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NEMA, UL, CSA, & IEC Ratings Explained for Enclosures

Posted by Ben Hvidston

May 1, 2025 10:09 AM

NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association), UL (Underwriters Laboratories), CSA (Canadian Standards Association), & IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)—if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by enclosure standards, our third blog from the Enclosure Institute™ is your go-to resource. 

With so many standards guiding performance, safety, and environmental protection, it can be difficult to know which ones truly matter for your application.  Whether you're designing for industrial environments, outdoor use, or specialized equipment, understanding these standards is critical—and easier than you think.

Disclaimer: The Enclosure Institute™ is a free educational resource created by Marian, Inc. and Rogers Corporation to help engineers navigate enclosure sealing with expert guidance.

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Topics: Foams, IP Rating, BISCO Silicone, PORON, ingress protection, gasket, Electronics, Enclosure Institute, seals, enclosures, Rogers Corporation

Enclosure Design Basics: Applications, Sealing, & Protection

Posted by Ben Hvidston

April 24, 2025 9:00 AM

What exactly are enclosures—and why does sealing matter so much? In this foundational blog from the Enclosure Institute™, we break down the role of enclosures across a range of industries, from EV charging to medical devices. 

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Topics: Foams, EMI Shielding, IP Rating, LED Lighting, BISCO Silicone, PORON, medical device, ingress protection, gasket, Electronics, Enclosure Institute, seals, enclosures, Rogers Corporation, Data Center

Discover the Enclosure Institute™: Free Training for Better Sealing

Posted by Ben Hvidston

April 17, 2025 9:55 AM

Sealing challenges can make or break the performance of an enclosure. That’s why Marian and Rogers Corporation have teamed up to launch the Enclosure Institute™ —a free educational series designed to help engineers tackle real-world sealing challenges with confidence. 

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Topics: Foams, BISCO Silicone, PORON, Enclosure Institute, seals, enclosures, Rogers Corporation

NEW 3M™ Electrically Conductive Tapes for EMI/RFI Solutions

Posted by Ben Hvidston

April 4, 2024 11:03 AM

EMI and RFI materials play an important role in preventing interference to devices with electronic components, and as technology continues advancing, the materials used in these applications must also support these advancements.

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Topics: EMI Shielding, Material selection, 3M, Foil Tape, Electronics, Electrically Conductive Tapes

Why P-THERM® Gap Fillers Are Essential for EV Battery Design

Posted by Ben Hvidston

November 1, 2023 8:45 AM

The rapid advancement of the electric vehicle (EV) market is no secret, and to keep pace with this progress, OEMs seek cutting-edge thermal management solutions that perform well and come at a reasonable cost.

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Topics: Thermal Management, EV, battery, Material selection, thermal interface material, Electric Vehicle, Thermal Gap Filler Pads, Automotive, Polymer Science, Thermal Gap Pad

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