The 1452KE9 is a 13.5 in wide, 8.9 in deep, 8.5 in high (343 x 226 x 216 mm) metal instrument enclosure for mid-sized bench equipment with a broad front panel. It suits electronics designers, OEM engineers and lab or test teams who need a broad desktop case with a panel they can cut and drill themselves.

Construction uses a 20 gauge steel cover over an 18 gauge steel base and frame for strength, with an easy to machine .064 in thick aluminum panel painted satin black. The material is listed as steel with aluminum end panels. The part listing gives the colour as gray, while the series specification sheet describes the finish as beige.

The ordering table lists the 1452KE9 at 13.50 in (343 mm) wide, 8.90 in (226 mm) deep and 8.50 in (216 mm) high; the short description gives the nominal size as 13.5X8.5X9 in, and the drawing shows an overall depth of 228.75 mm [9.006 in]. Shipping weight is 8.82 lbs (4.00 kg), packed in a box.

Assembly screws and self-adhesive rubber feet are included. Replacement black front panel screws are SC1452KT (four 8-32 Philips head machine screws) and replacement plated rear screws are 1421J6 (six 6-32 Philips head screws). Hammond offers factory modification such as milling, drilling and printing, solid models are available in STEP or IGES format, and the enclosure is RoHS and REACH compliant.