
Hammond 1591BBU 112x62x31mm Flame Retardant ABS Enclosure, Blue
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- 112 x 62 x 31 mm nominal size (4.41 in x 2.44 in x 1.21 in) in blue
- Flame retardant ABS with UL94 V-0 flammability rating
- Plain box without mounting flanges
- Card guides molded into all side walls accept 1.5 mm (0.062") PCBs for vertical mounting
- Lap joint construction, designed to meet IP54 against dust and splashing water
- Lid secured by M3 machine screws into pre-installed brass inserts for repeated access
- Inside space 105.78 mm [4.165 in] x 55.78 mm [2.196 in] x 26.90 mm [1.059 in]
- Optional 1591BC clear polycarbonate lid and PC board card adapters
The 1591BBU is a blue 112 x 62 x 31 mm ABS plastic enclosure from the 1591 Series of multipurpose boxes with card guides, supplied as a plain rectangular box with no mounting flanges. It suits electronics designers, OEM engineers and integrators who need a compact project box for vertically mounted printed circuit boards, with guides molded into all side walls that accept 1.5 mm (0.062") thick boards.
This is a standard version molded from easy-to-machine flame retardant ABS plastic rated UL94 V-0. The lid is secured with M3 x 10 mm Phillips machine screws threaded into integral brass bushings, which suits applications needing repeated assembly and disassembly. Lap joint construction between lid and base protects against dust and splashing water, and the enclosure is designed to meet IP54.
Nominal size is 4.41 in x 2.44 in x 1.21 in (112 mm x 62 mm x 31 mm). The drawing gives outside dimensions of 112.00 mm [4.409 in] by 62.00 mm [2.441 in], an overall height of 30.80 mm [1.213 in], with inside dimensions of 105.78 mm [4.165 in] long, 55.78 mm [2.196 in] wide and 26.90 mm [1.059 in] high. Shipping weight is 0.16 lbs (0.07 kg).
The 1591BBU is supplied as box, lid, 4 cover screws, and pre-installed brass inserts. Recommended cover screw torque is 42-57 ozf.in (30-40 cN.m). Matching accessories include the 1591BC clear flame retardant polycarbonate lid, 1591Z6/1591Z50/1591Z100 PC board card adapters for horizontal board mounting, and 1599CLIP (black) or 1599CLIPGY (grey) nylon belt/pocket clips. The part is RoHS and REACH compliant, and the enclosure can be factory modified (milling, drilling, printing).
Ideal For
- Housing vertically mounted printed circuit boards
- Electronics project boxes and OEM control modules
- Applications needing repeated lid assembly and disassembly
- Handheld devices with the optional nylon belt/pocket clip
Overview
| Type | project box, general purpose |
| Series | 1591 Series - ABS Plastic Multipurpose Enclosures w/ Card Guides |
| Mounting | No mounting flanges |
| Description | enclosure - plastic |
| Part Number | 1591BBU |
| Short Description | ABS PLSTC CASE & LID |
| Enclosure Size Code | 1591B |
Dimensions
| Inside Width | 55.78 mm [2.196 in] |
| Inside Height | 26.90 mm [1.059 in] |
| Inside Length | 105.78 mm [4.165 in] |
| Outside Width | 62.00 mm [2.441 in] |
| Overall Height | 30.80 mm [1.213 in] |
| Outside Length (Body) | 112.00 mm [4.409 in] |
| Nominal Size (L X W X H) | 4.41 in x 2.44 in x 1.21 in (112 mm x 62 mm x 31 mm) |
Accessories
| Clear Lid | 1591BC (flame retardant polycarbonate, lid only) |
| Belt / Pocket Clip | 1599CLIP (black) or 1599CLIPGY (grey), nylon |
| PC Board Card Adapters | 1591Z6 (6 pkg), 1591Z50 (50 pkg), 1591Z100 (100 pkg); allow horizontal PCB mounting; flame retardant ABS |
| Replacement Cover Screws | 1591MS100 (nickel plated / silver) or 1591MS100BK (black), M3 - 0.5 x 10 mm, pack of 100 |
| Card Adapter Recommended PCB Thickness | 1.5 mm - 1.75 mm |
Identifiers
| UPC | 623980546001 |
| UNSPSC | 39121301 |
| Drawing Revision | 07.01.2020 |
PCB Mounting
| Slot Width | 2.13 mm [.084 in] |
| Card Guides | Molded into all side walls; for vertical mounting of printed circuit boards |
| Guide Depth | 1.00 mm [.039 in] |
| Guide Width | 3.00 mm [.118 in] |
| Guide Height | 21.90 mm [.862 in] |
| Accepted Board Thickness | 1.5 mm (0.062") |
Customization
| CAD Models | Solid models available in .stp or .x_t |
| Factory Modification | Milling, drilling, printing etc. available from the factory |
Packaging & Shipping
| Included | Box, lid, 4 cover screws, and pre-installed brass inserts |
| Packaging Type | shrink wrap |
| Shipping Weight | 0.16 lbs (0.07 kg) |
Construction & Finish
| Color | Blue |
| Material | ABS Plastic |
| Construction | Lap joint construction |
| Lid Fastening | M3 x 10 mm Phillips machine screws threaded into integral brass bushings |
| Cover Screw Holes Accept | M3 - 0.5 machine screw |
| Material Grade (Drawing) | FRABS (flame retardant ABS) |
| Recommended Cover Screw Torque | 42-57 ozf.in (30-40 cN.m) |
Environmental & Protection
| IP Rating | IP54 (designed to meet) |
| Flame Rating | UL94 V-0 |
| Chemical Resistance Note | Avoid acetone, ketones, ethers, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons, thread-locking compounds, cutting/tapping fluid, water detection and anti-seize paste, strong solvents and some greases and oils |
Compliance & Certifications
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| REACH Compliant | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the inside dimensions of the 1591BBU?▾
The drawing gives inside dimensions of 105.78 mm [4.165 in] long, 55.78 mm [2.196 in] wide and 26.90 mm [1.059 in] high, within a nominal 4.41 in x 2.44 in x 1.21 in (112 mm x 62 mm x 31 mm) enclosure.
Is the 1591BBU flame retardant?▾
Yes. It is molded from flame retardant ABS (FRABS) with a UL94 V-0 flame rating.
What circuit board thickness do the card guides accept?▾
The card guides molded into all side walls accept 1.5 mm (0.062") thick boards for vertical mounting. For horizontal mounting, the 1591Z6, 1591Z50 or 1591Z100 PC board card adapters can be used; the adapter instructions recommend a PCB thickness of 1.5 mm - 1.75 mm.
What comes in the package and how is the lid fastened?▾
The purchased assembly includes the box, lid, 4 cover screws and pre-installed brass inserts. The lid is secured with M3 - 0.5 machine screws; recommended torque is 42-57 ozf.in (30-40 cN.m).
How is the 1591BBU mounted?▾
The 1591BBU has no mounting flanges. Flanged-lid and bottom-flange versions of the 1591B size are listed separately in the 1591 Series ordering table.
Is there a clear lid available for this enclosure?▾
Yes. The 1591BC is a clear flame retardant polycarbonate lid (lid only) listed as the clear lid accessory for this size.
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