OKW has introduced its ‘METTEC’ 19in rack cases, which feature an attractive front bezel which incorporates unique ‘comfort handles’ for easy handling. Typical applications will include networking and communications equipment, industrial computers, sound and studio systems, laboratory instruments and industrial control systems etc. The cases are manufactured in aluminium. and are available in three standard heights – 1U, 2U and 3U, with depths of 167 mm, 267 mm and 367 mm (all conforming with DIN 41594 and IEC standards).
The front bezel is painted in light grey, RAL 7035, and the case body is finished in alocrom 1200. Internal guide rails are included for mounting PCBs and chassis plates.
The anodised aluminium front panel can be removed while the case is still in the rack. The front panel kit includes two ABS cover trims, which hide the front panel fixing screws, and are recessed to take a membrane keypad. Other accessories include chassis plates and a rack mounting kit.
OKW can supply the ‘METTEC’ rack cases with additional holes for push-buttons, connectors and displays etc., plus silk-screen printed legends and logos. The cases can also be painted in other colours. Standard prices start at £66.