Hammond 1598BBGY 179x155x35 mm Gray Flame Retardant ABS Case

The 1598BBGY is a flame retardant ABS clam shell instrument enclosure in light grey from the 1598 series, a desktop instrument case suited to mounting printed circuit boards. It pairs a 179 x 155 mm footprint with a low 35 mm profile in light grey, a flat desktop housing for larger boards.

It is molded from flame retardant ABS with a UL94 V-0 rating and a matte textured finish, and it is designed to meet IP54. The halves are secured with M3 x 0.5 x 10 mm Phillips machine screws threaded into tapped integral brass bushings, which suits applications with repeated assembly and disassembly. Front and rear panels are 1.6 mm (0.064") brushed aluminum (alloy 5052-H32, SPV coating on one side) with protective paper on one side. The purchased assembly includes the top and bottom covers, front and end aluminum panels, 2 cover screws and 4 rubber feet.

The series table lists 7.05 in (179 mm) long, 6.10 in (155 mm) wide and 1.38 in (35 mm) deep; the part page lists 7.05 in x 6.06 in x 1.42 in (179 mm x 154 mm x 36 mm), and the drawing shows 179.00 mm [7.047 in] x 154.50 mm [6.083 in] x 35.00 mm [1.378 in] overall. Inside, the box measures 168.80 mm [6.646 in] x 145.21 mm [5.717 in] x 30.00 mm [1.181 in], with a maximum P.C. board size of 167.80 mm [6.606 in] x 141.05 mm [5.553 in]. Shipping weight is 0.58 lbs (0.26 kg).

For board mounting there are two sets of vertical 1.5 mm (0.062") PC board guides molded into the front and rear of the case halves, integral horizontal PC card mounts on Eurocard centers, and 4 PCB bosses of 3.51 mm diameter. The standoffs take #6 x 1/4" (6.4 mm) screws, not included (order 1598ATS100). Replacement cover screws are 1591MS100 and aluminum end panels are 1598PLBB-AL. A tilt bail kit, 1598TH1, is listed for this size.

The 1598BBGY is RoHS and REACH compliant and ships shrink wrapped. Its black twin is 1598BBBK, and a black EMI/RFI shielded version is 1598RBBBK.