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Enclosures

Rapid stocks over 3,000 cases, boxes and enclosures, for a huge range of applications, environments and specifications. Whether to protect, style or simply house electronic equipment, we have an enclosure to meet your needs, from specialist manufacturers such as Hammond, CamdenBoss, Evatron and Schneider Electric.

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19" Enclosures

19" Enclosures are industry-standard metal frames, precisely 19 inches (482.6 mm) wide, used to securely mount and organise a wide array of electronic equipment. This standardised dimension, including the protruding edges for fastening, ensures universal compatibility for equipment from different manufacturers. These racks are ideal for data centers, IT networks, telecom, broadcasting, and audio studios, helping to keep equipment neat, safe, and easily accessible. They are available in various heights, measured in "U", and varying depths to accommodate diverse equipment sizes.

ABS Boxes

ABS Boxes are versatile, cost-effective enclosures crafted from high-quality, flame-retardant ABS plastic, offering a hard and durable solution for various indoor applications. They are easily customisable through CNC machining and come in numerous sizes and styles. These enclosures are perfect for DIY projects, desktop electronics, device prototyping, and handheld devices. While generally not recommended for outdoor or extreme heavy-duty use, they provide reliable protection with options for IP65 ratings.

Control Switch Enclosures

Control Switch Enclosures are essential for safeguarding sensitive electrical control and automation equipment, including PLCs, electrical panels, and sensors. They provide shock resistance, UV stability, and temperature tolerance. These enclosures offer protection against dust, water splashes, and other environmental factors. They are critical for industrial control systems, ensuring the longevity and reliable operation of vital components.

Development Board Enclosures

Development Board Enclosures are specialised housings crafted to protect delicate electronic development boards from environmental contaminants, moisture, and physical damage. These enclosures come with a range of IP and NEMA ratings to ensure protection against dust, water spray, and even submersion. They often feature diverse cover and mounting styles, catering to various project needs.

DIN Mount Enclosures

DIN Mount Enclosures are robust housings specifically engineered for DIN-mountable devices and power supplies, facilitating organised and secure installations in control panels and electrical cabinets. These enclosures are critical for permanent setups in industrial, commercial, and sanitary environments like food and beverage applications. Available in various sizes and materials , they offer protection ratings that provide durability and environmental resistance in demanding conditions.

Enclosure Accessories

Enclosures Accessories provide vital components to complete and optimise enclosure installations. While specific product details vary, this category includes items crucial for enhancing functionality, ensuring proper sealing, facilitating mounting, and improving overall system integrity. Rapid offers a wide array of accessories, allowing users to customise and refine their enclosure solutions.

General Purpose Enclosures

General Purpose Enclosures offer flexible solutions for a wide array of electronic and electrical housing needs where specialised features are not the primary requirement. These enclosures are typically designed for versatility, accommodating diverse components and environments. They provide fundamental protection and organisation, making them suitable for prototyping, DIY projects, and various light industrial or domestic applications.

Hand Held Enclosures

Hand Held Enclosures are specifically designed for portable electronic devices, prioritising ergonomic comfort and robust protection for components frequently handled. These compact housings are ideal for remote controls, measurement tools, mobile data loggers, and other portable applications.

Heat Sink Enclosures

Heat Sink Enclosures are specialised housings designed to protect sensitive electronics while actively dissipating heat generated by internal components. These enclosures are crucial for applications where thermal management is critical to prevent overheating and ensure optimal performance and longevity of electronic devices.

Heavy Duty Enclosures

Heavy Duty Enclosures are engineered for extreme durability and robust protection, designed to safeguard sensitive electronics in the most challenging industrial, outdoor, or high-impact environments. These rugged housings withstand significant physical stress, dust, moisture, and temperature extremes.

Instrument Cases

Instrument Cases are specifically designed to protect, style, and house sensitive electronic test and measurement equipment, ensuring both operational integrity and a professional appearance. These cases offer robust defense against physical damage and environmental factors, with various options for external and internal features, materials, IP ratings, series, finish, and flame resistance. We also offer an Enclosure Modification service, allowing for customisation to perfectly fit any instrument.

Junction Boxes

Junction Boxes are critical enclosures designed to safely house and protect electrical wiring connections, preventing potential hazards and ensuring organised, compliant installations. These boxes are fundamental for electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, providing secure containment for splices and terminations.

Keyfob Enclosures

Keyfob Enclosures are highly compact and lightweight housings designed for miniature electronic projects, remote controls, and wireless devices where a small form factor is essential. These enclosures offer discreet protection for sensitive components within a portable, easy-to-carry design.

Polycarbonate Boxes

Polycarbonate Boxes are highly durable and impact-resistant enclosures, offering robust protection for electronic and electrical components in challenging environments. Known for their excellent strength-to-weight ratio and often transparent properties, these boxes are ideal for applications requiring visibility of internal components or enhanced UV resistance for outdoor use.

Potting Boxes

Potting Boxes are unique enclosures specifically engineered for the encapsulation of sensitive electronic components using potting compounds (resins). This process provides superior protection against moisture, vibration, shock, and tampering, making them ideal for harsh environments or applications requiring long-term reliability.

PSU & Transformer Cases

PSU & Transformer Cases are specialised enclosures engineered to safely contain power supply units and transformers, crucial for managing electrical power and ensuring operational safety. These cases provide essential protection against accidental contact, environmental factors, and contribute to efficient thermal management of power components.

Sensor & Buzzer Cases

Sensor & Buzzer Cases are compact enclosures tailored for housing small electronic sensors and audible indicators, such as buzzers. These cases provide protection for delicate components while often allowing for specific functionalities like sound egress for buzzers or environmental exposure for sensors.

Shielded Enclosures

Shielded Enclosures are critical housings specifically designed to provide electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), protecting sensitive internal electronics from external electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), or containing internal emissions to prevent disruption to other devices. These enclosures are essential in environments with high electromagnetic noise or for applications requiring stringent signal integrity.

Steel Cases

Steel Cases are exceptionally durable enclosures known for their superior strength, impact resistance, and robust protection capabilities. Ideal for demanding industrial, outdoor, or heavy-use environments, these cases provide secure housing for electronic and electrical equipment where physical resilience is paramount.

Stomp Boxes

Stomp Boxes are specialised, rugged enclosures designed specifically for guitar pedals and other audio effects units, built to withstand repeated foot operation. These compact housings protect sensitive electronic circuitry within musical instruments and audio setups, ensuring reliable performance in live or studio environments.

USB Enclosures

USB Enclosures are miniature plastic housings, primarily from the Hammond 1551USB Series, specifically designed for USB dongles or small printed circuit boards that include a USB connector. These compact cases are available in three sizes, featuring a satin texture finish and a cover recess for labels. Moulded in UL94-HB rated ABS plastic, they come complete with a lid and two self-tapping screws, and include two or four PCB standoffs moulded into the interior, depending on the enclosure size. They offer an IP54 protection rating.

Wall Mount Enclosures

Wall Mount Enclosures provide secure and space-efficient housing solutions for electronic and electrical equipment through fixed wall installation. These enclosures are ideal for applications where floor space is limited or where equipment needs to be secured out of reach, such as in control rooms, server closets, or public spaces. These enclosures are typically robust, offering various levels of environmental protection and internal mounting options to suit diverse installation requirements.


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