Diecast Aluminum Enclosures 1550 Series

Features

• Rugged diecast aluminum electronic instrument enclosure.
• Diecast aluminum is tough yet easy to machine.
• Available in natural vibra finish and in textured black powder coat.
• Unpainted version is vibra finished for a smooth surface with no sharp edges.
• Painted version is painted with tough satin black polyester powder paint for a lasting finish, even after machining. Black screws are included to enhance the assembled appearance.
• Lap joint construction protection against access of dust and splashing water. 
• M3.5 x 0.6 x 12 mm long stainless steel, Philips head, machine screws secure lid into factory tapped holes.
• Designed to meet IP 54 without a gasket or IP66 with a gasket.  IP67 upgraded gaskets are available.
• No internal ribs for easy installation of connectors without interference or additional milling.
• Low side wall draft angle (2° less) for easy PC board mounting.
• Add 0.16" (4 mm) to enclosure depth for lid

Replacement Hardware

• Replacement screws for unpainted versions  - 1550MS100 - Package of 100
• Replacement screws for black versions - 1550MS100BK - Package of 100

Upgrade To Tamper-Resistant (Torx With Pin) Hardware

• Tamper-resistant screws for unpainted versions - 1550MS50T- Package of 50
• Tamper-resistant screws for black versions -1550MS50TBK - Package of 50
• Driver bit for tamper-proof screws - SCDRIVET15-2

Accessory Gasket Kits

• IP66
  • Each kit includes two pre-formed economical EVA foam gaskets.
  • Gaskets include adhesive backing for easy installation on the lid.
  • Designed to meet IP66 (with properly installed gasket and lid screws torqued at 55 cN.m).
  • EVA Foam gasket is rated up to 65°C (149°F).
• IP67 Upgrade
  • Each kit includes two pre-formed silicone gaskets.
  • Gaskets include adhesive backing for easy installation on the lid.
  • Tested to meet IP67 (with properly installed gasket and lid screws torqued at 55 cN.m).
  • Silicone gasket has a temperature rating of -40°C to +150°C (-40°F to 302°F).

Photo Features (click to enlarge):

Available in natural (plain aluminum) finish or with black powder coat.

All sizes available with or without water-tight gaskets. Gasket shipped loose inside enclosure (shown installed).

Smooth internal walls make installing connectors easy.

Shown here with gasket installed.

Gasket retainer on the lid makes for accurate, steady positioning of critical seals.

IP66 or IP67 gasket kits with adhesive back also sold separately.