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SPECIFYING DESKTOP ENCLOSURES: KEY QUESTIONS

Electronics designers now have a far greater choice when specifying metal enclosures for desktop instrumentation: there are more standard models and customisation options than ever. And best of all, smart design and new technology have made customisation viable for smaller volumes.

That’s ideal for electronic instrumentation, which traditionally tends to be highly specialised with units manufactured in lower numbers to suit niche applications. In short, it has never been easier to specify premium customised instrument enclosures at a sensible price point.

But this wide choice poses lots of questions. Will the device always be used on a desk or laboratory bench, or will it need to be portable? Will it need a sloping front for easy viewing and operation? Should the viewing angle be adjustable to suit different users? Will the enclosure need to be opened quickly and easily for inspection and maintenance? And how should the PCBs be mounted? On guide rails so they can slide in and out? Or would mounting pillars suffice?

Discover which METCASE desktop instrument enclosure is best for your electronics. Compare our models in this handy guide – we’ve just updated it by adding new TECHNOMET TX tower-style enclosures…

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Product Overview

UNIDESK

UNIDESK – these aluminium sloping front desktop enclosures are rated to IP 54 but can also be specified without seals, making them more cost-effective. Can also be wall mounted (with accessory kit). Pre-punched PCB fixing points in the base.

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MINIMET

MINIMET – enclosures for small and portable electronics. Base panel pre-fitted with four M3 PCB screw pillars. Can be specified with anodised or painted front and rear panels (accessories). Front panels recessed by 8 mm or 14 mm. Includes four self-adhesive non-slip feet.

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UNICASE

UNICASE – offers rapid access to your electronics thanks to its chassis-based construction. PCBs slide in and out on guide rails in the chassis extrusions. Recessed front panel protects controls. Very easy to customise. Now available in traffic white (RAL 9016) in addition to the existing light grey (RAL 7035) and black (RAL 9005) standard options. And as with all METCASE enclosures, custom colours can also be specified.

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UNIMET-PLUS

UNIMET-PLUS – advanced instrument enclosures. PCBs slide in on four clip-in polyamide guides (included as standard). Carry handle doubles as an adjustable desk stand. Recessed rear panel. Four non-slip rubber feet included (moulded tilt feet available as an accessory).

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UNIMET

UNIMET – similar to UNIMET-PLUS but accommodates a single PCB mounted on screw pillars. Available with adjustable carry handle/desk stand (standard option) and tilt feet (accessory).

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TECHNOMET

TECHNOMET – advanced desktop/portable instrument enclosures engineered to fine tolerances to match the high-quality aesthetics and ergonomics usually found only on moulded plastic enclosures. Flush-fit diecast front and rear bezels. Concealed case and fixing screws. Available with/without an adjustable carry handle (that doubles as a desk stand), with/without side handles, with/without a sloping front – or as a tower-style enclosure with side handles.

NEW TECHNOMET TX

Smart new TECHNOMET TX has a space-saving footprint: it provides more room for electronics but occupies less of the desktop. These premium enclosures offer everything you’d expect from TECHNOMET: elegant aesthetics, a modern cohesive design (with no visible fixing screws) and plenty of practical features. The internal chassis can accommodate either three or four accessory shelves (depending on tower size) for mounting PCBs and assemblies. These shelves can also be supplied pre-punched and fitted with inserts and pillars according to your requirements. Standard features also include side handles, non-slip ABS feet, and M4 earth points on all panels.

Many TECHNOMET enclosures are now available in a choice of three standard colour schemes: light grey (RAL 7035), anthracite (RAL 7016), and the new combination of traffic white (RAL 9016)/traffic grey A (RAL 7042). Custom colours are also available on request.

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