Every day, we come across this question: Should you choose China-made KDM electrical enclosures or the U.S.A.-made Saginaw enclosures?
I will explain.
We have already discussed the KDM electrical enclosures. So it will be fair to explore the Saginaw enclosures just to have a fair conclusion.
But first, let’s find out who Saginaw is:
Who is Saginaw?
Saginaw is a brand name for electrical enclosure systems fabricated by Saginaw Control & Engineering. Since the company was established in 1963, it has pioneered different electrical cabinet designs for various applications.
Currently, the company fabricates its electrical enclosure systems in Saginaw, Michigan in the U.S.A.
Over the years, Saginaw Control & Engineering has expanded its distribution centers to Aurora, Kenosha, Lenoir, Tulsa, and Reno.
By investing in different electrical enclosure manufacturing technologies, the company has experienced exponential growth in the USA electrical enclosure market.
Saginaw Enclosure Product Line
Saginaw electric enclosures are available as either:
- Standard Enclosures
- Custom Enclosures
Saginaw Standard Enclosures
When it comes to electrical enclosure systems, Saginaw has many options you can choose from. Although the company has different designs, the most common enclosure configurations include:
- Junction boxes
- Enclosures with different mounting options (Free-standing, floor-mounted, and wall-mounted)
- Modular enclosures
- Pushbutton enclosures
- Operator system enclosures
Furthermore, Saginaw enclosure systems come in five main material options. You can choose:
- Carbon steel enclosures
- Galvanized steel enclosures
- Stainless steel enclosures (304 and 316 stainless steel)
- Polycarbonate enclosure
- Fiberglass enclosure
Custom Saginaw Enclosure Systems
Custom standard enclosure (CSE) is another area for specialization. Still, Saginaw Control & Engineering offers full customization.
With full customization, you can design enclosures that meet specific electrical enclosure application requirements. Together with their design team, you can customize virtually every aspect of Saginaw’s electrical enclosure.
Whether you want your enclosures to have:
- Precisely cut holes
- Specific material
- Unique finishes like powder coating or painted surface
- Conform with a specific quality rating
- Installation options
- Specific accessories
Saginaw Control & Engineering will help in the overall CAD design process. Besides, every enclosure is subjected to strict quality control and testing to conform to the industry standards.
Saginaw Enclosure Accessories
Accessories form an important part of electrical enclosure systems. Every Saginaw enclosure may come with unique accessories depending on where you intend to use the system.
Thermal Management Systems
Overheating and fluctuating temperatures can be detrimental to your electrical components in the enclosure. For this reason, Saginaw enclosure may feature any of these thermal management systems:
- Dehumidifiers
- Rain hood with access cover
- Drain vents
- Louver and filter kits system
- Hygrostats
- Remote temperature display
- Thermostat
- Heaters with or without fan
- Touch safe heaters
- Cooling fans and filters
- Blower systems
Apart from thermal management systems, the company provides a range of enclosure accessories such as suspension systems, door hardware, mounting systems, mounting panels, media pockets, windows, program ports, and protective access systems, alongside other general accessories.
In short, the NextGen Saginaw Control & Engineering accessories are designed to ensure the safe and reliable working of the enclosure systems.
Quality Control in Saginaw Electrical Enclosure Manufacturing
Quality control is an important aspect ofthe electrical enclosure manufacturing process. Notably, electrical enclosures must conform to specific NEMA, IP, and UL ratings. It will depend on where you intend to use the electrical enclosure system.
Saginaw Control & Engineering has adopted a strict quality control policy. The company ensures every Saginaw enclosure is designed to meet specific customers’ needs.
Saginaw enclosures are designed according to various NEMA ratings. From NEMA type 1 to NEMA type 12, the company ensures every enclosure meets the strict environmental safety standards.
As you can see, Saginaw enclosure offers a wide range of design options.
But, are these enclosures better than KDM enclosures?
Which one is Better – Saginaw Enclosures or KDM Enclosures
Ideally, KDM uses modern technology throughout the entire electrical enclosure manufacturing process. With technology as a competitive edge, KDM beats Saginaw in two areas – cost and turnaround time.
On average, KDM electrical enclosures are about 19% more affordable than Saginaw enclosures. Additionally, the turnaround time for KDM is shorter.
In terms of enclosure features, and design options, Saginaw and KDM are at par.
But even more interestingly, KDM fabricates electrical enclosures for USA companies in an OEM arrangement.
For more information about the two companies: Contact KDMFAB or Contact Saginaw.
