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Compact and stylish DIN rail mounting cases

Hitaltech's DIN rail mounting enclosure, Railbox Compact offers a stylish electronics enclosure for applications where space on the DIN rail is at a premium.

10/05/2015 10:11:09

The Railbox Compact is a lower profile version of the standard DIN rail mounting Railbox product with a height of 79mm (compared with the standard Railbox height of 120mm).

Like the standard Railbox, the PCB can be mounted in the base of the Railbox Compact without the need for screws. This DIN Rail mounting enclosure also allows for Hitaltech’s plug-in connectors to be used on each side of the plastic enclosure (10 poles per side on 5.00/5.08mm pitch).

The enclosure, manufactured in Italy by Hitaltech’s partner Italtronic, is designed for mounting on a DIN EN50022 Rail, with the PCB sitting vertically and therefore saving space on the DIN rail.

The enclosure is available in black, grey or green as standard and is moulded from a material that conforms to the flame retardant requirement of UL94-V0. There are four standard sizes: 17.5mm, 22.5mm, 35mm and 45mm.

Custom options when purchased directly from Hitaltech include printing and/or machining of the enclosure (from a minimum quantity of 50 pieces) as well as the option to mould the enclosure to a specific RAL number (minimum quantities apply).

These cases are also now directly available from RS Components.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.