Elegant instrument enclosures now offer more handle options

METCASE’s premium TECHNOMET desktop instrument enclosures can now be selected without a handle, with recessed side handles or a tilt/swivel carry handle bar.

The choice of handle options makes these aluminium enclosures easily portable. Applications include medical/wellness, test and measurement equipment, industrial control, peripheral devices and interfaces, switch boxes, communications and laboratory equipment.

The range has a modern, cohesive design with diecast flush-fit bezels at the front and rear. Snap-on trims hide the fixing screws. The range is offered in 11 standard sizes from 225mm x 200mm x 75mm to 350mm x 320mm x 150mm, including three versions with a sloping front bezel.

For 2025, all sizes will now be offered with the no-handle option. For easier portability, three of the larger sizes are obtainable pre-fitted with recessed side handles. All sizes – except the sloping-front versions – can also be specified with an adjustable tilt/swivel carry handle bar. It allows the enclosure to be positioned at the ideal angle for viewing and operation.

The enclosure’s internal chassis is pre-punched to accommodate snap-in PCB guides (accessories) in up to nine positions. The base panel is pre-fitted with four M3 PCB mounting pillars. The removable rear panel and anodised front panel (accessory) are recessed for added protection. All panels have M4 pillars for earthing. Each enclosure is provided with four non-slip ABS feet.

As standard, the range is offered in three colour schemes (depending upon the version selected): anthracite (RAL 7016), light grey (RAL 7035) or a combination of traffic white (RAL 9016) and traffic grey A (RAL 7042). Custom colours can also be specified.

The company can supply TECHNOMET fully customised. Services include custom sizes (heights, widths, depths), custom front panels, CNC machining, fixings and inserts, painting and finishing, and photo-quality digital printing of legends, logos and graphics.