Access control, the first security measure

We are specialists in the manufacture of access control cabinets that are characterized by their finish and high precision. Our products adapt to any type of company, purpose and size. The purpose of access control systems is none other than to grant permission for authorized persons to enter a building, office or warehouse.

Virtually all companies need to control the people accessing the inside of their facilities. In this sense, technology has made it possible to create electronic access systems. Physical security is often one of the main reasons for the need to install such controls. Most companies or organizations use different levels of access control depending on security levels, from access to property to that involving entry into specific areas. Devices including mechanical, electrical or biometric systems are installed for this purpose.

In general, we can say that access control devices will be installed at all entrances and exits. An important aspect is the durability of these controls. In this sense, at Delinte we are not only capable of manufacturing any prototype that is proposed to us, but we always use the best materials.

We manufacture the structures of the access control cabinets in galvanized steel or stainless steel. We rely on the fact that these materials offer the necessary resistance to atmospheric agents and also to possible acts of vandalism. In any case, we ensure that all our access control cabinets use materials that have passed the most rigorous tests for resistance to water, dust and, especially, the corrosive maritime environment.

But among our functions is also the realization of other types of equipment such as auxiliary equipment for tunnels, toll parking, road signs, etc.

Control of the number of people, essential

Controlling the number of people entering a certain space, be it a parking lot or a public show, has always been very important, but today with the pandemic it has become essential. In this sense, control systems that use the emission of ticktes are among the most widely used. Our cabinets are specifically designed to house both the hardware and software required to perform these functions.

In this regard, it is very important to be able to guarantee the continuous operation of the machines for as long as possible, regardless of the weather and the atmospheric factors they have to face.

At Mecanizados Delinte we have been specializing for more than 30 years in providing our customers with the best possible solutions. We sit down with them to get to know their ideas and needs in order to develop the prototypes they need. Designs that our professionals then manufacture with care, taking care of all the details, from the quality of the materials to all the processes inherent to the work.

At Delinte we strive to ensure that both the service provided and the product manufactured meet our customers’ expectations. To this end, we continually strive to maintain and update our technical resources. And in the appropriate selection of our suppliers by means of objective criteria for the evaluation of their products and/or services.

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What is the laser cutting technique

Laser is an acronym for Light Amplification By Stimulated Emission of Radiation. It is a light source, but with properties that differentiate it from other sources and make it more useful and manageable.

In this technique, the cutting of sheet metal parts is characterized by the use of powerful energy such as laser light concentrated on the work area. It is essential to use pressurized gas, oxygen, nitrogen or CO2 while the cutting process is being carried out in order to evacuate the material.

Nowadays, the use of lasers has become a common resource in manufacturing processes. Laser cutting is a thermal cutting process that employs highly localized melting or vaporization to cut metal using the heat emitted by the beam of light.

Laser cutting allows a precision that is not possible with other techniques and can be easily adjusted without the use of dies. It is a silent process that does not require mechanical contact with the part and ensures minimal material loss. We can say that this is the most advanced technique that can be found in the precision cutting industry.

Laser cutting allows the manufacture of different types of products in different materials. In fact we can say that practically all metals can be cut by laser, only that some absorb radiation better than others. There are materials such as aluminum or brass that do not have this quality and to which a series of treatments are applied to facilitate this.

Stainless steel sheets are one of the materials in which this technique is most commonly used. Most of the products we manufacture at Mecanizados Delinte are made of stainless steel and galvanized sheet metal. These two materials stand out for their strength and resistance to corrosion.

Advantages of the laser cutting technique

Among the main advantages of using the laser technique we can highlight the high cutting speed, the flexibility it allows, the results of clean edges that are perfectly sealed and without protruding. In addition, handling is very simple and cost-effective, even in small batches. We can also say that it is a clean technology, free of pollutants with the consequent importance that this means for the environment.

On today’s laser cutting machines most of the functions are automated. This allows operators to perform simple operations. In addition, the high power ratings make it possible to cut sheets of increasingly thicker thicknesses. The use of inert gases has also increased the cutting speed.

By the 1990s, ultra-fast laser cutting machines began to be introduced and, in combination with integrated punching, they are gaining ground all the time. At Mecanizados Delinte we use laser cutting techniques to manufacture a wide variety of customized products such as electrical mechanical cabinets or control room consoles.

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A fundamental characteristic that they must have is their resistance. The shelter type cabins are made to measure, according to the needs indicated by our customers. It is important that they adapt to the climatic conditions of the area where they will be located. But they must also be able to withstand transportation and be able to house the equipment that needs to be installed in them.

