OverviewNEMA 4 (IP66) Cabinet Cooler® Systems provide dust-tight, oil-tight and splash-resistant cooling and positive purge for electrical and electronic enclosures in indoor and outdoor industrial environments. Continuous-operation models deliver constant cooling using a vortex tube driven by compressed air. Systems include a water-dirt filter separator and a cold air distribution kit for targeted airflow.
How it worksCompressed air enters the vortex-tube-powered Cabinet Cooler® and is separated into hot and cold streams. Cold air is routed into the enclosure via the distribution kit while hot air is exhausted to atmosphere. The system maintains slight positive pressure to prevent ingress of contaminated ambient air.
Applications- Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
- Line control cabinets
- Motor control centers (MCC)
- Relay and distribution panels
- NC/CNC control systems
- Modular control centers
- CCTV and camera enclosures
- Computer and server cabinets
- Laser equipment housings
- Electronic weighing scales
Advantages- Low installed cost and minimal maintenance
- Compact, no-moving-parts vortex cooling
- Cooling capacities from 275 to 5,600 Btu/hr (80–1,641 W)
- Quiet operation with optional muffler
- Quick installation through a standard electrical knockout
- Maintains NEMA 4 (IP66) integrity with low-pressure relief valve
- No CFCs; environmentally friendly refrigerant-free cooling
- Stabilizes enclosure temperature and humidity; reduces internal condensate risk
- Eliminates internal fans and filters
- Provides washdown protection
Models / Capacities (Continuous Operation series 4704–4780)Model — Btu/hr (Watts)
4704 — 275 (80)
4708 — 550 (162)
4715 — 1,000 (293)
4725 — 1,700 (498)
4730 — 2,000 (586)
4740 — 2,800 (821)
4750 — 3,400 (997)
4760 — 4,000 (1,171)
4770 — 4,800 (1,406)
4780 — 5,600 (1,641)
Performance (selected data)Model — Btu/hr — Watts — Sound Level (dBA)
4704 — 275 — 80 — 59*
4708 — 550 — 162 — 67*
4715 — 1,000 — 293 — 73
4725 — 1,700 — 498 — 80
4730 — 2,000 — 586 — 80
4740 — 2,800 — 821 — 82
4750 — 3,400 — 997 — 84
4760 — 4,000 — 1,171 — 84
4770 — 4,800 — 1,406 — 84
4780 — 5,600 — 1,641 — 85
*With optional cold muffler installed. Cooling capacity rated at 100 PSIG (6.9 BAR) supply pressure.
Included components & variants- Continuous operation systems (models 4704–4780): cooler, water-dirt filter separator, cold air distribution kit.
- Thermostat control systems (models 4804–4880): include cooler, solenoid valve and thermostat (factory set to 95°F / 35°C).
- ETC (Electronic Temperature Control) upgrade: digital ETC with LED readout; available factory-installed or as retrofit.
- High Temperature models: rated for ambient 125°F–200°F (52°C–93°C).
- Non-Hazardous Purge (NHP) models: continuous positive purge for extremely dusty environments.
- Dual systems: combine units for higher cooling capacity (##50–##80 models).
Filtration, distribution and other details- Standard filter: 5 micron automatic drain water and dirt filter separator to prevent condensate and particles entering the enclosure.
- Cold air distribution kit: tubing, adhesive clips and fittings for directed airflow to hot spots.
- Humidity control: when enclosure is sealed, system stabilizes relative humidity near ~45% and prevents internal condensation.
- Temperature performance: approximately 54°F (30°C) drop from supply air at 100 PSIG; vortex cold air typically ~16°F (-9°C) below ambient compressed air output.
- Materials: aluminum construction with 303 stainless steel vortex tube for corrosion resistance.
- Mounting: installs through drilled hole or standard electrical knockout (1-1/2 NPS); side-mount kits available to preserve NEMA rating.
- Certifications: UL Listed, CE compliant; CSA where applicable.
Technical specifications- Series name: NEMA 4 Cabinet Cooler® Systems
- Cooling range: 275–5,600 Btu/hr (80–1,641 W)
- Operation modes: Continuous, Thermostat-controlled, ETC, High Temperature, NHP, Dual
- Filter: 5 micron automatic drain (standard)
- Cold air distribution: kit included
- Mounting: standard electrical knockout (1-1/2 NPS) or drilled hole; side-mount options
- Materials: aluminum body; 303 stainless steel vortex tube
- Temperature drop: ~54°F (30°C) at 100 PSIG supply
- Sound levels: model-dependent (~59–85 dBA)
- Nominal supply pressure for rated capacity: 100 PSIG (6.9 BAR)
- Typical applications: industrial enclosure and panel cooling for control electronics (PLCs, MCCs, CNC, CCTV, etc.)