ERack

Excellent strength to weight ratio

ERack is up to 30% lighter than other rack cases in its class. The unique suspended 19” chassis is constructed from RoHS compliant 1.5mm high-tensile aluminium alloy extrusions for superior levels of lightness and rigidity. The patented chassis design incorporates multiple triangular hollow extruded sections to achieve an extraordinarily high strength to weight ratio, and conforms to ISO/EU and DIN dimensional standards. Payloads of up to 50kg can be accommodated by Erack in its standard configuration. However, we can also accommodate your heavier payloads, with double elastomeric anti-vibration mounts or stainless-steel wire rope mounts as appropriate for your individual application.

Protect your contents from vibration, drop and shock

The 70mm deep front and rear lids are deep drawn from 1.5 aluminium – providing ergonomic rounded edges and corners, which act as very efficient crumple zones in severe drops – absorbing significant amounts of kinetic energy – so alleviating the full drop intensity from being transmitted directly to the elastomeric anti vibrations mounts, and working in tandem with the ERack suspension system to provide maximum protection against severe drop and impact. The ERack’s suspended inner chassis is supported by a standard configuration of 8 or 16 elastomeric anti-vibration mounts (AVMs), fixed to the outer casing by robust anchor plates. The AVMs can be tuned to accommodate various payload weights and varying centre of gravity positions, ensuring the electronic equipment is protected from vibration and impact. The sway space allows the chassis to move up to 40mm independently of the outer container, and in any direction to absorb impact shock regardless of orientation.

Protect your electronics from the elements

Every ERack is subjected to an IP ingress test where high pressure water jets are directed at multiple angles to simulate driving rain conditions. The lids are manufactured from single aluminium pressings and include

bonded male/female lid to body engagement for a strong seal. Silicon gaskets offer all weather protection (to IP65) and can additionally provide shielding from electromagnetic interference (EMI). Each lid is secured to the rack body by front mounted rotary latches (allowing front and rear access when stacked), or alternatively, surface mounted cam operated side latches when EMI shielding is required.

Protect your equipment from pressure, moisture and electromagnetic interference

Automatic Pressure Relief Valves (PRV) and IP breather valves, including membrane vents that allow air movement, can help you manage changes in air pressure while retaining the integrity of water and dust seals. In applications where EMI screening is required to manage the emission or intrusion of electromagnetic interference, we additionally employ Faraday Cage principles, using metallic mesh and / or EMI compliant perforated materials within the venting or pressure relief system. Humidity indicators and desiccant container systems are also available to help you control moisture content in transport and long-term storage situations.

Standard sizes and rapid, economical customisation

There are 60 standard sizes plus half rack options, all IEC compliant, and sizes from 2U to 18U and 5 standard depths of 350mm / 480mm / 610mm / 740mm and 870mm, with non-standard U heights and chassis depths – available on request. We also manufacture ERacks as part of our HalfRack range for server racks and other electronics requiring 9.5” fixings.

Cable management

Eracks allow space for restricted cable bend radii, cable looms and harness fixing locations within the case or enclosure, without compromising the sway space, air venting or circulation. Dedicated harness anchor points can be accommodated within the internal chassis and the ERack body, as well as grounding points.

ERacks - customisable options and accessories

Each ERack is fully customisable to meet your specifications. Access points can include hinged doors or removable lids, including the option for lid handles as required. Rotary latches will not open under vibration or drop shocks and feature designs that enable activation even by gloved hands. Our butterfly latches are cam operated with a glide buffer to deflect sideway swipes. There are several key operated security solutions to provide anti-tamper lid removal. Wheelboards are available to support the manoeuvrability of heavy loads of multiple stacked racks (up to 300kg) and include forklift options.