In stainless or galvanized steel, higher resistance

Other variables that must be taken into account are that they have the capacity to dissipate the heat of the equipment, that they comply with the technical requirements and that they have safety and control systems, in addition to allowing energy supply.

As we can see, there are many conditions and variables to take into account for their design and manufacture. Adapting to the required standards and customer needs is very important. Shelter cabins range in size from 2000x1500x2500 (WxDxH) mm to 14000x2800x2700 (WxDxH) mm.

In terms of materials, we focus on strength. That is why we use galvanized steel or stainless steel. The cabins are insulated with rock wool and internally lined with stainless steel, galvanized steel and then painted or plasticized chipboard. Galvanized steel is characterized by a zinc coating that makes it more resistant to rust, since it protects it from the action of water and humidity.

In addition, zinc is a metal that is highly resistant to scratches and provides a satin appearance that makes steel more aesthetically pleasing. Depending on different factors, a piece of industrial galvanized steel with a zinc layer thickness of only one millimeter can last up to 70 years without maintenance. In addition, it is an inexpensive material that can be recycled several times.

Rock wool is a material made of volcanic rock. It is one of the most widely used as thermal insulation and fire protection in buildings. It is a material that was discovered at the beginning of the 20th century and, shortly thereafter, it was manufactured artificially.

Individually designed cabins

In order to meet the demands of our customers, the cabins are individually designed according to the characteristics and plans they request. Subsequently, they are manufactured by studying their use, their final location and the required durability. The cabinets can withstand extreme environments in terms of temperature, humidity, tightness, cooling or vandalism, since the instruments they contain are generally of great value.

Numerous companies such as Repsol, BP, Cepsa, Exxon Mobile, Lukoil, Tecnicas Reunidas, PEMEX, have valued satisfactorily the quality and finish of our cabins for more than 30 years, making us a benchmark in the sector.

Shelter cabins allow for easy and effective installation and handling of electrical power systems, which will be protected in a pressurized and thermally controlled enclosure rather than exposed to the elements.

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There are more than 600 fixed measuring stations throughout the country, in addition to several analyzers. The Ministry for Ecological Transition (MITECO), through the State Meteorological Agency, the EMEP/VAG/CAMP network, is also responsible for collecting data to obtain information on transboundary pollution and to comply with Spain’s obligations under the Geneva Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution.

Located in representative spaces

The emission measurement booths are responsible for measuring the concentrations of tropospheric ozone and other atmospheric pollutants such as sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (BTX) and heavy metal particles that may remain suspended in the air. The purpose of these facilities, in addition to adequate control, is to be able to warn the population so that they can take protective measures.

Emission measurement booths can be fixed or mobile. The latter are usually used for temporary campaigns or research work. They can also serve as auxiliary cabins when there is a failure in one of the fixed cabins.

One of the first issues to be taken into account is the geographic space in which they are to be placed. It should respond to an environment that is representative of the area. In addition, they have to be equipped in such a way that their design requires certain aspects to be taken into account.

Characteristics of emission measurement cabinets

The internal temperature of the station should be maintained between 18 and 20 degrees. This implies the need for an air conditioning system. If toxic gases are handled, the cabins must also be equipped with fans or extractors. Analyzers, calibrator, communication equipment etc. should be placed on shelves or cabinets.

Sampling equipment should be fixed to the wall with metal fittings. The cab must also have space for a shelf or desk for the operator to work at. If explosive gases are to be handled, the corresponding safety measures must be taken. In any case, you must always have a fire extinguisher.

Measuring booths can be made of different materials. We focus on their manufacture in galvanized steel or stainless steel for their high resistance. Galvanized steel is steel that undergoes a hot-dip process with molten zinc. This generates a zinc layer on the surface that prevents oxidation. In addition, they are insulated with rock wool and internally lined with stainless steel, galvanized steel and then painted or plasticized chipboard. In terms of space, we manufacture shelter cabins from 2000x1500x2500 (WxDxH) mm to 14000x2800x2700 (WxDxH) mm. Always adapted to the type of equipment they must contain.

For more than 30 years, numerous institutions and private companies have chosen to rely on us for the use of shelter cabins.

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There are different types of heat treatments depending on the objective to be achieved and the reactions that are achieved are obviously also different. This type of treatment hardens or softens a product, modifies its structure or changes some of its characteristics so that the final result meets our needs.

