Resources
Guides & Technical Resources
In-depth guides on sizing, selection, compliance, and competitive comparison — written by VoltAire’s engineering team for facilities managers, controls engineers, and panel shops.
Complete Technical Guide
Enclosure Air Conditioning
How to size, select, install, and maintain closed-loop cooling for industrial electrical enclosures — the foundational reference.
Read the guideComparison Guide
VoltAire vs. nVent
An honest, side-by-side comparison — same specs and ratings, a different approach to pricing, parts, and service.
Read the guideFederal Compliance
BABA Compliance
Build America, Buy America Act requirements for federally-funded infrastructure projects — and how to stay compliant from spec to install.
Read the guideTelecom Compliance
GR-487 Compliance
Telcordia GR-487-CORE for outside-plant telecom cabinets — what it covers, why carriers require it, and how to specify compliant cooling.
Read the guideRefrigerant Compliance
Refrigerant & GWP
What GWP ≤ 700 screens mean for enclosure cooling, VoltAire’s planned R-513A transition by end of 2026, and refrigerant-free options that pass today.
Read the guideReference
Industry Glossary
Plain-English definitions of the enclosure-cooling, NEMA, and HVAC terms used across the site.
Read the guideReference
Competitor Cross-Reference
Find the VoltAire replacement for a McLean, Hoffman, Pentair, or nVent model number.
Read the guideInteractive Tools
Spec it yourself
Size your enclosure, find the right rating, or run the 10-year numbers — no sales call required.
How to Size a Unit
Work through the formula to calculate the right cooling capacity for any industrial, telecom, or utility enclosure.
NEMA Rating Selector
Answer 2–3 questions about your environment to find the right NEMA enclosure rating.
10-Year TCO Calculator
Compare the 10-year total cost of ownership of a VoltAire unit against any competitor.
Not sure which unit you need?
Our engineers have been specifying enclosure cooling for industrial, telecom, and outdoor applications since 2018. Tell us about your enclosure and we'll recommend the right model.