City of Industry, California, April 10th, 2014
There are many benefits for you to choose an Industrial Computer for your next project. Whether that project be for inventory control, industrial and automation control to checking logistics. The benefits I will talk about are just some that might help you decide if an Industrial Computer is for you or not.
The first benefit of choosing an Industrial Grade Computer is longevity. The components are made for the industry in mind and also have a long life. For example, if you choose non-industrial grade computer you might come back a few years later and want to order the same configuration only to find out that the components have been discontinued and replaced by others with different specs. Industrial Computers have a life of 7-10 years so you are able to order more of the same unit or find replacement parts.
Two other benefits that go hand in hand are durability and reliability. Industrial Grade Computers are more durable and can handle harsh climates better. They have a higher temperature threshold, which translates to reduced downtime and increased productivity. Ordinary laptops and computers degrade over time due to normal wear and tear but Industrial Computers are manufactured with a touch exterior to protect its components to offer many years of service.
The last benefit is ease of installation. With Industrial Computers there is no major modification that must occur to install the units, they install the same as an ordinary computer. Some of the Industrial computers are so compact that purchasing high-end customer cabinets or mounts are not necessary saving you time and money. For a mobile application such as installation in a car or boat, an Industrial grade Computer would be a great addition.
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Industry NewsIndustrial PCs are best suited for sectors such as mining, construction or agriculture.
More and more companies and industries are opting to buy industrial computers instead of traditional desktop PCs.
Perhaps you are now in the position of deciding whether to buy an industrial PC or a desktop computer for your company, industry or factory. Perhaps you are wondering what are the differences between one type of computer and the other? What advantages does an industrial computer have over a commercial or desktop computer?
In this post we will try to answer these questions, to help you make the best decision that really suits the needs of your company or sector.
Industrial computer vs Desktop computer
We are going to list the main advantages that industrial computers have over desktop computers.
- Rugged design: Industrial PCs are designed to work in extreme conditions either because of unfavourable environmental conditions (very high or very low temperatures, rain, dust, shocks, vibrations, humidity, grease, ...) or workload (they have to be working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, processing large volumes of information ...). On the other hand, desktop PCs should avoid exposure to high temperatures or contact with water or other liquids.
- Longevity: Industrial PCs tend to have a longer life cycle than desktop PCs, as they allow a wide range of possibilities for configuration and integration of hardware components as well as software upgrades, so their life cycle can be 10 years or more.
Customisation: Each sector, each industry or each workplace needs a computer with specific characteristics. Industrial PCs make it possible to change and/or extend their features to adapt them to the specific needs of each company, sector or industry. However, desktop computers do not allow us to modify the components that come as standard.
- Variety of sizes: Industrial PCs can be very small in size, or they can be very large if they have to contain several hard disks. This option is not offered by a desktop PC.
- IP rating: IP ratings refer to the international standard EN 60529, and specify the levels of protection that an electronic equipment, in this case, an industrial computer, has against the entry of particles or foreign materials such as dust, grease or water. Desktop PCs do not have this classification.
Now that you know the main differences between an industrial computer and a non-industrial computer, as well as the advantages offered by industrial PCs compared to desktop computers, you can make the decision that best suits the needs of your company, factory or sector.
At EOS ibérica we have a wide range of industrial computers. We invite you to visit our industrial components section.