New universal carry handles for portable electronic enclosures

METCASE is raising the bar with a new range of universal tilt/swivel carry handles that can be fitted to any customer-specified metal electronic enclosure.

These ergonomic carry handles double as desk stands. They can be adjusted in 30° increments, allowing the device to be positioned at the ideal angle for viewing and operation.

Ordering the handle kit requires the customer to specify two parts. Firstly, there is a side arm kit which includes two diecast zinc side arms and location bosses (including the spring ratcheting mechanism), two snap-in moulded push-buttons, two anti-glide rubber rings (for stable positioning on the table-top) and the assembly screws. Fitting the side arms involves machining three holes on each side of the customer’s enclosure.

The side arm kits can be supplied in four standard colours: off-white (RAL 9002), anthracite (RAL 7016), light grey (RAL 7035) and black (RAL 9005). The push-buttons are provided in a contrasting or matching colour.

Lastly, the customer just needs to specify the needed length of extruded aluminium handlebar that fits between the two side arm assemblies. The dimension is simply the width of the customer’s enclosure (where the handle will be fitted) less 26mm. The company will then supply the extrusion to the correct length. The handlebars are available painted in the same colours as the side arms and also in silver metallic (RAL 9006).

To order the handlebar, select the handle colour part number and replace the XXX at the end with the necessary dimension. For example: for a 350mm wide customer enclosure, the machined bar length is 324mm (350mm less 26mm). So, the part number will be M50930-324 with the bar painted in silver metallic (RAL 9006).

The company can supply these handle kits painted in alternative RAL colours. For special colours, the moulded push-buttons will be provided in black (RAL 9005).