[sdiy] Rack Panel / Enclosure question

[Tim Parkhurst]

> On Mon, Jun 16, 2003 at 12:49:42PM -0700, Tim Parkhurst wrote:
> > Try Jameco. They have some nice enclosed rack cases that aren't too
> pricey
> 
>Tom Arnold wrote:
> I got the 1U one from Jameco and was less then pleased with it.  It comes
> flattened and screws toegether.  Just doesnt feel structurally sound when
> assembled also the case itself is much thinner then 1U and its not even
> wide enough inside for a large PC board mount pot.  I am hopeful that the
> larger ones are better but havent gotten up the nerve to risk it.
> 

I can see how the case might not be real rigid when it is bolted together
(all flat 0.035" [0.9mm] panels, and I'm assuming no bent reinforcing
flanges). Maybe it could benefit from some additional angle braces inside.
As far as the inside dimensions, check the "H2" (internal height) and "D"
(depth) dimensions. Internal width is just under 17" (17" - two 0.035 panels
= 16.93). The 2U case looks to be 3.00"H x 9.75"D x 16.93"W inside. You
might be able to have something custom built for less, but only if you
bought 100 or so. Ask Cynthia (who is buying many, many Sixpac enclosures)
about the pleasures and pitfalls of quantity pricing for sheet metal
enclosures. ;)

Tim Servo

"I don't know what you could say about a day in which you have seen four
beautiful sunsets." -John Glenn

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