METCASE Offers Bespoke Width UNIDESK Aluminum Enclosures

METCASE – the metal enclosures division of OKW – is building on the success
of its UNIDESK aluminum enclosures by offering made-to-measure widths on
demand.

The bespoke widths option is making the highly versatile sloping front
desktop enclosures more popular than ever with electronics designers.

METCASE has now also made black (RAL 9005) a standard color in the
UNIDESK range due to high demand.

Black is proving to be a very popular color choice for enclosures in
communications, machine control and heavy duty industrial applications,
complementing the existing range of light gray cases.

UNIDESK ergonomic sloping front enclosures can be formatted as
desktop enclosures or wall mount enclosures for electronic systems.

Typical applications include point-of-sale terminals; medical and wellness
equipment; machine controllers and test and measurement devices.
 
UNIDESK electronic enclosures are manufactured from two diecast aluminum
end panels and extruded front and rear profiles. The cases are supplied pre-
assembled and painted in light gray (RAL 7035) or black (RAL 9005).

The base panel is removable and includes mounting points for fitting M3 PCB
screw pillars. Four non-slip rubber feet are included. An accessory wall
mounting kit is also offered.

Three standard models are available with external dimensions of 7.87” x
7.87” x 4.01”, 11.81” x 7.87” x 4.01” and 15.75” x 7.87” x 4.01”.
Standard prices start at $128.
 
Anodized aluminum front panels are offered as accessories. They are
suitable for mounting membrane keypads, push-button controls and display
modules. The cases are provided with both M3 and Torx T10 stainless steel
fixing screws. 

UNIDESK instrument enclosures can be sealed to IP54 protection class which
protects against water splashes and dust. Four L-shaped foam gaskets for
the front and base panel apertures are included in the kit.

METCASE can also supply UNIDESK as custom enclosures with additional
holes for push-buttons, connectors and displays plus silk-screen printed
legends and logos and painting in special colors.

Existing customer PCB sizes can be accommodated by specifying the UNIDESK enclosures in made-to-measure widths. For a minimum quantity of just five
pieces, METCASE will cut the case extrusion profile to the correct width and
supply a fully assembled housing ready for fitting the customer’s PCB
assemblies.  

METCASE Vice President, Sales, Sean Bailey said: “We offer a huge range
of custom options so it is very easy to order UNIDESK aluminum enclosures
to your exact specification and color.

“But we were receiving so many requests for black UNIDESK enclosures that
it was only logical to make it a standard color option.”

Features of UNIDESK aluminum enclosures:

• Ergonomic equipment enclosures with very robust design in three sizes
• IP54 protection class (VDE tested)
• Pre-assembled aluminum case body
• Flat rear wall for connectors, switches, power inlets, cable glands
• Self-adhesive gaskets for front panel and base
• M3 inserts for fixing base and front panels
• Optional stainless steel M3 Torx T10 fixings and MS M3 Pozidriv fixings included
• Four non-slip feet
• Recessed front panel for a membrane keypad
• Pre-punched PCB fixing points in base
• Order direct or from our distributors
• Standard colors – light gray (RAL 7035), black (RAL 9005), powder epoxy polyester paint
• Contents – enclosure, gaskets (IP54), base panel, non-slip foot (x4), M3x10mm Torx T10 and M3x10mm Pozidriv Fixings (x14/18)
• Accessories – front panel kit, wall mounting kit, PCB pillars and screws.

Notes For Editors

METCASE specializes in the design and manufacture of high quality aluminum enclosures for the electronics industry. The METCASE range has been designed to allow for modifications to be carried out with ease.

Special sizes and versions of the enclosures can be produced in batch quantities from as little as 10 units. This flexibility provides design engineers with an exceptional range of options for developing new products and variations.

METCASE is also the USA representative for the market-leading RETEX range of flat-pack 19” racks and 19” wall cabinets.

METCASE is a division of the OKW Group.

OKW Enclosures, Inc.

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