ACCESS PLUS Enclosure Accessories
Network cabinets and racks are designed to organize and protect IT equipment in an industrial environment. Rack enclosures or rack cabinets are designed for heavy, high wattage equipment that usually runs at hotter temperatures. The enclosures have vented front and rear doors that provides ample airflow. The removable side panels and front and rear doors are attached to adjustable mounting rails and lock for added security. These type of enclosures are a popular choice for server rooms and data centers. Wall-mount racks can be attached to the wall to save floor space or rolling casters can be added to create a movable floor-standing rack.
Hoffman AccessPlus wall-mount cabinets are available in a wide variety of sizes and can handle network equipment weighing 250 to 500 pounds. The cabinets feature quick-release latching for easy access to the backside of mounted equipment and latch-free sides to allow cabinet installation in tight spaces and corners.
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Hoffman AccessPlus PROTEK Double-Hinged Type 4, 4X or 12 cabinets are designed for mounting 19 inch panel-mounted devices or other electronic equipment. The cabinets provide both front and rear access and protect against water, dirt and corrosive agents.
Hoffman AccessPlus Double-Hinged Type 1 cabinets are designed for equipment access, cooling and support for network and other 19 inch rack-mount equipment. AccessPlus cable managers, rack angles, and fan kits are also available.
Mounting Electrical Enclosures
Before mounting to any surface, it is important to understand how the hardware will interface with the enclosure. In many cases, the enclosures will have holes at the corners that can be used to attach any mounting hardware. It is common to see a mounting strut, commonly referring to as a Unistrut, being used with these electrical enclosures. The Unistrut can attach to the enclosure and provide a very strong connection point to either a wall, concrete or pole mount.
When mounting to a concrete wall, there are several things that should be considered to ensure it is done correctly. Industrial concrete anchors provide a very strong and reliable connection that can last a very long time. Make sure that the concrete is thick and strong enough for these types of anchors. Once the anchors have been installed, attach them to the mounting strut that is attached to the enclosure using hardware that is designed for that particular type of mounting strut.
When installing an electrical enclosure on a pole or mass, it is important to make sure that the pole can handle the weight of the enclosure. It is recommended that the pole is made of a very strong rigid material. At least two inch rigid galvanized conduit is recommended. Once the pole has been secured into the ground, strut clamps designed for the size of conduit will attach the enclosure.