
Hammond 1591UBU 120x120x59mm Flame Retardant ABS Enclosure, Blue
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- Blue flame retardant ABS, UL94 V-0
- 120 x 120 x 59 mm (4.72 x 4.72 x 2.32 in)
- Card guides for 1.5 mm (0.062") PCBs
- Pre-installed brass inserts accept M3-0.5 lid screws
- Designed to meet IP54
- Inside 113.54 x 113.54 x 54.90 mm
The 1591UBU is a blue version of the square 120 x 120 x 59 mm (4.72 x 4.72 x 2.32 in) 1591 Series enclosure. Listed on the 1591U drawing as one of the flame retardant ABS colour options, it suits projects where a coloured housing helps identify or differentiate equipment.
Construction is flame retardant ABS rated UL94 V-0. Card guides molded into all side walls hold 1.5 mm (0.062") circuit boards vertically, and lap joint construction protects against access of dust and splashing water; the enclosure is designed to meet IP54.
From the drawing: overall 120.00 x 120.00 x 59.00 mm, inside 113.54 x 113.54 x 54.90 mm, guide height 49.90 mm, guide slot width 2.06 mm. The lid accepts M3-0.5 machine screws into pre-installed brass inserts, with a recommended torque of 35.5–42.5 ozf.in (25–30 cN.m).
The 1591UBU assembly includes box, lid, 4 cover screws and pre-installed brass inserts. It weighs 0.36 lbs (0.16 kg) shipped in shrink wrap and is RoHS and REACH compliant.
For horizontal board mounting, 1591Z PC board card adaptors molded from flame retardant ABS are offered in packs of 6, 50 or 100, and the 1591UC flame retardant polycarbonate clear lid (lid only) is listed for the 1591U size. The drawing notes the enclosure can be factory modified by milling, drilling or printing.
Ideal For
- Colour-coded electronics housings
- Vertical PCB assemblies
- Flame retardant project boxes
- IP54-design instrument cases
Overview
| Type | project box, general purpose |
| Colour | Blue |
| Series | 1591 Series – ABS Plastic Multipurpose Enclosures w/ Card Guides |
| Part Number | 1591UBU |
| Mounting Style | No mounting flanges |
| Enclosure Grade | Flame retardant ABS (standard version) |
| Long Description | enclosure - plastic |
| Short Description | ABS PLASTIC |
Dimensions
| Inside Width | 113.54 mm [4.470 in] |
| Inside Height | 54.90 mm [2.161 in] |
| Inside Length | 113.54 mm [4.470 in] |
| Size (L X W X H) | 4.72 in x 4.72 in x 2.32 in (120 mm x 120 mm x 59 mm) |
| Overall Width (Drawing) | 120.00 mm [4.724 in] |
| Overall Height (Drawing) | 59.00 mm [2.323 in] |
| Overall Length (Drawing) | 120.00 mm [4.724 in] |
Accessories
| Clear Lid Accessory | 1591UC |
| Nylon Belt / Pocket Clip | 1599CLIP (black) or 1599CLIPGY (grey) |
| Replacement Cover Screws | 1591MS100 (nickel plated/silver) or 1591MS100BK (black), M3-0.5 x 10 mm, pack of 100 |
Identifiers
| UPC | 623980793924 |
| UNSPSC | 39121301 |
PCB Mounting
| Card Guides | Molded into all side walls; accept 1.5 mm (0.062") thick boards; ideally suited for vertical PCB mounting |
| Guide Depth | 1.00 mm [0.039 in] |
| Guide Width | 3.00 mm [0.118 in] |
| Guide Height | 49.90 mm [1.965 in] |
| Guide Slot Width | 2.06 mm [0.081 in] |
| Horizontal PCB Mounting | Optional PC board card adaptors 1591Z6 (6 pack), 1591Z50 (50 pack), 1591Z100 (100 pack), molded from flame retardant ABS; recommended PCB thickness 1.5–1.75 mm |
Documentation
| Solid Models | Available in .stp or .x_t |
| Drawing Reference | 1591U (REV: 06.16.2023) |
Packaging & Shipping
| Packaging Type | shrink wrap |
| Shipping Weight | 0.36 lbs (0.16 kg) |
Construction & Finish
| Included | Box, lid, 4 cover screws and pre-installed brass inserts |
| Material | ABS Plastic (flame retardant ABS, FRABS) |
| Lid Fastening | M3 x 10 mm Phillips machine screws (M3-0.5) threaded into pre-installed integral brass inserts |
| Machinability | Factory modification available (milling, drilling, printing) |
| Joint Construction | Lap joint – protects against access of dust and splashing water |
| Recommended Cover Screw Torque | 35.5–42.5 ozf.in (25–30 cN.m) |
Environmental & Protection
| IP Rating | IP54 (designed to meet IP54) |
| Chemical Resistance | Avoid acetone, ketones, ethers, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons, thread locking compounds, cutting/tapping fluid, strong solvents; use only plastic-safe cleaners |
Compliance & Certifications
| Flame Rating | UL94 V-0 |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| REACH Compliant | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What material is the 1591UBU?▾
Flame retardant ABS plastic with a UL94 V-0 flame rating.
What size is it?▾
4.72 x 4.72 x 2.32 in (120 x 120 x 59 mm); inside 113.54 x 113.54 x 54.90 mm.
What does the assembly include?▾
Box, lid, 4 cover screws and pre-installed brass inserts.
Which replacement cover screws fit?▾
The drawing lists M3-0.5 x 10 mm plated cover screws 1591MS100 (silver) and 1591MS100BK (black), pack of 100.
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