Harsh Environments
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Dirt. Vibration. Moisture. Sweat. And yes, even electric shock. Our innovative products are built to withstand whatever the job demands, day in and day out. And they do it without sacrificing reliability or safety.
At VCC, we understand that optimal viewing angle isn’t a nice-to-have when there’s work to be done in harsh environments. So our products do more than look the part. From EMI protection to watertight seals, our products are built for some of the toughest working conditions out there.
Whether you need a standardized or custom design, we’ll deliver the ideal solution along with heavy-duty efficiencies in production, assembly and manufacturing costs.
Applications
No matter the application, VCC offers industrial-strength solutions:
- Food Warming Equipment
- Countertop Ovens & Boiling
- Insulated Hot Cabinet Equipment
- Weight Indicators Equipment
- Food Bagger Equipment
- Welding and Drilling Machines
- Aircraft Diesel Generators
- Power Generator Controllers
- Commercial Ozone Generator
- Solar Panel Control Box
Products
PMIs built to take whatever you dish out
Whether you need wire leads, tabbed terminals or screw-post indicators, your control panel will be foolproof when it comes to keeping out moisture, or dirt with IP-rated products ranging from IP65 to IP67. Our products are bred for long, hard life with high visibility, day or night.
• 22 mm / 0.88”
• LED Pilot Light
• Diffused Translucent Lens
• 12 VDC, 24 VDC
• Rated IP65
• 17.5 mm / 0.69”
• Unique Optical Low-Profile Lens
• Flex Voltage: 5V to 28V
• Vibration-Resistant
• Rated IP67
• 22 mm / 0.88”
• Ruggedized LED Indicator
• Flex Voltage: 5V to 28V, 120 VAC
• Direct Sunlight Visibility
• Rated IP67
• 14 mm / 0.55”
• Ruggedized LED Indicator
• Flex Voltage: 5V to 28V, 120 VAC
• Direct Sunlight Visibility
• Rated IP67
• 10.16 mm / 0.39”
• High-Intensity LED Indicator
• 3 VDC Voltage
• Vibration-Resistant
• Rated IP66
• 12.7 mm / 0.50”
• Ruggedized LED Indicator
• 12V, 28V, 125 VAC, 250 VAC
• Water, Oil, Air and Dust Tight
• Direct Sunlight Visibility
Light pipes that line up for daily abuse
Whether you need linear or flexible light pipes, VCC has the solution that delivers watertight indication without compromising quality or visibility. These products are threaded, sealed and ready to provide years of reliable indication in the harshest applications.
• 7.92 mm / 0.312”
• 180 ̊ View Angle
• w/Lockwasher & Retainer Nut
• Threaded Moisture-Sealed Light Pipe
Panel lenses designed to shine when the going gets tough
When the stakes are high, VCC’s panel lenses step up with watertight construction to help eliminate electrostatic discharge. Various lens types deliver optimal daylight visibility and viewing angle. Mounting hardware is included to ensure the indicators stay put (and dry) in high-vibration situations.
• PLC Lens 10mm 0.562′′
• Watertight EPDM Seal
• Moisture-Sealed Fresnel Lens
• Lock Washer & Retainer Ring
• PLC Lens 5mm 0.312″
• Watertight EPDM Seal
• Moisture-Sealed Fresnel Lens
• Lock Washer & Retainer Ring
• PLC Lens 5mm 0.312′′
• Moisture-Sealed Lens
• Watertight EPDM Seal
• Lock Washer & Retainer Ring
IP Ratings
To indicate protection levels, we use IP ratings. IP ratings, known as Ingress Protection or International Protection ratings are numerical scores used to communicate the levels of sealing effectiveness of electrical enclosures against intrusion from foreign bodies such as dirt and water. These ratings are defined to the international standard of EN 60529 ((British BS EN 60529:1992, European IEC 60509:1989).
Example IP Rating: IP65
In this example, the first digit represents protection from solids and the second digit represents protection from liquid. If one of the digits is replaced by an “x” then the device is not rated for that specification.
Here’s a quick reference guide of the two and what they mean:
Solids – degree of protection from foreign bodies
Liquids – protection level from various forms of moisture (drips, sprays, jets and immersion).
