The 1590BX2 is a natural-finish diecast aluminum enclosure from the 1590 Series that keeps the long 254 x 70 mm footprint of the 1590BX but trims the height to 35 mm. The part page lists 10 x 2.76 x 1.36 in (254 x 70 x 35 mm). With no mounting flanges, it suits designers and OEM engineers who need to house a long, relatively flat circuit board in a slim metal case.
Box and lid are diecast aluminum alloy, which is tough yet easy to machine. This unpainted version is vibra finished for a smooth surface with no sharp edges.
According to the drawing, the enclosure measures 254.00 x 70.00 x 34.50 mm [10.000 x 2.756 x 1.358 in] outside, with 248.33 x 64.33 x 29.70 mm [9.777 x 2.533 x 1.169 in] inside. Side walls have a draft angle of 2 degrees or less for easy PC board mounting, and the part data gives maximum P.C. board figures of 62.33 mm and 246.33 mm. The series ordering table lists nominal dimensions of 10.00 x 2.76 x 1.38 in (254 x 70 x 35 mm).
The lid is secured with six 6-32 UNC cover screws threaded into factory-tapped holes; recommended torque is 50-55 cN.m [71-78 ozf.in]. A lap joint where lid and box meet protects against dust and splashing water, and the 1590BX2 is designed to meet IP54. For IP65, choose the water-tight 1590WBX2; the optional replacement gasket kit is 1590BXGASKET.
It weighs 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg), ships shrink wrapped, and is RoHS and REACH compliant, with STEP and IGES models available.
| Series | 1590 Series Diecast Aluminum Enclosures |
| Category | Enclosures (enclosure - diecast) |
| Description | 1590BX2 DIECAST ENCL |
| Part Number | 1590BX2 |
| Product Type | Die-cast box |
| Mounting Style | No mounting flanges |
| Lid Height | 0.16 in (4 mm) |
| Box Width (Drawing) | 70.00 mm [2.756 in] |
| Box Length (Drawing) | 254.00 mm [10.000 in] |
| Max. P.C. Board Width | 246.33 mm |
| Side Wall Draft Angle | 2° or less |
| Inside Width (Drawing) | 64.33 mm [2.533 in] |
| Max. P.C. Board Length | 62.33 mm |
| Inside Height (Drawing) | 29.70 mm [1.169 in] |
| Inside Length (Drawing) | 248.33 mm [9.777 in] |
| Overall Height (Drawing) | 34.50 mm [1.358 in] |
| Size L X W X H (Part Page) | 10 in x 2.76 in x 1.36 in (254 mm x 70 mm x 35 mm) |
| Nominal Width (Series Table) | 2.76 in (70 mm) |
| Nominal Height (Series Table) | 1.38 in (35 mm) |
| Nominal Length (Series Table) | 10.00 in (254 mm) |
| CAD Models | Solid models available in STEP or IGES |
| Factory Modification | Milling, drilling, printing etc. available from the factory on quote |
| Standard Cover Screws (Pkg 100) | 1590MS100 plated; 1590MS100BK black [6-32 x 1/2"] |
| Liquid Resistant Cover Screws (Pkg 100) | 1590WMS100 stainless steel; 1590WMS100BK black stainless steel [6-32 x 1/2" with O-ring] |
| UPC | 623980405421 |
| UNSPSC | 39121301 |
| Packaging Type | shrink wrap |
| Shipping Weight | 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg) |
| Color | Natural Aluminum |
| Finish | Unpainted, vibra finished (smooth surface, no sharp edges) |
| Contents | Box, lid and 6 cover screws |
| Material | Aluminum (Die-Cast Alloy) |
| Box And Lid | Diecast aluminum alloy |
| Cover Screws | 6 included, 6-32 UNC, threaded into factory-tapped holes |
| Joint Construction | Lap joint where lid and box meet |
| Recommended Screw Torque | 50-55 cN.m [71-78 ozf.in] |
| Recommended Torque With Gasket | 25-30 cN.m [36-43 ozf.in] |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Water-Tight (IP65) Equivalent | 1590WBX2 |
| Optional Replacement Gasket Kit | 1590BXGASKET |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| REACH Compliant | Yes |
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Both are 254 x 70 mm, but the 1590BX2 is shorter in height: 35 mm on the part page (34.50 mm on the drawing) versus 50 mm for the 1590BX. Inside height is 29.70 mm.
Inside length 248.33 mm [9.777 in], inside width 64.33 mm [2.533 in], inside height 29.70 mm [1.169 in].
Six 6-32 UNC cover screws, included. The series notes that 1590BX2 requires six screws.
The ordering table lists 1590BXGASKET as the optional replacement gasket kit.
Yes, 1590BX2BK is the black textured version.
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