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ENCLOSURES & ENCLOSURE FURNITURE
SUPPLEMENT An IncreAse In the need for Bent MetAl enclosures
The ideal PCB to house in an enclosure conforms to a standard size, i.e., Eurocard – 100mm or 160mm wide, has connectors at the front and the rear with a 3mm gap down each side to allow it to slide into a standard extrusion like the E-Case or the Combi-Case range of rugged industrial aluminium extrusions. For wider boards Lincoln Binns has its U-Case and UnioBox Range that allow it to make cases to suit any width required. However, the disconnect between electronic
and mechanical design has meant that over the last few years there has been an increase in the number of PCB’s that are not designed with a case in mind. At Lincoln Binns we have seen boards that
are odd sized, odd shaped and with connectors on more than two sides. The solution that Lincoln Binns offers is a
Zintec steel case that has been laser cut, folded, welded (if needed), and powder coated. Powder coat options include matt, gloss, semi-gloss and fine textured finishes. Zintec steel sheet is metal plate that has been electrolytically coated with a thin layer of Zinc which is both strong and machinable. Various thickness of Zintec is available depending on the overall size of the finished enclosure. The advantage of using sheet metal to
produce a bent metal enclosure over an extrusion are that sheet metal does not have the constraints of an extrusion. Using sheet metal allows for very custom sizes and complex shapes without the expense of a die and a bulk order of material. The other advantage of sheet metal is that it allows holes, cut-outs, vent patterns to be on six sides of the enclosure in one operation. Lincoln Binns uses Zintec for its strength
properties and its affordability over aluminium, but all bent metal enclosures can be produced from aluminium and anodised if needed. The design of the case is done in-house by
Lincoln Binns’ design team using SolidWorks either from a 3D model of your board or from the company having a board to work from. Additional
features included in the design will be self-clinching stand-offs to mount the board, cut-outs for light pipes and full colour digital printed artwork. Full production drawings will be sent to you
for approval and renders of the final product can be produced for your literature and website. The laser cutting and bending process has
also resulted in Lincoln Binns manufacturing its own range of 19” enclosures with non-standard enclosure depths available, as well as bent end plates, and plates with intricate cut-out patterns for venting and mounting brackets. Materials used for these are aluminium, Zintec, stainless steel and copper.
Lincoln Binns T: 01403 865486
www.lincolnbinns.com
Lincoln Binns Product Range Lincoln Binns manufacture and modify a large range of enclosures
E-Case Range
The E-Case range of closed box section extrusion Available in the online shop in 4 sizes To suit 55mm, 100mm or 160mm wide PCBs Supplied in pre-anodised Silver or Black and in a range of lengths
Combi-Case Range
The Combi-Case 100 range of 2-part U-section extrusion 2 height options - make 3 height variants To suit 100mm wide PCBs Supplied in pre-anodised Silver or Black and in a range of lengths
U-Case Range
U-Case 6-piece electronics case kit Consists of 2 side extrusions 1U in height Enclosures can be manufactured to different widths & lengths Available in a range of fixed sizes in silver
UnioBox Range
UnioBox range of 6-piece enclosure kits Consists of 2 side extrusions in 66mm, 2U and 3U heights Enclosures to be manufactured to different widths and lengths Available in a range of fixed sizes in silver
19” Rack Panels & Enclosures
A full range of 19" rack enclosures, extruded and blanking panels 19" Rack enclosures - 100 / 150 & 250mm deep 19" Extruded panels - Re-enforced ribs on the rear 19" Blanking panels - 3mm brushed aluminium
Contact us:
+44 (0)1403 865486
info@lincolnbinns.com
www.lincolnbinns.com
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