Enclosures Suitable for Retro-Style Instruments

Rapid Electronics has added to its range of enclosures from Hammond Manufacturing with new ranges of flat-lid and styled-lid small enclosures and retro-style instrument cases. Available in both ABS and polycarbonate, the 1554 flat-lid and 1555 styled-lid ranges of environmentally sealed enclosures are designed to house printed circuit boards or DIN-rail mounted components, the bases being fitted as standard with internal DIN-rail mounting tabs and standoffs for mounting PCBs or panels.

Manufactured in 16 sizes (from 65 x 65 x 40mm to 200 x 120 x 90mm) in five different styles, the 80-strong range is designed to meet IP66. All lids feature a poured gasket tongue-and-groove seal; styled lids include a recess suitable for mounting a keypad or label and, in addition to the flat and styled self-coloured lids, the polycarbonate versions are also available with a transparent flat lid.

All three models are suitable for retro-style hi-fi equipment and other consumer-facing products where appearance is as important as function. The HWCHAS series consists of a complete walnut frame fitted with aluminium top and optional base panels, available with either a black powder coat or natural finish. The 1444CWW and the 1441CWW ranges are fabricated from aluminium or steel respectively, fitted with walnut end panels to the shorter sides. The aluminium version has a natural finish and the steel has a black powder coat finish.

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