METCASE’s premium COMBIMET 19-inch rack case range now includes 68 different standard enclosures – making it quick and cost-effective to specify fully customized housings, even in low volumes.

Smart, modern COMBIMET is METCASE’s most versatile and best-value rack case. Electronics designers specify it for applications including networking, communications, sound and studio systems, laboratory instrumentation and industrial control.

Each aluminum enclosure features an anodized 19-inch front panel with modern ergonomic handles forSource: METCASESource: METCASE easy removal from the rack. Removable top and base panels can be specified vented or unvented as standard. The rear panel is also removable.

Inside, there are mounting holes in the base for PCBs and chassis, with M4 Earth studs on all panels for electrical continuity. Cases are supplied fully assembled.

COMBIMET can be specified in heights of 1U to 6U as standard or in custom heights to 12U. There are three standard depths: 10.43-inches, 14.37-inches and 24.00-inches. Variants include a solid top version (1U), which has a wraparound cover with no visible fixing screws.

METCASE offers the enclosures in two standard colors: light gray (RAL 7035) and black (RAL 9005). Custom colors are available on request.

Accessories for COMBIMET include 19-inch mounting kits, mounting plates, a PCB mounting kit and PCB/panel fixing screws.

METCASE can supply COMBIMET fully customized. Services include custom heights, widths and depths; custom front panels; CNC machining; fixings and inserts; painting and finishing; photo-quality digital printing of legends, logos and graphics.

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