Ready made pre/amp cases in the UK?

[FullThrottleRic]

Hi guys,

Browsing the PassDiy Gallery is getting more and more of a downer these days, as the gear people are building is looking amazing, and I feel ashamed to even look at my BOZ/ZRE

Does anyone know where I can buy enclosures in the UK that are as good quality as the ones people use, and are'nt the normall cheap aluminium project boxes everyone seems to sell?

Thanks

 

[FullThrottleRic]

Bumperty bump bump

 

[fdegrove]

IMPATIENT?

High,

BICC VERO has some,so do RS Components and there must be others.

Look for 19 inch rack mount chassis,there should be some nice looking ones in anodised aluminium.

Cheers,

 

[FullThrottleRic]

I had a look round RS, but could'nt find any rack mount boxes, only bloody 'uge racks.
Possibly got a URL?

Taa

 

[fdegrove]

BUMPERTY BUMP

Hi,

http://electronicstores.webshq.com/index.php3

Try the Hampstead site on the homepage.

In the meantime I'll do a search for 19" rackmount chassis.

U.K only right?

Cheers,

 

[dhaen]

Hi Ric,

You could try West Hyde:

http://www.telecomosp.com/westhyde/html/catalogue.html

I don't know the pricing or quantity policy.

A company I use for custom metalwork is Holt broadcast:
http://www.holtbs.co.uk

They normally supply equipment manufacturers, but they've done plenty of 1 offs for me.
If you're not cheapskating, just fax them a dimensioned drawing, and a note of which of their range you want it based on, for a quote. Also mention paint and legend requirements.

Cheers,

John

 

[FullThrottleRic]

Thanks fellas

 

[RichardH]

Re 19" cases - I've been on a similar hunt for a UK supply for cases (cheapskate in my case, though). Have a look at Farnell - look in the Enclosures | 19 equipment | Cases section - they have some alu 19" cases there - pics are very small though, so not sure how good they look.

 

[mhennessy]

I bought the rackcase for my preamp from Electrospeed, who appear to be closing down, unfortunately. RS are their parent company, and stock the same cases...

I'm refering to the all-aluminium cases made by IPK - these feature extruded front and rear panels, so no fixings on the front panel. They do a slightly more expensive version with extruded side panels as well - these are nice. Finally, there's a non-rackmount range that has similar dimensions but no rack-mount ears. RS stock these, and you can order on-line... These cases are available in a black-anodised finish, which is nice...

 

[dhaen]

You'll find that Holt Broadcast, which I mentioned earlier in the tread do the same boxes and their variations.
The owners of both companies used to be business partners, and now seperate, compete for the same market.
I have always found Holt to be the cheaper, though the quality is the same.

Cheers,

 

[mhennessy]

Thanks for that, John - you're right, they are cheap. The 1U rack case cost me twice as much from Electrospeed! So, would you say that they are easy to deal with? Do they take credit-card orders over the phone, or is that wishful thinking?

 

[dhaen]

Do they take credit-card orders over the phone, or is that wishful thinking?

Not last time I checked. They are mainly used to dealing with account customers. A cheque with order might do.
Be aware also that delivery is extra.
You could collect from them in Reading, saving delivery charge.
Where are you located?
I have an account. If you're close you could alternatively collect from me. I'm in South Bedfordshire.

e-mail me through the forum if you need help.

Cheers,

 

[wytco0]

to the top to see if anyone has any more UK enclosure suppliers.

 

[roibm]

Germany anyone? What's the best place to get it here?