Learn how color impact the effectiveness of your custom case.
Electronic components and intense heat don’t mix well. If any electronic equipment is left in the direct sunlight, it has the potential to be destroyed completely. Inlets and outlets designed to prevent this from happening can mitigate the problem if the ambient air is cool enough. However, no design is flawless; as this may be able to combat overheating. Unfortunately it can actually be detrimental in its own way, as it can draw in moisture and dirt particles. So, as you can see, it can be hard to get the balance right. It’s important to consider there can be direct correlation between the color of your case and its internal temperature.
The Science Behind Color and Temperature
When light falls on an opaque surface, it’s either reflected or absorbed. Reflection is what gives objects their color. Sunlight contains all wavelengths of visible light. But, an object appears a particular color because only that light wavelength is reflected off the surface. Red paint reflects red light, blue paint blue light and so on. Something that looks white is reflecting all the light falling on it. For a black surface, the opposite is true, it’s absorbing all that energy. Logically then, the best way to minimize the solar load on a case is to paint it white. The effect is substantial. For example, consider a case the size of a desktop PC placed in the sun. If it’s black, the inside will get around 40 degrees warmer than if it was white.
Benefits of A Custom Case
Whether you’re shipping electronics, delicate medical equipment or mission critical military supplies, a custom case is the best way to ensure your package’s safe arrival at its destination. Custom foam inserts will keep your items gently cushioned against jostling and bumping, while aluminum exteriors protect against dents and collisions. If you’re transporting your case closer to the equator where the concentration of sunlight is higher, you’ll want a case that won’t absorb as much light as you might want in a cloudy clime or somewhere close to one of the poles.
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