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Additional size added to die-cast enclosure range
Released 11 July 2003

Hammond Electronics Pty Ltd has introduced another size in its 1590 Series of die-cast aluminium enclosures for use in the electronic, electrical and allied industries. Available in standard, flanged, flanged lid and waterproof versions, the new G size enclosure measures 100 x 50 x 25mm. All versions feature a very shallow draft angle to ensure easy PCB mounting and use countersunk screws into drilled and tapped holes to allow repeated openings and closures. Lapped joint construction ensures good continuity between the lid and base. The units are available in either natural or powder coated painted finish.

The flanged version has factory fitted flanges assembled to the base, enabling the enclosure to be screwed down to a surface; the lid is still accessible for removal. In the flanged lid version, the lid is extended beyond the body to enable the enclosure to be mounted to a surface; as an additional benefit, the lid screws are positioned against the surface, improving security.

Waterproof versions of the standard, flanged and flanged lid units feature an extruded silicon rubber gasket around the lap joint in the lid to give sealing to IP65. Electrical continuity between the lid and base is maintained.

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For further information contact:

Hammond contact:	

Charles Cookson
Hammond Electronics Pty Ltd
GPO Box 812
Adelaide
SA 5001
Australia

tel: 08-8235-0744
fax: 08-8356-3652
freeFax: 1800-673355 (Within Australia)
ccookson@hammfg.com
www.hammondmfg.com

Agency contact:	

Nigel May	
Parkfield
Parkfield House
Damerham
Hants
SP6 3HQ
United Kingdom

tel: + 44 1725 518321
fax: + 44 1725 518378
nigel.may@parkfield.co.uk
www.parkfield.co.uk

Hammond is one of the world's leading manufacturers of small plastic, die-cast aluminium and metal enclosures for the electronics and electrical industries.  Its newest subsidiary, Hammond Electronics, Adelaide, has been established as a stock-holding hub in 2002 to serve the Australasian market through a network of national, regional and local distributors throughout Australia and New Zealand.