Heavy duty GRP enclosures
Released 6 September 2002

Hammond Electronics has introduced a new family of IP65 sealed heavy duty watertight glass reinforced polyester enclosures.  Suitable for the electrical, electronic, process and other industries where a rugged, corrosion and shock resistant housing is required, the 1590ZGRP family provides a lightweight alternative to die cast aluminium enclosures.

The seven units in the family range in size from 80 x 75 x 55mm to 260 x 160 x 90mm.  All sizes feature an internal mounting shelf and captive mounting nuts moulded into the base section; the lid is secured with four captive screws located outside the gasketed tongue and groove seal and the unit can be mounted to a surface via through box blind holes, again outside the gasket protection.  The thick wall design provides good impact resistance and allows components to be securely screwed directly into the body of the enclosure without compromising the IP65 sealing.

The GRP enclosures are non-conductive, chemical and corrosion resistant, lightweight and rugged, making them ideal for use in harsh and adverse environments for housing delicate or sensitive equipment of all types.

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For further information contact:

Hammond contact:	

Roger Kent	
Managing Director
Hammond Electronics Limited
1 Onslow Close
Kingsland Business Park
Basingstoke
RG24 8QL

tel: 01256 812812
fax: 01256 332249
rkent@hammond-electronics.co.uk
www.hammondmfg.com

Agency contact:	

Nigel May	
Parkfield
Parkfield House
Damerham
Hants
SP6 3HQ

tel: 01725 518321
fax: 01725 518378
nigel.may@parkfield.co.uk
www.parkfield.co.uk

    Hammond is one of North America’s largest manufacturers of small plastic, die-cast and metal enclosures for use in the electronics and allied industries.  In the UK, product is available from the company itself or a number of major distributors.