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Improved general purpose small plastic enclosures
Released 17 March 2006

Hammond Electronics has introduced enhanced versions of its well-established 1591 family of small enclosures.  Designated the 1591XX, the new range is available in seven sizes from 87 x 57 x 36mm to 221 x 150 x 60mm.  The new cases are optimised for mounting horizontal PCBs; they have four stand-offs moulded into both the top and the base.   The original 1591 series featured slots in all sides for mounting PCBs vertically, the updated version has plain sides, making connector installation easier.  The lids, available as plain or flanged versions, fit to the base using a tongue and groove construction to give protection against dust or water; the enclosure is rated at IP54.  The flanged lids can be used to secure the enclosure to a wall or other surface; they have the additional benefit of providing security against casual disassembly as the lid screws are rendered inaccessible.

The lids are secured using M3 screws running into brass bush inserts in the base, so they are ideal for applications where repeated access to the housed electronics is likely to be required.  The cases are available in black or grey, and are moulded in UL94V-0 flame retardant ABS plastic with an attractive satin textured finish.

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For further information contact:

Charles Cookson
Hammond Electronics Pty Ltd
11 - 13 Port Road
Queenstown
SA 5014
Australia
tel: +61-8-8240-2244
fax: +61-8-8240-2255
Email: ccookson@hammfg.com
www.hammondmfg.com

Agency contact:	

Nigel May	
Parkfield Communications Limited
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.