The different heat treatments include carburizing, nitriding, tempering, carbonitriding, annealing, normalizing, isothermal annealing and quenching.

Tempering, the main treatment in the industry

Tempering is one of the most widely used heat treatments in the machining field. Basically, it consists of heating a material, usually steel, above its transformation point. We are talking about temperatures that may well exceed 800 or 900 degrees Celsius, and cool it quickly in water or oil. The purpose of this whole process is to obtain a much more resistant piece, in which its degree of fragility is reduced.

The tempering process seeks to achieve a balance between hardness and strength in the product.

Although it may seem strange, the use of tempered steel has been used for centuries. Already in feudal Japan, blacksmiths were in charge of making katanas, swords and other weapons with this material. To do this they smeared clay on specific parts of a steel blade and heated it in a forge, then cooled the blade in water.

Obviously today’s work processes have evolved, but at the core, the objective and principles remain the same.

Of course, steel is not the only metal that can be tempered, but it is one of the metals that offers the most possibilities, since by doing so, very attractive qualities can be achieved. For example, it is made to have a higher degree of hardness, to be less fragile, to withstand greater forces, to relieve stresses, etc.

How and why steel is hardened

To harden it, the steel must be heated to a temperature that exceeds its transformation point, which is called the quenching temperature. In this way it is possible to vary its structure, obtaining a crystalline structure that is ideal for rapid cooling of the piece. The cooling must be carried out in a certain way that will vary according to the composition of the steel in order to obtain the desired equilibrium.

To obtain different types of hardening , other elements such as carbon, nitrogen, cyanides or other compounds can be added.

The process of heating steel is called austenitization. What is achieved by heating it is to accommodate much more carbon in its structure, forming austenite, which is nothing more than a certain arrangement of iron and carbon atoms. Upon rapid cooling, martensite is formed, i.e., a crystal that gives the steel its maximum possible strength.

A complete part, including its core, can be hardened. Or only its external surface can be hardened, giving the core a different degree of hardness and flexibility.

In short, steel tempering provides this material with the properties we need to be able to manufacture parts that are resistant and suitable for the work for which they are intended, such as swas frames.

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Characteristics that make it an ideal material for the following applications

After silicon and oxygen, the third most common material in nature is aluminum. the third most common material is aluminum. It is very malleable and non-ferromagnetic and can take the most varied forms. Among its most outstanding qualities are its high resistance to corrosion. In addition to being a good electrical conductor, it has a very affordable price compared to other metals.

However, it is a very soft material, so it is most often used in the form of an alloy. to use it in the form of an alloy with other metals. These alloys are made with copper, zinc, manganese, magnesium or silicon depending on the needs and properties to be enhanced. They are what is known as light alloys. They generally contribute to making aluminum stronger and have a high resistance to corrosion. But we can say that there are more than 1000 different alloys with aluminum.

During the second half of the 20th century, aluminum became one of the most widely used materials in the machining industry. one of the most widely used materials in the machining industry.. Thanks to its alloys and light weight, it is ideal for use in the structure of a wide variety of means of transport such as aircraft, trains, streetcars, cars and buses. But it is also used in the production of parts in the automotive industry, in the manufacture of industrial machinery and various tools, in the electrical industry, in thermal installations, etc.

Among the physical characteristics of aluminum that make it a very suitable material for use in the machining industry, we can highlight:

• Offers very good thermal good thermal conductivity. Its ease of heat dissipation makes it an ideal material for the development of radiators and heat sinks, to give two examples.
• It has a high high resistance to corrosion, especially in humid environments. This property is highly valued by the architectural and mechanical industries, in addition, of course, to its light weight.
• It is a good electrical conductor.
• It is a material that combines properties such as being ductile, malleable, and with a low melting point.. All this means that little energy is required in the production of parts through different processes such as injection molding, extrusion and machining.
• You can visit can be recycled an infinite number of times.

What tools are used in aluminum machining?

To machine aluminum, it is necessary to use cutting tools with special cutting tools with special characteristics. At Delinte, we use the highest quality materials, so that they are highly efficient and durable. The biggest problem encountered in the machining of aluminum and its alloys is chip removal. Therefore, tools with optimum cutting geometry are desirable.

The cutting speed must also be adapted to the machining process, the type of alloy, etc.

Advances in technology have led to the development of tools with hard coatings such as DLC (carbon as diamond), which are characterized by their high durability. Others are also used in metallic carbide and, for alloys with low silicon content, those made of high-speed steel.

