---
title: "Protective Housing"
industry: "Computer, Electronic and Optical Product Manufacturing"
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  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "IP68-rated for 0-100% relative humidity, -40°C to +85°C ambient temperature, withstands 50G shock for 11ms duration"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 1.5
    unit: "bar"
    consequence: "Gasket creep under sustained pressure exceeding 1.5 bar, stress concentration at mounting points exceeding 150 MPa yield strength, polymer degradation at temperatures above glass transition temperature (Tg=90°C)"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Cyclic thermal expansion mismatch between aluminum housing (α=23.1×10⁻⁶/°C) and polycarbonate window (α=65×10⁻⁶/°C)"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Implement silicone rubber gasket with 300% elongation capacity and thermal expansion coefficient matching (α=250×10⁻⁶/°C)"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Resonant vibration at 120 Hz matching housing natural frequency"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Apply rib reinforcement increasing section modulus by 40% and implement constrained layer damping with 0.15 loss factor"
bom_nodes:
  main-body:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:MAIN_BODY"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  sealing-gasket:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SEALING_GASKET"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  mounting-bracket:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:MOUNTING_BRACKET"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  cable-gland:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:CABLE_GLAND"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  viewing-window:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:VIEWING_WINDOW"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 14120:2015 SAFETY OF MACHINERY - GUARDS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FIXED AND MOVABLE GUARDS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "ANSI B11.19-2019 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR SAFEGUARDING"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN EN 953:1997 SAFETY OF MACHINERY - GUARDS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FIXED AND MOVABLE GUARDS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/protective-housing.md"
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  royalty_logic: "IPFS-CID-REQUIRED"
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version: "3.3.4-EXTREME-SOVEREIGN-WEB3"
---

# Industrial Specification: Protective Housing

## 1. Technical Definition
A protective enclosure designed to shield sensitive inspection sensor components from environmental hazards and physical damage.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **IP68-rated for 0-100% relative humidity, -40°C to +85°C ambient temperature, withstands 50G shock for 11ms duration**. Failure boundary: **Seal failure at 1.5 bar differential pressure, structural deformation at 150N point load, thermal runaway at 95°C internal temperature**, Mechanism: **Gasket creep under sustained pressure exceeding 1.5 bar, stress concentration at mounting points exceeding 150 MPa yield strength, polymer degradation at temperatures above glass transition temperature (Tg=90°C)**.

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Cyclic thermal expansion mismatch between aluminum housing (α=23.1×10⁻⁶/°C) and polycarbonate window (α=65×10⁻⁶/°C) | 8 | Seal compression loss leading to IP rating degradation from IP68 to IP54 | Implement silicone rubber gasket with 300% elongation capacity and thermal expansion coefficient matching (α=250×10⁻⁶/°C) |
| Resonant vibration at 120 Hz matching housing natural frequency | 8 | Fatigue cracking at corner radii below 3 mm, initiating at stress concentration factor Kt=2.8 | Apply rib reinforcement increasing section modulus by 40% and implement constrained layer damping with 0.15 loss factor |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Cable Gland](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/electrical-equipment-manufacturing/product/cable-gland.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **CNC Machining Center**, **Laser Marking System**, **Automated Assembly Fixture**  
**Downstream Applications**: Industrial Inspection Systems, Medical Imaging Devices, Automated Optical Inspection Equipment  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What environmental hazards does this protective housing protect against?
**A**: This housing provides protection against dust, moisture, chemical exposure, and physical impacts, ensuring sensitive inspection sensors remain operational in harsh manufacturing environments.

### Q: Can the viewing window be customized for different sensor types?
**A**: Yes, the viewing window can be customized with various optical-grade materials and coatings to accommodate different sensor technologies while maintaining clarity and durability.

### Q: What mounting options are available for this protective housing?
**A**: The housing includes versatile mounting brackets compatible with standard industrial equipment, with options for wall, panel, or machine integration in computer and electronics manufacturing settings.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 14120:2015 SAFETY OF MACHINERY - GUARDS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FIXED AND MOVABLE GUARDS
- ANSI B11.19-2019 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR SAFEGUARDING
- DIN EN 953:1997 SAFETY OF MACHINERY - GUARDS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FIXED AND MOVABLE GUARDS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Protective Housing](https://cnfx.com/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/protective-housing)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **5** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: PROTECTIVE_HOUSING | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 0fdd75d9
