Hammond RM5U1913VBK 5U x 13" Deep Vented Aluminum Rack Enclosure

The RM5U1913VBK is the vented top/bottom version of the 13 in deep 5U RM rack-mount aluminum instrument enclosure. It measures 8.75 in (222 mm) high, 16.60 in (422 mm) wide and 13.00 in (330 mm) deep, and its top and bottom panels are perforated so warm air can leave the chassis. It suits integrators and OEM builders housing power supplies, amplifiers or controllers that run warm in a compact-depth 5U box.

The all-aluminum construction uses extruded side panels 0.125 in (3.2 mm) thick, extruded front and rear panels 0.125 in (3.2 mm) thick and flat top and bottom panels 0.064 in (1.6 mm) thick. The finish is a rugged textured black powder coat, so panels are not grounded to the frame; the grounding method is to be determined by the customer.

Overall dimensions are 8.75 in (222 mm) high x 16.60 in (422 mm) wide x 13.00 in (330 mm) deep, occupying 5 rack units. With the included pair of 19 in rack mounting flanges fitted, the drawing shows an overall width of 482.61 mm [19.000 in], with ear holes on 466.10 mm [18.350 in] centres. The front and rear panels measure 415.30 mm [16.350 in] wide by 221.49 mm [8.720 in] high, and handle mounting holes are provided for the 1427P1BK pull handle, available separately. The drawing for the RM5U1913VBK shows the vent perforations as Ø4.32 mm [Ø0.170 in] holes on 7.94 mm [0.313 in] spacing. No adjustable-depth rear bracket kit is listed for the 13 in deep 5U size, so it is normally supported by its front ears or used on a desktop.

The knockdown design ships unassembled. Each assembly includes 2 interchangeable front and rear panels, 2 interchangeable top and bottom panels, 2 interchangeable side panels, 4 self-adhesive rubber feet for desktop use, assembly hardware including screws and speed nuts, and 1 pair of 19 in rack mounting flanges with hardware. It is RoHS and REACH compliant and manufactured in North America; it can be factory modified (milling, drilling, printing), and STEP or IGES models are available.