In Mecanizados Delinte we use the most durable and resistant materials in the manufacture of all our products such as the
electrical metallic cabinets
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The digital revolution has already entered the field of machining such as control room consoles or shelter cabinets, as it has in many other areas of society and industry.

A new industrial revolution

If we add technological advances to the demands of an increasingly demanding market, we can speak of a new industrial revolution taking place. The need to improve market competitiveness is combined with industrial automation processes. This is manifested in a constant evolution in the field of machining that seeks to offer individualized solutions to the needs of different companies.

Adapting 4.0 technology to machining processes means investing in the digitization of companies. However, it is an investment that pays off in a very short time, since it enables us to increase quality standards, reduce manufacturing times and improve both performance and benefits.

New technologies make it possible to maintain total control of the entire production process thanks to automation and connectivity. It is true that it is necessary to have highly qualified personnel who know how to proactively solve any problems that may arise during the process. And perhaps this is one of the reasons for the relatively late entry of digitization into the toolmaking and metal machining industry. The integration of specialized software and hardware is essential.

Focus on new materials and process innovations

The machining industry also tends to echo the demands and needs of today’s society. We are increasingly committed to the use of new materials, the search for greater energy efficiency and the achievement of a circular economy that reduces waste and contributes to the care of our planet.

In this sense, the main R&D&I centers are starting to talk about additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, thanks to which it is possible to manufacture customized and personalized geometric parts. A technique that makes it possible to reduce the intermediate processes and with them the manufacturing time of each part. In addition, the same strength, robustness and performance as in conventional manufacturing systems is guaranteed.

The advances of the digital world in the machining industry tend to the development of a more flexible type of machinery that ensures greater reliability, the ability to self-learn is implicit in the degree of automation. Greater control over all production processes is made possible and, in addition to a significant increase in production, there is a significant reduction in errors. Obviously, all of this results in greater optimization of production processes.

But it is important to go further and set goals, such as understanding the virtual world to implement solutions for the real world. Virtual reality, along with artificial intelligence and big data are concepts that will be key in tomorrow’s industries.

At Delinte we are already committed to offering our customers the customized solutions they need to create a motor center cabinet as well as the rest of the products we manufacture. Our staff is constantly being trained to adapt to the use of new technologies and to be able to offer the best quality standards.

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Emission measurement cabinets must be made of materials that guarantee their resistance and insulation, to ensure that the equipment they protect is kept in perfect condition. In both the manufacturing and installation processes, special consideration must be given to the following points electrical installation finishesThe safety of the doors and the stability of the floor, in addition to assessing all the elements that guarantee the safety of the technicians who have to access them.

Key features

In this sense, the shelter cabins must have enough space for technicians to carry out maintenance and inspection activities of the different equipment. Obviously, the final size of the measuring cabinets will be related to the equipment and accessories that they must house. Their dimensions usually range from 7 to 15 m2, to support the size and weight of the equipment. In addition, it is recommended that there be a margin of about 80 cm with the rear wall to allow for easy connection and checking of the different devices.

The electrical installation should be done in two or three phases and have a physical grounding. Of course, it must be provided with thermo-magnetic power cut-off devices, as well as signals according to the voltage and current of the installed load. The boards must be marked in accordance with current regulations. And, where appropriate, the measuring cabins must also be equipped with lightning arresters. The lighting must be explosion-proof and must allow the operator a proper view of all equipment.

The door must ensure that it closes securely and as tightly as possible, preventing the passage of dust and small animals. And, likewise, to have the necessary security measures in place to prevent access by outsiders and theft.

The cabins must have a ladder that allows access to the equipment located on the roof. In addition, it must have a perimeter handrail that delimits the safety space. Mobile stations must have levelers that allow horizontal adjustment and guarantee the stability of the different equipment.

Specialists in emission measurement cabinets

Mecanizados Delinte is a reference company in the construction of shelter cabins for environmental measurement and sampling stations. Our job is to manufacture the cabin, although we also collaborate with the customer in everything related to the installation of the equipment.

Another of the products we manufacture are measuring stations that are located on rooftops, following IP65 standards: dust-tight equipment and protected against sprayed water. E IP66: dust-tight and protected against powerful jets of water.

The use of quality materials from the European Union is combined with the extensive experience of our team, which has the required approvals in welding materials such as stainless steel, aluminum and carbon steel in thicknesses ranging from 0.8 to 6mm. Our specialization means that our shelter measurement booths are distributed throughout Spain and internationally.

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We install control cabinets all over the world.

