most demanding environmental conditions.
To maximize the efficiency and safety of your packaging machinery, discover our solutions visiting our website or contact our technical team for personalized advice.