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2025 Trends in the UK Plastics Enclosure Market

The UK plastic enclosures market continually evolves, influenced by technological innovation, regulatory changes, and shifting customer demands. At CDT, we aim to keep our customers informed about market trends and how we’re adapting our products and services to meet their needs.

Here is a brief overview of some key trends currently shaping the custom plastic enclosures landscape in the UK.

Key trends driving the plastic enclosures market:

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Medical Response Pad Enclosure Prototype

Here at CDT we had a lot of fun designing and manufacturing this response pad enclosure prototype which was made to look like a gaming controller. It has two parts – a response pad enclosure and a bullring clip with a pivot hinge and clasps with a spring-loaded mechanism to secure it onto laptops and tables.

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Need a Plastic Enclosure Prototype made in the UK? How Our Process Works

If you are looking for a plastic enclosure prototype. Then check out how the process works here at CDT in Brackley, as a tried and tested custom enclosure manufacturer with a strong customer focus we think it’s pretty effective. The 7 steps in the design and manufacturing process include:

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Cost-Effective Plastic Enclosure for PCB

At CDT we were thrilled to win the contract to design and manufacture this PCB plastic enclosure for a new client in Scotland, who specialises in the renewable energy sector.

 Custom PCB Plastic Enclosure

This cost-effective custom plastic enclosure houses various specialist electronic components to monitor the efficiency of renewable energy sources.

The sturdy black industrial enclosure has a stylish carbon fibre effect and screen printing in the brand colour. It is designed to be wall-mounted indoors with the internal PCBs securely fitted in internal guide rails. Also, the individual internal components can be easily accessed without having to open the whole enclosure making upgrades and repairs easier.

Get in Touch…

If you need expert help with your next plastic PCB enclosure project, do get in touch. We are one of the UK’s leading PCB plastic enclosure specialists. Call us on 01280 845530, or contact us, or email us at sales@cdt123.com. We are happy to help.

What is an IP Rating?

An IP rating is a system that is used to define the levels of sealing effectiveness, or the degree of protection an object has against intrusion from foreign bodies (tools, dirt etc) and moisture (level of water resistance). An IP (or Ingress Protection) rating is defined in international standard EN 60529 (British BS EN 60529:1992, European IEC 60509:1989).

How is the IP Rating System Used?

The IP rating system is used to clarify the capabilities of enclosures instead of using ambiguous terms like ‘dust proof’ or ‘waterproof’. The IP code is made up of a combination of two numbers, the first number is the ingress protection against solid objects, and the second number specifies ingress protection against liquids for example IP68.

See below for clarification of IP rated enclosures can withstand:

First number = intrusion against solids

  1. Protected against solid objects up to 50 mm
  2. Protected against solid objects up to 12 mm
  3. Protected against solid objects over 2.5 mm such as tools and small wires
  4. Protected against solid objects over 1 mm such as tools and small wires
  5. Protected against dust – limited ingress permitted (no harmful deposit)
  6. Totally protected against dust

Second Number = intrusion against liquids

  1. Protected against vertically falling drops of water
  2. Protected against direct sprays of water up to 15° from the vertical
  3. Protected against sprays up to 60° from vertical
  4. Protected against water sprays from all directions-limited ingress permitted
  5. Protected against low-pressure water jets from all directions-limited ingress permitted
  6. Protection against strong water jets and waves
  7. Protected against temporary immersion
  8. Protected against prolonged effects of immersion under pressure

Which IP Rating Should I Use for my Enclosure?

Which IP rating you use for your enclosure will depend on how and where your plastic enclosure or casing will be used. This will determine the degree of weatherproofing needed and the level of IP rating required. Often outdoor electronic housing units will specify a minimum IP rating of IP65, IP66/67 or possibly IP68 depending on the application.

We offer a range of water-resistant enclosures and work closely with our clients to ensure our custom enclosures are suitably weatherproof or waterproof for their requirements as well as using UV stable materials. FYI we are able to produce outdoor enclosures that can withstand the harshest of environments. They are used for everything from mesh networks to oil rigs and even underwater cameras. To find out more about our IP rated enclosures click here.

We hope you find this overview useful. And to find out more about any points raised in this article please contact us.