Rack & Cabinet News

With the recent seismic event in Virginia, USA, it is a subtle reminder of the importance of installing seismic rated data center cabinets. The Hammond C4 and DC100 cabinet series offer fully welded frames constructed of 14 ga steel and re-enforced with 12 ga corner brackets. The standard suggested [...]Read more...

In recent months we have received increasing demand for cabinets painted white. A quick search on datacenterknowledge.com reveals that there is indeed a demand for a white cabinet vs a traditional black cabinet.    Why use white paint vs black? With many Data Center Managers seeking [...]Read more...

  During the past year we have received numerous inquiries for modified cable trays that support the tooless mounting feature for vertically managed power distribution units (PDU). We have taken our customers input into consideration and are pleased to now offer the new VCTPDU Series. Designed [...]Read more...

Each issue we try and showcase our ability to produce unique and useful product modifications. In recent months we have produced a number of custom rack mount enclosures that include a din-rail brackets. In this issue we decided to showcase another version of this accessory. This project was unique [...]Read more...

Hammond Manufacturing Co. Ltd., is pleased to introduce their new type 12 modular cabinet system. Designed and developed in North America the HME provides a vast array of features and advantages supported by Hammond’s commitment to providing quality products and service excellence. [...]Read more...

  In recent months we have received numerous inquiries asking us to add a rack label or magnet. We have responded by introducing our new RULBK. The self-adhesive matte black label with white numbers allow for easy equipment alignment during installation. Sold individually, one (1) roll will cover [...]Read more...

  For the first time since many can remember, a new Sub-Chapter has sprung to life at CANASA. Several interested parties in the Hamilton-Niagara region have come together to ignite the initiative and, by motion, the Ontario Board has approved the creation of the Golden Horseshoe Sub-Chapter. The [...]Read more...

Each issue we try and showcase our ability to produce unique and useful product modifications. Recently, Hammond Mfg produced a special run of extra-wide HWM swing-out wall mount cabinets for use in a new highway rest-stop redevelopment. Our ability to provide a 28inch wide cabinet with a usable depth [...]Read more...

In 2009, Hammond Manufacturing launched a monthly newsletter to better communicate with customers and partners. While it is intended for those in the Data Center Infrastructure and related industries, we have over 4,000 subscribers from various industries and from around the world.  Our regular [...]Read more...

  In December my team and I did a soft launch of our new cabinet design, referred to as the CL Series. CL stands for Co-Location and the cabinet was designed to be the Data Centre Managers preferred cabinet of choice.   I recently toured the Carat Networks’ Hamilton, Ontario facilities [...]Read more...