Hammond 531609 100 mm Clear Anodized Extruded Aluminum Sink Box

The 531609 is a 90 x 51 x 100 mm extruded aluminum "Sink Box" enclosure in a clear anodized finish, built for OEM engineers and electronics designers who need to mount a small printed circuit board or chassis horizontally in a compact, conduction-cooled housing. At just 100 mm long and 0.6 lbs shipping weight, the 531609 is the most compact clear anodized size in this group, with a black equivalent listed as 431609.

The body is formed from a single, hollow aluminum extrusion, which gives the unit high strength and simplifies assembly. Fins run across the entire top of the extrusion and act as a heat sink, while aluminum end panels close each end and molded black plastic bezels protect the end panels. The series is a British design originally sold under the West Hyde Enclosures Ltd. name.

Inside, numerous slots on both shorter sides accept a P.C. board or chassis; the manufacturer drawing marks this size for a 85mm wide PCB. Three T-slots (one in the top taking an M3 half-nut, two in the bottom taking M4 half-nuts) offer an alternative way to mount chassis or components that need conduction cooling. Two exterior T-slots on the bottom, also for M4 half-nuts, allow wall brackets, a belt attachment or a connection to another enclosure.

The purchased assembly includes the extrusion, 2 end plates, 2 bezels and 8 screws (#4 x 1/2 pan head), with a recommended cover screw torque of 2.5-3.5 lbf-in (30-40 cN-m). The 531609 is rated IP54, is RoHS and REACH compliant, ships shrink wrapped at 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg), and can be factory modified (milling, drilling, printing); solid models are available in STEP or IGES.