Thinking About a Custom Rack Design? Here’s What to Consider
Comments Off on Thinking About a Custom Rack Design? Here’s What to ConsiderRacks help organize IT equipment into more collective assemblies that free up space and make efficient use of resources. A rack typically consists of two or four vertical rails for mounting, along with a supporting framework that secures the rails. Both the framework and rails tend to feature aluminum or steel construction, which makes them […]
What are EIA Standards? And Where Do They Come From?
Comments Off on What are EIA Standards? And Where Do They Come From?A 19-inch rack is a standardized frame or enclosure for mounting electronic equipment modules. Common uses for these racks / enclosures include datacom, telecommunication, audiovisual production equipment, scientific equipment, and networking hardware. The weird thing: almost nothing on a 19″ rack measures 19 inches. The term comes from the width of the front panel of […]
How to Modify your Enclosure, but Still Save Time & Money
Comments Off on How to Modify your Enclosure, but Still Save Time & MoneyModifications are often necessary during the enclosure design phase to ensure that your electronic components are properly protected and stabilized. With proper planning and coordination, your product design can be manufactured with your exact customer specifications and requirements. Identify modification needs early in the design process The earlier you can identify modification requirements in the […]
Questions to Ask your Electronic Enclosure Manufacturer
Comments Off on Questions to Ask your Electronic Enclosure ManufacturerChoosing a manufacturer to build your COTS or custom electronic equipment enclosure is a big decision. With money and so many important factors at play, it requires careful consideration. Before committing, there are several questions you should ask to get a better idea of what they do and the level of quality they offer in […]
Understanding the Components of an Electronic Enclosure
Comments Off on Understanding the Components of an Electronic EnclosureToday, virtually all businesses rely heavily on technology to satisfy their customers, regardless of size. And with these technological advances, we’re starting to place electrical equipment in a variety of nontraditional environments. To ensure proper protection of electrical components, choosing the right electrical enclosure for the application at hand is critical. But first, let’s break […]
Metal vs. Plastic Electronic Enclosures
Comments Off on Metal vs. Plastic Electronic EnclosuresMetal and plastic are the two main categories of materials for electronic component enclosures. The better material depends on the intended application of the electronics. Whichever enclosure material you choose, safety should be the topmost consideration. The material and design of the enclosure should also be able to withstand the environmental conditions in which they […]
Uses and Applications for Aluminum Extrusions
Comments Off on Uses and Applications for Aluminum ExtrusionsUsing extruded aluminum to manufacture your electronic enclosures allows for elegant, low maintenance designs with increased design innovation possibilities AND the added benefit of green credentials. They have many uses and applications in the electronics, automotive, mass transit, aerospace, telecommunications, solar/renewable energy industries, and more. Extruded aluminum gets its strength from the addition of alloying elements. […]
How A&J Is Tackling Customer Service
Comments Off on How A&J Is Tackling Customer ServiceCustomer service is a rapidly evolving discipline that plays a major role in the a company’s long-term success. And in honor of National Customer Service Week 2021, we’re highlighting what A&J is specifically doing to ensure that our happy customers continue to do business with us. How Has Customer Service Changed in the Past 10 […]
Get Those Wires Organized: Rack-Mounted Cable Management Accessories
Comments Off on Get Those Wires Organized: Rack-Mounted Cable Management AccessoriesAmong some of the most frequently forgotten, yet necessary components of any rack solution are cable managers. Cables are often difficult to incorporate into 3D CAD drawings and since they’re “out of sight, out of mind”, the accessories needed to organize them are also forgotten. But nearly every piece of equipment in your rack requires […]
An Overview of Aluminum Electronics Enclosures: Applications, Benefits, & Types
Comments Off on An Overview of Aluminum Electronics Enclosures: Applications, Benefits, & TypesElectronic enclosures are cabinets or racks designed to house electrical/electronic equipment. They protect the equipment from damage caused by environmental conditions or compounds and users from electrical shock caused by direct contact. Depending on the application in which they are employed, they can be made from a variety of materials. One of the most commonly […]
