aluFACE
- Fixed or hinged front frames with recessed front panels
- Models with separate terminal compartment
- Models with separate terminal compartment
Product description
aluFACE is a robust and highly versatile range of command and control enclosures which feature fixed or hinged front sections. The enclosures are ideal all types of industrial controls and display technology.
The aluFACE range is available in six different versions with diecast aluminum base sections and diecast or extruded frame lids. The enclosures are supplied with an anodized aluminum front panel which is recessed to protect controls and keypads. Internal threaded screw bosses are provided for fixing PCBs, support rails, mounting plates etc. The larger enclosures in the range can be mounted to our suspension arm systems.
We can supply aluFACE enclosures fully customized to your requirements.
Product overview
aluFACE range KSE: Raised framework, two-piece lid
aluFACE range KCE: Flat framework, two-piece lid
aluFACE range KE: Flat framework, single-piece aluminium frame
aluFACE range KTE: Secure connection technology in a connection space opened separately
aluFACE range KVE: Flat framework, two-piece lid, screw fastened
aluFACE range KVF: Flat framework, flat bottom, screw fastened
Technical data
| Enclosure sizes | 6 variants - 66 dimensions of L x W x H |
| KTE range: Secure connection technology in connection space (opened independently), both chambers can be separated, various lid variants, ingress protection IP 66 | |
| KE range: Flat framework, single-piece aluminum frame, front plate without visible screws, aluminum front plate, easy to assembly, ingress protection IP 66 | |
| KSE range: High framework, two-piece lid, with lock and hinges, ingress protection IP 65 | |
| KCE range: High framework, two-piece lid, with lock and hinges, ingress protection IP 65 | |
| KVE range: Flat framework, two-piece lid, inexpensive screwed version, ingress protection IP 65 | |
| KVF range: Flat framework, flat bottom, two-piece lid, inexpensive screwed version, ingress protection IP 65 | |
| Additional info | |
| Enclosure | Diecast aluminum |
| EN AC 44300/EN AC-44200 (DIN EN 1706) | |
| 1° mold slope for casting ejection > internal circumference dimensions decrease by 1° towards enclosure bottom. | |
| Front door (KSE/KCE range): Extruded aluminum profiles | |
| Diecast zinc corner pieces with standard front plate: Aluminum 3 mm, Al Mg 1, silver anodized | |
| Optional: Finished front plates, bored, stamped, engraved or printed | |
| Optional: Steel pipe handle frame, powder coated, RAL 3020 or RAL 9005 | |
| Closure (KSE/KCE range): Hinges and locks on the narrow sides (side W), optionally also on the long sides (side L) | |
| Fastening | With ROLEC suspension arm system taraPLUS and profiPLUS or attached to wall |
| Internal mounting | Fastening thread M6 on the enclosure floor |
| Ingress protection | IP 65, IP 66 / EN 60529 |
| Gasket | Depends on variant and size: Chloroprene O-ring gasket (CR) |
| or TPE molded gasket, silicone-free | |
| Surface | Powder coating |
| Enclosure: RAL 7035 | |
| Front frame: RAL 7040 | |
| Optional: Special colors | |
| Customizing | Learn more about our full customizing service for installation-ready enclosures |
Application examples
Frequently Asked Questions
The required protection rating depends on the environmental conditions to which the enclosure is exposed. Depending on the product, ROLEC offers protection ratings ranging from IP 54 to IP 69K, providing solutions for a wide variety of applications—from dusty production environments to high-pressure cleaning.
ROLEC enclosures are designed for continuous use in demanding industrial environments. Their mechanical durability is described, among other things, by the IK protection rating and depends on the material, design, and application.
We would be happy to recommend the right enclosure solution for your mechanical requirements.
Yes. Upon request, we can deliver your housing fully machined and ready for assembly.
Our range of services includes, among other things:
• Drilling, milling, and thread cutting
• Cutouts for displays and control elements
• Integration of HMI components
• Engraving, screen printing, and digital printing
• Custom surface finishes
This way, you receive a complete, ready-to-install solution from a single source.
The durability of a housing depends on the material used and the specific operating conditions.
Factors that influence durability include, for example:
• Chemicals and cleaning agents
• UV radiation
• Moisture and salt water
• Temperature
• Mechanical stress
Your personal contact will help you select the right material for your application.
