Enclosures

Hammond Electronics has extended the capabilities of the 1457 extruded aluminium family of small enclosures with the introduction of RFI screened IP54 environmentally sealed versions. The 1457 E Series is designed to house PCBs, directly mounted horizontally into internal slots extruded in the case body; the units can also be used to house any small electronic, electrical or pneumatic components.

Tyco Electronics has announced the addition of a 10A version of its Corcom GG series general-purpose and HG series medical filtered power-entry modules. A 5-inch (127 mm) wire lead option has also been introduced for the HG medical modules to aid in module installation. Previously, the lines were offered in ratings of 1, 3, and 6 amps.

Rittal's high security server cabinets offer strength and stability for virtually any server environment. Built with Rittal’s patented 16-fold continuously welded frame, the TS 8 Server cabinet is said to deliver 30% more dimensional stability than available alternatives and sets the benchmark for value and functionality.

Orion Fans, a leading manufacturer of standard and custom AC and DC fans, fan trays and accessories, has developed a new series of application-specific high performance DC fans. The VA Series fans include the most popular frame sizes: 120x38 mm, 92x38mm, 80x38mm and 60x38mm. These models feature exceptional airflow in applications with extremely high static pressure.

Due to popular demand, OKW has extended its ‘MINITEC’ pocket enclosures with two larger sizes EL and DL. These highly attractive multi-coloured cases have been designed for personal electronic devices which can be carried in the hand, on a key ring, wrist strap, or neck chain.

Aimed at designers and manufacturers of electrical control panels, motor control centres, distribution and server cabinets and automation systems, the 1T series panel thermostats from Finder are designed to maintain acceptable ambient temperature levels in electrical control panels and enclosures by controlling the on/off status of heating and/or ventilation components.

Advanced Thermal Solutions has announced the introduction of superGRIP, a new two-component, attachment system which quickly and securely mounts heat sinks to a wide range of hot running Ball Grid Array (BGA) components, while using a minimal amount of space on the PCB and eliminating the need to drill holes.

Verotec has announced its new 1U desktop or 19in rack mount powered and thermally managed chassis. Complete with a 250W auto-ranging ATX PSU and six separate cooling fans, the unit is fitted with either a 6U 8HP 2 Slot cPCI or a 6U 8HP 2 Slot VME64x backplane, enabling the same mechanical platform to be used for either of the two most popular bus structures.

In these challenging times, when many component manufacturers are actively reducing their finished goods stockholding, Vero Technologies is going against the trend by investing in developing its online web shop, VeroDirect, www.verodirect.com and increasing its stock levels.

Schroff UK has developed a range of modular standard components to create cold, or hot, aisle contained areas between rows of server housings. Significantly improving the thermal efficiency within data centres, the range of doors and top cover mounted sealing panels can be fitted to any new or existing cabinet installation, irrespective of the rack manufacturer.