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1594 thick wall plastic enclosures

Released 19 January 2001


The 1594 Series from Hammond Electronics is a family of thick wall small enclosures, intended for applications where there is a high likelihood of damage as the result of dropping or impact.  Moulded in either flame-retardant UL94V-0 ABS or low cost high impact polystyrene, the enclosures are available in five different sizes ranging from 56 x 56 x 28mm to 167 x 107 x 53mm.  The wall is an average 3.3mm thick; the top fits to the base with a lap joint, giving an IP54 rating.  An optional waterproofing kit, recommended for external use, increases the environmental protection to IP65.

The ABS versions are fitted with brass bushes and machine screws to facilitate repeated openings; the polystyrene units are closed using countersunk self-tapping screws.  Optional board guide mouldings enable PCBs to be mounted horizontally or vertically and a belt clip is also available.

The ABS units are produced in black and grey as standard, the polystyrene versions in grey.  Both materials have a matte surface finish.

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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 Electronics are 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.