Enclosures

Tried and tested a million times over, the Rittal TS 8 section is now the standard system enclosure solution platform, for both the reliable and bayable Rittal TS 8 and Rittal SE 8 enclosure systems. Its infinite possibilities mean exceptionally wide-ranging benefits for both ranges of enclosures:

Bud Industries announced an affordable case for the Raspberry Pi, a credit-card size microcomputer created to help kids learn programming. Made of two identical halves that fit together, the Bud “Pi Sandwich” case has windows on four sides, allowing easy access to ports for keyboard, TV/video, audio, USB, and LAN connections that need to be accessible when the case is closed.

Lian-Li Industrial Co., Ltd. today announces two new brushed aluminum chassis – PC-V355 and PC-A55. The micro-ATX supported PC-V355 and the slim PC-A55 ATX chassis both have the features that are to be expected from Lian Li, including: brushed aluminum frames, pop-off panels, and many tool-less features.

The new V-series air conditioners from Schroff have been designed to provide energy-efficient cooling for industrial and process control systems housed within sealed cabinets. Manufactured by McLean Cooling Technology, one of Schroff's sister companies within the Pentair Technical Products Group, the air conditioners feature a tough all-metal casing with IP56 protection against the ingress of dust and water, enabling them to withstand the rigours...

Rittal enclosure heaters provide a high level of energy efficiency due to the incorporation of self-regulating positive temperature coefficient technology. Developed using computational fluid dynamics, the heaters provide superior heating performance whilst maintaining the physical dimensions of previous models.

Verotec’s H family of horizontal chassis provide a “plug ’n ’play” environment for hardware and software developers and system integrators using either cPCI or VME64x architectures. The chassis, which mount PCBs horizontally, are complete with a PSU, thermal management and have good EMC shielding.

ROLEC have extended the ‘handCASE’ range of enclosures with four new models which now have a full format top recess for membrane keypads or product labels. These high performance IP 66 aluminium enclosures have been designed for hand held electronics which are used in harsh indoor or outdoor environments.

The Rocfast brand at FDB Panel Fittings is expanding with this comprehensive range of toggle latches – or over-centre latches as they are sometimes called. Rocfast toggle latches have the advantage of being “quick release” but with the added benefit of not extending into the case or equipment being fastened.

Electronics packaging specialist Schroff has introduced a new family of handy extruded-aluminium cases that provide a versatile and robust housing for either standardised or non-standard PCBs. Known as minipac, the new enclosures are available in two different shapes: the trapezoidal version can accept three boards measuring 50, 60 and 65mm in width, while the rectangular style is designed to accommodate either four standard 160 x 100mm boards or...

Schroff has introduced the next generation MAXRACK, a heavy duty, high-density two and four post open frame rack system. Manufactured by group sister company Hoffman, with UK stock and technical support provided by Schroff, the strong and rigid MAXRACK is designed for use in any application where good all-round access, a static load rating in excess of 1100kg and full compatibility with Cisco and other large switches is required.