Depending on the product, various approvals and certifications are available.
These include, among others:
• IP protection ratings
• UL approval
• DNV approval
• CSA approval
We’d be happy to check on a case-by-case basis which certifications are available for the product you’re interested in.
Yes. ROLEC offers various options for customizing the color of your enclosures, HMI enclosures, and support arm systems.
Depending on the application, the following options are available, among others:
• Powder coatings in nearly all RAL colors
• 2K wet paint finishes
• Highly weather-resistant coatings
• Surface treatments such as SurTec 650
The appropriate coating depends on the environmental conditions and your design requirements.
Yes. In addition to our extensive standard product line, we offer numerous options for customization.
Our product lines, for example, are particularly flexible:
• multiPANEL
• profiPANEL
• mobilCASE
In addition, we can also produce project-specific custom sizes and customer-specific designs on a case-by-case basis.
Yes. Many ROLEC enclosures are ideal for use with membrane keyboards because they already feature a recessed area in the lid designed to accommodate them.
Upon request, we can supply you with your desired enclosure, including a custom-fit membrane keyboard and other components such as display panels or front films. All elements are precisely tailored to your application and professionally installed.
Yes. ROLEC offers various methods for permanent, high-quality marking of your enclosures.
These include, among others:
• Screen printing
• Digital printing
• Engraving
• Company logos and custom markings
The labeling is precisely tailored to your corporate design and technical requirements.
Yes. Given the wide variety of enclosure series, materials, and configuration options, we definitely recommend a personalized consultation.
Our experts will help you select the right enclosure solution and guide you from the initial idea to the finished product. In many countries, we also offer on-site consultations. Find your personal contact here.
Yes. In addition to an extensive standard product line, ROLEC also develops and manufactures custom enclosure solutions for a wide variety of applications.
Depending on the project, we offer, among other things:
• Custom machining
• Special dimensions
• Special colors and finishes
• Custom labeling
• Integration of control elements and displays
• Complete, ready-to-install solutions
Even for small quantities, we work with you to develop a solution that is precisely tailored to your requirements.
Our HMI/IPC enclosures are designed for integration with a wide range of commercially available panel PCs and control panels.
These include systems from:
• Beckhoff
• B&R
• Siemens
• Phoenix Contact
• Allen-Bradley
• ASEM
Many other manufacturers can also be easily integrated. We would be happy to check the compatibility of your panel and recommend the right enclosure solution for you.
Delivery time depends on the selected enclosure series and the scope of the requested customization. Many standard enclosures are available on short notice. Custom solutions involving machining, labeling, or assembly may take a little longer, depending on the project.
Thanks to our manufacturing facilities in Germany and efficient production processes, we can also complete custom projects quickly. We’d be happy to provide you with the delivery time for your desired configuration.
Yes. Upon request, ROLEC will provide you with much more than just an empty enclosure.
Among other things, we handle:
• mechanical machining
• assembly of components
• installation of display panels
• integration of membrane keyboards
• assembly of HMI components
• custom labeling and surface finishes
You’ll receive a complete, ready-to-install solution that’s precisely tailored to your application. This reduces assembly effort, saves time, and provides you with a single point of contact throughout the entire project.
Yes. Many ROLEC enclosures have been specifically designed for the integration of displays, touchscreens, and HMI components.
Upon request, we can handle all mechanical machining, including the display cutout, mounting, display panel, and membrane keypad. This provides you with a complete, ready-to-install solution that is optimally tailored to your operating concept.
Yes. We’d be happy to provide you with a sample of our products upon request.
In addition, we support you in the development of prototypes and manufacture them, including machining, labeling, or custom features. This allows you to reliably test fit and function even before mass production begins.
ROLEC offers perfectly coordinated HMI enclosures and mounting arm systems—all from a single source.
Depending on the application, the following systems are used:
• profiPLUS 50 – Designer support arms for light to medium loads
• profiPLUS 70 – Designer support arms for medium to heavy loads
• taraSMART – Modern support arm system with integrated cable routing
• taraPLUS – cost-effective solution for numerous industrial applications
• QUADRO 50 – robust support arm system for medium loads
• QUADRO 80 – robust support arm system for heavy loads
Our support arm systems enable secure cable routing, high stability, and ergonomic positioning of control devices. We’d be happy to assist you in selecting the right combination of enclosure and support arm.