Diecast Aluminum Enclosures · 1590 Series

Features

• ■Rugged diecast aluminum alloy electronic instrument enclosure.
• ■Diecast aluminum is tough yet easy to machine.
• ■Lap joint construction provides protection against access of dust and splashing water.
• ■Unpainted version is vibra finished for a smooth surface with no sharp edges.
• ■Textured black version is coated with tough polyester powder paint for a lasting finish, even after machining. Black screws are included to enhance appearance.
• ■Includes screws threaded into factory-tapped holes. Screw type and quantity vary.
• ■Standard versions are designed to meet IP54.
• ■Watertight versions are designed to meet IP65 and include a gasket. Gasket is supplied loose inside the enclosure (not pre-installed).
• ■Low side wall draft angle (2° or less) for easy PC board mounting.

Photo Features

Hardware

Replacement Hardware

Tamper-proof Hardware Upgrade (Torx w/ Pin)

Gaskets

NOTE: Gaskets are included with watertight 1590 enclosures. They can also be purchased as a kit to upgrade an IP54 enclosure to IP65.

• ■Each kit includes two pre-formed silicone gaskets.
• ■Gaskets include adhesive backing for easy installation.
• ■Allows enclosure to be machined and/or painted first and gasketed later.
• ■Gasket is applied to the lid.
• ■Gasket as a temperature rating of -40°C to 150°C (-40°F to 302°F).
• ■Designed to meet IP65 with properly installed gasket and lid screws torqued to 25-30 cN.m (36-43 ozf.in).
• ■Refer to part number table below for correct gasket.

Notes

Other 1590 Series Enclosures

• ■Lid height is 0.16" (4 mm).
• ■Don't forget to order our watertight screws (stainless steel with o-ring) when converting a standard enclosure to a watertight box.
• ■Nine of our popular “stomp box” sizes are also available in a variety of colors. See the 1590-STOMP series for details.
• ■Three of our popular sizes are also available in diecast zinc (series 1590K4) . The zinc alloy is heavy weight, high impact, and easy to machine and plate.
• ■The 1590-RIBBED series features internal vertical ribs on the side walls.