At Delinte, we have been manufacturing traffic regulators for SpainThe company’s products are also used in Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. As a base material we use galvanized steel or stainless steel that offer adequate resistance to atmospheric agents and also to possible acts of vandalism. In any case, we ensure that all our access control cabinets are made of materials that have passed the most rigorous tests for resistance to water, dust and especially the corrosive maritime environment.

At Delinte we always add top quality raw materials to the experience and to the experience and know-how of our team, so that our control cabinets stand the test of time very well.

In addition, we also manufacture auxiliary equipment for tunnels, toll parking, road signaling, etc.

Tailored to the needs of our customers

Obviously the function of the control cabinets is to protect the equipment containing the protect the equipment they contain. Electronically controlled access provides users with great flexibility. All the compartments of our cabinets are specially designed to house and protect the different electronic systems, but they can also be adapted according to the needs and requirements of our customers.

The cabinets for the control of gauging control are becoming very important in the times we live in. The pandemic caused by Covid-19 means that access to different locations and venues must be more tightly controlled. Having automatic control mechanisms is a great advantage.

The access control systems can be located in communities of neighbors, in garages, in companies or in other types of spaces that need to manage who enters and who does not. These control systems are designed to function in such a way that the technology they house can provide sophisticated security solutions. Our access control cabinets have to be effective for to allow the installation of control software, which ultimatelyThe software is ultimately responsible for allowing or disallowing people to enter the protected areas.

The access control system must allow the identification of the user. user identification through different types of methods. These can be personal cards, secret codes, biometric recognition, etc. But they can also provide other types of solutions such as time control, capacity control, localization, etcetera.

In each of the accesses or doors, one of our access cabinets will be installed in which the readers will be placed, which are the ones that check if the userss have access permits to the protected zone or area. These accesses can be by proximity, for example, using identification cards, by radio frequency through a remote control, or even by Bluetooth, which allows cell phones to be configured as identification devices. A more sophisticated solution, which is also used, is the biometric fingerprint.

On the other hand, access control systems can be stand-alone, i.e. there is only one basic control that gives access to the door. Or they can be centralized, whereby several readers are placed and have to communicate with each other.

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What are the shelter cabins like?

Shelter is an English word that could be translated into Spanish as “refugio”. Shelter would be a structure that has the function of protecting from the weather. The term is also used in the sense of container, since it is responsible for housing and protecting the equipment that is collected inside it.

The usefulness of shelter cabins extends to virtually all areas of production. Depending on the use to which they are going to be put, the cabins will have a series of needs that we adapt at the time of manufacturing. In terms of sizes we move in dimensions ranging from 2000x1500x2500 (WxDxH) mm to 14000x2800x2700 (WxDxH) mm.

An example of how are the cabins that we manufacture in Delinte can be found in air quality measurement cabins, which are distributed throughout the Spanish geography and also in many points outside our country. This type of cabinets must house all the equipment to measure both chemical pollutants and meteorological parameters. Air pollution has become one of the main concerns in our cities, which is why it is important to have adequate control systems in place. In this sense, our cabins house the equipment that automatically collects the basic information for atmospheric monitoring.

Materials to create the shelter cabins

In order to fulfill their function, shelter cabins must be sufficiently resistant and robust to be able to withstand both weather conditions and possible acts of vandalism. In this sense, at Delinte we work with the best high quality materials from European Union countries. We also use thermal insulators from leading manufacturers that guarantee the required specifications. We have our own manufacturing and assembly method that favors a robust construction.

Depending on the case, we use galvanized steel or stainless steel for their construction. Galvanized steel is steel that undergoes a hot-dip process with molten zinc. This generates a zinc layer on the surface that prevents oxidation. Stainless steel, on the other hand, has a manufacturing process by which, through a series of transformations, the raw materials are melted until the desired thickness and diameter of the parts are obtained. It is a corrosion-resistant material by a unique process that, in a simplified form, causes chromium oxide molecules to immediately restore any scratches to the metal.

Our cabins are insulated with rock wool. It is a mineral-type insulation that uses two raw materials: basaltic rocks, which are of volcanic origin, and coke ore, which comes from coal. The main advantage of this material is its fireproof character. In addition, it is an excellent acoustic and thermal insulator.

The shelter cabins have a painted finish and are always adapted to the environmental and seismic conditions of the areas where they are to be installed. Of course, its construction and dimensions are adjusted to the needs expressed by the customer, depending on the equipment that needs to be housed inside. In addition, this type of cabins can be easily moved.

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