
The 1551KTBU is a translucent blue general purpose ABS miniature enclosure from the 1551 series, sized 80 x 40 x 20 mm. It is intended for mounting small printed circuit boards or for use as a potting box, and the translucent blue plastic suits projects where you want internal indicator light to show through the case.
Construction is a two-piece box and lid in general purpose ABS with a UL94 HB flame rating. The two halves meet in a lap joint that protects against dust and splashing water, and the enclosure is designed to meet IP54. Walls are 2 mm (0.08 in) thick.
With the lid fitted it measures 80 mm long, 40 mm wide and 20 mm deep (3.15 x 1.57 x 0.79 in). The inside offers 74.73 x 34.73 mm and 16.00 mm of height, and the manufacturer drawing shows a maximum P.C. board size of 74.00 x 34.00 mm. PC board standoffs are molded inside and accept #2 self-tapping screws, which are sold separately as 1551ATS100.
Each 1551KTBU assembly includes the box, lid and 2 black plated #4 x 1/2 in self-tapping cover screws (black plated screws are used with blue enclosures). Tighten to 35-43 ozf.in (25-30 cN.m). It is RoHS and REACH compliant and ships in a bag at 0.05 lbs (0.02 kg). Same-size opaque versions are 1551KBK (black) and 1551KGY (grey).
| Colour | Trans. Blue |
| Series | 1551 Series ABS Plastic Miniature Hand Held Enclosures |
| Description | translucent blue plastic enclosure |
| Product Type | Miniature, general purpose |
| Ordering Table | Standard Enclosures |
| Manufacturer Short Description | 81 X 40 X 20 MM ABS TRANS BLUE |
| Width | 1.57 in (40 mm) |
| Length | 3.15 in (80 mm) |
| Inside Width | 34.73 mm [1.37 in] |
| Inside Height | 16.00 mm [0.63 in] |
| Inside Length | 74.73 mm [2.94 in] |
| Wall Thickness | 2 mm (0.08 in) |
| Size (L X W X H) | 3.15 in x 1.58 in x 0.79 in (80 mm x 40 mm x 20 mm) |
| Depth (Including Lid) | 0.79 in (20 mm) |
| PC Board Screws | 1551ATS100 (pack of 100) |
| Other Colours, Same Size | 1551KBK, 1551KGY |
| Replacement Lid Screws (Black) | 1591TS100BK (pack of 100) |
| Replacement Lid Screws (Nickel Plated) | 1591TS100 (pack of 100) |
| UPC | 623980035185 |
| UNSPSC | 39121301 |
| Part Number | 1551KTBU |
| PC Board Screws | #2 x 3/16 in (4.8 mm) self-tapping, not included |
| PC Board Standoffs | Molded into interior; accept #2 self-tapping screws |
| Max. P.C. Board Width (Mm) | 74 |
| Max. P.C. Board Length (Mm) | 34 |
| Maximum P.C. Board Size (Drawing) | 74.00 mm x 34.00 mm [2.91 in x 1.34 in] |
| Packaging Type | Bag |
| Shipping Weight | 0.05 lbs (0.02 kg) |
| Material | ABS Plastic (general purpose ABS) |
| Lid Screws | #4 x 1/2 in self-tapping |
| Solid Models | .stp or .x_t |
| Lid Screw Finish | Black plated (colour matched) |
| Assembly Includes | Box, lid, 2 cover screws |
| Factory Modification | Milling, drilling, printing etc. available from the factory on quote |
| Recommended Screw Torque | 35-43 ozf.in / 25-30 cN.m |
| IP Rating | IP54 (designed to meet) |
| Flame Rating | UL94 HB |
| Chemical Resistance | Avoid acetone, ketones, ethers, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons, thread-locking compounds, cutting/tapping fluid, water detection paste, anti-seize paste and strong solvents; check greases and oils for compatibility |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| REACH Compliant | Yes |
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80 mm long x 40 mm wide x 20 mm deep including the lid, or 3.15 x 1.57 x 0.79 in.
It is molded in translucent blue general purpose ABS plastic.
Black plated. The manufacturer uses black plated screws with black and blue enclosures and nickel plated screws with grey ones.
The maximum P.C. board size shown on the drawing is 74.00 x 34.00 mm (2.91 x 1.34 in).
The enclosure is designed to meet IP54.

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