IP67-rated aluminum enclosures for C&I and residential ESS (Energy Storage Systems)—optimized for heat dissipation, salt spray resistance, and 20+ year outdoor durability.
For a 2MWh C&I energy storage project in coastal Saudi Arabia, the client had failed twice with competitors' enclosures—the marine environment caused salt corrosion within 18 months, and thermal imaging revealed hotspots above 85°C during peak discharge. Our solution: 3mm thick AA5052-H32 aluminum (specific for marine environments) with a 5-stage surface treatment: alkaline cleaning → chromium-free conversion → epoxy primer → PU topcoat → silicone gasket. Thermal management used a passive convection design with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) optimized internal air channels, keeping peak temperatures below 55°C even at 45°C ambient. IP67 sealing used Viton fluoroelastomer gaskets rather than standard EPDM (Viton survives long-term UV and salt spray exposure that destroys EPDM). The first installation has now operated for 4 years without any sealing or corrosion failures.
**Core Specifications:** • Materials: AA5052-H32 (marine grade) / AA6061-T6 (structural) / AA3003-H24 • Wall thickness: 1.5mm – 4.0mm (enclosure panels) / 5.0mm+ (structural members) • IP rating: IP54 (standard) / IP65 / IP67 (with pressurized sealing) • Corrosion resistance: 2000h salt spray (ISO 9227) / C5-M marine classification • Thermal management: Passive convection channels / Active fan assist (optional) • Operating temperature: -40°C to +55°C (derated above 45°C ambient) • Surface treatment: 5-stage conversion + dual-component coating (120μm total DFT) • Gasket material: EPDM (standard) / Viton (marine/UV) / Silicone (high-temp) • Certifications: UL 9540 (ESS safety) / IEC 62933 / UN38.3 (transport testing) • Sizes: Standard 1000×800×2200mm / Custom dimensions available